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BBQG Offset Smoker
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BBQG Offset SmokerNot perfect but overall recommended02/03/2013
Being a mechanical engineer who likes to work on cars assembly wasn't too difficult but I can understand how less mechanical types would have a tough time. The illustrations were very poor and I had to modify two fasteners to get them to work. And yes it does leak but that does not seem to compromise the results. I am not an expert smoker by any means but right from the beginning I got some great results. I found it easy to maintain 200-225 degrees the first time I used it to smoke 9 turkey drumsticks for Thanksgiving and they came out great. This thing is perfect for cooking a tri tip at about 375-400 degrees with a bed of coals in the main chamber and some coals and an applewood chunk in the offset compartment. One disappointment though is I thought I would be able to make a hot fire for grilling steaks and burgers but for some reason I can't get that. Overall, and considering the price, a thumbs up.
Being a mechanical engineer who likes to work on cars assembly wasn't too difficult but I can understand how less mechanical types would have a tough time. The illustrations were very poor and I had to modify two fasteners to get them to work. And yes it does leak but that does not seem to compromise the results. I am not an expert smoker by any means but right from the beginning I got some great results. I found it easy to maintain 200-225 degrees the first time I used it to smoke 9 turkey drumsticks for Thanksgiving and they came out great. This thing is perfect for cooking a tri tip at about 375-400 degrees with a bed of coals in the main chamber and some coals and an applewood chunk in the offset compartment. One disappointment though is I thought I would be able to make a hot fire for grilling steaks and burgers but for some reason I can't get that. Overall, and considering the price, a thumbs up.
BBQG Offset SmokerAssembly complete10/22/2012
Instructions left a lot to be desired. Pictures were not clear for part placement and not complete. Part labeling was not clear particularly on the nuts and bolts. Subtle differences were not identified. Not all holes matched up which required some drilling and reaming. On the plus side parts were high quality and stood up well under assembly. Once assembled it made a good looking unit. Burn in was accomplished and some sausage smoked. Temparture was easy to maintain and the ability to control optimum temparture was easy to maintain. Weak points include the grates which do not appear to be durable. I would like to see more durable grates and hope that they will be available for replacement. I am concerned that by closing all of the stores in this area that the company may not be available to replace the grates.
Instructions left a lot to be desired. Pictures were not clear for part placement and not complete. Part labeling was not clear particularly on the nuts and bolts. Subtle differences were not identified. Not all holes matched up which required some drilling and reaming. On the plus side parts were high quality and stood up well under assembly. Once assembled it made a good looking unit. Burn in was accomplished and some sausage smoked. Temparture was easy to maintain and the ability to control optimum temparture was easy to maintain. Weak points include the grates which do not appear to be durable. I would like to see more durable grates and hope that they will be available for replacement. I am concerned that by closing all of the stores in this area that the company may not be available to replace the grates.
Featured negative reviews:
BBQG Offset SmokerOffset smoker11/14/2012
This is another cheap offset I bought one a couple months ago smoke leaks everywhere you will need to do a lot of modifications for this smoker.
This is another cheap offset I bought one a couple months ago smoke leaks everywhere you will need to do a lot of modifications for this smoker.