Texas BBQ smokers including offset smokers, wood smokers and BBQ Smoker Pits from Texas Original BBQ Pits are designed for beginners and pit masters alike Smoker Pits are used to impart distinctive Texas barbecue flavors, typically using a “low and slow” cooking process, although they can also be used to create an intense sear for a quick cook on direct heat in the firebox chamber. The end results may be the major talking point for family and friends who gather to enjoy the food, however, there are many more aspects to consider when weighing which offset smoker or BBQ grill to purchase. An obvious factor is back yard space, how easily will a smoker or grill fit into the yard and where will it be placed. Grills and smokers may be stored in one place and used in another, so a handy feature on the products from Texas Original BBQ pits is the sturdy and practical steel wagon wheels, making the product easy to resituate. The high-quality products are crafted from 1/4 steel pipe and 3/16 plate, with solid round bars for hinges and stops which can make them heavier than some of the cheaper models which are made out of thinner and subsequently lighter metal. In addition, smokers and grills from Texas Original BBQ Pits are fully welded with no bolts or fasteners, a way to retain more heat and manage heat distribution. Being able to easily move the smoker around makes the operation simpler, as does the addition of a counterweight to the lid of the cooking chamber, this is one of the upgrades available at checkout and is included as part of the “fully loaded” upgrade package on the Luling offset smoker. It can be difficult to gauge how much can be cooked on a particular model, so the website breaks down not only the dimensions of the cooking areas but also what that equates to in terms of food. The Luling 24 Fully loaded offset smoker boasts 2,242 square inches of total cooking surface, which translates into enough surface area to cook 62 burgers, or 31 chickens, or 5 briskets. Clean-up is another important part of ownership, protecting the grill or smoker after use and setting it up for the next outing. Grease drains are a feature on smokers like the Luling and drips can be collected in a pail during cooking. Contoured ash clean-out tools help minimize effort and maximize effectiveness when emptying the smoker. A chrome temperature probe port on the side of the smoker is a convenient way to measure the internal temperature of meat being smoked without risking damage to the wire or equipment and without having to open the lid to insert the temperature probe. As joints of meat can be different thicknesses even when they appear the same weight, cooking time can vary, and measuring the internal temperature is the best way to recognize when the optimal temperature has been reached. As with many cooking processes, resting the meat after it is taken out of the smoker is an important part of the preparation, allowing juices to redistribute so the meat remains tender when carved. This extra time requirement along with cook times which can run across many hours often make smoking an all-day event.
Offset Smokers, Vertical Smokers, Wood BBQ Smokers, BBQ Grills, and Fire Pits by Texas Original Pits
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