August 1, 20196 yr On 7/31/2019 at 3:10 PM, Anastasis said: I need some sort of outdoor storage box for BBQ and griddle equipment. Spatulas, scrapers, lighters, etc. Must be able to meet wife approval standards, i.e. no plastic sunbeam junk. What do you guys use to organize outdoor cooking equipment? I feel your pain. Recently built a pool. Priority number one for me was the island. Nest for the egg. Outdoor fridge. Giant, sealed leuters counter with plenty of space. And a bevy of drawers and space under the island for lump, gear, etc. It's been a game changer. No doubt. Prior, I used something like this: modified pool deck box from Costco. Weather proof. Inside wasn't pretty, but wife wasn't concerned about that. She just wanted all the gear stowed away and out of sight.
August 25, 20196 yr Alright, I cracked the lid on my BGE and I’m ready to step up to an offset/stick burner after 8 years of practice with lump on the BGE. Does anybody have any advice or input on the following three options? Lonestar Grillz https://lonestargrillz.com/collections/smokers/products/20-x-42-offset-smoker Lyfe Tyme Inc - 20l 20”x40” single lid offset https://www.lyfetyme.com/pricing/ Klose - 20”x42” without 1/2” firebox http://bbqpits.net/ These are all $1600-$1900 and I’m not really looking to go over $2k. I’ve had a hardon for the idea of a Klose forever, but the LSG actually looks like a better design with plate construction giving a lot more real estate inside compared to pipe. I’m also not wanting to wait forever to find a used Klose because football and smoking season is a week away and I need something to distract me from how pitiful USC will be this year.
August 25, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, USCATX said: Alright, I cracked the lid on my BGE and I’m ready to step up to an offset/stick burner after 8 years of practice with lump on the BGE. Does anybody have any advice or input on the following three options? Lonestar Grillz https://lonestargrillz.com/collections/smokers/products/20-x-42-offset-smoker Lyfe Tyme Inc - 20l 20”x40” single lid offset https://www.lyfetyme.com/pricing/ Klose - 20”x42” without 1/2” firebox http://bbqpits.net/ These are all $1600-$1900 and I’m not really looking to go over $2k. I’ve had a hardon for the idea of a Klose forever, but the LSG actually looks like a better design with plate construction giving a lot more real estate inside compared to pipe. I’m also not wanting to wait forever to find a used Klose because football and smoking season is a week away and I need something to distract me from how pitiful USC will be this year. I’d go with one of these. Not offset/stick I know, but this is my next smoker... https://www.weber.com/US/en/grills/charcoal-grills/summit-charcoal-grill-series/ Edited August 25, 20196 yr by Landomatic
August 25, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Landomatic said: I’d go with one of these. Not offset/stick I know, but this is my next smoker... https://www.weber.com/US/en/grills/charcoal-grills/summit-charcoal-grill-series/ Interesting, but I already have a Lynx gas grill on my patio and have discovered that I only used the BGE for smoking. No interest in any type of combo unit right now unless I cave and get a BGE XL which I already know exactly how to use.
August 26, 20196 yr 20 hours ago, USCATX said: Alright, I cracked the lid on my BGE and I’m ready to step up to an offset/stick burner after 8 years of practice with lump on the BGE. Does anybody have any advice or input on the following three options? Lonestar Grillz https://lonestargrillz.com/collections/smokers/products/20-x-42-offset-smoker Lyfe Tyme Inc - 20l 20”x40” single lid offset https://www.lyfetyme.com/pricing/ Klose - 20”x42” without 1/2” firebox http://bbqpits.net/ These are all $1600-$1900 and I’m not really looking to go over $2k. I’ve had a hardon for the idea of a Klose forever, but the LSG actually looks like a better design with plate construction giving a lot more real estate inside compared to pipe. I’m also not wanting to wait forever to find a used Klose because football and smoking season is a week away and I need something to distract me from how pitiful USC will be this year. Unless LSG sells them off the floor now, they have a waiting list and you won't be able to get it that fast. They are worth the wait though.
