Are Cheap Offset Smokers Worth the Money? [Smoker Review]

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  • @Gracebeliever077
    @Gracebeliever077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My wife got me one of those for early Christmas (2019). I thank her for regularly. I love it.

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It does a good job for that price range I think.

    • @Gracebeliever077
      @Gracebeliever077 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KitchenAlpha It does a wonderful job. I think the trick with any smoker of any size and caliber revolves around fire management as it relates to each smoker. One must improvise adapt, and overcome. Thanks for your videos.

  • @jeffreyyoung702
    @jeffreyyoung702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another great video. As its always said its the cook NOT the cooker that produces a great meal. Yes I would like to see more cooks on this grill.

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is true. Thank you!

  • @dsquebackyardbbq217
    @dsquebackyardbbq217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They take some work but are worth. I bought the same smoker w/o the shelf from walmart years ago. I learned how to smoke with this. You have to take care of that firebox or it will rust out. Small mod with a diffuser plate to keep the heat from causing the food closest to it from cooking horribly fast if you dont plan to rotate. I miss cooking on my "baby girl" good memories

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a good place to start and one can always upgrade later. Thanks!

  • @Carl_DenTandt
    @Carl_DenTandt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for the video and it was good content. I would love to see some meals cooked on that smoker!

  • @SmileyLeah73
    @SmileyLeah73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd love to see you smoke a brisket. That's one of my favorites! I've thought about smoking a brisket buuuuuut......I'll just keep dreaming and wait for you to do it! :-). Thanks Ryan!

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love brisket and I need to do a video. You should go for it!

  • @randymiller3949
    @randymiller3949 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man...I absolutely love your videos. I've been subscribed to your videos for over 3 yrs.
    I've learned a lot from your videos & like to think I'm a better griller/cook because of you...thanks.
    Much love from Mobile Alabama.

  • @hardknox1917
    @hardknox1917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great vid , I’ve been looking at that exact one for a year , you answered all my questions , you do a excellent job showing explaining and getting the best camera shots , appreciate your work and content

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Hope I answered some questions.

  • @andii-gaming
    @andii-gaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just searched how to use charcoal grill and your channel was the first to pop up. Super impressed and will be using your recipes and advice! Thanks so much for the videos 😀😋

  • @moonman908
    @moonman908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! I'm going to pick one of these up. I have a no name standard grill without a firebox. Holes all in the thing. Closing the intake has no effect lol. I really wanted a actual smoker so thank you for this.

  • @johnmcgowan2585
    @johnmcgowan2585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the upsized model (actually 2) with the warming rack mounted in the lid. Makes for lots of room for cooking. I have had mine 9 years and replaced the firebox once and is due for another one. I'm giving one of them to my neighbor as I am buying a Char Griller Grand Champ XD this week. As for my Char-Broil I have used it successfully for years after making a few minor mods. The only thing I don't like about it is it uses a lot of fuel (charcoal and wood) on a long cook. The cheaper smokers can be made to work well if you take the time to learn how to use them. Get some heat gaskets and sealer, season it (I just learned about that) and get a decent cover and it will last a good long time.

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching John! I need to do a few mods to mine. I use my Weber kettle most of the time but I love to fire up my stick burner too!

    • @johnmcgowan2585
      @johnmcgowan2585 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KitchenAlpha if you would like to share your mail address I can send you pics of what I have done with mine. Email me at mcmopar@aol.com

  • @TheSadler333
    @TheSadler333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always wondered if a cheap offset could keep a temp. Great video. And yes, I’d love to see videos on this smoker.

  • @indygal6552
    @indygal6552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just stumbled onto your channel and I've enjoyed what I've seen so far! I have a Char-Broil offset smoker very similar to that one and I'd love to see you cook a chicken, pork butt, and a brisket, as well as ribs. I've dabbled in doing both brisket and pork butt with varying results and would love some input from you. Thanks and have a great evening!

  • @jasonantes6015
    @jasonantes6015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used one like this for over ten years. Yes it does take a bit to learn it but I have done a full brisket. The biggest issue I had was just trying to keep the temp right. But once I know how to do it works well

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a little work involved but makes a good little smoker for the money!

