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The Library => Auburn Culinary Center => Topic started by: Townhallsavoy on March 23, 2013, 02:42:20 PM
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My gas grill has some issues, so I'm now in need of a new outdoor cooking device. I'm looking to spend less than $100 and I'd like to switch to using charcoal/wood with the option to smoke.
Any suggestions?
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Academy Sports usually has good prices on grills/smokers if you have one local.
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_27651_-1__?N=77985508
(http://assets.academy.com/mgen/50/10045550.jpg?is=500,500)
Their price is $80.
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Or even better buy you a webber kettle grill for grilling and follow the Alton Brown method for making a homemade ceramic smoker.
http://www.myspace.com/video/keith/alton-brown-39-s-pulled-pork-made-with-clay-pot-smoker/103721759
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What about an Ugly Drum Smoker? I'm thinking about building one.
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I find good deals on craigslist.org. Used yes, but a good grill/smoker, it won't matter.
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Or even better buy you a webber kettle grill for grilling and follow the Alton Brown method for making a homemade ceramic smoker.
http://www.myspace.com/video/keith/alton-brown-39-s-pulled-pork-made-with-clay-pot-smoker/103721759
This is the correct answer.
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This is the correct answer.
I must agree, The Weber can be seen at BBQ comps all over. Killer smoked turkey.
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Academy Sports usually has good prices on grills/smokers if you have one local.
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_27651_-1__?N=77985508
(http://assets.academy.com/mgen/50/10045550.jpg?is=500,500)
Their price is $80.
These things are too damn small.
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What about an Ugly Drum Smoker? I'm thinking about building one.
To do this one right you will be in it for several hundred dollars. Yes, you can do one cheaper. I'm in the process of scripting out a plan to build one...locating a food grade barrel can be a challenge to some. Also, I have a couple of contacts for welding but I will have to send it out to a local shop for the paint job.
I own a Weber for grilling...smoking on it takes a bit of time learn. Make sure you by the larger diameter Weber.
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To do this one right you will be in it for several hundred dollars. Yes, you can do one cheaper. I'm in the process of scripting out a plan to build one...locating a food grade barrel can be a challenge to some. Also, I have a couple of contacts for welding but I will have to send it out to a local shop for the paint job.
I own a Weber for grilling...smoking on it takes a bit of time learn. Make sure you by the larger diameter Weber.
I found a spreadsheet that listed parts totaling $186. They found a $30 drum though.
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cheap
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Adjective
(of an item for sale) Low in price; worth more than its cost.
Adverb
At or for a low price: "a house that was going cheap".
Synonyms
adjective. inexpensive - low - shoddy
adverb. cheaply - on the cheap
http://www.meijer.com/s/char-griller-kamado-kooker-charcoal-grill-and-smoker-brown/_/R-202682;jsessionid=8E9DD68CF78CC63F54F5B26973D5705A.instance04?CAWELAID=1070946748&cagpspn=pla&cmpid=Google-G_US_Meijer_eCom_PLA_Outdoor_Living_Patio&kpid=674056
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmWZ7h-aZdw
Lowe's should have them.
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To do this one right you will be in it for several hundred dollars. Yes, you can do one cheaper. I'm in the process of scripting out a plan to build one...locating a food grade barrel can be a challenge to some. Also, I have a couple of contacts for welding but I will have to send it out to a local shop for the paint job.
I own a Weber for grilling...smoking on it takes a bit of time learn. Make sure you by the larger diameter Weber.
Have had two made for me in the past. I came up hwy 43 from Mobile and saw several efforts wasting away outdoors. They managed burning the lids and gave up I suppose. But the right hardware, hinges is all important for the lid to close properly. And try to find some 3/4" stainless steel diamond wire for your rack. It will be your highest expense and will last the life of your grill w/o fear of rust and it's far better than any alternative. Get a large sheet of the cheap stuff (square pattern) to cut into about four pieces (extras) for the bottom grate to keep the extreme heat from the body.
The best crafted drumstyle grills (I've ever seen) are at Carmeuse. a limestone plant in Saginaw near Alabaster, AL and the guy who works there wants $275-325. He generally totes a couple around in his pick-up truck to show off AND YEAH, HE'S THAT GOOD. You can't get a manufactured one close to this w/o sacrificing space. Have never spoken to him only inquired through a friend that pulls a deluxe trailer grill that he uses for events.