Offset Smoker Comparison | Mad Scientist BBQ

[@cybernode33]

As a previous Qstoves+ user, I recently switched to Asmoke and it's been a game changer! The wood pellets add an incredible smoky flavor to the food and the digital controller makes temperature control a breeze. My favorite feature has got to be the FlameTech patent - the dual sensors and new PID algorithm ensures that the temperature stays within 5°F of your desired setting. It's so much more efficient and easy to clean compared to my old Qstoves+. The battery-powered design is super convenient for outings too. Plus, the Asmoke Essential is portable and lightweight, making it perfect for any outdoor adventure. I love that I can adjust the temperature remotely and monitor the food temperature via the app. My BBQ game has definitely levelled up with Asmoke! #Asmoke

[@Two_Bit_Smoke]

When you were comparing the Franklin to other offset smokers, you forgot about the best of the best…the Moberg Backyard Offset Smoker! And yes, I agree with you…for $4,000, the main cooking chamber should not be leaking so early after receipt. You are the best, brother! Your videos are the best! Keep it up and smoke on!

[@brisketwizard8004]

Yep. I sold my LSG 24x42 offset and got a Trailered Moberg 250. BEST move I've made in my 50+ years of smoking/grilling. gottagetamoberg!!

[@rosskanter793]

@@brisketwizard8004 why? What was the main difference?

[@Hoeyyy]

I know this is old, but I rock that nexgril and have 0 issues maintaining temp! Anyone getting into smoking, dont be afraid to grab that!! 1 tip is look at Mad Scientists video on rust prevention.. Also grab a can of high heat spray paint so you can get it a once over once the OG cheap paint comes off. My process: use a bed of XL jealous devil coals(Or any XL charcoal briquette), and mini splits. Half a stack of coals to start and 1 log -- gets temp about 285 - 3. let it settle for a set down to 250 at the hood. I then add 3-4 coals after about 45 minutes to heat up and stock another log (just 1) at about ever hour. Once you're 4 hours in, ive found that I can keep temp at 225 range with 1 log every 1.5 hours, adding 3 to 4 coals 20 or so mins before adding a log. Bammo temp maintains. Hope this helps someone!

[@MrStehooper]

Had my first offset smoker delivered yesterday after watching this and other BBQ channels for the past few months. Nothing fancy, especially for the UK, but I got a Char-Griller Wrangler with the side grill/fire box. She is together, seasoned and applied most of the advised mods I have seen online; Used gasket tape for the seals, extend the chimney to grill level and upgraded the charcoal bin to something a bit deeper. As well as the always advised install of two grill level thermometers on either side... I can honestly say, so far, that the temps were pretty consistent and I had zero observable leaks... Ready for the first cook in it tomorrow, 4kg Pork Loin! I have all of your advice written down, sprays ready and any other thing I could remember! Here's hoping I'll be tasting a little bit of Texas here in the UK come Sunday! Thanks for the content man, much BBQ love from the UK 🌎🥩✌ EDIT: For people actually in the UK, for a smoker around the £300 mark... I don't think you can get much better for the price with the mods advised.

[@2005Pilot]

Enjoy !!!

[@dimestoreharry3344]

Remember to use the foil boat . Make some tallow also . Good luck !!

[@MrStehooper]

@@dimestoreharry3344 I had some tallow ready, wrapped it in butchers paper and the foil boat... Cooked 5.5 hours in total and, for my first attempt, it was honestly the best barbecue I've had outside of a smokehouse. Here's to more of it! instagram.com/p/CQT8o58Mw_Lf19UlrAknODfZcGJu_7EB17GXaw0/

[@dimestoreharry3344]

@@MrStehooper Nice !!

