Top 5 Smokers for Beginners

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Meh You can learn the ropes on a Workhorse or TMG
Comment from : Craig John Chronicles

Vegetarian here who recently switched teams!! Visited Martin BBQ in Nashville recently and I want to learn how to do this!! Thanks for all the great content, I'm learning so much!!
Comment from : BDJ M

I’ve had a WSM for 20 years…it just simply works Adding a Flame Boss you can hold temp over 12 hours
Comment from : doleary703

You obviously know a lot about barbecue I would like to offer some constructive points re beginners! What does dial in your vents mean - for example The last review was the most helpful because you told us how it worked Next on my wish list would have been what one does to set and keep the temp steady and finally how the particular smoker is set up first time, seasoned etc and again the steps involved in using same Thanks for the suggestions I will indeed look into your suggestions Learning is a journey in any case Thanks G
Comment from : AGabriel Hegarty (Gaby)

Ive heard alot of good stuff about the Horizon offset smoker Id be willing to spend the $1000+ on one as they seem to be quite well built with a decent thickness of metal However the shipping cost just ruins that idea for me Ive finally found a used one in good shape on marketplace and I think I am going to pull the trigger I am an offset kind of guy, and I have never seen a store bought offset available that is of the same quality Wish me luck!
Comment from : Trevor Mandra

Easy, but a Traeger
Comment from : The Casting Deck

I got a weber smokey mountain for my birthday recently and it's pretty great
Comment from : morrach

what was number 1?brWeber #5brGMG #4brOld Country #3brPit Barrel #2brKamado Honorable mentionbrSo no Number 1????
Comment from : gleichg

I only cold smoke I can cold smoke in anything, even a large cardboard box
Comment from : patrick kinney

I have a Question… I have entered my first backyard competition It is KCBS … What cooker would you recommend if someone could not afford a pit trailer… or what pit is user friendly and mobile with just a pickup? Thanks
Comment from : Steven Wright

why nothing on masterbuilt gravity series?
Comment from : charles martin martin

I’ve had a Webber kettle for over 10 years and I bought it used for $30, I’ve got my eye on an old country Brazos…just gotta pull the trigger
Comment from : Devin

Some BBQ creators are polygamous with 23 smokers at any given moment I'm more of a serial monogamist I've had a Weber Kettle, a WSM, two different offset smokers one a reverse flow Oklahoma Joe All of them made great q I just don't have room for many smokers, so I have one at a time Also, when we move we don't want to put a smoker in the moving van which would make everything smell like smokebrbrWhich puts me in my new home without a smoker And that led me to my latest smoker love A Masterbuilt Gravity 800 It is as easy to use as a pellet smoker, and it does a great job I'm still getting used to it, but so far its awesome! I'm surprised a Masterbuilt Gravity smoker didn't make your list
Comment from : Sourdough Home

Love your channel, i have 1 requestcould you please in the about section, list the names ( w/links?) Of items your testing in that video? From smokers, butcher paper, or mail order meat It would be nice to have as a reference Thank you and smoke on!
Comment from : JOE D

I bought a brinkmann bullet smoker for $3995 almost thirty years ago it's built much like the Weber Smokey mountain for a lot less money you don't have to spend a lot of money on a good smoker
Comment from : Terry Skorczewski

I've cooked on the same 18" Old Smokey for the last 35 years I live in a rural area, so used pits arent plentiful around here So If I was gonna go with a used WSM or a new Pit Barrel, what would you suggest? Also how do regular drum smokers compare to the Pit Barrel Smoker?
Comment from : Dreamy Buys

does smoking with charcoal cause carcinogens on the meat that can expedite cancer? what about smoking with wood only? any ways to reduce these health issues in the cooking process or techniques? Thanks!
Comment from : Lorin Chak

Some people make Championship results with cheap smokers, if the know what to do It is the pitmaster, not the pit You forgot the WSM, but nice video
Comment from : roberto rosselini

After struggling with a "offset" CharGriller for the last 8 years I just bought a WSM yesterday mostly because of this video and Harry Soo So pumped to try my first rack of ribs this weekend
Comment from : scott yarnell

