Smoker that needs tending only every 8-10 hours?

[river251]

I want to start smoking briskett. I need to be able to let it cook overnight while I sleep, or while I am at work.

Considering Kamodo/Green Egg, Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Kettle, Oklahoma Joe's Offset Highland, and anyting else that uses wood/charcoal.

Will any of these go 8 hours without tending the fire, checking temp, adding coal/wood ??

Thanks very much!

Jim

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Not sure about the names you listed. But any electric smoker would do the trick. I have a mes 30 and do all my pork shoulders overnight. Easy and no tending needed. Same with a Traeger.

 

[river251]

Thanks Brian, but hoping I can find a charcoal/wood solution before going that direction.

Jim

 

[gmc2003]

Considering Kamodo/Green Egg, Weber Smokey Mountain, Weber Kettle, Oklahoma Joe's Offset Highland, and anyting else that uses wood/charcoal.

The WSM and the Egg(I believe) can, but it's foolish to leave them unintended for that lenght of time - especially while your at work. Overnight while your sleeping is fine as long as you have a therm that will wake you up if something goes astray. Just my opinion.

Chris

 

[forktender]

You can cross the OK Joe off your list and pretty much every other offset smoker, they need to be babysat constantly.

 

[phatbac]

WSM with a PID controller like a bbq guru should to the trick but as mentioned previously a therm with an alarm is probably needed with that kind of setup.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac(Aaron)

 

[mike243]

there are a lot of cabinet smokers that fit the bill but on the lower end is the Masterbuilt 560 . I am wanting the bigger unit when it and my $ can match up lol

 

[tropics]

Pit Boss #5 or 4 they are set it and forget it,hold temps steady. You can see them at Lowe's
Richie

 

[mike243]

He stated he wanted charcoal or wood , love my Pitboss but that don't fit the description lol

 

[tropics]

He stated he wanted charcoal or wood , love my Pitboss but that don't fit the description lol

I went by the title. But for what it is worth they do make Charcoal Pellets & Wood Pellets
He could have the best of both worlds LOL
Richie

 

[JCAP]

Personally I would not want my smoker running when I’m out for that long. Overnight is fine with temp monitoring.

Good luck in your search though. There are lots of good choices out there and everyone has a favorite!

 

[daveomak]

For long, unattended smokes, read what ECTO1 says in this thread....
He had 30 hours of uninterrupted smoke......

My UDS great story.

This is a short but good story. Yesterday I loaded my charcoal basket with Kingsford blue. I started it using the Minion method and smoked a bird for about 5 hours. in all the excitement about my first bird i forgot to close the vents. Today I look outside and I see it is still smoking 30...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

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[daveomak]

Other stufff by ECTO1

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/seasoned-uds-now-with-video.97172/

Just another UDS

This one already has a new home. Love this new thermometer.

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[schlotz]

You might want to spend a little time researching pellet smokers. They can easily do what you are wanting.

 

[Sowsage]

He had 30 hours of uninterrupted smoke......

I've got 30 hrs out of mine as well. Basket will hold a full 20lb bag . The UDS is no joke joke when it comes to long consistent burn times. Only thing I would recomend is a way to track temps with an alarm. If the wind picks up you could have a pretty high temp spike.

 

[pops6927]

I am unable to tend fires @ disabilities and am going with a Camp Chef Dlx Pro Pellet grill/smoker for "set it and forget it" technology! As soon as my stimulus pay arrives!

 

[jcam222]

Not sure on your budget but most well insulated charcoal cabinets easily do this. The inch thick insulation many are built with keep them rock steady in most temps. Once I get my dialed in it will easily hold temp overnight without issues. Mine is admittedly in the high end (bought used) but an entry level Backwoods will likely do the trick too. As someone else said a WSM with a temp controller unit is a great option as well. I am guessing you’ve done enough research to know pellet is simply not what you are looking for. I have a small pellet Traegar but like you I strongly prefer my charcoal for smokes. That said plenty of people turn out A+ Q with them although it usually involves the use of a pellet tube or maze too.

 

[normanaj]

But for what it is worth they do make Charcoal Pellets & Wood Pellets
He could have the best of both worlds LOL

I use the charcoal pellets quite a bit in the tube(s) with my MES.

 

[Bearcarver]

Thanks Brian, but hoping I can find a charcoal/wood solution before going that direction.

Jim

Bear Jr has a Big Green Egg, and I know he can go long times without touching it.

I'm an MES 40 lover, myself.

Bear

 

[SmokyMose]

I know a guy who has a WSM that he added a controller to and can go a long time without tending. Strictly charcoal.
I don't know about 8 hrs, though, and I certainly wouldn't leave something burning at home while I'm gone.