Looking to buy pit bbq

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 10:26 am

Hi Im new here, and Im looking for a decent beginner BBQ. Anything out there? Im in the Winnipeg, MB area. Thanks!

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 3:51 pm

Jason you could build yourself a UDS cheep for a start lots of thoes around or by a WSM to get started boath do a fair job of BBQ just not as good as a good offset. Rolling Eyes

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:19 pm

Hey Jason,

I have a Big Drum Smoker, and a couple of Weber Smokey Mountains if you want to see something before you buy. I am just up the road in St. Andrews if you want to stop by sometime.

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:02 pm

Hey Doug;

Thnaks, that would be great! Where abouts in St Andrews are you? Im back and forth in the area all the time- I operate the restaurant (Riverview Cafe) in Lower Fort Garry. When works for you??

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:06 pm

Hi Barry. Is it difficult to control the temps in a UDS? I built something similar a few years back for a fishing lodge I worked at- a bit of a cheaper model- I used a aluminum garbage can, meat hooks, a rack etc...and of course had a heck of a time trying to keep it consistant. Had fun tho!

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:19 pm

Welcome to the forum! The WSM or drum smoker are good options, great for starting out. If you have a little more money to spare you could also look at pellet grills such as Traeger. Are you just looking for something to use at home?
(PS... We are all assuming you're looking for a smoker or something to cook "real" low 'n slow BBQ in... if you're in the market for a gasser we're not experts Cool

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It's very easy to hold stable temperatures in a drum smoker. Here's a good guide:
Click Here

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:27 pm

Hi Rob,

Yeah Im looking at something for home, and once I know basically what Im doing I would like to use it for my restaurant for small jobs. No gas! Thax for the link, funny tho I was just reading the same one!

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:51 pm

Jason wrote:

Hey Doug;

Thnaks, that would be great! Where abouts in St Andrews are you? Im back and forth in the area all the time- I operate the restaurant (Riverview Cafe) in Lower Fort Garry. When works for you??

You are just "around the corner" from Doug's place Jason.

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:07 pm

Rob R wrote:

Welcome to the forum! The WSM or drum smoker are good options, great for starting out. If you have a little more money to spare you could also look at pellet grills such as Traeger. Are you just looking for something to use at home?
(PS... We are all assuming you're looking for a smoker or something to cook "real" low 'n slow BBQ in... if you're in the market for a gasser we're not experts Cool

)

It's very easy to hold stable temperatures in a drum smoker. Here's a good guide:
Click Here

The traeger is okay but expensive for a new comer. The Green Mountian Grills have way more options and will actually hit higher temps so that you can actually grill with them. Also alot less money than the traegers. Brand new with the digital control and cover is only around $750 compareable model with the traeger will be around $1100. The UDS is not that bad for controlling the temp and it is a great start which will be very little capital output to get going. A lot of options out there to choose from, first thing you need to decide is the money you want to spend, from their you will then be able to decide which option best suits you.

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:48 pm

Jason,

I am between Selkirk and Lockport. About 1.5 kms from Selkirk, just past the 9 & 9A junction. I will be around most of the weekend if that works. Friday evening is okay also. Send me a private message if you want directions.