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    Finally got myself this gravity fed charcoal smoker I’ve been eying. I was hoping to get one of the larger ones (800 or 1050 sq in) but settled for this 560 as the price was too good to pass up. Walmart has these on for $499 in store down from 699, and then I price matched it at Home Depot for another $50 off bringing it down to 450ish.
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    Can’t wait to use it. Will probably do some wings and pork ribs first but looking forward to doing a brisket right away here too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sabad66 View Post
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    Finally got myself this gravity fed charcoal smoker I’ve been eying. I was hoping to get one of the larger ones (800 or 1050 sq in) but settled for this 560 as the price was too good to pass up. Walmart has these on for $499 in store down from 699, and then I price matched it at Home Depot for another $50 off bringing it down to 450ish.
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    Can’t wait to use it. Will probably do some wings and pork ribs first but looking forward to doing a brisket right away here too.
    Tempting

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    I have never used one but have always been interested in a gravity feed charcoal system. I have a few kettle, an offset stick burner, and a pellet. One of these type might have to be next on the list. I look forward to hearing what you think of it.

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    I need someone to give me the "for dummies" version of the reasons why you'd want pellet vs charcoal gravity system. I'm not in the market, but one or the other would be a possibility.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ExtraSlow View Post
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    I need someone to give me the "for dummies" version of the reasons why you'd want pellet vs charcoal gravity system. I'm not in the market, but one or the other would be a possibility.
    I like pellet for convenience, and in general I like a hint of smoke but I don't like when all you taste is smoke, so pellet is good for that. Sometimes though, I do want more smoke for certain foods than pellet gives. I think the gravity feed charcoal system will get more of the "in between" level of smokiness between pellet and stick burner which would suit many of the types of cooking I do without having to monitor as closely as my stick burner. I love the stick burner for a lot of aspects, but for my old man laziness these days I like convenience too.

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    I have a buddy with a Traeger that added the "Smoke Daddy Pig" to his to allow more smoke, or cold smoke, and he's been very happy with it. He like the most smoke possible all the time though. He's not big on explaining himself though, so I come here where people are more open.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ExtraSlow View Post
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    I have a buddy with a Traeger that added the "Smoke Daddy Pig" to his to allow more smoke, or cold smoke, and he's been very happy with it. He like the most smoke possible all the time though. He's not big on explaining himself though, so I come here where people are more open.
    To much fuckery for this guy. If I am willing to monitor and feed the thing every hour then I can just use the offset stick burner. The gravity feed charcoal burner, assuming you get one with a large hopper, can go and go without needing attention.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ExtraSlow View Post
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    I have a buddy with a Traeger that added the "Smoke Daddy Pig" to his to allow more smoke, or cold smoke, and he's been very happy with it. He like the most smoke possible all the time though. He's not big on explaining himself though, so I come here where people are more open.
    My friend taught me that "smoking" meat is really a misnomer and when it comes to smoke, less is more. He has made some spectacular things, so I follow his school of thought.
    Smoldering wood or choking it to cause billowing smoke is apparently a rookie mistake leaving you with an acrid, sour flavour. A small piece of wood that is burning properly is producing smoke that is flavoring your food.

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    ^ Agreed.
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    guessing who I might be, psychologizing me with your non existent degree.

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    So what's the beyond recommendation for a natural gas bbq? looking to spend around $1000 or less. Looks like Lowes has a sale on some weber units..

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    Avoid Genesis II - they're last year's model and they sucked so hard they're still selling last year's stock.

    Spirits are the base model.
    Genesis are the mid tier.
    Summit are top tier but mostly pointless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by suntan View Post
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    Avoid Genesis II - they're last year's model and they sucked so hard they're still selling last year's stock.

    Spirits are the base model.
    Genesis are the mid tier.
    Summit are top tier but mostly pointless.
    Is the price difference between Spirit and Genesis worth it? I'm leaning towards the Spirit EX-315 if I were to pull the trigger during their sale.

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    Spirit is a good solid unit.
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    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by andyg16 View Post
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    Is the price difference between Spirit and Genesis worth it? I'm leaning towards the Spirit EX-315 if I were to pull the trigger during their sale.
    Spirits are made in China, Genesis are made in the USA. Genesis has a better warranty but they both have damn good warranties.

    I would get the SP-335 because a SS grate is better than a cast iron grate.

    The electronic stuff is very low value add.

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    Quote Originally Posted by andyg16 View Post
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    Is the price difference between Spirit and Genesis worth it? I'm leaning towards the Spirit EX-315 if I were to pull the trigger during their sale.
    I didn't know there was a bad year for Genesis, but generally everything Weber is excellent, yet it's also worth it to get the fanciest one you can. It's a little easier for me to say this since I bought my Summit more than a decade ago and now they are like $1200 more than I paid, but it's absolutely incredible and I am still happy every time I use it.
    Maybe trust ExtraSlow and get the Spirit.

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    I just cross shopped Nap and Weber and went Nap

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    I really like napoleons. I’m sure Weber is a good product but I’ve never liked them as much when I have used them.
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    The double wall lid and aluminum cookbox are worth the money.

    Oh and the ignition system.
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    Quote Originally Posted by suntan View Post
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    I would get the SP-335 because a SS grate is better than a cast iron grate.
    I strongly prefer cast iron grates.

    Don't disagree that genesis is better than spirit. But spirit is quite good. Napoleon has some awesome stuff too.
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    CI is vastly overrated. You will have no choice but to replace them or oil the hell out of them.

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