WOW! That's one hell of a cooking system.

Nancy tells me that we are broke, I am therefore striving to stay w/in my budget on this one.

When we sell the Santa Fe house our TEC grill will be transported here, then all I need will be a smoker. YOUR smoker would do nicely!:)

Friends have been looking at these. They are made in Oregon.

http://www.traegerstore.com/index.html

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Nancy bought me a "Big Green Egg" yesterday. I carried it to the farm in the back of my pickup, had a friend help me offload it; and in the middle of a heavy rain I cooked a couple of steaks on it. The steaks were delicious, 4 minutes per side and on the plate. Later, when I was reading the directions/instructions, I found a (perhaps) better way to do it. At this point I am satisfied, will see what happens when I try smoking ribs.

I appreciate the advice, thanks, all.

Hey Terry you still happy with this purchase? I've been looking at these for awhile now. Thanks in Advance.

dun,

coming from south texas gas is a no go. everything tastes so much better with charcoal. depending on how much you want spend i recommend looking at gatorpit.net. they are heavy duty and would be last pit you would ever have to buy.

I use a little charcoal Weber with mesquite or hickory chunks for small things like sausage. I also use pans of water arranged like this:

http://www.amazingribs.com/tips_and_...ill_setup.html

Tastes pretty good!

Oh never mind,
I thought you were asking if you should put diamonds in your teeth

Necroposting here..

Have been looking at this puppy...any comments.. is it worth me dropping $600 for it.. uses both wood and charcoal.

cypress grill

Looks neat kiddo but I'd end up with some sticker shock. I think it's one of those things that if you'd use it a lot, then the cost would be worth it, cause it sounds like it'll do everything but the laundry. If it's just something you'd use like a Weber grill then it wouldn't be worth the bucks.

(This is when you say, "Well, duh!")

I'm still thinking about the Orion Cooker.

Anyhow, IMHO...

I do grill a lot, in summer, which is 9 mos long here.. pretty much everyday. It keeps the heat out of the apt. I have a cheapie gas grill that is small and okay for me.. Use a handful of hickory nuts for my smoke flavor. But I want something higher quality. I can get oak on a regular basis to cook with. I looked at good gas grills and am not impressed.