Advice on which smoker to buy

[classicrockgriller]

@jfgardner4 - I was originally interested in the digital model but ended up with the OBS (Original Bradley Smoker) from Amazon.  The price was very reasonable and as always I was pleased with Amazon's prompt delivery. The box arrived with no boo-boos and the unit was in perfect shape.  By the way, I've read negative reviews about the cover.  The cover I received was a heavy duty canvas so it looks like Bradley kicked the material up a notch.

I just executed a one click purchase for a 48 pack of Jim Beam briquettes for 18.00 with free shipping.  I'm thinking about brisket this weekend.  :-X

As I mentioned in my original post, I've been smoking with a wood smoker for years. I love smoked food.  The ribs I cooked last weekend were just as good, I'd say better, than any ribs I've ever smoked on a wood burning non-electric smoker.  When using a wood smoker, if you don't take the time to eliminate the bark from the logs it adds a bitter taste to the food.  I used to started my logs in a seperate fire and then transfered them to the fire box to prevent this bitterness, but with the Bradley smoker, the wooden bisquettes provide a clean, natural tasting flavor without all the hassle. 

If you are remotely considerng one of these smokers, I would encourage you to go for it. You will not be disappointed. 

Yep, you're HOOKED ! ;D

[Ketch22]

Welcome  Looks like you are haveing fun send pic

[DarqMan]

Here's a few quick snapshots from my iPhone.  I didn't think to snap the ribs before they were woofed down, but I'll be sure to get a snap of the next dish.  I can't say enough about how great the table is for this smoker.  It's all stainless steel, sturdy and the casters are great.  

Did someone say I was hooked?  Why, yes I am  :o

[ArnieM]

It is pretty addictive  :D

[KevinG]

Heck, now you're ready for food to go!

[ArnieM]

Funny.  I worked with a woman.  People would ask her what her husband does.  "He sells drugs."  He worked as a salesman for a drug company.  If anyone asks me I just say "I smoke a lot."

[DarqMan]

I smoke a lot but I like to eat it too.   ;D

[ArnieM]

DM, I have to warn you. 

You do ribs, pulled pork, roast beef, chicken, ABTs or whatever.  Then you go out to eat, look at your $25 dish and say "What is this crap?".

Nothin' like home cooking.

[DarqMan]

Arnie,  I know exactly what you're talking about.  I live pretty far out but there's a BBQ joint about 5 miles away.  They do an okay pulled pork but the ribs are no where close to the product I can put produce at home.  I do enjoy my home cooked meals!