Lone Star Grillz Offsets VS Insulated Cabinet Smokers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Lone Star Grillz Offsets VS Insulated Cabinet Smokers
A comparison of two different style smokers built by Lonestar Grillz. How to make Mexican Street Tacos using grilled outside skirt steak.
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I own both types of pits and I much prefer the insulated cabinet over the offset because it is so much easier to cook on without constant tending. For our BBQ Cooking team, 3S Cookers, we have 4 of the large cabinet smokers and they are idiot proof. We use BBQ Guru's and that makes life so easy to smoke large quantities of meat. Great channel and great information you are providing.
I went with the large insulated cabinet and I'm extremely hsppy..it cooks great and much faster without the hassle of constant fire watching..I'm happy with my purchase.
Those are some real beef fajita tacos with a real authentic salsa. In my personal opinion your channel is one of the top 3 bbq channels in TH-cam.
The Pit Barrel has me so spoiled, it's now the only smoker I have. Keep up the good work!
Like the versatility of the stick burner, and ordered the LSG 20" x 36" a couple weeks ago. Can't wait to try some of your ideas on mine!
Outstanding human being Rus! Your generosity is very appreciated indeed, and you inspire me to keep plugging along! I'd pick the offset because I think piddlin with the fire, smelling the smoke, and smelling the meat cook is part of the experience.
Outstanding video comparison, and as always...Smoky Ribs!
Jus' Piddlin BBQ you deserve this buddy! You’re doing great and I’m so happy for you!
Thank you Sandy! I hope you do keep on keeping on brother! Your doing a great job and I want to see you keep growing your channel.
Great Video Rus. I think the right answer on the grills is both!!
Great gloves!! Used them at my daughter's house the other night and loved them. would love to have a pair.
What a legend Russ, always great to watch from Melbourne Australia. We are sweating through summer here. lends itself to outdoor cooking.
Loved the comparison of the smokers...appreciate your work to help us with our cooking...
Extremely informative video as usual Rus. The tacos looked amazing as i am sure they were.
Great explanation of the basic pros and cons of the two different smokers, very helpful. Tacos look fantastic.
Hey Rus, very glad you are feeling better. First, congrats to both Scott at The Real Show BBQ, and Sandy at Jus Piddlin. Two great guys and channels. So good to see you in front of the camera again with smoke rollin. Everytime you show that offset from the front close up, the quality of workmanship and metal works just shines. I love it. Even though the mini is also quality going to bed and is a dedicated smoker, I would go with the offset. I like that you can use both wood and charcoal, I like everything about it that you named. When I ended up with mine, I had gone to their web site and watched every video I could find on the LSG. Since I was just beginning in smokin stuff, I was hesitant to go big including the cost. I ended up with a pretty good one with good metal in it, but it's no LSG for sure. That huge firebox, the half inch top griddle, size, precision doors and just large everything. Like yo said, depending on your ability, age, handicapps the mini may work better from that standpoint. This video on the Matador Meat Flank Steak was outstanding. Mouth was watering watching you cut that steak up, then ate it in front of us. lol Well enough, you got me goin Big Dog. See Ya.
Thanks Phil, and I appreciate the comments
This one has got me wanting to make some skirt stake street tacos! You definitely have a passion and I really enjoy your videos.
Offset without a doubt, old-school, true blue Pit BBQ. Very versatile, many wats to use it other than the stick burner. Once I am done here in the Middle East I will have me one from Lonestar Grills thanks to you. Long Beach.
Love the lights that are still on the house! True southerner!
LOL! Yep
I try not to get too excited about upcoming videos.....truly like the info regarding those amazing cookers. You must be so proud about your channel. when it started and where it is now. thx for putting in the time for us viewers
I like the offset. I'm a traditional smoker and all about the experience. don't get me wrong I also like the set it and forget it but I enjoy the whole tending the fire experience. Awesome video!
I'm kinda mad at you, Rus. I've spent the last two weeks painstakingly researching my next smoker purchase and had pretty much settled on a quality insulated vertical unit from another great company. I made the mistake of watching this video tonight. Now I'm all up in the air again! Man, you make that offset so tempting!!! Great video, and great channel.