Ok, will someone indulge my probably stupid question? How do you get clean smoke on a WSM? It seems like you're to use some sort of sequential charcoal burn w/ a few wood chunks added Plus fiddling w/ vents to control airflow That to this beginner seems like a recipe for dirty smoke I know I'm missing something as the WSM has so many devoted users Thanks
Comment from : joseph

This is a very good video! I actually pay a little bit more money for a smoker and I just couldn't get it to work out right for me I started watching a few videos and saw a number a guy's on YouTube using a Weber kettle So I began looking around for one and since I had just invested in a smoker I didn't want to really spend a whole lot, I ended up finding a second-hand one for just $30 on letgo and it came with a bag of charcoal and a charcoal chimney! It is worked out tremendously for us and just produce some wonderful Smoky flavor and some different experiments that I have been blessed to try out! I would definitely recommend a Weber kettle to anybody and look up Malcolm and rye on on YouTube to check out some good videos on smoking in the Weber kettle!
Comment from : John Otto

For anyone thinking about an offset I say do it!! It’s worth the work
Comment from : Maxwell Mortimer Montoure

I been following u but this a new account for me on YouTubel have a question around how much money does a 500 gallon custom smoker cost?
Comment from : Jess Mendoza

Best smoker for fish?
Comment from : Sesha Griffin

Just looking to progress from expert Weber Kettle BBQ ( 20 years +) to smoking Thanks for the advice
Comment from : Mary Moore

I like the ProQ Frontier Similar to a Smokey mountain, but since it has additional segments you can use for a variety of things besides smoking I’ve been cooking on mine for about 18 months I grew up on a trad offset smoker
Comment from : Benjamin Upchurch

Best BBQ I’ve ever had to date still and probably will always be “The Curious Pig” in Crystal Falls, MI BFE UP of Michigan I promise nowhere in the south comes close
Comment from : Jacob McVay

It's not the clubs, it's the gopher ;)
Comment from : Matt C

🥰🥰🥰 love my kettle
Comment from : Peter Griffinson

$500 dollars is cheap for a smoker? Holy smokes
Comment from : Kha Khan

As a dad with 3 young kids I love my pellet smoker I have 2 pit boss smokers and I will say that there are some things you really need to watch for on pellet smokers We like to cook all winter long but if you get water in your pellets you are done You have to pull the whole smoker apart to get it fixed I have the older 700 which is now called the classic or something and I have a vertical one the Brunswick platinum I love both for different reasons but the vertical cannot keep water out of the pellets I have to basically smoke inside my garage which is a pain brbrI really want to get an offset but I just don't know if I will have enough time to use it I keep trying to talk my wife into starting a bbq restaurant or food truck
Comment from : GamerGeek

Weber is 🤴 king
Comment from : Irving Day

I have an 18 inch WSM that I've used for years Great smoker but I would encourage you to buy the 21 inch because there have been many times I wished I bought the larger unit Otherwise excellent smoker
Comment from : Saints Andsin

Any links for the products?
Comment from : The Red Comet

Started on WSM since my uncle gifted it to me I love my WSM Been cooking with a lot of bigger custom off sets lately and with pellet smokers but just did a brisket on the WSM last weekend and man I was reminded how easy it is to use And it really does make great bbq Set it and forget it as long as your vents are dialed in
Comment from : Gavin Uclaray

Is a brisket practical on the pit barrel cooker?
Comment from : Jake

I like this guy He talks fast enough and is effective when he speaks
Comment from : Sprinkle_Some_Crack_On_Em

could you do a video about the different fuel source smokers - electric, propane, charcoal etc and pros/cons thanks
Comment from : Maureen Law

I completely agree with this list although you can sear steaks, and with slight modification you can easily grill on the wsm I absolutely love mine
Comment from : Josh Delcomyn

Can you do a review on a yoder pellet and stick burner?
Comment from : Bob Theocharidis

You should update this, things have changed in the last couple years A few words on the Camp Chef Apex would be great!
Comment from : Jerry Oconnor

