>>>>> Dave Bugg writes:

Dave> wrote:
>> My 20 year old New Braunfels offset smoker finally
>> completely rusted out.
>>
>> I am in the market for a new smoker.
>>
>> Can you recommend some good sites with reviews?
>>
>> I would like to understand better the pros and cons
>> of the Kamato style eggs vs the offset firebox types.

Dave> Cons: cost
Dave> Pros: everything else exceptbeing large enough to do a whole hog.

How about being able to use whole logs in the fire? I believe the
fire pits on the eggs will hold chunks of wood, is that true?

Dave> I highly recommend ceramic pits. Stay away from the Kamado brand. The Big

What is wrong with the Kamado brand (assuming you mean: http://www.kamado.com)

Dave> Green Egg, the Komodo-Kamado (extreme high end), the Primo (one model is

Whoa, that is high end.

Do you know any sites with detailed reviews and comparisons?

Dave> oval for extra capacity and it is American made), the Grill Dome..... all
Dave> should perform similarly well.

I will check them out. The vender websites I have checked out do not have
a whole lot of detail (Green Egg, Kamado and now komodo-kamado) so it is hard
for me to compare.

As I plan to use my next smoker as long as I can light a fire, cost is not a
very big concern. If the Komodo-Kamado is significantly better than the Kamado
or others, I would be willing to pay the premium...

Thanks,


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