Atterbud
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I am in the process of trying to decide on a new smoker. I have been grilling and smoking on a GrillDome XL kamado ceramic cooker for several years and had decided that I wanted to move on to a stick burner. Having done a bunch or research I am pretty close to putting in an order for a Shirley 36 Patio, but I have also exchanged emails with Zach at T&K regarding a 36" version of their horizontal reverse flow model. With shipping to me in southern Connecticut they both come out right around the same price.
1. Does anyone have a T&K horizontal reverse flow? I cannot find any reviews.
2. The T&K has an insulated firebox and cook chamber door, will this make any difference for cold weather cooks?
3. Any thoughts on quality between the two manufacturers? Both look very good.
4. Is a stick burner going to work for me in the winter months? I can always revert to the GrillDome if I had to.
5. I think I understand the additional commitment required for a stick burner, but can anyone who has made the move from a set-and-forget setup to the 45 minute vent/fire tending schedule, offer any comments or advice.
We cook all the regular brisket, butt, ribs, turkey, etc only for our family of 4, but would like to branch out and experiment a little with other foods.
Sorry for the long post.
Thanks in advance for help and advice that you can offer.
1. Does anyone have a T&K horizontal reverse flow? I cannot find any reviews.
2. The T&K has an insulated firebox and cook chamber door, will this make any difference for cold weather cooks?
3. Any thoughts on quality between the two manufacturers? Both look very good.
4. Is a stick burner going to work for me in the winter months? I can always revert to the GrillDome if I had to.
5. I think I understand the additional commitment required for a stick burner, but can anyone who has made the move from a set-and-forget setup to the 45 minute vent/fire tending schedule, offer any comments or advice.
We cook all the regular brisket, butt, ribs, turkey, etc only for our family of 4, but would like to branch out and experiment a little with other foods.
Sorry for the long post.
Thanks in advance for help and advice that you can offer.
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