Offset Smokers - Franklin BBQ Pits

[56MPG]

I don't have $4K to blow on an offset smoker, but if I did this would be the one.



I've been following the progress on this beast for a while, and nice to see it come to life. Maybe in a few years there will be some used ones on the market I can get my hands on. You can sign up for more info here:

https://franklinbbqpits.com/?mc_cid=52010d45e8&mc_eid=a37dd7428c

[michaelmilitello]

I've been following it too.   A bit rich for me, as well.  He's a bit of a bbq snob for hits pits.  In his "meat smoking manifesto" book he doesn't speak too highly of Weber.   I recall a reference to "flimsy Weber kettles".   


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[56MPG]

 I've learned to trust only one opinion - my own - when it comes to equipment of any kind. I need to see it, touch it and use it before saying anything positive or negative. I don't smoke meat 24/7, so smoking on a Weber (kettle or WSM) works perfectly well. I have not seen, touched or used the Franklin offset smoker, or any other for that matter, but I would like to someday. Something tells me I might find it appealing, but not so much I would give up my kettles. (Same for the Weber pellet cooker for that matter.) 

Marty

[HoosierKettle]

I think I would really like an offset but I don't think I would get enough use out of it to warrant the space it takes up or the initial cost of a good one.

This one does look like it would be fun!


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