Warming Oven on Offset Smoker

[WHS88]

For you guys that have them, what do you use them for and how often do you use it? For those that don't, do you ever wish you woud have added it? Thanks!

 

[Free Mr. Tony]

I always was planning on ordering one with the warmer. I found a used Lang without it so I bought it instead. I don't miss it all that much, but still wish I had found one with. Mainly for sausage hanging, but also just because more space can't be a bad thing.

 

[sylntghost]

On a Shirley the warming box doubles as a separate cooker .i grill in it. I sometimes smoke at a different temperature. I also use it to preheat my splits so they light faster. I would not want to be without it.

 

[Shagdog]

Love my shirley warmer. I use it more as a separate oven than a warmer, but I use it a lot.

Direct grilling, direct coal smoking, as a santa maria, pizza oven, hanging meat, you name it...




http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=224508

As a smoker -
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209115


Hanging Chicken-



Pizza -



It is a really versatile piece. Makes a smoker into a full on outdoor kitchen. For me, the value added makes it well worth the extra $$

 

[Bigr314]

On a Shirley the warming box doubles as a separate cooker .i grill in it. I sometimes smoke at a different temperature. I also use it to preheat my splits so they light faster. I would not want to be without it.

I agree 100%. I use my warmer evertime I grill. A few times a week. Also i will state how well it works to warm your splits in the winter. I would be lost without it.

 

[BBQ Freak]

I use mine all the time for cooking and grilling when I do not want to fire up the main chamber , I would not buy a smoker if it did not have one .

 

[Doog]

I use my warmer all the time. But mostly for just resting food or keeping things warm.
It will hold 4 full pans.

 

[WHS88]

Thanks Guys! Trying to put together my order and was torn between an insulated fire box or the warming oven. My temps don't drive the need for insulated, it was really just to keep from having that hot box on the smoker. Sounds like warming oven may be the way to go. I assume with the warming oven you can smoke at much lower temps as well. Does that sound right?

 

[TedW]

I believe you can still get the thicker steel on the firebox

 

[pjtexas1]

If it's a SF you can get both.

 

[sylntghost]

Thanks Guys! Trying to put together my order and was torn between an insulated fire box or the warming oven. My temps don't drive the need for insulated, it was really just to keep from having that hot box on the smoker. Sounds like warming oven may be the way to go. I assume with the warming oven you can smoke at much lower temps as well. Does that sound right?

If you get the warmer get the firebox to warmer damper. You can really dial in the temps. I went with 1/2 inch thick firebox.

 

[TedW]

Great thread!

 

[Ag76]

I guess you have separate fire boxes for the warmer and the main cooking chamber?

 

[mikemci]

I guess you have separate fire boxes for the warmer and the main cooking chamber?

Just one firebox with a separate damper from the firebox to the warmer. That's what makes it so versatile.

 

[smoke-n-mirrors]

Just one firebox with a separate damper from the firebox to the warmer. That's what makes it so versatile.

Go to Youtube and watch a couple videos from "Shirley Fabrication". You will learn all you need to know about warmers, fireboxes, and cook-chambers. That's what sold me. They build one hell of a smoker for a better than fair price! :smile:

 

[cfspence]

I ordered my LSG with 1/2" firebox and warming oven. Warming oven meant much more to me than insulated fire box.

 

[WHS88]

I can upgrade the firebox to 1/2" and get the warmer, but it becomes a price issue. I may be able to get insulated (haven't asked), but again a price issue. Unfortunately, with what I'm getting I need to save where I can. Again, with my climate I'm not too concerned with heat loss.

I think Shirley builds a fabulous smoker, but with a wait time out until a year from now, not sure I can handle that. I'm looking at LSG and was happy to see Paul make a comment recently stating that he thought they build a good smoker.

Thanks again for all the input. Keep it coming if you have it!

 

[BBQ Freak]

I can upgrade the firebox to 1/2" and get the warmer, but it becomes a price issue. I may be able to get insulated (haven't asked), but again a price issue. Unfortunately, with what I'm getting I need to save where I can. Again, with my climate I'm not too concerned with heat loss.

I think Shirley builds a fabulous smoker, but with a wait time out until a year from now, not sure I can handle that. I'm looking at LSG and was happy to see Paul make a comment recently stating that he thought they build a good smoker.

Thanks again for all the input. Keep it coming if you have it!

I hear you a on a years wait on a Shirley and glad I bought my two before they became so popular .

 

[Signalman]

Check out Black Warrior Smokers out of Snead, AL as well. They will also build anything that you want.

 

[dadymat]

On a Shirley the warming box doubles as a separate cooker .i grill in it. I sometimes smoke at a different temperature. I also use it to preheat my splits so they light faster. I would not want to be without it.

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