geemike wrote:

> I can get a 10% discount tomorrow only at Cabelas. Leaning towards
> buying one of these at $360, but wondering if a WSM might be the better
> way to go. Size isn't too important as my two teenage Daughters
> somehow turned out vegetarian so it's just the Wife and I.
>
> My desire for a really great Q is about a 7 out of 10. My laziness in
> cleaning up a sooty mess would rate about 8 out of 10.
>
> Most common cuts we'd be doing would be ribs, brisket, pork loin.
>
> I don't need this gadget, but it would be fun to play with it.
>
> Advice would be much appreciated.
>

If it's a choice between smokette and a wsm, each has their
own strengths.

The smokette is MUCH more convenient. I use my model 50
every single day (no hyperbole there) because it involves
almost no time overhead. It's basically an oven and it's
just about as convenient to use.

In the right hands the wsm makes at least marginally
better Q. In some cases (and to some tastes) noticeably
better. Then again, a surprising number people can't
tell the difference. I own both units so I can say
that with some certainty.

Of the items you mentioned, the smokette will do a great
job on all of them.

If I was only allowed one cooker (a weird hypothetical
that will never happen), it would be the cookshack.

Hope this helps.

--
Reg