Spec me a new bbq/smoker

[DcD]

As above. I need a new bbq/smoker because the piece of **** im using currently is driving me nuts. I have a Brinkmann type smoker that has three racks inside what appears to be a standing bullet. Weber briquettes at the bottom that are nice and hot, are soon suffocated to nothingness when the lid goes on. It has no vents and no circlation inside - a smoker that boasts being able to smoke well with no way of maintaining the briquettes baffles me.

So, OcUK, I challenge you to find me a nice BBQ. Preferably a kettle type that I can barbecue on normally and also use as a smoker - with good vent system for circulation and temperature regulation. Preferably fairly large. I'm probably more likely to rough it as a smoker and stick with a kettle instead of the vertical smokers. I dislike the inaccessibility to the coals and do really like the flappy-sides of the Webers grills. Indirect cooking is easy enough.

Oh, and no green eggs please! Far too expensive.

 

[Doctor McNinja]

I'm also in the market for a BBQ/smoker, so I'll be following this thread. One thing you've forgot though, the price. What's your budget?

 

[4MIT]

I know this guy who does wood for smoking (as well as wood for hobby stuff).

http://bbqsmokingwood.co.uk/

Follow the links to some of the BBQ/smoking stuff may be of interest.

 

[Glaucus]

You can't go wrong with the webber one touch series.
The high end one with the thermometer in.and a large as you can afford. Indirect cooking, men's you waste a hell of a lot of space.

Unless you want proper smoker, in which case a double barrel one.

 

[oli collett]

If you want simple temperature regulation and less fuss, what about a bradley? Smoked 2 butts, 1 pork belly and 2 2kg pieces of brisket in one last weekend overnight unattended

Yes you can't use one in a competition and it's not "authentic" but the results are great

 

[Maccapacca]

Just get a Webber

 

[monkeyspank]

Weber one touch premium

 

[Goberpiles316]

Weber one touch premium

 

[DcD]

Got my eye on a Smokey Mountain on eBay - if that goes for a decent price I might snipe it. Contingency plan is to get a One Touch. Cheers guys.

 

[monkeyspank]

Are they any good as a grill?

 

[Mark_Sharp]

How about a Weber Smokey Mountain Smoker BBQ http://www.bbqs2u.co.uk/27-weber-smokey-mountain-smokers Theres a decent video on there as well.

Not sure about grilling on it though?

 

[j.col]

ignore, just seen he is looking on the bay already

 

[cram]

If its got to grill and smoke then go for a weber one touch - try for the 67cm model if you can afford it. If its just a smoker then get a Weber Smokey Mountain (the WSM is not good as a grill). Ideally get both for maximum flexibility.