Smoker/indirect heat BBQs

[Blown2CV]

Have just flogged my old aussie style flatbed and hotplate BBQ and wanted to go the whole hog the other way, to a smoker indirect heat jobbie. Something like this Landmann one:




would be interested to know the experiences of those that have used this type of BBQing, what to look at buying etc.

cheers

[David A]

Blown2CV said:

Have just flogged my old aussie style flatbed and hotplate BBQ and wanted to go the whole hog the other way, to a smoker indirect heat jobbie. Something like this Landmann one:




would be interested to know the experiences of those that have used this type of BBQing, what to look at buying etc.

cheers

I bought mine in houston, texas. Much cheaper than here. Unbolted the fire box from the main section, unbolted the legs. Business class allowance back then was 3 bags up to 32kg each (much like silver/gold allowance now) checked them in and picked them up off the conveyor belt back in blighty Lots of choice in the USA - http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/C...


They are great, not much to go wrong with them just make sure they are good heavy duty metal for both the outsite and the grills.

[Scantily]

I've read that style of smoker isn't very good, the smoke naturally wants to rise and not go sideways so you don't get very good smoke distribution and can have issues with it leaking out where it shouldn't. I'm buying a Weber Smokey Mountain which gets very good reviews and is supposed to be superb.

[Blown2CV]

this is exactly what i was after, thanks v much... keep em coming

[HarryFlatters]

I've got a drum style barbie that I bought cheap from Makro. I just light a small fire at one side, put the meat at the other side and open the vents below the fire and above the meat. In my mind, convection will draw the smoke and heat over the meat, but it probably gets too hot for 'proper' smoking unless you're constantly watching the temps and adjusting the fire as you go.

That said, I've made slow roast pork shoulders and brisket that you can eat with a spoon, so it can't be that bad

[escargot]

Scantily said:

I've read that style of smoker isn't very good, the smoke naturally wants to rise and not go sideways so you don't get very good smoke distribution and can have issues with it leaking out where it shouldn't. I'm buying a Weber Smokey Mountain which gets very good reviews and is supposed to be superb.

That's mitigated by the lower smoke box and the smoke stack on the other side.

Those kind of smokers are what most of the American grill masters seem to use.

[bint]

We looked at that one before buying the Weber, the reviews and feedback on here weren't great. 3 weeks on and the Weber is amazing. Glad I forked out the funds for it. (Especially as it also means I don't have to cook for the rest of the summer.....)

[Rick101]

I have a kettle Weber and have been impressed.

I'll be investing in a Smoky Mountain at some point.

[Blown2CV]

turns out the grand tennessee that i posted up top has sold out in the UK and won't be available anywhere till next season... balls