Traditional Wood pit smoker

bertram31Member

Folks, I have been a traditional wood burning pit smoker for many years. Lately, I have had the need to cook small amounts. These Cookshacks have caught my attention. This website/forum has provided me a wealth of info. I really like the Amerique. I have a ton of hickory and pecan. So my question is: for doing small batches of Q, is the Amerigue overkill or should I consider the smaller units. Thanx.

11/20/114:44 PM

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andyjMember

Depends how much you can afford and how much you want to spend, bigger is always better. Gives you more flexibility. The main difference is the number of shelves, two, three or four. I have the 020, 90% of the time it's plenty big, the other 10% I have to be inventive in my timing of smoking different items. You won't go wrong with any of the units.

11/20/114:52 PM

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bertram31Member

Thanx Andy. I am leaning towards the Amerique because it does give me more room for Qing. I just finished smoking about 30 lbs of beef Jerky. Alot of work with my pit. I am looking forward to doing much smaller batches and not have to baby sit the unit all day. Thanx.....

11/20/115:31 PM

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andyjMember

Check out the GLH Method at the top of the Jerky forum. I haven't tried making jerky yet myself, but many people have had success with it. The cookshacks have a very moist environment, so you'll need to open the door a few times to dump the moisture.

11/20/115:47 PM

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I have the AmeriQue. Love it. It does a great job, small or loaded out!

I do jerly alot, use the GLH method!

You can't go wrong with the AQ.

11/20/116:27 PM

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maxqMember

Welcome to the CS forum.

If your budget can afford the AQ, go for it. The hold feature is a blessing for "set it & forget it BBQ". I own one and rarely use the full capacity but when I need it, it's there.

11/20/118:52 PM

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tim-in-azMember

Another happy Amerique owner here.

11/22/118:08 PM

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