Time to get a smoker...

[blacklabel]

I've got an El Cheapo Brinkman that I did some modifications to so that it would be easier to manage the fire and have an actual temp rather than cool, warm and hot on a shitty gauge. It puts out great pulled pork and fatties. I'm looking to find a side box smoker that won't need as much tending as this little abomination does but for $50 it's hard to complain too much.

It looks similar to this.

[ANADRILL]

second the green egg, thing is freaking bad ass

[Lurch]

^^^THIS!

I have the Lil' Tex Elite and absolutely love it. The same unit can smoke or grill without the worry of flare ups. I drive my neighbors crazy when I'm cooking on the Traeger. The aroma is heavenly. I'm thinking of doing some baby backs on hickory this weekend. They're the best we've ever had.

I still have some leftover brisket in the freezer.

The turkey we did on the Traeger for Thanksgiving using apple wood was absolutely amazing. I just set the temp like you do on an oven and got awesome results.

http://www.traegergrills.com/why/versatility

Another +1 for a Traeger. If you are looking just to feed the family and a few guest you don't need a huge smoker. They are truly set and forget, all you have to do is keep it full of pellets and there are about a dozen different woods to choose from.

[electronman1729]

I bought a green mountain grill from Rocky Mountain stove in lakewood. I liked it better than a treager since the metal was a bit thicker and the temperature setting were in 5 degree increments compared to 25 degrees with the treager.

http://greenmountaingrills.com/produ.../daniel-boone/

[crashdown]

I have a Kamado Joe. Better build quality and features than Big Green Egg.
Guess it is made by a guy who left BGE to go build a better smoker.
I wish I could use it to its full potential, but its been awesome.

http://www.kamadojoe.com/index.php

[TheGrey]

Thanks for the resource links, and all the suggestions! I am looking into all the options (except for the Big Green Egg- what the hell, is it made of gold?!) but am keeping all advice topmost in my mind. There's a LOT of information in those links.

I won't attempt to build a smoker until I know what I'm doing- I think the neighbors would appreciate that.

I noticed the price of pork is starting to go up at Sam's Club. Booooo.

[Rooskibar03]

This brand is on my shortlist to get...made in Colorado...veteran owned

http://pitbarrelcooker.com/

I like the look, and the price, of this. Minimal investment and easy to store. Will have to check it out

[BigDee]

Get a Traeger and never look back.

I have a Traeger Jr. Right now and have been quite surprised at how much I've been able to cook on it. With that being said I'm looking to upgrade my Jr. To a Lil Tex. If you decide to go Traeger I'd be happy to make you a deal on my Jr. My Jr. Has had the crappy temp control knob swapped out for a digital control like you find on the Lil tex and up models.

Once you start smoking you'll be shocked at how hard it is to find good barbecue anywhere but your backyard. I now smoke everything including pizzas and Thanksgiving Turkeys.

[Irving]

Can you regular grill on these smokers?

[hobowh]

Love my treager my 13 year old will smoke sausages while were at work, super easy to use. I have a barrel smoker as well with a side fire box, but that only comes out when we are going for volume.

They have a fathers day special going right now let you split it into 3 payments, free ship they cover tax and throw in a free cover.
http://www.traegergrills.com/shop/deals