[@lemmh2]

Tl;dr: I was 20yo, living on the bank of a river, making BBQ in a converted drum. My mom bought me a Char-Griller Pro for my 21st bday, and I used that thing for 20 years until it just failed entirely on me. Metal wasn't very thick. Leaked like a siev. Side firebox bracket broke and was hard to use. But I mastered that thing over the course of 20 years, and it legit lasted that long. I just bought a new one last week - I didn't upgrade. I went back to Char-Griller. For anything - shoulder, brisket, ribs, chicken, even suckling pigs, if you treat it right, it's just heat and smoke. For people who don't have a huge budget, take his word for it (proof in his videos), and mine if you'll indulge me - it can be done. I'm 41, 30 years BBQ experience, 20 on a cheap ol' Char-Griller, and I'll face off with Myron Mixon any day of the week (and lose, but still!).

[@RodStiffinton]

Just pulled the trigger on Workhorse 1975 wagon. Quality and value can’t be matched. And I’ve seen them all. ✌️

[@BigCarmine]

Picked up an Oklahoma Joe's Highland pit for $50, welded up all the seams, replaced the rack angles, scavenged the offset fire box and grates from a Char-Griller and made a fire basket from that fire box and cut the old grates down, wrapped them in grill foil and made heat baffle plates out of them. Welded in a heat diverter at the fire box opening I made from an old piece of steel plate I had laying around and then used some old sheet metal and made a drop down at the flue to get the draw down to grate level (really needs to have a larger diameter flue pipe, but it's ok). Put gaskets around the smoke chamber and clamps to seal. New dual temp gauges. Sand blasted and painted. Total investment, $188.00 and about 11 hours labor. Did a pork butt for pulled pork on it 2 weeks ago. Was super amazed at how good it came out. Not quite the same as on my 300 gal pit on a trailer that I built 12 years ago, but very, very good none the less. Wanted something smaller for the back yard and am not disappointed. Great video!

[@Einh0ven]

Life goals. A smoker collection the size of yours.

[@sklise1]

my sister said i was a horder. I have 3 BBQs and 3 tanks ready to be made into an offset.. I disagreed with her and said NO BBQ FOR YOU!

[@dabearcub]

Just make bbq videos that copy content from others.

[@Einh0ven]

@@dabearcub copy content??? What do you mean by that???

[@dabearcub]

@@Einh0ven yup

[@Einh0ven]

@@dabearcub so who should I be watching then?

[@toxicitysocks]

I ordered the workhorse 1969 earlier this week. The wait on the Franklin was 1.5 to 2 years currently and I could get the workhorse plus second rack plus a couple upgrades plus freight to Utah for less than the Franklin. I'm really excited!

[@aaroncook5928]

That's a. Better buy with thicker metal, larger cooking space... I'm actually planning to get 1975 once I have space.

[@barbersque]

I have a 1975. It’s awesome

[@toddn8763]

@@barbersque Same here.

[@QUIKENs2000]

@@barbersque do you have the cowboy grill on yours?

[@joankessel5850]

Love the outtakes, it proves we're all human!

[@bobroberts5074]

Dude, you have some of the best videos out there. Whats with the ridiculous commercials? Really?

[@brianboe3774]

Dudes gotta pay for the briskets down at the store …. It’s called capitalism

[@johnkirkham1408]

I use the nexgrill and have for 3 years in humid, soggy Florida. This Christmas Im finally getting an upgrade! Im so excited to pick out a great smoker! great video!

[@saslaf]

ever since restoring my grandfather's smoker, I haven't stopped watching your videos! you give me motivation and drive! your videos are on point and very informative! Thanks for all the help! Hoping to work my way up to an off set smoker and start smoking like a BOSS, such as yourself!

[@Picksbbq]

Love your channel! I’m 17 and in the beginning of building a 300gal trailer reverse flow pit! Your videos have helped a ton and I can’t wait to use your tips on a real offset!

[@VJ-Syd]

Try a competition between Franklin vs Lone Star Grillz offset. Love to see it from you

[@mburro57]

There you go

[@shawngillogly6873]

Lone Star is definitely what I'm looking at if I ever get the space to cook with an offset. I just don't have the land to do it right now.

