Hello all, I am going to be new to smoking and have no idea what smoker to get. Think maybe propane or pellet would be what I am looking for. Budget is 1500.00 or under. I am open to all advice.
Great to have you join us Nate, from North Dakota!
If you go the pellet direction I can tell you my wife and I have had a Yoder YS640 for 3 years that we are very happy with.
For half of what your budget is you could own a brand new WSM and a Weber kettle, best of both worlds. There's not much you can't do with that pairing.
Lang 36 Patio, a few Webers, 2 Eggs, plenty of gadgets and a MES 40 Gen 2.5 electric for bacon and sausage.
My best asset however is the inspiration from the members on this forum.
For half of what your budget is you could own a brand new WSM and a Weber kettle, best of both worlds. There's not much you can't do with that pairing.
Welcome from Kansas! Do you want to actively tend a fire or do you want set and forget convenience? If you go the pellet route, the Yoder is the cream of the crop but for half the price you can make some great food on a Green Mountain or Traeger pellet grill.
Thanks for all the feedback. As for what I want to smoke, that would be everything, but most frequently Pork butt, brisket, and trail bologna. I am wanting to start with something I can set and forget for now, I am prone to make hobbies out of things like this. I love smoked meat, and buy it regularly local, but want to do it myself for family and friends. Since I am wanting to set it and go I think a propane, electric or pellet smoker would best suit what I am looking for. My brother uses a treager, but not sure that is the best option, cost/quality for a pellet smoker. Also maybe a gas or electric is a better option. The weber smoker looks like something I may get into later after I have somewhat perfect a skill/process. Also read that pellet smokers have a diminished smoke flavor, so that is a concern about going that route.
For half of what your budget is you could own a brand new WSM and a Weber kettle, best of both worlds. There's not much you can't do with that pairing.
There you have it... and add a Vortex to the kettle!
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