Hi guys I've decided to purchase a smoker but I really have no idea which one would suit me best.
I've been looking at the Masterbuilt 30 as it appears to suit my needs.
Can anyone give me some feedback on how they perform. I'll be looking to smoke meats, roasts, fish, snags, corn and pumpkins.
Also do they have the ability to cold smoke cheeses etc.
Thanks in advance.
Looking to buy a smoker
Looking to buy a smoker
How much do you want to spend?Boydwilliam wrote:Hi guys I've decided to purchase a smoker but I really have no idea which one would suit me best.
I've been looking at the Masterbuilt 30 as it appears to suit my needs.
Can anyone give me some feedback on how they perform. I'll be looking to smoke meats, roasts, fish, snags, corn and pumpkins.
Also do they have the ability to cold smoke cheeses etc.
Thanks in advance.
How many people are you normally looking to feed?
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Re: Looking to buy a smoker
Happy to spend around $500. I'd probably use it on the weekend and smoke a few different things to eat during the week.
We are a family of 5 but the kids aren't to adventurous when it comes to food so it's probably just going to be my wife and I who will benefit from it.
We are a family of 5 but the kids aren't to adventurous when it comes to food so it's probably just going to be my wife and I who will benefit from it.
Looking to buy a smoker
BBQ galore have a few smokers in that price range. and the options are endless. You can pick up an off set smoker for around $400 and barrel smokers for as low as $300. It really depends on what you want to do. If you can stretch the budget another $1000 I would get a Kamado Joe.
But I am biased, I have 2 and I love them. Good luck
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But I am biased, I have 2 and I love them. Good luck
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Re: Looking to buy a smoker
[quote="Pesto3" You can pick up an off set smoker for around $400
really where?
really where?
Re: Looking to buy a smoker
Likely of lower quality than "name" brands but all up ~$360 gets you a CharGriller offset smoker from Bunnings.....if they have the firebox/tabletop grill in stock that is.
I tried special ordering one in a few weeks back at my local store but got told it's "add stock" that the stores have no control over. Whenever they get some in it's generally out of the blue in small quantities and they go fast. Had the girl at the counter do a statewide search and at that time there was only 2 stores in the state that had stock on hand. Her best suggestion was to just keep on coming back regularly to see if they had got a delivery.
Went back again on a mad punt last week and there one was sitting on the shelf, it's now an adopted member of the family.
I tried special ordering one in a few weeks back at my local store but got told it's "add stock" that the stores have no control over. Whenever they get some in it's generally out of the blue in small quantities and they go fast. Had the girl at the counter do a statewide search and at that time there was only 2 stores in the state that had stock on hand. Her best suggestion was to just keep on coming back regularly to see if they had got a delivery.
Went back again on a mad punt last week and there one was sitting on the shelf, it's now an adopted member of the family.
Looking to buy a smoker
BBQ galore have them for $399 I am pretty sure. They are not "high end" quality but still a good bit of gear. I have a mate that has one and he turns out a great feed on it. I have seen the same style for over $6000. Obviously the price changes the quality but you get what you pay for. Still a good BBQ if that's your budget.KBBQ wrote:[quote="Pesto3" You can pick up an off set smoker for around $400
really where?
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Pesto3 wrote:BBQ galore have them for $399 I am pretty sure. They are not "high end" quality but still a good bit of gear. I have a mate that has one and he turns out a great feed on it. I have seen the same style for over $6000. Obviously the price changes the quality but you get what you pay for. Still a good BBQ if that's your budget.KBBQ wrote:[quote="Pesto3" You can pick up an off set smoker for around $400
really where?
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Just wondering if these are the same offsets that used to retail for $299 at BBQ Galore? They're now $499 in the catalogue and wondering if its still the same BBQ?
https://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/texas-smoker
Peoples previous issues with them seem to have been that they didn't seal well and didn't hold heat at all. Seems crazy to have upped the price by a couple hundred and not changed any of the issues with them?
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Re: Looking to buy a smoker
Have a look at a ProQ, very versatile bit of gear.
I've had one for a couple of years and can't say enough good things about it.
I've had one for a couple of years and can't say enough good things about it.
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Looking to buy a smoker
That looks similar to the one my mate has. No, they don't seal well and it's a labour of love cooking on them. He loves it though. the beauty of the Kamado is I can put a brisket on it and just walk away. I know it will hold temps. They are just that good. You can pick up a "pit Boss" Kamado grill from Costco for $800? I think. Same basic BBQ. But if the budget can stretch to a KJ that's what I would be getting.soupboy wrote:Pesto3 wrote:BBQ galore have them for $399 I am pretty sure. They are not "high end" quality but still a good bit of gear. I have a mate that has one and he turns out a great feed on it. I have seen the same style for over $6000. Obviously the price changes the quality but you get what you pay for. Still a good BBQ if that's your budget.KBBQ wrote:[quote="Pesto3" You can pick up an off set smoker for around $400
really where?
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Just wondering if these are the same offsets that used to retail for $299 at BBQ Galore? They're now $499 in the catalogue and wondering if its still the same BBQ?
https://www.barbequesgalore.com.au/texas-smoker
Peoples previous issues with them seem to have been that they didn't seal well and didn't hold heat at all. Seems crazy to have upped the price by a couple hundred and not changed any of the issues with them?
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