[@Daspyro]

@@shawngillogly6873 I've had mine for about 6 months now an love it. Beef ribs, Pork ribs, pork butts, wings and Pastrami I find every excuse to fire it up.

[@douggore1431]

The lone star grillz 20x36 will be my next smoker

[@MiguelClarke]

@@douggore1431 that's a nice one!!

[@johnschmit9903]

I just started watching you're video's. Very Very well put together lot's of useful information 👏👍👏👏👏 and how to smoke meat. What more could a person ask for!!!!🤯🤯💯💯💯💯

[@Jaketm23]

Very helpful, my dad went from a small vertical smoker that he started out with, got really good at smoking on it, moved to a pellet grill and says that it just doesn't taste the same. He is in the market for a new smoker and I keep telling him an offset is the way to go.

[@jjmorgan6]

You are a awesome son.....keep steering pop in the right direction. 🤝🏾

[@C_hoops58]

I started with Weber , then vertical. Now I have an offset smoker which is a pecos. Love it. Learned from all 3. 😊

[@enriqueparedespinel1694]

That blind test sounds great but the cooking on all of the offsets will be really fun, can't wait for that vid.

[@TheRealPunisher]

Dude got the smallest bowl he can find for his cereal lol

[@KamielRandolph]

Needed a big Tupperware bowl...orange in color and go to town. lol

[@royh2618]

Giant bowl of captn crunch plus G-Force or Gi Joe cartoons.

[@gappmayerflies458]

😂🤣

[@IconTactical]

4 net carbs...per half cup, lol.

[@lemmh2]

Smoked cereal challenge as a joke. Two weeks later, number-one video trend on KZbin.

[@kellyhay79]

I love that you spread the love. BBQ for life!!!

[@danielrowe2174]

I tried a offset smoker that was on the lawn for free. It was fun to try it, but the Weber smokey was a better suited smoker for me for it's small space and ease of use. I have the 22.5 size and love it.

[@DK-ed7be]

I smoke on my Weber grill once or twice a week. Everything from chicken wings to a 15 Lb. brisket.

[@WookieLove1]

Daniel I'm the same. 22 WSM w/ billows temp control. Great BBQ, and getting better! But I got the stick burner itch!!!!

[@kw7796]

Love my LANG 36" Reverse flow cooker/grill/smoker. So easy to operate. 665 pounds of 1/4" steel. Solid.

[@tonylopez7649]

Took me a few minutes to realize when you you referred to the “the next grill” you were actually referring to the first grill. I’m a little slow, but I’m good now.

[@lemmh2]

I watched the video where he bought that. I'm shocked it cost that much. A Char-Griller is cheaper, has metal about twice as thick, and isn't painted. Though that would be Lowes, not the Depot!

[@leftykiller8344]

Same.

[@austenzacca2878]

Glad I wasn't the only one

[@timadkins6070]

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[@Todd-tz9qq]

Glad to see you’re staying clear of the carbs Jeremy. 👍🏼 Stay healthy my friend.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Haha I am trying to shed some weight. I need to

[@OvaltineJenkinsFx]

@@MadScientistBBQ Same here, my goal of losing weight indirectly brought me to your channel. I started the carnivore diet two months ago. I started off grilling steaks and then started craving smoked meat. Started looking for smokers and found your videos. Great content, I appreciate you!

[@MadScientistBBQ]

@@OvaltineJenkinsFx you liking the carnivore diet?

[@Todd-tz9qq]

@@MadScientistBBQ I can’t speak to the carnivore diet but my wife and I have been on keto for about 3 years. What’s crazy is my cholesterol and triglycerides have gone from crazy high to normal. It’s not a diet, in my mind, it’s a lifestyle. It also reduces inflammation which is the root cause of heart disease. That said, I still drink low carb beer, so I’m not a keto purist. You should look up Nina Teicholz if you really want to take the red pill. 😁

[@yafzalloki]

Just ordered my FatStack 120. Now I can blame you for all my cooking failures and cite the smoker... Appreciate this (and all the others) fantastic video!