I cook for me and my wife, I have a Weber kettle which I truly believe everyone on this planet needs one in their backyard I have an egg, standard size which sux!!!! I have a Pit Boss which performed very well But! Pellets just doesn't get the bbq flavor I'm looking for So, just for two, is the Okie Joe Highland a decent choice? For the price and ease of smoking? I understand good bbq is all about the fire
Comment from : John Richards

Im surprised you didnt include electric smokers in this list
Comment from : cscottfish

Yo bro I am about to buy my first smoker I see ur Weber smokey mountain I was also looking at the smoking vault which uses gasbrWhat ur thoughts ?
Comment from : Shawn Roberts

Trouble with your always terrific videos is"just when I had my mind made up as to WHICH smoker/grill to purchase, I watch another one of your vids!
Comment from : Robert Jason

Would like to get your opinion on the electric smokers I personally just got into smoking and have a Masterbuilt and have done some good food but i can definitely tell already that its lacking in comparison
Comment from : KFitzbbq

Finally! Someone that gets right to the point! Thanks for this helpful information!
Comment from : Denise Vessels

I've owned a Weber Smokey Mountain for four years I was going to buy an Old Country Pecos smoker, but now I don't think it is much of an "upgrade" What should I graduate too? Budget is around $800
Comment from : Steve Donovan

What is it about an offset that makes the best why can’t you get the same results from the weber smoky mountains or a weber Weber kettle
Comment from : Daniel Mybrother

If I get one as my first, should I go with the Pecos or Weber Smokey Mountain? The Weber seems like it would be so much easier, but the whole idea of managing fire kind of interests me, and from what I hear produces better results Any thoughts? I mostly want to do Briskets, with the occasional Pork Butt I'm just worried about the heat retention on the Pecos because of the thickness of the steel, worried that it would eat too much wood
Comment from : Nikko Wood

Good list
Comment from : Big Lew BBQ & Other Things I Want to Do!

Really appreciate this breakdown Would have been much improved had photos of the items been used with time to really see what you were talking about for each different smoker Thank you
Comment from : Charlotte King

I mean rn the WSM is more than the pecos so ima haul a pecos back with me to California
Comment from : Patricio Galvan

Lololololol
Comment from : Mark Kohler

Man my first pit was a bullet smoker and I hated that thing Maybe the Smokey mountain was different but I don't remember All I know is I had a hell of a time keeping fire Mine did not have a fan that circulates the heat or anything I had to keep the door open the entire time to keep the coals hotbrbrMaybe it was me who know Just hated it Eventually went to the weber kettele and graduated to the offset smoker
Comment from : Anthony Z

Thanks for this video, a Kamado Joe Classic I isn't terribly expensive at around $800 Glad it made the list I've thoroughly enjoyed the versatility and quality of the cooks
Comment from : John Booth

My first smoke was two flower pots, a hot plate, grill grate , thermometer, and pie tin Ala Alton Brown
Comment from : Joshua Hopper

Anyone noticed how he forgot the name of the Slow n Sear but says it's name as he describes what it does "You can cook something low and slow the put it on the other side and sear it 🤣
Comment from : Joshua Hopper

I love my propane smoker I have attached a bella cold smoker to it now I never use my chip pan the bella cold smoker is easy to adjust and last along time or I can simple shut it off
Comment from : Mack Yarbrough

Top 3 or 5 offset smokers for the intermediate experienced with a budget between $500 to $2,000 I'm thinking Old Country, Oklahoma Joe, Yoder, etc
Comment from : Michael DeLong

great video
Comment from : Pioneer Smoke Houses Channel

Did I miss #1? We went from #2 to honorable mention
Comment from : Sandy Seibel Hager

Much appreciated, trying to get into bbq and this was a great place to start
Comment from : Sean Chapman

Would you buy a Reqtec Grill?
Comment from : LaMar

I bought a Webber years ago, made some awesome BBQ with it!
Comment from : Behind Enemy lines

New to your channel and I was so happy to hear that you have the weber kettle in your list! I have been smoking brisket, pork, ribs, chicken on those for years now! Perhaps it's time to graduate to the next levelthank you for the tips and looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!
Comment from : Alejandro Chavez

