Which kind of meat/bbq smoker is better?

Question

Was wanting to buy a smoker to smoke ribs, brisket, and other meats. I would prefer a electric smoker so i could set it and not have to worry about it. I was wondering if the electric one would work as well as a gas or charcoal.
thanks

Answer 1

I have used both and the electric is more effective and as you said no need to be stoking the coals, but the charcoal ones give a nicer flavour and you can use them in the winter better, the electric cord and wet weather if you live in a climate with rain or snow can be a hazard, I like to use various woods for smoking and the electric ones do better with sawdust or smaller particles were the charcoal ones you can add chunks of wood like hickory, pecan, apple and cherry wood or the Jack Daniels ones.



The electric ones do have a set heat or temperature setting the charcoal ones are more random, I guess alot depends on how smokey and strong you like your smoked foods and the use you will get out of it, a charcoal one can also double as a grill when removing the top section in a pinch, and if there is a long power failure and you need to cook things it is a god send for that reason alone.

Answer 2

Look at the grills you are wanting to buy compare then all to the others and fin wich one has more quality and wich was dont at the end there can be to ask a store assistant to tell you witch one is more sold!

Answer 3

i dont smoke, but my boyfriend smokes Marlboro Lights 72s (now called Gold Box, since they arent allowed to call them lights anymore) my mom and grandma used to roll their own... if you ask me prerolled are just a waste of time, i dont know the price difference but id rather just buy them already rolled!!---------but try each and see what you like.. there is a machine that just stuffs the tobacco into papers with a filter already