Any BBQers out there?

[einhander]

I did a butterflied chicken the other night. Lots of salt, some lime, finished with tobasco. Simple. Delicious. Didn't get any pictures though. Indirect heat is key.

[Gasturbine]

I'm telling you. Big green egg. That's all you need. It does everything.

I had one, and it indeed worked well, but I am not a fan of thermal retentive smokers. Plus they are expensive, heavy, and fragile.

But, to each their own...as long as you are smokin'! :)

[Gasturbine]

Just looked that thing up. The thin walls still work ok? After seeing it, I think I can build one with some sheet metal and one of their Smokey Joe grills, probably will try it in March during Spring Break.

Yes, it is thin walled, but 100% porcelain coated. Mine is over 10 years old...not one spot of rust.

Little different concept than the Green Egg I once had...the Weber simply smokes/heats from below. You control the burn rate and everything simply goes up.

The Green Egg uses thermal retention. Lifting the lid too much on it will result in varying temps.

[delatlanta1281]

I'm telling you. Big green egg. That's all you need. It does everything.

[e34john]

Sounds like the Weber Smokey Mountain (bullet) might be for you. I can leave it unattended for hours, it is small, and since it is an upright smoker, a small foot print.

Just looked that thing up. The thin walls still work ok? After seeing it, I think I can build one with some sheet metal and one of their Smokey Joe grills, probably will try it in March during Spring Break.

[flyboyx]

huh...i checked out the traeger and it is pretty cool. the problem i have with bbqs made of thin wall material is that they rust out quickly and they don't last very long. i have never cooked on a green egg, but that one seems to spark my interest.

the best bbq made though is by a houston, tx company called pitmakers.

http://youtu.be/Eqe8Hj5HTjw

i was part of a texas bbq team for a couple years. this is the bbq that now wins most of the competitions here in texas. it will set you back about the same amount as a half decent e30 so it isn't for the faint of wallet.

[TexasTerp]

If anyone is interested in a larger smoker with an offset firebox (like mine pictured) - I recommend picking up one of the charbroil ones from home depot. I got mine for $150 then I had all of the gaps and seams welded by a friend so that it's completely air tight. Overall it's fantastic for the money, granted it's nothing like the smokers I used to use back in Texas, but well worth it once it's welded & sealed shut.

Here are some pics from last years BBQ@Brody's event in Greenbelt MD. We had just barely enough brisket to feed everyone, I was totally blown away by the turn out (65 cars compared to 20 the year before).

[Gasturbine]

Maybe convert an old larger propane tank shell into a gas grill, that might be cool

You will have to due a burner convert. NG burns cooler and is under less pressure than propane. Good grills usually offer the conversion kits.

[Gasturbine]

I just need something that will probably end up being a dedicated smoker, but a nice one that I can leave unattended and will hold in the heat. Nothing huge either, mostly will do a slab of baby back, 3-4 pound brisket. biggest thing would be a 10 or so pound turkey. I already have a charcoal grill, a propane grill, a habichi and a brick pizza oven. Just want something to make real bbq

I would also like something smaller, like one of those little terra cotta pig shaped mini grills so I can get some bincho and make yakatori.

Sounds like the Weber Smokey Mountain (bullet) might be for you. I can leave it unattended for hours, it is small, and since it is an upright smoker, a small foot print.

[LEANE30]

I have a ng line out under my deck, i really want to build a custom gas grill, maybe during this summer. Been looking for some cool ideas. I'm thinking a small 200 square inches or so with an external side burner. I plan to build it into the deck edge somehow but have to relocate some stuff first. Any ideas for the body? I've thought about keg shells, i love the idea of a motor or car theme though

Maybe convert an old larger propane tank shell into a gas grill, that might be cool

[e34john]

Going to have to do some research on them.

[Mlarsen]

Or the Green Mountain Grills if you want a feature loaded traeger but at a better price. I rock a GMG Daniel Boone, nickle plated.
Each thanksgiving i smoke two turkeys. Sometimes there are leftovers but not regularly.

We did our turkey on the Traeger, turkey will never be the same.

[e34john]

I just need something that will probably end up being a dedicated smoker, but a nice one that I can leave unattended and will hold in the heat. Nothing huge either, mostly will do a slab of baby back, 3-4 pound brisket. biggest thing would be a 10 or so pound turkey. I already have a charcoal grill, a propane grill, a habichi and a brick pizza oven. Just want something to make real bbq

I would also like something smaller, like one of those little terra cotta pig shaped mini grills so I can get some bincho and make yakatori.

[LEANE30]

If you like smoking and bbq'ing I suggest looking into a Traeger. Hands down they best bbq out there.

Or the Green Mountain Grills if you want a feature loaded traeger but at a better price. I rock a GMG Daniel Boone, nickle plated.
Each thanksgiving i smoke two turkeys. Sometimes there are leftovers but not regularly.

[Mlarsen]

If you like smoking and bbq'ing I suggest looking into a Traeger. Hands down they best bbq out there.