Couple questions on that firebox griddle:
1) If I were grilling burgers on that thing every week, how would I best keep it clean?
2) Would the griddle get hot enough to sear burgers while I'm using the smoker, or would I need to build a really hot fire to grill? I'm wondering if this unit would do both well, or if grilling would mess up my smoking and vice versa. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I just scrape off the food and wipe it down good like any other griddle, and spray a little canola oil on it afterwards. You can certainly use the griddle as a hot plate for beans or whatever while smoking meat, but I don't think I would try to sear burgers on it at the same time. I normally raise the fire grate up to the next level closer to the griddle when grilling and that would mess with how the smoker works, because while smoking, it is always at it's lowest position.
I would go with the offset because you have more options for cooking. Enjoyed the video, great comparison info.
Rus, that was fantastic! The details and information you provide on those units is professional grade brother! Those tacos turned out outstanding! I like both units although I think my next purchase should be an offset. I do like the “set it and forget it” capability of the vertical.
Great shoutouts also! Both great channels! Jus Piddlin in particular I’ve been watching since way before I even started mine. He has a smooth mellow hosting presence like yours that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Michael, I sure appreciate the comments! Yeah Sandy really reminds me of myself when I got started and he has come a long way!
Love all your videos , you have got the best cooking toys .
Good to see you back with another great video Rus. Great comparison on both LSG models. I have the LSG 24x40 which is awesome and I've checked out the IVS at the Lonestar grillz showroom and both their offsets and insulated smokers are top notch. I haven't made any fajitas on mine yet although I make them pretty frequently but you have made me want to do it now. Keep the videos coming brother this is the best channel on you tube.
I can SMELL the SMOKE from here!! Now I need some grilled tacos... Good video 👍👍
Loved the review of the smokers. Those street tacos looked amazing! Keep up the great videos.
Glad to see you made another video. I noticed you started slowing down a little bit. Hope your not getting bored with them. Hopefully this time around I can win a set of them gloves.
Hey Russ, great video! I’m retiring in 3 months, and I’m ordering my new LSG offset smoker in several weeks. You’ve inspired me to check out LSG, and now I’ll be checking out all of you videos! Keep them coming!
Thank you for the comment and enjoy your new LSG when you get it!
Great comparison and video. Since you asked which one we would pick, for me it would be the insulated cooker. I have both types and find it way too hard to cook on a stick burner in the cold climates where I live. The insulated cookers allow me to barbecue pretty much year round. And like you pointed out, the taste of the meat coming off both types of cookers is very close.
Great video and nice comparison into both smokers
Russ, thanks for all of the great videos on your channel. I really appreciate your love of good food and the way you share your knowledge with others. Keep up the good work!
I have a offset , pellet and a Webber kettle. Just wanted to say great video.
Rus, those look awesome. Love your videos.
That Lonestar looks like it is getting seasoned well. You rock Rus.
I never even thought about upgrading to outside skirt I’m going to check it out now though
Thank you for doing this video! I was looking for a comparison as I am trying to choose between the offset and insulated cabinet from Lonestar. This video was perfect and helped me figure out the best plan for my needs. Thanks again, and keep making great videos!
Glad it was helpful!
Glad to hear you're feeling better Rus! I would take the insulated. I live in a cold and wet area, with a brief summer, so the less time I have to spend outside, the better. Finding smoking wood is also difficult, but charcoal is always around.
Russ, these tacos look amazing. Keep up the awesome videos!!
Love your videos, it has changed my grilling game, thanks Russ
Looks so delicious. Glad you are back, love the videos!
Stick burner fan here, dig the offset life, that Lonestar is a great machine.
This is a real cool video Rus!
I'm right there with ya Joe! Love my offset man. Thanks for checking the video out Joe! I always appreciate you brother!
Long awaited video Russ , thanks 2 great cooking smokers.... wish I had 1 LOL
This was extremely helpful, thanks for doing it. Great point about using the offset with the charcoal basket and guru if you ever want to do a cook and sleep. Seems like the best of both worlds?
Taco's look good enough to eat through the monitor....Outstanding!
