Top 5 Smokers for Beginners

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[ryatar]

I bought my oaklahoma Joe's offset last year and learned on some short ribs. I found it easy watching your old videos on how to maintain a clean fire. Never left its side while cookin. 👍👍👍

[vinny]

Just came here from the "Cheapest Smoker at Home Depot" video. This is awesome, I want to invest in a smoker this year. Thank you for this video!

[Coopdog-dpeq]

Usually these "list" things raise my blood pressure. This one totally makes sense and stays on point.
Good job Dog!

[kevinbossick]

The Pit Barrel Cooker all the way. This thing cooks some great meat. My only regret is researching for 2 weeks before purchasing. I could have been cooking during that time.

[carlosalvaradojr.]

The Oklahoma Joe's is the only way to go, changed to peacan wood from mesquite and at times used Oak, never looked back, done Brisket, pork shoulder butt, and various Ribs, all have came out excellent, the only thing I would recommend is the cover to protect it from moisture and periodically slightly oiling the outside to prevent rust and to extend the life of the smoker, best purchase I've made in my life. Several family members and friends have already made comments to get into the BBQ business, I would say maybe after I retire in a couple of years, that would be a strong possibility, great videos and recommendations, you are definitely my go to advisor on the Q ! Stay safe and God bless you !

[Flyingbikes]

I have a Kamado Joe and a 22" WSM and I can do anything and everything with that combo, love it.

[cattalkbmx]

I've just been using the microwave, mixed results so far...

[joshsalestrom]

Out of everything on this list, I’m most impressed with the proper use of the word “myriad.”

[yosefdude]

Im literal cooking my first whole brisket right now on my smokey mountain cooker. This channel really help me get comfortable enough to do a brisket. Right now she is sitting at 191 internal.

[robertosgood]

Like KJ, my BGE is sooo good. Started on 22" Weber, then cheapy box store offset to get the feel for temp control and for the last 25 yrs. on a Big Green Egg. Also use a WSM for Rv travel convenience and portability. The egg is hands down the fave because of its ability to maintain temp no matter the outside weather here in northern NH. This winter got to -24 F. with winds and held temp all night for brisket smoke without moving at all. Every time! Keep up the great vids.

[SuperTurbocoupe]

Agreed. I wish I started with a WSM. I'm very experienced with using offsets and more expensive pellet grills, but the WSM is hands down the lowest learning curve and produces amazing results.

[nativemeatsbbq]

Solid list. Weber kettle, and Weber Smokey Mountain are what I always tell folks too. Great starting point.

[daveratledge]

Thank you so much. I'm retired now and this is something that I think that I would enjoy. I appreciate your information, hard work and content. Love to you and yours.

[rainingtacos]

Love my WSM, just did a 17lb brisket last week and I have another 24lb brisket I'm putting next week... I prefer it for longer smokes than ribs or chicken, but it's a pretty perfect smoker for the money, add a Party Q fan, a Maverick probe set, use the minion or snake fire methods and you're on temp for 10-15 hours with little to no maintenance. That said I've been eyeing the Old Country Brazos or Vertical (when it's back in stock) or the Rec Tec 700 for a step up in equipment. Solid content on your channel here, thanks for the good watch.

[meatsloth]

My first smoker was a brinkman offset smoker. Still have it after 10 years. Fire box isn’t looking so hot now though haha. I also have a pellet cooker for when I’m lazy (which is often now).

[davidneuzil]

Thank you for the nice recommendations. Harry Soo has won multible BBQ Chamionships with the 18" Weber Smokey Mountain, I figure if its good enough for him its good enough for me. Thanks again.

[oldbluesheepdog]

I have a Green Egg and a Pit Barrel Cooker. My favorite is the PBC---don't have to worry about the temperature rising or dropping like the Green Egg. I use the Green Egg for quick cooks; steaks, hamburgers, etc. For long cooks I use the PBC; don't have to watch/regulate the temperature just the time.

[chrisnutley]

Long-time griller, 1st time smoker. I bought a OklahomaJoe barrel smoker. After 6 months I have made really great pulled pork, ribs, chicken, turkey breast, prime rib. None have been very challenging until last week when wind was 30-40 mph. I burned through 3X the wood on an 8-hour pork shoulder. I worked hard to get it done., but it turned out great.

[edwardpate]

I absolutely love my Char Griller Akorn Kamado grill. So versatile!

[Showza]

I have a new (4 weeks old) GMG Daniel Boone Prime Plus. I've been doing chicken, ribs, bacon, and cooked my first 13lb packer yesterday~14.5hour cook @ 225 degrees. I wish I could post pictures. Temps are spot on and I love being able to set the grill and get in the pool. I was between GMG/ Rec Tec and so far I'm not disappointed.