oklahoma joe's smoker?

[bigsyd]

Can we bring this topic into current 2017 times? I'm in the market for a Horizon but might want to save some money with the Oklahoma Joe.

What's the quality and Guage of steel in these Oklahoma Joe's which I hear are made in China now?

 

[floyd]

Hi all, long time member but seldom post. I'm looking to upgrade my smoker (currently use a charbroil barrel type) and noticed that the box stores are now selling the "oklahoma joe" model for approx $425. I've looked at comparable models such as horizon and they are twice that.

Basically I'm looking to see if this is a decent model or will it be comparable to the charbroil I use now? Am I better off spending the $800+ for a horizon? I did some serches and found a few topics about oklahoma joes but I'm not sure if they are for the newer models or old ones.

Thanks,

 

[floyd]

I have an Okie Joe and love it. Once you get a vial base it is very easy to regulate the temperature and keep the fire going. Pork butts, ribs, briskets, chickens, etc come out mouth watering and so tender. For the price it bears everything out there.

 

[floyd]

Yeah, ain't it fun

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Those look wonderful. What do you do to get the nice smooth sheen on the finished product. What cut of meat do you use?

 

[worm304]

Can anyone recommend a mid level unit that is better than the oklahoma joe but less expensive than the higher end models listed in this thread? Something around $800 that doesn't need as much mod'ing?

 

[bigsyd]

Can anyone recommend a mid level unit that is better than the oklahoma joe but less expensive than the higher end models listed in this thread? Something around $800 that doesn't need as much mod'ing?

Take a look at the Horizon 16. Made by the people who designed and produced the original Oklahoma Joe before they sold to Charbroiler

 

[worm304]

Take a look at the Horizon 16. Made by the people who designed and produced the original Oklahoma Joe before they sold to Charbroiler

Thanks. That would be what I am interested in. I am assuming shipping is a couple $100? So the bottom line has to be over $1000.

 

[ammaturesmoker]

Thanks. That would be what I am interested in. I am assuming shipping is a couple $100? So the bottom line has to be over $1000.

What I would do is look for an Old Country Pecos....seems ot be a happy medium and no modding required. I have an original OKJ. Let me paint a picture for you....inside of the lids you have a door stop flange and is thin. Well the flange on the inside of my unit is thick metal than the actual cooker they now make.