Always great videos Russ. Super job showing the diversity of the offset with accessories. Also enjoyed the lesson on the inside outside skirt steak. Hook me up with the red gloves ; )
I go with an offset. I have the Stumps Insulated Gravity Smoker so I have the vertical smoker part taken care of lol! I’m a big fan of your videos!
Glad your back..i was starting to suffer withdrawls.
Great job Russ!! Offset for me. Keep up the great job.
You got skills .When i watch i get hungry every time. Great vids.
Been watching you for for a year or better now. An iam looking into getting 1 of the exact same 2 smokers you have now. Your videos have helped me decide iam going with the cabinet as of now.keep up the good videos.
You will love the Lonestar Grillz smokers. I can't see my self ever needing anything else.
Thanks for the side by side comparison Russ !Love you videos
Hey Rus! Offset for the Summer! Insulated for the Winter! Want to mention.......With my reverse flow pit......I have about a 20 to 25 degree variance from side to side. They're not perfectly tuned,
So you do have some options with upper shelf or lower shelf placement or side to side. I really like the Offset Vertical designed Pits.....That's were it's at IMO! I NEED ONE!!! Someday maybe! \m/
Great return video, I have the pit barrel cooker and saving up for the off set.
One of my favorite channels!
Great video Russ! I enjoy them all.
Hey Russ I love your clips and information you provide .I am having a pit build at lonestarz should be done anytime . Loved how you covered the seasoning of your pit . I know it will bring me many good cooks . Keep up the good work
Would love to get an offset. I love being outside, tending to a fire. It's almost like therapy after a long week at work. Unfortunately gonna have to stick to my two kettles and pit barrel. Way outside my budget!!! Love your videos!!!
Great video. If I had to choose I would go with the mini.
Another awesome video. I have a LSG 24x48. I am always trying to smoke something different. Love your channel
Great tacos. Those are some sweet cookers nice job. I prefer the offset
The Real Show BBQ is a good guy! Nice shout outs! Awesome offset, nice explanation on it! That is a big smoker! I haven't move to solid wood yet. Both are awesome! Cool wheels! I'm not sure which one I would pick. Oh yea, gloves! Nice veggie cook. Good looking taco! 👍
THEREALSHOWBBQ, not sure if you have seen my contest, but would love for you to join! Just message me your info!
We got Booger500US and Paivi Project in the contest! Would love for Rus!
I would rather have the offset because there is alot more flavor that you will never get from charcoal. I have a off set and i use hickory and apple or hikory and a little maple with pork. Hickory and pecan with chicken. Great video thanks for your delicious videos
Russ it's good to see you making videos this year missed you for a while Keep On Rocking👌🤘
Great video Russ. If I had to choose, I’d go with the offset every time, it’s much more versatile.. thanks bud, keep it up!
Missed you and glad you're back
Another solid video Russ. Can't wait for my LSG pit to arrive!
Great vid. Also a big fan of the LoneStar Grillz. Hope to pull the trigger on a cabinet smoker this year. Good looking tacos!
Very cool video, thanks for sharing. I agree with your pros/cons. Two totally different smokers for two different styles of cooking. Personally tending to the fire and spending the day at home BBQing is both relaxing and fun for me. That's why I prefer a stick burner. That being said if I was smoking meat daily for a business and it was no longer for fun I would be using a cabinet smoker for those long steady temps.
Great video Russ I took my boys out on that camping trip great advice buddy hopefully we get picked for the gloves there nice till next DJ’Money
I love this video. The stickburner, to me anyways, would be the better route due to its overall versatility. However, if I did competition, I'd go with the mini. That stickburner upgrade with the wheels is also a major plus. It seems that it would be an added benefit for raising it up to grill in the firebox so you wouldn't have to bend over so far. The skirt steak looks killer. I'm really impressed with the quality of meat that you're getting from Matador. Them tacos are killer. Yummy. Glad to see you back, brother. Them gloves would be a welcome addition around here when I get my channel going again this spring.
Thanks for the comments Russ and hope your doing good brother! Those wheels are a must have for me. I’m doing the random drawing on my next video
Welcome back Russ, those were some great taco's
Hey man, great job! And great info. I'm just getting into competition BBQ, so I am doing tons of research on different smokers. Keep up the great work!