So your against masterbults electric smoker? I thinks it’s literally perfect for beginners
Comment from : Adam Medino

Now that its 2022 would you still suggest the same 5?
Comment from : Nate Young

Is a pit boss 1160 good for beginner's
Comment from : I matthew Tello

Top 5 budget just offset smokers
Comment from : C Echols

WTF guy? Do you think a beginner can spend $500 on a offset? How about that one you paid under $200 Those are for beginners
Comment from : Carl Hall

So do you think the Pecos is better than the Brazos?? and if so why?
Comment from : Michael Wayne

You should check out the Orion cooker Its a simple smoker to use with a small learning curve
Comment from : Mark Blache

Great video
Comment from : Bob Newhart

I appreciate your comments I think you have outlined some great entry level smokers, and the best part, why they are good choices
Comment from : Mark Schumacher

Am considering buying an offset smoker Several videos I’ve watched showed ash flying out when you open the fire door Does this get on the food that is being smoked or is it really not an issue?
Comment from : Robert Nichols

Weber Ketal is too expensive for just a chargrill, I would have to use it as a smoker as well but why bother when I can just buy a cooker that's dedicated to smoking However, Weber accessories are really good, and I highly recommend them
Comment from : J Part

Great video
Comment from : Ernie Guierrez

Thanks, I think I'm ready to move up to the smokey mountain, although the weber kettle snake method is so much fun Thanks for the list
Comment from : EP

looking into an Oklahoma Joe Longhorn because I'm space limited, is this a good choice?
Comment from : Night Raptor

Can we talk about essential knives and knife care?brbrThere seems to be lots of info in the world about new, fancy, or manly looking types of knives Inevitably, there's always someone who says, "If you take care of your knives properly, you don't need to buy new ones" Okay, fine But there isn't great info I've found about care and sharpening for knives
Comment from : Drew Nichols

Every house has a Webber kettle Even if you don’t grille Lol
Comment from : erias wright

How about a list of top 5 combo grills for some of us that looking for all in one
Comment from : Juan Villa

2:12 "It is not to expensive, about 500 bucks" Ermpardon me?!brThats one whole month of rent and even pays the phone bill and my provider for the internet on top of that I think there would be still some change left over for beersbrNow i would not say "not to expensive" if it would pay a roof over your head for a whole month ^,^"
Comment from : Sid Black

Has anyone ever pressure canned their smoked meats?
Comment from : MF F

What about pellet smoker list?
Comment from : Caleb Drake

Good budget option to the komado Joe is the char griller akorn It's more efficient than my Weber for long smokes and it isn't made of ceramic so I can move it easily and if it tips over it's not going to shatter Wife got me one for Xmas and I did a pork butt first thing and it was much easier to manage than my kettle and turned out great Still use the Weber just because I like it but now my low and slows are all on the akorn
Comment from : Shane Kahrs

Great review! Well thought out and honest I use the Weber kettle and 18" WSM with PID blower
Comment from : Rooster

The cheap smokers from China I'm assuming you are talking about the Oklahoma Joe smoker brother you couldn't be more RIGHT about that $ 60000 + for junk I would suggest you spending the money and it's not cheap around $ 3000 and buy a loaded Wichita by Yoder or even better a outlaw smoker best of luck everyone
Comment from : ON TARGET THOM uncle sam

I'm just wondering what that massive structure is behind you in the beginning of the video 🤔
Comment from : TinMansCup

Mad scientist where and how much does it cost for the smoker you have with the big fat chimney?
Comment from : Ce

Love my WSM & with the BBQ Guru UnltraQ it’s a set it and forget it temp control like magic I grill on it as well Half logs fit perfectly in the charcoal basket and over an open flame the bottom rack is perfect height For grilling/searing Kind of like Santa Maria style Works great Thanks for the great content 👍🏼
Comment from : Mike D

Who's Aaron Franklin? LOL lot's of other real BBQ folks in Texas (and Austin) my friend
Comment from : butopiatoo

I'm surprised no electric smokers The Masterbuilt electrics are fantastic if you just want to make smoked meat that tastes great I'd recommend that all day as a great first smoker
Comment from : Sam