Spring is Coming: Which Smoker is Right for You? | Mad Scientist BBQ
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I have a Masterbuilt 560. I have used it regularly for 2 yrs now, and have had no issues that Eric has described.
I also have a Broil KIng Regal 400 pellet grill, and I like the Masterbuilt over the Broil King.
I have the MB 1050 and I build a small layer of charcoal in the bottom of the hopper and then fill it the rest of the way with chunks of wood. By doing this I basically have an offset smoker that is digitally controlled.
Definitely recommend doing a Part 2 to this video. I don't think you did the gravity fed smoker enough justice. Part 2 should have a functioning gravity fed smoker with someone who actually likes using it, and isn't biased against it.
I got a lot of use with my Weber Kettle. I'll never be without one. I got an electric cabinet smoker box years ago. It was alright for some things like ribs, but I still used the Kettle for a lot. Last year I got an OK Joe off-set and I couldn't be happier. I prefer the hands-on involvement with the fire management and flavor from a stick burner. I will never get pellet smoker. Thanks for all the lessons. I learned a lot from this channel
I'm going with the stick burner
Hey jeremy ! I noticed you dont talk much about drum smokers if at all !
What are your thoughts about them ?
Great overview ✌🏻
Love my Pit Barrell Cooker. Best ribs I've ever had. 😋
Pellet is all i have been using. But want to get an offset one day to start playing around with it.
Very very good video
Master built is alright but it’s built to be as cheap as possible and sell as expensive as possible. It’ll last a year or two or maybe more if you baby it. I went for a Traeger and haven’t been let down yet.
Still tough to beat a kettle
Nice Video, but who's running the camera??? Got a lil dizzy for a bit…
"Spring is coming?" I smoke ALL year here in the Midwest even in the snow & cold! What BBQ Pitmaster can just sit for months not smoking some juicy mouth-watering meat? Can't be done, no such thing as hibernating the smoker!
Great ugly drum smoker..you can make yourself…holds temps…and will last at least 18 hours on one basket full of charcoal..drums have even won the big rigs in comp..
And never underestimate a weber
Can someone talk about how they integrate Fireboard into an existing pellet smoker? I'd be curious to retrofit my GorillaGrillz Chimp with one.
Surprised to hear all the negativity from you guys on the masterbuilt. I have heard really good things about these, actually this would be the first negative remarks I have heard.
Having all three styles of smokers I can agree with everything that you guys said. I run my Camp Chef pellet grills the most, but that's merely due to convenience. I find the gravity fed to be an alight in-between, but nothing compares to an offset. Great video Jeremy!
I would love for you to review the Lifetime Smoker Grill Combo. My friend loves his and I am curious to how it holds up to your bbq. The briskets that I have had off of it taste really good.
I've never had a problem with my 560, and have been using for 2 years at least once a week. He is right about it being cheaply made and kind of flimsy, but I love it, nothing else like it on the market.
I love my Pit Boss, it puts out fairly decent food. I like the utility, I've done baking in it, and it's my go to given the option. I started out with a Bradley and still use it, just a little differently. I keep it now primarily for cold smokes as well as things like sausages (anything to hang). It has some portability to it, if I want I can toss it in the car and take it somewhere.
I really want your opinion on the Rectec grills.
The best smoker in the world is the Weber Smoky Mountain. Cheaper than pellets, no power needed. WAAAAY more reliable. Pellet smokers are notorious for breaking. And if the power doesn’t turn on it’s essentially useless. The WSM literally can’t break. And it’s so much more accessible and usable than an offset. It’s lightweight and the footprint is so small. It might not produce the BBQ of a 1/4 in thick offset. But for majority of people.. it’s going to smoke great BBQ.
MB ON GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
You mention someone who has a Weber kettle and wants a smoker. There are options like the Spider 22 pellet adapter, or the Aura Kettle zone cooker to not have to buy another grill.
Of course the WSM rocks 225-250 all day with almost no intervention.
I'd be interested in a comparison of different grades (price point) of pellet grills. Are the results worth the cost ?
Thanks for the review I live in Alaska and do a lot of cooks on my 560
I shaved my back and taped it on my head and saved a ton of money. No need for Bosley
Gotta get your hands on a kamado. Charcoal+efficiency+versatility
Why not compare with the Char-Griller 980 ?
B&B is by far the best charcoal. They just don't pay youtubers to say it.
So then… Hair loss….
Just got the Masterbuilt 560 less then a month ago. I agree it takes more to light it up than a pellet grill, but you made it sound like it is work when in reality its just a few minutes of more work but the taste is superior. Not only because its charcoal, it is because you have full control over how much wood you use. You can put it in the ash bin or in the chimney. You can put a few chunks or a piece of log.
I don't know in regards to the wifi and app ect. I haven't even downloaded the app.
Bugs Bunny is very underrated IMO😎
Fun video and I am becoming more interested in pellet which I thought I never would. BTW, did I hear you mention Arkansas? Thats where I am.
You lost me with the lard….gross
Should of added in a vertical smoker WSM or PBC.
for a starter you forgot the pit Barrell cooker. imo for $400 it beats the crap out of the pricing of the 3 and I think it produces Superior bbq than all 3 as well
thanks for sharing your results . would love to see you do some cooks with a drum smoker . i have a oklahoma joe Bronco and i like it a lot . i will admit the food on my offset is slightly better …. but the bronco is %90+ of the offset flavor IMO but it's dang near set it and forget it and no electricity is needed . take care dude 🙂
Springtime is my favorite time of year. Barbecue is one of my favorite things to do. The pit I own is my favorite pit… for now. No gas, no electricity.
Peace ☮️.
Jealous Devil or Bear Mountain pellets are the best!!!
No fire grate in the fire box is interesting. Would you recommend the same for an Oklahoma Joe reverse flow?
I'd like to know more about the Fireboard and how it's set up. Seems interesting.
Wish I had a bigger budget..
Have you looked at the Karubecue smoker? Seems like the inverted fire and other tech involved would be right up your alley.