  • @robmerrell1745
    @robmerrell1745 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got the super all in one version of that smoker (the dual fuel/dual barrel grill with the side burner on one side and the side fire box on the other), and I love it. I had to do a few mods to make the side fire box leak less, but after that it worked great. I'd love to see you do some smoking on yours to get some ideas. I actually found your channel when I was figuring out the charcoal snake method to use in my SFB. Having to work on the heat every hour or so for a 14 hour brisket smoke sucked. What works in a Weber works everywhere.

  • @blakeennis4356
    @blakeennis4356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic. Thank you so much. Yes, please do show cooking with this smoking method.

  • @martinbast6399
    @martinbast6399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    would love to see some videos of you smoking stuff with this
    big fan

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Will try to do some soon! Thank you!

  • @mitchadams2975
    @mitchadams2975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These charcoal smokers produce better flavor than pellet smokers. I have a large pellet smoker and a large charcoal smoker this style. For those debating getting this one… get it! The only reason I have both is because I’m very busy and the pellet smoker can run on its own while I work. If you have the time to tend to a charcoal smoker, it produces the absolute best flavor!

  • @craigluhr7243
    @craigluhr7243 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video! I have used a char-broil cajun smoker for years. It works great.

  • @mikemckenzie3634
    @mikemckenzie3634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate the well detailed video. Really helps. Thank you.

  • @MustangGuru
    @MustangGuru 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the 40” version of this one. Works great.

  • @mblessing1009
    @mblessing1009 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! I agree about you doing a brisket. How about some seafood? Please keep videos coming.

  • @markschaap2668
    @markschaap2668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great review sir ,i'm sure i don't have to spend a whole lot of money on it to have a lot of fun with an off set smoker. would love to see you do a cook on it. Thnx a lot best regards from the netherlands.

  • @nerfherder9021
    @nerfherder9021 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! I have a similar cheap-o offset smoker and I've had mixed results. Saving up for a pellet grill!

  • @DGamer76
    @DGamer76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate this video man. You can cook some good bbq on these low budget smokers. You just have to tend to them a little more often. I have a Royal Gourmet Offset smoker and grill. Did some modifications to it and now it works good. This was a very good video and well detailed.

  • @SteveSmith-nd3zi
    @SteveSmith-nd3zi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great informative video. Thanks

  • @dariusbivins7251
    @dariusbivins7251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man!

  • @chkchkpap45
    @chkchkpap45 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Id love to hear you say jenny a few times 😂

  • @chadatannerify
    @chadatannerify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes I'm always willing to watch your videos so make 700 with this smoker and I will guarantee you I'll watch them 👍👍👍

  • @andiiramii2775
    @andiiramii2775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you could only pick one grill which grill would you pick? The Char-broil or your Weber grill?

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Weber all day long! Thanks!

    • @andiiramii2775
      @andiiramii2775 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KitchenAlpha Thank you!

  • @nickgrnr
    @nickgrnr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice content bud. Subscribed 👍

  • @sovietonion72
    @sovietonion72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    $130!! I've seen smokers for the same price less than half the size, that's an absolute bargain 😁

  • @nunyalastname-ej8vl
    @nunyalastname-ej8vl ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes ! Its affordable, and life wi5hout one is no fun.
    Not sure why anyone would spend huge amounts. I cook everything in them.

  • @cooking1.586
    @cooking1.586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always say you get what you pay for.

    • @KitchenAlpha
      @KitchenAlpha  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is very true most of the time!

  • @jacklowe3788
    @jacklowe3788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks I'm gonna get one - What state you in?

  • @grnttylr480
    @grnttylr480 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother, please read some audiobooks for us. That voice of yours screams friendliness and has a very homey feel to it. My favorite book is The Bible, current favorite chapter Revelations. Thank you and may The Father bless you and yours as He sees fit.

  • @indygal6552
    @indygal6552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just stumbled onto your channel and I've enjoyed what I've seen so far! I have a Char-Broil offset smoker very similar to that one and I'd love to see you cook a chicken, pork butt, and a brisket, as well as ribs. I've dabbled in doing both brisket and pork butt with varying results and would love some input from you. Thanks and have a great evening!