bluekayak:
I’ll probably go back to a tried and true little or big chief but wondering if anyone knows a better option
I had a big traeger which worked fine then failed - fortunately was a costco purchase so I returned it for replacement which then also failed
Would be nice to have a good grill that could go low temp and make plenty of smoke
SpeedyStein:
I have a medium-ish sized Cuisinart vertical smoker that I really like for lower temp stuff. Can hold 225 for a long stretch for stuff like brisket or pork, and is very easy to manage a little cooler for more delicate stuff like fish. It is kinda tricky to get much warmer than 225 though, so not really great for shorter cook times - plan to be at it all day with this style. It was cheap, is super simple, and charcoal always tastes great. Bonus - being vertical, it doesn't take up too much room.
Weimarian:
Want a little chief? You can use it while you look for an alternative. I haven't used it in years (its around here somewhere) No need to return it either :smt006
Plug-n-Jug:
--- Quote from: SpeedyStein on November 26, 2024, 07:46:47 PM ---I have a medium-ish sized Cuisinart vertical smoker that I really like for lower temp stuff. Can hold 225 for a long stretch for stuff like brisket or pork, and is very easy to manage a little cooler for more delicate stuff like fish. It is kinda tricky to get much warmer than 225 though, so not really great for shorter cook times - plan to be at it all day with this style. It was cheap, is super simple, and charcoal always tastes great. Bonus - being vertical, it doesn't take up too much room.