Chef Juke,

Thanks for progression timeline. Quite interesting. It seems like there
seems to be quite a few people who followed similar BBQ cooker purchase
timelines. I have read such amazing user stories about the ceramic cookers
that I am sure that I will probably eventually be getting one myself one of
these years.

Scott

"Chef Juke" > wrote in message
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> On Wed, 7 Jan 2004 21:54:46 -0700, "Scott" >
> wrote:
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> >Hello. I would like to preferably hear from anyone who owns a WSM or a
> >vertical smoker or who at least knows something about them.
> >
>
> Scott,
>
> I followed the following progression in my BBQ education:
>
> 1) Started off with years of using a Regular old Weber Grill.
>
> 2) Got a lower-end Brinkmann Offset smoker grill. Started getting
> used to fussing with the coal and the vents every 45 minutes or so to
> keep the thing anywhere near the desired temp.
>
> 3) Brinkmann El Cheapo Vertical Smoker - A revelation. The results I
> had with the vertical were so much better with much less work (it
> maintained a steady temp without the constant fussing of the offset).
>
> 4) Upgraded to a WSM. It did everything the Cheapo brinkmann did only
> far better. Better built, better airflow adjustment. An absolutely
> great smoker.
>
> 5) Got a #7 Kamado. The best. Period. This ceramic smoker grill is
> worth every penny. It maintains an even temperature for hours and
> hours without having to adjust it (My record so far is a 11 hour cook
> where I didn't touch it and the temp stayed between 225-233 degrees).
> And it looks beautiful doing it.
>
> I'd suggest checking out a local wally-mart and you can usually pick
> up one of the el cheapos for around 25-35 bucks, sometimes less. Easy
> way to test one out and see how you like it. Just remember that the
> WSM is a significant improvement over this model and, I think, well
> worth the extra $$$.
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> -Chef Juke
> http://www.chefjuke.com
> "Everybody Eats when they come to MY house!"
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