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rcspaintballandhobbies
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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 Posted: Jan 27 2006 Post subject: Afterburner opinions and users |
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Please don't call me a heretic or boo me off for my first posting.
Okay, I am still fairly new to smoking. I went from a cheapo vertical electric to a BarBChef. I am very happy with the smoker and features. I have also found this forum to be very helpful. I don't really have a problem with fire-building or maintaining (I was a Scoutmaster for 7 years). But I do have a time problem.
I just ordered an Afterburner, and have read some comments about it. I asked Ed if I could remove it easily, and he said I would never go back to sticks or charcoal. Granted it is his company.
But I am wondering if you took all things being equal (rub, sauce, time, meat, etc.), does the "real" fire really make a much better Q? The afterburner does have a good, clean and simple option for providing the smoke, but I am wondering what everyone's experience and opinions are.
Thanks,
Mike |
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Steve-O
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Joined: 31 May 2005
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Location: Dallas, TX
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http://www.gassmoker.com/
I have one and love it. I still use the electic part, but switch it over to the gas smoker when I need to bump up the temp.
The gas adjust is kind of hard, but once you get the temp right, you're okay.
Taste is fine. I think a champion stick burner could make our brisket taste like dog food. But everyone at my house raves about my Q.
I have some tips if you are interested.
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allsmokenofire
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Joined: 26 Apr 2005
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Location: Oklahoma
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| Quote: | I just ordered an Afterburner, and have read some comments about it. I asked Ed if I could remove it easily, and he said I would never go back to sticks or charcoal. Granted it is his company.
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I believe this same sentiment was conveyed when they invented the oven and indoor cooking, and here we are several years later, still longing to cook outside 
All kidding aside, I always suggest to everyone to find the method that works best for them(wood, charcoal, electric, gas, and yes...even pellets  ) and stick to it. As long as the method works for you, you'll keep at it, and thats whats important...how you get there is a matter of personal preference.
Good Luck!!
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SmokinOkie
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Joined: 16 Aug 2005
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... and yes...even pellets ) |
Pellets, we don't allow pellet cookers in here do we  First it's pellets, then it's electrics, heck then we'll let anyone in as long as they have a love of BBQ.
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BBQMAN
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Joined: 13 Jun 2005
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Location: Florida
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I use gas assist to get the fire going, but not for heat. Give me logs any day for great BBQ, including fantastic brisket!
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