[@2005Pilot]

Can’t wait for the comparison cook off!!! Thanks again Jeremy 😊👍👍

[@jlancaster7482]

I’ve had the Old Country Pecos (Brazos little brother) for several years. It’s been very good. Held up well, and $449 in today’s price at Academy. Highly recommend for the price.

[@jschodron6741]

I have one of the older Oklahoma Joe’s and just love it. Great smoker for backyard.

[@HuSmokin]

Thank you for taking the time to walk us through the pros and cons of each. Your reviews and feedback on smokers have been super helpful for me. Did Fatstacks tell you when their backyard smoker is rolling out?

[@chrisrhodes545]

Thanks for putting out kick ass videos. You inspired me to step away from my pellet smoker and into the drivers seat of my Lang 64" offset. I'm actually doing my first cook as we speak. So far looks and smells amazing 🤘

[@Jake-xy9lt]

How'd it turn out?

[@RumandCook]

Good timing, I was one of those who emailed you asking about recommended stick burners :) Thanks!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Started out with a OKJ offset and now have a 500 gallon reverse flow and love it.

[@thomasdiaz6507]

I’m cooking on a Chargriller Grand Champ XD. Have a few issues with temperature swings.. also added 2 Tel-Tru gauges. Still a little challenge keeping steady temps with only sticks. Great info on the comparison.

[@mmpressey]

Thanks for the comparison.

[@thomaslahr9022]

Been smoking for four years and i am now ready to trade up my Old Country Brazos for a Lang. Its been a great pit but the Lang can burn larger splits for a longer time between adding logs.

[@TheHcollins1977]

Love how you give your honest opinion. That's why when I watched your videos a couple of years ago I bought the Brazos. Great smoker for the money.

[@SlipperyPete42069]

I’m 56 years old been smoking meat for 30 years I’ve had a lot of smokers and the best I’ve used is Oklahoma joe longhorn

[@jerrywoodard3084]

Use mine almost every weekend I love it

[@garyK.45ACP]

I have had an Oklahoma Joe Highlander since 2015. $199 NEW, on sale. Your review is exactly correct. It took me a few cooks, but now I have mastered it and make great barbeque on it. Seriously, our friends always ask when they will be invited for more brisket, ribs or pork butt! When we go to Christmas or New Year's parties I bring a pan of sliced up brisket or ribs and everyone waits until it gets there to eat! We used to go to restaurants a couple time a month and now haven't been to a restaurant in years! For 1/3 the restaurant price I can make better steaks, shrimp, brisket, ribs at home! It is kept outside (covered) and it shows no signs of rusting through. Every year, I give it a thorough pressure wash and touch up paint any exterior areas which had rust. I think it will last another 10 years easily. I have replaced the grill grates once and purchased a griddle section which I use for making "smash burgers". I use it both as a smoker and as a grill. I have replaced the thermometers a couple times, other than that...it keeps on smokin'

[@tylerlubbers1930]

Not mad at your sponsor , promoting clean food 👍

[@abob2457]

the outtakes are great!

[@allthingsapostolic]

You just nailed my Saturday morning routine from childhood well into my adult life

[@44signman]

As always... informative and the outtakes are gold

[@halpwr]

The end with him sneezing is so cute

[@deerrudy]

I have been using the Oklahoma Joe smoker for years now. Very heavy duty smoker l that you can get at a box store anyone can buy. Absolutely love it. For most of us this is all we need. I bought it new and won't break the bank. Keep her sprayed down every time i use it and looks new.

