GoFuckYourself.com - Adult Webmaster Forum - View Single Post

okok · 05-25-2011, 11:24 AM

I used a Char-Broil Silver Smoker (~$150) for years. It's a piece of shit, leaky, entry-level offset smoker, but with some adjustments it works just fine.

My adjustments were a few bricks to hold the lid tighter, foil lining everywhere to plug leaks, and some foil to redirect the smoke from the firebox a little more efficiently.

I would suggest starting at the $300 range for an offset smoker, something like this.

For fuel, I prefer a 50/50 applewood/hickory mix for pork. With 100% hickory I find the flavor can get a little bitter-- and 100% applewood doesn't get enough of that kick from hickory.

Experiment with any kind of hardwoods, particularly fruit and nut. Hell I used cottonwood in a pinch once and made the best butt ever :D.

Great resources at www.thesmokering.com. Real BBQ geeks ;).

05-25-2011, 11:24 AM
okok Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: LA Posts: 502	I used a Char-Broil Silver Smoker (~$150) for years. It's a piece of shit, leaky, entry-level offset smoker, but with some adjustments it works just fine. My adjustments were a few bricks to hold the lid tighter, foil lining everywhere to plug leaks, and some foil to redirect the smoke from the firebox a little more efficiently. I would suggest starting at the $300 range for an offset smoker, something like this. For fuel, I prefer a 50/50 applewood/hickory mix for pork. With 100% hickory I find the flavor can get a little bitter-- and 100% applewood doesn't get enough of that kick from hickory. Experiment with any kind of hardwoods, particularly fruit and nut. Hell I used cottonwood in a pinch once and made the best butt ever :D. Great resources at www.thesmokering.com. Real BBQ geeks ;).