New user here... offset v pellet; Yoder v Lang
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New user here... offset v pellet; Yoder v Lang
Hey guys... I’m wanting to invest in a nice smoker. I really have been spoiled by my Smokin’ Tex electric but I want something that will last and look good on the patio. I really like the Yoder Wichita loaded but here that Lang’s are good as well. I want to be able to cook as low as 200 or so if I choose. Any thoughts?
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Re: New user here... offset v pellet; Yoder v Lang
Gonna go with my usual advice and recommend the Rec-Tec I use. Great grill and great company.
My personal bias aside, it really depends upon how you want to cook. Pellet cookers are pretty much "set it and forget it". I love the ease and convenience. More skill and work involved with an offset smoker. Wood's also usually cheaper than pellets, but you've got to be willing to spend more time tending the fire. Stick burners also add more smoke flavor... So folks say anyway. I can set my Rec Tec at 180 or 200 and SLOW smoke with what I think are pretty good results.
One other thing to consider is that pellet smokers need an electric outlet (or generator). They take little juice to run, but don't have the advantage of being completely untethered like a stick burner.
Welcome to the forum. And FWIW, a Yoder was the runner up in my long investigation. Good grills.
EDIT... Guess I misread the initial question (since you said offset vs pellet) and assumed you were looking at a Yoder pellet grill, not a Yoder stick burner. Looks like either brand would be a good choice.
My personal bias aside, it really depends upon how you want to cook. Pellet cookers are pretty much "set it and forget it". I love the ease and convenience. More skill and work involved with an offset smoker. Wood's also usually cheaper than pellets, but you've got to be willing to spend more time tending the fire. Stick burners also add more smoke flavor... So folks say anyway. I can set my Rec Tec at 180 or 200 and SLOW smoke with what I think are pretty good results.
One other thing to consider is that pellet smokers need an electric outlet (or generator). They take little juice to run, but don't have the advantage of being completely untethered like a stick burner.
Welcome to the forum. And FWIW, a Yoder was the runner up in my long investigation. Good grills.
EDIT... Guess I misread the initial question (since you said offset vs pellet) and assumed you were looking at a Yoder pellet grill, not a Yoder stick burner. Looks like either brand would be a good choice.
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Re: New user here... offset v pellet; Yoder v Lang
Howdy and Welcome - - - Good Luck with your decision
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Re: New user here... offset v pellet; Yoder v Lang
Thanks guys. Right now I’m leaning toward the Lang 36
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Welcome! Whatever you choose, we want pictures!
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Re: New user here... offset v pellet; Yoder v Lang
If you go with the Lang, get the bigger one. I have the 36 and wish I had one that was bigger. I know Shirley Fabrications will come up. They make some awesome pits as well. In TX we "go big or go home"!
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Re: New user here... offset v pellet; Yoder v Lang
Yea I’m going with the 48
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