Get Smoking Tower VS Pellet BBQ

Barbecue is an art

When I started out in the pursuit of great home BBQ, I didn’t realize all the little things that make a difference. From food prep, quality of meat, tips, and tricks. Styles of smoking and meat temperatures all come into play with great barbecue. Terms like sweat and the Texas crunch came into play very quickly.

Like most people I live a busy life. This style of cooking allowed me to incorporate a slower pace to my busy schedule. Low and Slow is the name of the game in great BBQ. This type of cooking is a little more involved than the Crockpot set it and forget it.

MASTERBUILT The Electric Tower Smoker

I started out with a tower electric smoker https://www.masterbuilt.com/ . Masterbuilt smokers were in my price range and allowed me to fine tune techniques at affordable price. They have models from beginner to advanced in multiple price ranges.

PROS of electric Tower smokers

• Affordable prices
• Small package for renters
• Electric meets most apartment lease agreements

CONS of electric tower smokers

• Limited on food capacity for larger gatherings
• In warmer climates harder to maintain smoking
• Heat distribution is from bottom up causing uneven cooking

TRAEGER the Harley Davison of pellet Smokers

Pellet smokers are advanced and take some of the technique out of the cooking, Pellet smokers are viewed as a cheat method of BBQ by more traditional and advance barbecue enthusiast. This is what makes it great for the individual with a busy lifestyle. After a year of honing my skills, I upgraded to the TRAEGER pellet grill https://www.traeger.com/  . Traeger has incorporated allot of technology into their models.

PROS of Pellet Smokers

• Larger cooking area
• Convection design for more even heat distribution
• More than a smoker it can bake as well

CONS of pellet Smokers

• Large heavy
• Require more cleaning maintenance
•  Specialized storage for pellets must never get wet

I hope this helps you start your own cue adventure. Please look for other post for more about BBQ.