I cook on a Weber kettle and a WSM, but the new townhouse complex I'm moving into doesn't allow charcoal so I will need to get new grill and smokers. I'm considering two options:
(1) get a pellet grill that can do both direct and indirect cooking
(2) get a gas grill like Weber Spirit, plus an electric smoker. I'm eyeing the SI #2.
I cook for a family of 5. I go for either quick steak/burger on the grill, or on the smoker: brisket, port butt and ribs. Generally I don't cook chicken. I'm very happy with the results from my charcoal smoker, but do wish for a bit more set it and forget it convenience.
I don't care about smoke rings but I do care about taste, flavor, and texture. If anyone has experience cooking on SI and either pellet or charcoal smokers, please share your thoughts. I'd like to hear your comparison of the taste, flavor and texture you get out of SI vs pellet/charcoal smokers, and also your experience of using these different fuel types.
(1) get a pellet grill that can do both direct and indirect cooking
(2) get a gas grill like Weber Spirit, plus an electric smoker. I'm eyeing the SI #2.
I cook for a family of 5. I go for either quick steak/burger on the grill, or on the smoker: brisket, port butt and ribs. Generally I don't cook chicken. I'm very happy with the results from my charcoal smoker, but do wish for a bit more set it and forget it convenience.
I don't care about smoke rings but I do care about taste, flavor, and texture. If anyone has experience cooking on SI and either pellet or charcoal smokers, please share your thoughts. I'd like to hear your comparison of the taste, flavor and texture you get out of SI vs pellet/charcoal smokers, and also your experience of using these different fuel types.