[@audelioresendiz5315]

Hey brother, what a great video, I really love watching all your videos, I live in Toronto 🇨🇦🍁 and I just got the Oklahoma Joe's smoker, for $700 CAN. DLLs. But it's great smoker. I did brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, and pizza.. Thanks for your videos 🇨🇦🍁😎👍

[@ksuflyboy5204]

Just in time for Father’s Day! :-) Thanks!

[@devilbrad]

Thanks for another great video! You just sold me on the Workhouse 1975!

[@BackyardWarrior]

💯💯💯💯

[@rev.jonathanwint6038]

So wanted this video thank you so much. I've bought so many grills over the years that looked awesome and absolutely had no flavor when you finish smoking

[@impressivesarasarabrown466]

That's why its a craft.

[@joseurena7116]

Awesome honest reviews and showing goods and bads, you’ve been dropping amazing material on these vids thanks !

[@supertree08]

I have something similar to the Nexgrill and when i smoke a brisket, it's tuff. Exactly what Mad scientist mentioned.

[@hinds90]

It's just making you better for the next pit you get.

[@supertree08]

@@hinds90 thanks man :)

[@RV-ds5uf]

Great video sir! I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos! Thanks for all you do!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@richardckelley6645]

$4000.00 after beeing on a waiting list for a smoker that Aaron slapped his name on and it leaks? I would be absolutely livid

[@jeremyfancher9870]

exactly, it's not good value

[@joe56984]

What’s even worse is since 2020 Franklin has been using modified giant pellet grills to cook some of the food at his restaurant.

[@mikes.3165]

You mentioned the workhorse 1975. I'm quite interested in that offset. Wondering what kind of feedback you could give me to help me decide on my purchase.

[@empoweryou1]

@@jeremyfancher9870 Yea, for 4k, I would be looking at Lonestar Grillz product line.

[@armandoa5468]

@@mikes.3165 I first heard about the workhorse 1975 from Backyard Warrior. He was the first to post videos on youtube about this excellent smoker.

[@jaredlamb9743]

I only just got into making my own BBQ a couple years ago. Up until then i was using a standard Weber Grill (Still do for Grilling) and received a Chargriller 50/50 with a side firebox as an anniversary gift.. At the time when I was looking them up I really didn't know anything about grills or side fireboxes. I just kind of thought they were all the same unless you want to spend $5k. I love my grill but I definitely see that for a few extra bucks to get a Brazos or an OK Joe are totally worth it. I think my wife will kill me if I have 3 grills for something I do once every couple months. So when my 50/50 goes out I'm going to step up. I love that you don't make people feel like if they can't afford a smoker with a tow trailer that they can't make BBQ and you showed it in one of your videos. Love your stuff keep it coming!

[@fly1327]

Hey Jeremy! I'm smoking a couple of pork shoulders tonight and thought I hadn't seen you talk about storing large quantities of meat (well for my wife and I, 15 lbs is large). I pull, then portion into vacuum seal bags and freeze. Mon Dieu, blasphemy? NOT AT ALL. I've got flats of pulled pork always in my freezer, and I challenge anyone to tell the difference between just pulled and months frozen properly. I cannot tell after a 150-170F water bath (sous vide is great for this), cut it open and smells and tastes like I JUST pulled it. Amazing. This is probably old news to you, but if not, a great way to super fast pulled pork, or hint, catering this cut without the stress! Rock on!

[@bbqboi182]

My first smoker is an Oklahoma joe. I compared all the metal thickness at Lowe’s and noticed a decent thickness. I’m happy with it

[@twinstickpete]

Mine too...

[@bbqboi182]

@@twinstickpete how are you liking it? I think it’s great. I added a couple mods to it.

[@twinstickpete]

@@bbqboi182 I literally JUST got it like 2 weeks ago...I haven't used it yet. Need to get my thermometers and coal chimney. I'm watching alot of vids to familiarize myself into this new world of grilling... Did you smoke anything yet????