Rus, great video. Those tacos look amazing!
Awesome tacos, I am considering the mini over the off set myself.
Hey Rus the offset is a winner!..... Smoker, grill and griddle in one. Just starting out with my Pit Barrel Cooker but someday that offset will be mine!!! Great tacos too!
AWESOME shoutouts!! I watch them both. You are too kind to help them out. When I saw those pics you posted on FB, I couldn't wait to see them. Great comparison, and delicious looking street tacos. I'd like the offset. I didn't know Jus Piddlin BBQ was in Georgia. Random generator, pick me, I'd love those gloves😂Thanks for sharing😃
Thanks so much Christy! I sure appreciate it
Offset for me. Easy decision. I’m sitting on 10 acres of oak and hickory But would love a cabinet smoker as well! 😎
Good looking fajitas! I've had outside skirt once definitely can tell the difference in tenderness
Nice video. Appreciated the explanation of the two smoker types. Oh, liked the Abom79 tee, too.
I wanted to jump through the screen of my phone and steal the taco Rus! Looks really really good! 👍👍
Great job on the outside skirt steaks Russ and I actually learned something new since I've never heard of the outside cut of skirt. Those tacos looked delicious and the skirt steak was cooked to perfection. As far as my choice for either smoker is concerned, I live alone here in northeastern Vermont, (yep it's cold here, lol) and pretty much only have to cook for myself so I'd prefer the stick burner. I already have an Oklahoma Joe's Highland offset so perhaps one day I'll upgrade to the Lonestar Grillz offset. Great vid my friend, thanks for sharing and cheers to ya!
Looks super tasty, love your vids as always. Those gloves are awesome !
LOVE street tacos!!! Thanks for the recipe Rus!! Ron said put us in the drawing he needs those gloves! LOL
Hi Alicia! Tell Ron to watch the next video. This comment may just show up. You never know with these random picker thingys
I'm a fan of the insulated upright smoker, living in Wisconsin, I need the insulated smoker so I can cook in the winter months.
Great video Rus enjoyed the pit review and those tacos looked fantastic.
Thank you Chef Johnny! Glad you enjoyed the video and sure appreciate you stopping by and watching!
Man those look good. I agree the mini would work great here in CDN, but I would love both. Great gob Russ!
Great video as always. I'd have a hard time choosing. I want both Lonestars!
You rock Rus! Please keep up the great work!
Hey Rus, really enjoy your videos. Personally I prefer a stick burner, just for the fact that it is more hands on .
That all looks good. The gloves too.
Nice video. Had the JD beans for the Super Bowl and man were they great.
Glad you enjoyed them! We sure love em too :)
Great video. Lot of helpful information. Keep up the good work and recipes
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Excellent Tacos Exactly how I made mine at my Super Bowl Party last year.
Incredible. Thank You for this Great Video Cheers 🍻
Have you there large cabinet smoker looks really nice.
I haven't owned the large, but it is nice. The mini has a lot of room and plenty for me.
Welcome back. ..you were missed hope all is well
Great video and what a taco!!! I’m slowly deciding which offset I want to go with and LSG is at the top of the list! I wouldn’t compare how long they last with Weber’s however! If you take care of a Weber it too will last for generations. Looking forward to the next video👍🏻
Hey Brother, been a while...you wanted to know which one I got and why. Well, I got the Mini...why, because I want to smoke a large amount of meat kind of in a set and forget mode. I will likely eventually get the stick burner because that's fun sometimes and I totally agree, the flavor is second to none on a stick burner. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your help in the past.
Hey Lloyd! Great to hear from you! It’s been awhile! Good choice on the mini!
Those tacos looked amazing! I own a stick burner too, as well as a Weber cattle where I can smoke using a minion ring but I always prefer sitting outside, having a cold one and look into the fire.
Great video Russ, I have to say I, like you like the taste of real wood the best. I just joined the Lonestar family and went with the 24x40 offset, and I can't wait to uncrate it and get a video up this weekend. Be sure and look out for me, and btw them tacos look 🔥 Keep Smoking!!
Love them smokers! If I had to pick one, I’d go Mini because I like to get things started the afternoon/evening before my event and I would like to get some sleep that night!