Lazy Like Me?
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jzadski
Babbling Farker
I think I could manage the time by doing hotter cooks I just can't afford another cooker. The ones I would want are more than all my others put together
rovster
Full Fledged Farker
I really want an offset but will NEVER give up my kamado!
RickAllen
Knows what a fatty is.
I used to have a cheap offset that I bought at Sam's club. It was a total piece of crap. I just got Franklin's book a month ago and it explains all the problems of a cheap offset smoker if it isn't made right. Mine had every one of the problems he listed. I will never buy on offset smoker again. My dream smoker right now is just an 18 inch wsm. Right now all I have is the Weber kettle and it does all I need as it's just me.
Smokin Dawg77
Full Fledged Farker
Wsm produce some great BBQ !
pokeable
Knows what a fatty is.
This is my plan for my Shirley.
rm41400
Full Fledged Farker
Well that’s too bad... don’t let your experience with a junker deter you from experiencing the joys of a quality offset.
My first offset was a high quality Lang copy. It was really nice and gave me the assurance I really liked that style of cooker. About a year later I was able to snag a superb Shirley offset and live fire cooking with this one is a dream
rm41400
Full Fledged Farker
To the OP.
Love a Kamado style too! I would avoid a lower quality offset...
A high quality offset is great too if you have a little more time and energy than a normal workday...or busy weekend.
I’ve found it’s not too much more work than my Kamado for a 4-6 hour cook especially if I have a little extra time. I check it about every 30-45 minutes and toss a couple splits of wood on it.... but I like playing with fire and appreciate the quality of food I’m rewarded with.
Love a Kamado style too! I would avoid a lower quality offset...
A high quality offset is great too if you have a little more time and energy than a normal workday...or busy weekend.
I’ve found it’s not too much more work than my Kamado for a 4-6 hour cook especially if I have a little extra time. I check it about every 30-45 minutes and toss a couple splits of wood on it.... but I like playing with fire and appreciate the quality of food I’m rewarded with.
kickedaside05
Knows what a fatty is.
jzadski
Babbling Farker
I'm sure that you already know this but, keep checking craigslist. Found my 18" there for $50. Talked him down to 40. Don't really think he knew what he had even though it was old.
onemanlan
Full Fledged Farker
I bought a set it and forget it smoker for that very reason While I do love it, there is a part of me that wants the offset choice. Also for doing side-by-side comparisons.