[@bbqboi182]

@@twinstickpete tons I’ve done a brisket ribs chicken wings for the most part. Lots of fun. I usually use the extra grill grates and wrap them with foil and kinda adjust them underneath to help disperse the heat since I don’t have a heat tuning plate.

[@twinstickpete]

@@bbqboi182 wow...great idea, thanks... That's awesome on the list of smoked deliciousness...hahaaaa.

[@honeyspringshomestead1411]

Thank you for this video, it answered the question as to what size to get for the restaurant me and my wife are wanting to open when we retire to Ecuador, specifically Cotacachi possibly. A 500 gallon would be perfect by the looks of it, but may halve that size for the portable one. I will be driving a something that is rated up to 1,500 pounds max towing. So, I am thinking a 250 gallon would be the absolute limit for the portable one, maybe even a bit less since the region is very mountainous and such. Thank you for the video my man, I love them and have taught me so much and I have improved so much too. Just need to perfect the bark process and it will be perfect. I am currently using the Brunswick Platinum and it is good, but nothing like the charcoal smoker I gave to my dad years ago. Kind of wish I had not given it to him lol.

[@hmemcpy5807]

Hey Jeremy, could you add a gravity-fed smoker in the comparison? I'm curious how it will hold in the blind test!

[@davidfuller581]

I've found with the OK Joe stuff there are a couple mods that are worth doing that take it to the next level up. Neither is particularly expensive. 1, seal _every_ seam. They leak pretty bad if you don't and it can screw up your draft. 2, lower the stack entrance with a piece of dryer duct and extend the stack about a foot longer with another piece of dryer duct. This vastly, _vastly_ improves drafting and temperature evenness. I have one of those deflector plates too, but I mostly like it for adding some thermal mass and giving me a place to put water pans that don't impede the cooking grate area.

[@ryanwooden783]

How do you seal the seams?

[@davidfuller581]

@@ryanwooden783 high temp RTV is what I used. For the doors, high temp gaskets - I used some kind of self-adhesive fiberglass stuff for the firebox door and normal gasket stuff you can get on your site of choice for the cook chamber.

[@darylmarshall476]

Can’t wait for the comparison test👍🏿👍🏿

[@BigChucksBbq]

Can't wait for that brisket comparison video on all of them

[@Steven-gv1ke]

Interesting to know about the metal thickness. I inherited a large custom made offset smoker, and the firebox is made from 1/2" steel pipe (yeah, it took a come a long to get it on the trailer even with the fold down ramp) and the cooking chamber is 1/4" steel. I thought about getting rid of it because it's excessively heavy and overkill, but now I am starting to think the guy who built it knew what he was doing making it that thick. I've yet to cook on it but I'll bet it holds heat really stable.

[@barrygolden9823]

Sounds very impressive!!! I would hang on to it for sure!

[@robertallen2366]

Mine is 1/2 of 1000g tank, 3/8 thick with 1/4 thick doors, firebox is 1/4 which I added insulation to keep from losing most of my heat. A lot of cold wet days here in Pacific Northwet so 3/8” tank definitely helps maintain even heat.

[@jfcustomfab]

Mine is 1/2 firebox 1/4 cook chamber .. check my build

[@chrisroberts5300]

I'll take it off your hands, here to help!

[@ericgarofalo7886]

Great video again !! Bought brazos on your old video. Came too damaged to use but looked like great pit sent back. In meantime got call if interested in Franklin Pit. Bought Franklin and absolutely love it. No leaks ( sorry you have that) It's ridiculously easy to use. Insulated firebox helps .Totally agree with your assessment on price point and maybe cooking space, but Im not cooking for masses. Mill Scale looks good but more $$ . Workhorse 1975 looks like best similar for about $1000 less. Brazos in league of itself. That being said after some cooks on this, no buyers remorse at all ! Keep up the great content.

[@Spyderz-xo9rz]

My brother Shawn invented 2 BBQ smokers.Hamrforge and the BEAST.And now he started a new company Hellrazer bbqs.You should check them out!