August 26, 20196 yr Alright, I cracked the lid on my BGE and I’m ready to step up to an offset/stick burner after 8 years of practice with lump on the BGE. Does anybody have any advice or input on the following three options? Lonestar Grillz https://lonestargrillz.com/collections/smokers/products/20-x-42-offset-smoker Lyfe Tyme Inc - 20l 20”x40” single lid offsethttps://www.lyfetyme.com/pricing/ Klose - 20”x42” without 1/2” fireboxhttp://bbqpits.net/ These are all $1600-$1900 and I’m not really looking to go over $2k. I’ve had a hardon for the idea of a Klose forever, but the LSG actually looks like a better design with plate construction giving a lot more real estate inside compared to pipe. I’m also not wanting to wait forever to find a used Klose because football and smoking season is a week away and I need something to distract me from how pitiful USC will be this year. LyfeTyme is the only on of those three that you can get a new one quickly. It would also be my 3rd choice of those three.
August 26, 20196 yr It's a bad name, but they make great pits. They are constantly tweaking their designs and will make just about any modification you can dream up.
August 26, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, kevwun said: It's a bad name, but they make great pits. They are constantly tweaking their designs and will make just about any modification you can dream up. I’m sure they do. There’s enough competition in the smoker game that I can choose to eliminate one based on the fact that their name annoys me and still have plenty of good options.
August 26, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, luke duke said: LyfeTyme is the only on of those three that you can get a new one quickly. It would also be my 3rd choice of those three. I’m assuming you’re going to say get the Klose? Any thoughts on models and customization?
August 26, 20196 yr After I took delivery of my LSG I thought “shit I should have had him delete the LSGZ cut out”.
August 26, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, Anastasis said: After I took delivery of my LSG I thought “shit I should have had him delete the LSGZ cut out”. Ha, serious. I’ll take some tool hangers instead.
August 26, 20196 yr 6 hours ago, luke duke said: LyfeTyme is the only on of those three that you can get a new one quickly. It would also be my 3rd choice of those three. Klose says they have the 20x36 in stock. Also an ultra sexy stainless one for three large. https://bbqpits.com/bbq-pits-in-stock/
August 26, 20196 yr Klose says they have the 20x36 in stock. Also an ultra sexy stainless one for three large. https://bbqpits.com/bbq-pits-in-stock/ 36” is shorter than I would want, but go for it if it suits your needs. Or double your budget and get the 24”x48”, which is basically what I have. I got mine on CL for $500 from some dipshit.
August 26, 20196 yr 19 minutes ago, luke duke said: 36” is shorter than I would want, but go for it if it suits your needs. Or double your budget and get the 24”x48”, which is basically what I have. I got mine on CL for $500 from some dipshit. I hate you. I’ve done 4 racks of ribs on my egg and was assuming I could do 2 racks of ribs, a brisket and some sausage all at one time on the 36” which would suit my needs well.
August 27, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, USCATX said: I hate you. I’ve done 4 racks of ribs on my egg and was assuming I could do 2 racks of ribs, a brisket and some sausage all at one time on the 36” which would suit my needs well. You can do that on a 36”. It may require the purchase of an accessory or two, but you can absolutely do it.
August 27, 20196 yr https://houston.craigslist.org/for/d/houston-klose-bbq-smoker-20x30/6964990844.html This one just showed up on Craigslist. Not sure about $1200 but like the stainless double grates.
August 27, 20196 yr https://houston.craigslist.org/for/d/houston-klose-bbq-smoker-20x30/6964990844.html This one just showed up on Craigslist. Not sure about $1200 but like the stainless double grates. You were ready to pay $1800+tax a couple of hours ago.
August 27, 20196 yr 7 hours ago, luke duke said: You were ready to pay $1800+tax a couple of hours ago. For a brand new 36”. Think it’s worth saving $600 to drop 6” (that’s what she said) and add the stainless grates?
August 27, 20196 yr I think a 30” is too short. Are you feeling charitable?https://www.ebay.com/itm/Franklin-BBQ-Pit-FInal-Prototype-/383121076773
August 27, 20196 yr I’m hung up on the name myself. It’s one of the reasons I haven’t ordered one yet. How stupid is that?
August 27, 20196 yr I think a 30” is too short. Are you feeling charitable?https://www.ebay.com/itm/Franklin-BBQ-Pit-FInal-Prototype-/383121076773HAHAHAHA! Ha.
August 27, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, luke duke said: I think a 30” is too short. Are you feeling charitable?https://www.ebay.com/itm/Franklin-BBQ-Pit-FInal-Prototype-/383121076773 Holy... wow.
August 27, 20196 yr 32 minutes ago, Lat22 said: I’m hung up on the name myself. It’s one of the reasons I haven’t ordered one yet. How stupid is that? You'll feel real silly the first time you use it and realize how awesome it is.
