The Question...

[mgruen2]

Ok, I am sorry. I know this is going to break some kind of decorum in the forum, but I have to ask this question.....If I were to want to spend about 300.00 maybe less maybe more...which way do I go? wood? charcoal? electric? Gas? combo? verticle? side by side? got a sort of newbie here who has a BSnP and is not happy...Which way do I go? I want Smoked Meat!!! I need help... Mike

 

[pineywoods]

Mike propane and electric are the easiest to use I think.

 

[meateater]

Right here at Bass Pro.  I don't have one myself but many members here turn out fantastic stuff. The trick is using a Amaze-n smoker along with it. Bear will probably chime in, he's the resident MES pro. 

http://www.basspro.com/Masterbuilt-...t/10210572/-1680395?cmCat=CROSSSELL_THUMBNAIL

 

[scarbelly]

I would look hard at an MES. I have a SmokinTex which is close to an MES. The smoker is very forgiving    

 

[thebarbequeen]

I have a Cookshack Smokette, similar to Scar's Smokin' Tex.  New they're darn pricey; don't forget to check out Craigslist, that's where I got mine. I have to cook on a deck, and live on the wet side of washington. Electric is best for me right now. How much space do you have? How much time do you have?  If I could have anything and had a ton of space I'd have a WSM, a Lang and a La Caja China, at the least! but I'd still keep and use the cookshack!    

 

[SmokinAl]

WSM 18.5. You will love it. Charcoal flavor, easy to use. 

 

[gros cochon]

WSM 18.5. You will love it. Charcoal flavor, easy to use. 

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[fpnmf]

I have 18.5 WSM,MES 30 and a medium BGE.

I highly reccomend the MES 30 or the WSM 18.5.

Here's some reading from the handy dandy search tool!!!

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/search.php?search=MES+30  

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/search.php?search=WSM+18.5  

  Have a great day!!

  Craig

 

[mgruen2]

Thanks. I think if I went Propane that I would convert it to natural gas....But I will consider both..thanks...mike

 

[mgruen2]

Thanks. It looks like a lot of smokers using the MES....I shall go and lot this weekend...

 

[pperkins]

What are you lookin' to cook?

-Perry

Author
La Caja China Cooking
La Caja China World
MEAT FIRE GOOD
www.burninloveblog.com

 

[mgruen2]

Hi. Normally, I cook a tri tip, brisket, ribs and or chicken. I have not yet smoked turkey or any fish. Yet I want to. I had success last weekend for all who are following. I reached a temp of 254F and I nearly fell over....lol...My ribs were fall off the bone and the tritip was not in existence for long..it was gobbled up. So thanks to all. I am watching for a sale to get either the MES or the WSM to compliment my tools.   MIke from vegas...111 today...OUCH!!!

 

[meateater]

Hi. Normally, I cook a tri tip, brisket, ribs and or chicken. I have not yet smoked turkey or any fish. Yet I want to. I had success last weekend for all who are following. I reached a temp of 254F and I nearly fell over....lol...My ribs were fall off the bone and the tritip was not in existence for long..it was gobbled up. So thanks to all. I am watching for a sale to get either the MES or the WSM to compliment my tools.   MIke from vegas...111 today...OUCH!!!

Sounds like your having fun and smoking some great stuff. 

 If your not in a hurry Bass Pro has had MES smokers on sale every Thanksgiving as long as I can remember. 111 !  I thought it was only about 109 today.