beginner rig

pitbullinc · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject: beginner rig

What is a good set up for a beginner? I want to get something for the kid to start cooking on. He only cooks for himself and a couple other people ocasionally but shows interest in what I have been doing. He is not mechanically inclined but I can help him if it was something that needed mods to work well. His birthday is thursday and any opinions would be appreiated.

Thanks.

patruns · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

Hard to beat a 22.5" Weber, but it seems they have. There is now a 26.75" Weber! Smile

http://www.weber.com/explore/grills/charcoal-series/one-touch-gold-26-1
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k.a.m. · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

pitbullinc, for grilling and indirect cooking an Old smoky is a good choice.
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ericpadge · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2012 Posts: 84 Location: iowa

There is a good thread on ecb mods in the cooker section. I believe he even put the cost of it and it wasn't bad. Eric

NAVET · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

I would suggest a Weber Smoky Mountain in 18.5 inches. I have the 22.5 Inch model and love it. It is plenty of room for the number of folks I cook for. If he is only cooking/smoking for 3-6 people, the 18.5 inch will work perfect depending on what he is smoking.
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ericpadge · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2012 Posts: 84 Location: iowa

There is a good thread on ecb mods in the cooker section. I believe he even put the cost of it and it wasn't bad. Eric

SoEzzy · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

What about a UDS?

Easy to build for the none mechanically minded! You could put together a DIY kit for him, and lend him a drill with a step bit!
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pitbullinc · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

Great idea for the uds but not enough time to round up the stuff. When he gets around to buying his own house in the next couple years I will help him build a bigger cooker. I will start checking out some of these ideas. Thanks for throwing them out here.

bam · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

Get a Jambo j3 you won't have to upgrade. Laughing

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pitbullinc · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

I could buy the j3 and a heavy duty umbrella to protect him from all the flying pigs. I like the looks of the smokey mountain. I think he could learn that and would take care of it. It should fit onto the patio and most of his roomies would leave it alone. I can't find anyone that carries it in stock though. I might have to order it online asap.

BluDawg · Posted: Jul 02 2012 Post subject:

If I had to pick something that would meet all my needs and is built like a Tank it's a Weber 22.5 One touch bar-B-kettle. A silver model with a Chimney and a bag of charcoal and A bag of wood Chunks an oven thermo and a remote probe thermo,a roll of Hd foil and 2 bricks your at about 150.00 and be ready to grill or smoke most anything.
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BBQMARK · Joined: 02 Jul 2012 Posts: 4

i'd go with a uds $100.00 or less.

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brewsterb · Posted: Jul 03 2012 Post subject:

I still consider myself a newbie. My first smoker was a charcoal barrel unit that I would have to set my charcoal at one end and meat at the other. Very difficult to regulate heat etc.. For fathers day this year, my kids and wife got me a Smokin Pro w/side firebox, still maybe considered a starter smoker but boy is it easy to use and regulate heat. Fairly economical too, I think mine came in at around $170 + tax. Just about ready to try my first brisket in about an hour.

Manana · Posted: Jul 03 2012 Post subject:

I love my smokin pro w/sfb, but I too am a newbie
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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Jul 03 2012 Post subject:

I also started with an el-cheapo offset - loved it - still have my 3rd one!! They may not be the most efficient or easiest to maintain a perfect temp - but they sure can put out some decent Q!! I know I will be getting both my son's one when they buy houses!
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pitbullinc · Posted: Jul 03 2012 Post subject:

I ordered the WSM today. They had the 18.5" for $299. It was more than his mother wanted to spend but I talked her into it. She probably didn't like the idea because the only way we get him to come over anymore is if I cook ribs for dinner. She probably doesn't want him to be able to feed himself because of that. I think he will enjoy feeding his friends as much as I do and spend more time at our house eating and learning new recipes. Thank you all for the input. This is a great website.

Chris

Jeff T · Posted: Jul 03 2012 Post subject: