Seriously if you've been on the fence about getting a smoker do it. I picked up a used offset barrel smoker for like 200 bucks and learned from YouTube. Pulled pork, brisket, ribs all turn out insane. Takes longer but most of it's just waiting around drinking beer. Wife is impressed which is honestly the real win here.
How long did it take you to get consistent results? I feel like everyone says smoking is easy but I've heard stories of people burning stuff for months before getting it right.
Used offset barrels are such a steal if you find a good one. The learning curve is steep but man the flavor you get is worth every minute spent tending the fire.
Sold. I'm looking for one this weekend. Any tips for someone who's only done gas grilling before?
The thing about a smoker is it forces you to slow down and actually spend time out there instead of rushing through grilling in 20 minutes. Changed my whole approach to cooking.
I've been thinking about this for like a year. Did you have to do any modifications to yours or was it pretty ready to go out of the box?
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Offset barrels demand respect but they're so rewarding. What was your first successful smoke on it?