Reviews of 24-In. Bayou Smoker Grill - Perfectionistic Patio Chefs Love It

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I obtained this smoker in March 2013 from a vendor other than Amazon, but thought I would write a review because I have not located any that pertain to this brand of smoker. Bottom line is that it is a very good smoker, built like a tank, minimal leakage, holds temperature very well. I was using a WSM for a number of years and decided to try an offset to become more of a purist. I great a fantastic deal on this model so I jumped on it. The only downside is that these offsets require a lot more tending as opposed to a WSM or a Komodo type unit. However, I enjoy that part of it. This unit requires feeding of fuel probably once an hour to maintain temperature. This is the perfect excuse to get out of the house and monitor your fire. And of course, to have a couple beers at the same time. The only negative is that it does not have a factory installed baffle. I will probably install one at some point, but to date I have just been placing a water pan on the grate near the firebox and I have not had any problems with overcooking meat or hotspots. These smokers are not cheap, but I think the construction is very high quality and there is simply no substitute for heavy gauge steel. There is no comparison of this smoker with the cheap units such as Char-Broil, which are built like tin cans. If you want a comparison, I would say it is similar in quality to a Horizon, but not quite a Lang in terms of overall design.

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