Was thinking about a Yoder flat top. After some experience, I've determined charcoal is always best, though I can appreciate the limitations of my ceramic smokers, particularly as a grill. The Yoder ain't cheap, but it can function as a true grill, in addition to smoking.
i do their thermocouples. simple, basic shit. one of my guys loves his yoder as a smoker. the grill sucks ass, but the smoker rule.s
Gotta be better as a grill than my BGEs. The grate material can be replaced by cast iron, fairly cheaply.
my guy hugh loves his meats. lives and dies by red meat.
Totally depends on what you're doing. A pork butt takes me 16-18 hours and that might be close to 10 pounds. Jerky or almonds probably only take a half pound if that. Ribs probably take a pound or two. 600 pounds will last me probably 3-5 years.
I've never heard of such a thing. It is meant to burn. Humidity could be a problem but as long as the bags are sealed it shouldn't be a problem.
Electric?
my guy says the grill sucks but the smokers great, i dunno. i dont own one.
youd think but hugh knows his grilling. i turst his opinion.
We went with this about seven years ago, burn wood we split(using charcoal only to start the fire and warm the chamber. We paid more for it than a WalMart special but it is heavy duty and the fire box has held up exceptionally well due to the heavy gage metal.
I am trying to talk my son into buying one primarily because he is stuck on high and fast cooking due to his work and five kids. He grills, not smokes and there is a huge difference.
I have something cooking on either a grill or smoker at least once a week...every week of the year....sometimes more often than that. I cook about half the meals my wife and I eat ...outdoors.