August 28, 20196 yr 10 hours ago, Lat22 said: It delayed me an extra hour. Just ordered the 20 X 36. The Grillz? What did they say for lead time?
August 28, 20196 yr 20 hours ago, USCATX said: The Grillz? What did they say for lead time? Around 10 weeks. They’re busy. ☹️
August 28, 20196 yr Yup. I have a 24x48 and I'll say that I actually think the 24" diameter vs. 20" is even more important than taking the extra length. The ability to set even very large briskets front to back is a game changer in capacity. But that much area is also overkill for a lot of people, admittedly.
August 29, 20196 yr 16 hours ago, Lat22 said: Around 10 weeks. They’re busy. ☹️ You're actually lucky, mine was 16 weeks.
August 29, 20196 yr I like it. Just don’t need one that big. I’ve seen video of briskets being loaded front to back in the new style 20”. The whole square vs pipe thing.
August 29, 20196 yr Yup. I have a 24x48 and I'll say that I actually think the 24" diameter vs. 20" is even more important than taking the extra length. The ability to set even very large briskets front to back is a game changer in capacity. But that much area is also overkill for a lot of people, admittedly.Agreed. My backyard pit would be perfect if it were 24”. I can’t justify upgrading unless I get a steal. I’ve got about $500 invested in a $3500 pit.
September 13, 20196 yr 19 minutes ago, Spur08 said: How do folks feel about pellet smokers? (Already got 2 WSM) I have had a Traeger for several years, after using an offset. Personally, I will never go back. I'm lazy, so I can get up, set the temp, put on the brisket (or whatever), and go back to bed. For those that say you can't get enough smoke, I disagree, especially if you know how to use it. It did take me a while, but that's no different than tuning in any other smoker and understanding how to use the smoker. It's also great for doing a smoke/reverse sear on a steak, or doing a quick smoke on anything else. Edited September 13, 20196 yr by AustinMT
September 13, 20196 yr I use my pellet smoker for just about everything but brisket. Can't get one to come out right.
September 13, 20196 yr I like the idea of being tied to my pit for most of the day. It gives me a perfectly valid reason to not do anything else other than drink. Especially this time of the year when there's football to watch all day. I'd rather just reheat a brisket in my sous vide cooler than cook one with a pellet smoker. Edited September 13, 20196 yr by kevwun
September 13, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, kevwun said: I like the idea of being tied to my pit for most of the day. It gives me a perfectly valid reason to not do anything else other than drink. Especially this time of the year when there's football to watch all day. It's like my voice came out of your post.
September 13, 20196 yr You can get good food from a pellet smoker. The traeger brothers were just hired by a rival and there's a lawsuit so not sure how that will shake out. That being said, I think I get better food out of my Komodo style cooker. It's almost as easy to keep at temp, just as versatile and I get the flavor of lump. Food probably not as good as my old stick burner, but that was a fucking job to keep it dialed in. I've had the Komodo go 18 hours +/- 5 degrees on one load of lump. That's good enough for me. Edited September 13, 20196 yr by pops
September 13, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, kevwun said: I like the idea of being tied to my pit for most of the day. It gives me a perfectly valid reason to not do anything else other than drink. Especially this time of the year when there's football to watch all day. I'd rather just reheat a brisket in my sous vide cooler than cook one with a pellet smoker. I like to be tied to my pit by a wifi connection on my phone while I am inside watching football in the A/C, not worried about temp control. And pops, I agree that Egg/Komodo styles are great. And by no means am I dissing stick burners. They are great, and make great barbeque. I just like the convenience and versatility of my Traeger [or insert other pellet smoker name here]
September 14, 20196 yr Author How do folks feel about pellet smokers? (Already got 2 WSM)A buddy of mine has placed and won several competitions using his Rec Tec pellet smokers. So pellet smokers can put out some good BBQ. Just depends on what you are looking for.
September 14, 20196 yr A buddy of mine has placed and won several competitions using his Rec Tec pellet smokers. So pellet smokers can put out some good BBQ. Just depends on what you are looking for.This is actually the smoker I'm looking at buying. Pricey, but I dig being able to throw something on, go to work and monitor from my phone. As far as babysitting with beer, I'll never tell my wife that it's easier.
September 14, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, luke duke said: It’s like I don’t even know some of you I’m trying to process somebody getting worked up about a spray bottle filled with acv/worst using a machine that cooks using processed wood byproducts.
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