![]() ![]() Our tests for heat distribution, performed using zucchini strips, proved this, but the transition was gradual. Offset smokers tend to cook unevenly because heat comes from the fire at one end and works its way to the other. Despite less-than-ideal gaskets (we think this grill deserves some thicker felt like these LavaLock seals), we haven't experienced any seepage after three long burns. When we cooked pork shoulder, the grill was able to maintain a a near constant 225 degrees Fahrenheit over eight hours with two charcoal chimney starters' worth of coals and five small logs. ![]() To season the grill, we sprayed it heavily with vegetable oil and got it cranking to over 400 degrees for an hour. It took me a little under two hours to build this 250-pound grill instructions were clear and all the holes lined up effortlessly. Professional-level smokers can run well into the four-figure range, but Char-Griller's Grand Champ XD is remarkably heavy-duty with 12-gauge (tenth-inch thick) steel, expanded metal grates, and oversized legs and wheels made for off-patio trudging at half the price of the competition. To do barbecue right, you'll want an offset smoker that can handle burning wood without rotting out. Pros: Thick steel, weather-resistant, expanded steel grates, good warrantyĬons: Felt gaskets could be better, brand no longer manufactures dedicated cover Max temperature: Indeterminate, but about 500 degrees Fahrenheit Traeger's Ironwood 650 Wood Pellet Grill with Wi-Fi is the best designed and most even-heating pellet grill we've tried. Masterbuilt's 30" Electric Smoker operates with nothing but electricity and wood chips, and is as easy and predictable as smoking gets.īest versatile: Camp Chef Woodwind Wifi 24 - See at AmazonĬamp Chef's Woodwind WiFi lets you remotely monitor your grill, and it's compatible with many attachments.īest upgrade: Traeger Ironwood 650 - See at Amazon Weber's 18" Smokey Mountain has the same timeless and sturdy design as its Original Kettle, only better-equipped for smoking.īest electric: Masterbuilt 30" Electric Smoker - See at Amazon If you're going to buy just one grill for barbecuing, Traeger's Pro 575 is a tank built to maintain perfect temperature and last well over a decade.īest drum: Weber 18" Smokey Mountain - See at Amazon Weber's Original Kettle Grill has a tried and true design that grills perfectly, handles light-duty smoking, lasts years, and doesn't break the bank.īest pellet: Traeger Pro 575 - See at Amazon Leon’s Smoke Shack BBQ is fueled by nothing but pecan wood and passion.Best overall: Char-Griller Grand Slam XD - See at The Home DepotĬhar-Griller's Grand Champ XD offers impressively thick, tenth-inch (12-gauge) steel, excellent heat retention, and an all-around sturdy build for a price that fits most budgets.īest budget: Weber Original Kettle - See at Amazon We believe there are no shortcuts to doing it right. It’s not easy work, but we love what we do. Our goal is simple - To serve our customers great BBQ in a friendly environment where you feel like family. So my dream of finally opening my own restaurant has become a reality. Well, after recently retiring from my full-time job, traveling the world or watching reruns of Judge Judy wasn’t exactly how I wanted to spend my free time. ![]() “When are you going to open a restaurant?” Folks began to serve up heaping portions of praise, and always asked, One mouthwatering bite of brisket led to another, and before I knew it, catering requests poured in. And as friends and family tasted my food, they requested more…and more…and more. Some years ago I started experimenting with smoking meat as a hobby. It all began with a love for two things….Making people happy and cooking good food. ![]()
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