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

Hot tip of the day. If you feel a sneeze coming on, and you're outside, look towards the sun. ...never fails.

[@jeffreyslater6556]

This was great. Just sold my Oklahoma Joe’s Longhorn combo smoker / grill which wasn’t that great and have been eying the Brazos. This confirms it for me.

[@FishNChipsNGuacamole]

I just picked up an Oklahoma joes for 120$ off of offer up yesterday!!! And it’s in great condition!

[@BigJerryS]

Thank you for this video. It also tells me what type I should try and build.

[@JrSVT]

I went from a Wal-Mart offset to a 48" Lang patio model, reverse flow smoker (still cheaper than Franklin's offset)....night and day difference. You should try a quality reverse flow smoker like the Lang and provide comparison video for us.

[@anthonyz5671]

I never even thought of lookin on Craigslist. lol Thanks!

[@mathlover2299]

I got the Nexgrill for my first smoker. It does the job for about one summer then its crap. But I made a killer brisket and a bunch of good ribs on it. I would recommend as your first smoker.

[@jpart3526]

My first smoker was an Oklahoma Joes Highland Offset smoker. It gave me the fundamental experience I needed to learn the basics of BBQ and understand what good tasting BBQ is all about. Cost me $350 off QVC. Definitely had a lot of fun and the fire management is my favorite part. If your favorite part is not fire management, buy a pellet grill. I even bought a Weber brand digital probe where I was able to watch the temps off my phone through the Weber app. Now, in 2021 I recently bought a Recteq 1250 Pellet Grill for around $1600, plus $90 for the cover and another $100 for 5 bags (or 200lbs) of Hickory, red oak, and white oak blend pellets. With taxes it came up to just around $2,000. Since now I want to just cook my BBQ often with ease. Hoping you will do a video review on them since they are built to last 30 years

[@greathornedowl3644]

Good review. After years of inexpensive

[@AdrianLGreen]

The Chargriller Grand Champ XD 8250 is an OUSTANDING smoker/grill. 1200 sq inches of cooking space. 3/18” thick still and it comes with the gaskets installed to prevent leaking. It’s $500 at Home Depot. I LOVE MY XD!!

[@allenday07]

I own a Brazos and I love it. Great comparison!

[@cirwin4099]

Thanks for the video question response to my brisket questions. It was great. I’m thinking about moving to an offset. This is perfect timing.

[@baxill23]

I went from a Char Griller bought at Home Depot to an OC Brazos a few months ago. Absolute game changer, I love this pit, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. No more constant fighting to keep a somewhat steady temp.. It's almost too easy now. Great video as always!

[@mikecowboygilbert9944]

Char broil smoker I had it for 11 year’s and can smoke 20 pound turkey and 10 pound ham and two cans of spam (yes spam) is delicious on smoke Have a Great one

[@smokeoakbbq]

Awesome man! I’m going to share this with my buddies who think I have too many pits...you win 😆👍🏻

[@andrewknaff9220]

I’m on a 10 week waiting list (9 weeks left) for my custom built Bell Fabrication Backyard grill. Can’t wait to use a real offset toward the end of summer!

[@frankthetank5013]

The blind test would be awesome! 👍🏻

[@johnunderwood8339]

Thanks and I Guess you meant when you said you had bigger plans ;) I just finished my workhorse / franklin / mills ale knock off build using 3/8 wall thickness. I got her to 12 degree swing end to end and burning dead clear for the seasoning / first fire. It was a fun build but when I get ready for a 500 I am breaking out the check book. Thanks for the outstanding content.

[@bobschaefer99]

Great comparison video! Just what I needed to see! Thank you!

[@aaronmartin1698]

Great video! The video I've always wanted, looking forward to the brisket cook you talked about!

