New BBQ Pit

[Ferdelious]

I finally sold my Egg and picked up a Texas style offset BBQ pit. I really love the whole process of BBQ and don't mind constantly tending to the fire. A hot wood fire with lots of air flow produces the cleanest smoke which produces the best end product IMO.

After much consideration I ended up choosing the Old Country Brazos from the Academy Sports website. Shipping was only $99 where as most other brands would have been $300 or more, it weighs over 400lbs. The shipping company did damage the handle however (maybe that's why shipping was so cheap) but I called Academy and they refunded 20% of the purchase price, $200 . A rubber mallet quickly remedied the problem. Fully welded 1/4" steel construction means that this smoker will probably outlast me.

This weekend I'll season it then do my first cook and post some pics of the results. It's my first time smoking using only wood splits and am expecting some growing pains along the way.

Here she is:
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Grate in the firebox for direct cooking
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