286371 Mon May 01 11:42:46 -0700 2000 5 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1535229 Does anyone out there have suggestions for a really good charcol/wood smoker? I have a Weber kettle, but it's a pain to cook brisket or anything that needs long, slow smoking. I'm not looking for a huge log-burning pit or anything, but something that would work for both smoking AND grilling. One brand that's been recommended to me is Hasty Bake -anybody familiar with those? Mighty pricey, but they're supposed to last 25 years. I'm determined to barbecue my way through this summer! Mon May 01 11:42:46 -0700 2000 0 Cathy 1 1535234 In case anyone was misled by my subject header... Mon May 01 18:17:39 -0700 2000 1535229 0 Cathy 1 1535236 Get a Weber Smokey Mountain as it will make excellent barbecue. It is not difficult to use as it will hold a constant temperature for five or more hours with a minimum of attention. I always use real charcoal not briquettes. It will grill too but not all that well--use your Weber kettle for that. Hasty Bake is probably a good machine. I came close to buying one a few years back but opted for one of those big Texas machines. I use the WSM often as it is much easier to use with equal results to the big unit which I use when I am cooking for a very large group. Mon May 01 22:58:27 -0700 2000 1535229 0 Peter 1 1535349 i have a regular Chra-Grill smoker that has served me well for years. cost me $25 and turns out excellent food. i don't know what i'd do without it. in any case, proof that money don't always equal good grub--- love does. Tue May 30 12:37:55 -0700 2000 1535229 0 andy huse 1 1535351 The Hasty-Bake is a great grill and a relatively good smoker (so, a great hybrid). The ability to raise and lower the coals gives you great control over grilling temperatures. The access to the coals from the side is very handy for re-stoking with fresh coals. I have the model that has a second tier above the grill, and this is quite nice for keeping things warm and for additional smoking surface area. Not cheap, but I've been quite satisfied (and have turned out some tasty ribs, in the process). Tue May 30 21:04:56 -0700 2000 1535229 0 jonathan sibley 2 1535353 Yeah, I actually got a Hasty Bake since I posted that message! It's great - I made chicken smoked on a beer can. The moistest chicken ever. Thu Jun 01 14:31:49 -0700 2000 1535351 0 Cathy