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Looking at getting a smoker. Just got
back from Abitibi and brought home a dozen goldeneyes. They were meh but smoked they are supposed to be great. I figure my fuel cost alone on that trip was more than most smokers. Could have brought a 100 goldeneyes home if I had known better and had a smoker.
About as good as it gets…
https://www.traeger.com/
Joe there’s a thread on the excal site about smokers started by Boo if you have not been over there in a bit. I will be watching both but think it will be a while before I take the plunge
For smoking fish you can't beat a Bradley. You can smoke at a lower temperature than others. Pellet grills won't give you the same smoke flavor.
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I would agree with Rick, under normal conditions, BUT,,,,
I personally have a trager. its now 12 years old, it is 12 years old and I love it. Unfortunately will probably have to replace it in the next 2 years and for 14 years I dont think you can complain .. I use mine alot, and for the first 4 years it was outside with a cover, but now I keep in garage and in a cover
NOW in saying that, my son recently purchased a Pit Bos, and it is is extremely similar to the Traeger. I actually now purchase their pellets as it is cheaper....
I have had many meals with his and I am impressed with it,
If you watch Cabelas will have them on sale and he got his for $649
https://pitboss-grills.ca/collection...d-pellet-grill
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/14482...d-pellet-grill
There's a couple trains of thought to consider prior to making a decision on what and which one to buy. Do you want one that you have to baby sit and depending on what you cook be watching over it for 8 - 10 hrs, or one that you can load and go, either pellets or electric. I have one that you have to watch over. I just love the taste of whatever I'm smoking thats comes out of it. I don't smoke all that opten anymore but when I do I load it up and don't mind doing it when the weather is good and a cold beer in my hand.
A site to check out is BBQ Talk.ca I found it very helpful when I first started out.
traeger all the way, you will not be disappointed
I've got experience with a few. Traeger or Bradley, can't really go wrong with either.
First off what is your budget and secondly how high a temperature do you want to be able to go to? I have a Bradley original and it will get up to 200-225 in the summer. For most of my smoking ( fish, bacon and sausage) I don't need high temps. Also I can cold smoke if I want. My son has had one for many years, I've owned this one for a year and I'm very pleased with it. I've never owned a pellet grill but if they are in the budget they sound like good units as they are a little more versatile than a basic Bradley. I would avoid a propane unit mostly due to the "baby-sitter" syndrome. I had one and you have to really watch them as the temps can vary widely depending on the wind and outside temperature. TC
Thanks all for the responses so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by trky chsr
So primarily i want to smoke sausage and pepperettes (bear, deer, turkey) plus make jerky (bear and deer) and smoke fish. Budget wise i am willing to pay whatever is necessary to ensure quality, reliability, decent capacity and ease of use - if that means $500 or $1,500 so be it. Not a fan of buying junk but also don't want to spend foolishly.