Weber SmokeFire

[chopsaw]

SmokeFire compare to your other smokers?

I use a 26 " kettle for smoking whole muscle cuts , and an MES 30 for smoking sausage , hams and bacon or cured cuts . I also have a 14 " WSM that doesn't get much use .
My SmokeFire is the smaller EX4 . It makes some good food as do all the others .
All are fun to cook on . I find good clean smoke from the EX4 , and easy to use .
The kettle is probably my favorite , but the EX4 is right there for convenience .
Fact of the matter is they are all different , and that's why I have them . Gives me options .

can't decide between the EX6 or the Char Griller 980.

As usual , I Googled the 980 and in the top 5 hits was a thread from SMF .
Maybe you saw this already .

Char-Griller 980 first impressions

I've had my 980 about 2 weeks now. Here are some of my impressions. I have an Akorn and Traeger Pro 575. Like them both, use them interchangeably, although the Traeger has had a lot more use lately because its just so easy. I've wanted one of the Masterbuilt Gravity Series since they came out...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[chopsaw]

Here's a visual comparison .
Brisket from the 26 ,


Brisket from the SmokeFire

 

[2fatpugs]

Thanks for the pics Chopsaw. Yeah I read all the reviews for both the 980 and the Smokefire (gen 2) and they both have rave reviews. I guess my goal is to get as close to an offset smoker flavor profile while allowing me to chase my small children all day.

 

[rexster314]

chopsaw How does the SmokeFire compare to your other smokers? I am looking to upgrade and I can't decide between the EX6 or the Char Griller 980.

I had both the Masterbuilt 560 and 1050. They work very similar to the Chargriller 980 as they're gravity fed. I'd compare the gravity feds to a bruising football lineman and the Smokefire to a deft tight end. You actually have a fire going on in the gravity feds, where, after the initial burning of the pellets, you have more of a smoldering effect on the Smokefire.