[@terryarp7713]

Great Video. I bought the Brazos because of your videos. I then had it modified. I added four good casters, a collector and tall 6" stack. Draws much better.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Awesome. I am gonna add stack length and remove the baffle plate

[@AllPainNoGains]

About a month ago I almost bought a cheap char griller smoker at home Depot for 230 bucks, but decided to hold off. A few days later I found an Oklahoma Joe's smoker just like the one shown in this video on Facebook marketplace for 200. Today I found another Oklahoma Joe's smoker, a combination unit that can be used as a charcoal grill (the fire box has its own grates and is as big as a Weber kettle grill), offset smoker, or propane grill on Facebook for 150 bucks. The same unit sells at Lowes for 550 dollars. Neither one are in perfect shape but a little tlc with a wire wheel and a couple cans of grill paint and they'll both last me for decades.

[@difidon]

Dude, your content is soooooooo sooooo sooooo helpful! Thank you.

[@ghostofborsalino2752]

I’d love to see you do a brisket on a Weber Smokey Mountain and compare it against an offset

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Planning to do just that

[@ghostofborsalino2752]

@@MadScientistBBQ brilliant. As we speak I’ve got my first ever Brisket 8 hours in on a Weber Smokey Mountain. Thanks for the tips

[@richardsanchezjr.2273]

@@MadScientistBBQ I was just going to ask the same thing but with a drum smoker. Very similar I think just able to maybe get lower temps on a WSM. Can't wait for the video. Thanks

[@pilgrimfitz]

Great idea to cook on all smokers. I really want to watch that. Gj man.

[@charleshaley523]

Thank you very much for the in put. It just helped me make up my mind.👍👍👍

[@kimberleylee9588]

Thanks so much! I'm about to buy an offset smoker and you've given me some great information.

[@h.collier3544]

Great evaluation and summary, thanks!

[@KoryBrooks]

Showing a picture of the smoke hollow BBQ I'm currently using 😂 for tri tips and a rack of ribs, with my mods it's doing swell, but I can't do much bigger cuts of meat

[@Brandon-uo1rv]

I've got a lang 36 if you are ever interested in coming out my way here in KY to give it a go and review. I'd be interested to see how it compares to the Franklin.

[@ryanpasmore3676]

I've used the 84" lang & it was pretty sweet

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Great Comparison I’m in the process of getting a smoker , this was soo helpful 👌👌👌

[@-hilbert-1623]

Can't wait for the comparison video!

[@alexbuckley9503]

Just found an old OK Joe after your first video about it!! Gonna be a great source for practice before upgrading!

[@davidneuzil9356]

Thank you the comparison. Answers a lot of questions . Future holds a cook on each at the same time? Wow, that’ll be something.

[@tikkin11]

I'm torn between a healthy box of cereal and a Franklin pit. Seriously though, very good info here!

[@WookieLove1]

Both!

[@gabo2585]

I would say if youre gonna put money into a smoker, go to your local wrlding shop and get them to quote you on making one, 20" pipe, 5/32 thick pipe. I made a 500 gallon tank and I have 3 offsets made by me as well, the welds would be quality and the job as well, nothing like a pit made by a craftsman who takes pride in his work

[@DavidLemmo]

An old propane tank and some sheet metal in the hands of a skilled welder would probably produce a better bang for one's buck too than a $4K manufactured smoker.

[@warrenbrett3758]

The 94 Gallon Millscale would be a great addition. Would love to see how it compares to the Franklin pit.

[@aaroncook5928]

Looks like an exact replica in design and shape. They started working for Aaron Franklin and split off. I would consider the review he does to apply to both.

[@kenethsoberano]

@@aaroncook5928, The Mill Scale 94 is similar from a block away, but when setting next to one another it obviously lacks the ellipsoidal head at the collection stack. Would be interesting to see a side by side convection airflow test.

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

I feel like everyone needs to start with a cheap/bad smoker. You learn the importance of each variable and how to manage it. Once you get better equipment you'll know why it's better