Grill / Smoker Recommendation

[GreekOrthodox]

Christ is Risen (Orthodox Easter is today)!

I'm looking at a RecTec 380 Bullseye for a starter grill / smoker. It has been years since I was able to have a grill as we could not have them in our apartment. I've never smoked anything in my life. So looking for something for a beginner. Any other recommendations? I just need something small just for 3-5 people.

 

[Hammster]

We have a Traeger smoker. It’s a pellet smoker and is far easier to use than wood smokers. You can grill on it, but it won’t sear.

They have various sizes.

 

[GreekOrthodox]

We have a Traeger smoker. It’s a pellet smoker and is far easier to use than wood smokers. You can grill on it, but it won’t sear.

They have various sizes.

Thanks! I looked at Traeger as well. I'll probably start with grilling and then learn how to smoke. Which Traeger do you have?

 

[Hammster]

Thanks! I looked at Traeger as well. I'll probably start with grilling and then learn how to smoke. Which Traeger do you have?

Traeger Grills Ironwood 650 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker with Alexa and WiFIRE Smart Home Technology - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0822BKLR...abc_Q0HM7P4GH0Q0BX80C1PE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[GreekOrthodox]

Traeger Grills Ironwood 650 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker with Alexa and WiFIRE Smart Home Technology - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0822BKLR...abc_Q0HM7P4GH0Q0BX80C1PE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Nice, if I only had $1200 to drop! The one I'm looking at is $400. I just walked outside and I think my next door neighbor has this out there in his driveway smoking ribs!

 

[Hammster]

Nice, if I only had $1200 to drop! The one I'm looking at is $400. I just walked outside and I think my next door neighbor has this out there in his driveway smoking ribs!

Yeah, we definitely splurge on it. But we have a big family. We started in the $400 range, and kept going up.

 

[pescador]

I use a medium-sized Big Green Egg for both grilling and smoking (almost daily). I have owned it for 17 years and highly recommend it (although it's not cheap!). It's a kamado-style device; you can use charcoal and/or wood. It's easy to get to 600+ degrees or keep at 200+ degrees for hours, depending on your preference. Steaks, chicken, ribs, brisket, etc. are all excellent. The current price for a medium size is about $700.