Thanks for your reply Reg.

Sounds like this will make a nice companion to my Genisis Silver. I
think I'll grab one.

Mike


Reg wrote:
> 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