Smoker Advice

[bamaslaw]

So I've recently decided to look at buying a smoker. I don't want to get anything too expensive, and this is just going to be for home use, so there's no need to get a really large one. I'm pretty much completely clueless on what to be looking for. Do any of yall have any advice on something in the less than $400 range that's good for entry level smoking? Any help is appreciated!

 

[BamaSC]

I recommend a Brinkman "R2D2" smoker. You can find them at Lowes and probably Home Depot. I bought one several years ago for about $50. You can't beat them for the price and they do an excellent job. Another good thing about them is they're highly portable so they're suitable for tailgating also.

 

[2003TIDE]

18.5" Weber Smoky Mountain can be found on Amazon for ~$250. A little more than the brinkman, but i think it is better better built and the temp control is better. You can do about 4 butts, or 6 racks of ribs, or 4 whole chickens at a time on that size. I have one and love it. There are good online resources too if you are new to smoking like here.

 

[bama61]

Lowe's has the Char Griller Kamado Akorn at $300. A scaled down version of the Big Green Egg, one of my neighbors has one and seems to like it a lot.

 

[2003TIDE]

Did you pull the trigger on a smoker yet?

 

[bamamc1]

18.5" Weber Smoky Mountain can be found on Amazon for ~$250. A little more than the brinkman, but i think it is better better built and the temp control is better. You can do about 4 butts, or 6 racks of ribs, or 4 whole chickens at a time on that size. I have one and love it. There are good online resources too if you are new to smoking like here.

:BigA:Weber Smokers are the best buy for the money. Roll Tide