Hello all, I've been considering buying a larger smoker to supplement my WSM since I often find myself cooking large amounts of meat... and I'd love to try out a larger chamber smoker and see how the cooking style differs. I was wondering if anyone here owns a larger smoker and if there are brands/models you would recommend. I've been eyeing the Horizon Classic Smoker (http://www.horizonbbqsmokers.com/prodpages/2.html) but would love to hear what you folks in these forums have to recommend. Thanks in advance!!!
Buying a larger smoker
- Thread starter Armen G.
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Jim Minion
TVWBB Emerald Member
I have a Klose mobile unit 35 sq ft of grate space, Ole Hickory with 75 sq ft of grates and a Traeger with 80 sq ft of grate space. Over kill for most unless you have a reason to have it.
The Ole Hickory produces great product, would recommend it to anyone doing production cooking.
For your use I would look at Stumps, Spicewines and Backwoods for ease of use and additional grate space.
Jim
The Ole Hickory produces great product, would recommend it to anyone doing production cooking.
For your use I would look at Stumps, Spicewines and Backwoods for ease of use and additional grate space.
Jim
Thanks for the recommendations Jim! I notice that these smokers are not in the traditional design of the rounded, chamber smokers I see by Horizon. Is there a functional difference between the two types of smokers (the more modern style vs the old-school style made by Horizon)? Also, do the styles made by Backwoods or Stumps install outside or do I have to install them indoors and provide ventilation? As you can see, I'm fairly new to the whole higher-end smoking process so any links to sites or other resources would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again!!
Rich Langer
TVWBB Guru
When the weather warms up, you might go to a BBQ contest and look at the different rigs - ask questions see what you can find out.