Complete beginner in need of help

[Millwell]

Hi, just wanted to ask what's the best smoker to get for a beginner and what's the best and easiest food to start off with. Also, what food probe is best to start off with and what's the best charcoal to use for long smokes. Cheers

[ConorD]

Welcome and a bunch of questions but here is what I started with and has done me no harm at all;

Smoker - WSM 47"
Easiest to start - chicken because of time (it is quick) and Pork shoulder because it is forgiving
Probe - Marverick Redichek (although now I just trust the PartyQ to control the pit and do the meat by touch/colour)
Fuel - heat beads

Short answers but hope it helps.

[YetiDave]

If you can make one I'd highly recommend building a UDS - rock solid temps, low fuel consumption. Plus it's made by you

[Millwell]

Thanks for all your help. I'm going to go with the uds

[YetiDave]

Good choice! if you need any helps with the build don't hesitate to ask

[Millwell]

Good choice! if you need any helps with the build don't hesitate to ask

I've got the barrel . I'm going to order two 57" webber grills .
All I need is to get a fire basket, any ideas ?