Conducting research and need advice!

Former Member

Okay, I am 60 and over the years have owned many BBQ Cooking Devices. I currently own a Grill Dome extra tall (competitor to Green Egg, a Grill Man 3'X 4' Gas Grill and a large Weber Charcoal Grill. I use the Grill Dome in Raleigh and the other two at our place on the Eastern Shore of VA.

I have customers that have tried to convince me that an electric smoker is the best way to cook butts, brisket, ribs and salmon. One of my customers own a Cookshack Smoker (not certain of the model) and loves it.

My current favorite grill is the Grill Dome and I have done low and slow cooks on it with outstanding results. Since I have not tried an electric smoker nor have I eaten food cooked by one I am, lets say, hesitant. However, knowing my history with grilling equipment I know I will take the plunge and purchase a Cookshack Smoker soon. While I know this question has been asked many times do you recommend I start with a small unit or the Amerique?

Thanks in advance and I am enjoying this forum.

8/9/126:02 PM

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mrt 2Where there's smoke, there's beer.

Bigfish, At your age

, start with what you can afford, you won't regret it.

Mr.T, Another antique.

Welcome to the forum.

8/9/126:43 PM

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smokinmaineiacMember

quote:
Originally posted by Mr.T: At your age ,

Hey, I resemble that remark!

8/9/126:45 PM

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mrt 2Where there's smoke, there's beer.

Actually, I should not talk, compared to me, you two are spring chickens.

8/9/126:57 PM

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solemanMember

I took the plunge and went straight to the AQ, only because I read several posts by people who wished they had gotten a bigger smoker, or wanted to upgrade to one. It is handy to have the 4 shelves, as I frequently smoke almonds on the extra shelves while I am smoking meat for dinner. The hold feature on the AQ has not really been something I use much, but I thought it was an advantage when considering the purchase. It is admittedly a pricey investment, but since they are supposed to last forever, I wanted to get something I felt I would be happy with, and not need to upgrade (and spend more $) later. One weekend I smoked 2 PB's and 2 big packer briskets--in all about 50# of meat--and it handled it beautifully.

8/9/129:59 PM

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chef-boy-arnie"If you can't smoke it, you probably shouldn't eat it!"

I used an 09 for many years before buying the AmeriQue. My only regret was not buying the AmeriQue first

8/10/121:02 PM

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padrefan98Member

I love my SM025. But I wanted more space almost immediately. I say buy the biggest you can afford. The bigger units handle small loads just as well. I found a used SM150 a year after I bought my SM025 and now the only determining factor I use to decide which one, is do I want to smoke in the front yard or the back yard.

8/10/121:26 PM

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Former Member

Thanks guys for the replies! I can easily tell that all of the folks on this site love their Cookshack Smokers. Do any of you currently own or have you moved into a Cookshack Smoker from a Green Egg style grill?

8/10/122:36 PM

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lcubedMember

yup, still have a kamado grill, as well as the AQ and a new PG500.

for hot and fast, the kamado still has it's place, but for low and slow, the AQ rules.

and the PG500 is my go to machine for doing poultry.

the hold feature on the AQ is perfect for doing prime rib!

8/13/1210:09 AM

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