Looking to buy a smoker
 

First off, I've never smoked before but it's something I've always wanted to do. I live in ND and don't really know many people that do smoke up here. I'm just looking for something to start out with. Any suggestions?

I have a Brinkman's Smoke and Grill and it's done well by me.....I'm no expert though.

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I purchased one of these with the optional firebox last spring and couldn't be happier with it.

I have 2 different styles.
The old stand-by is a traditional barrel style charcoal smoker with a fire box. This smoker is high maintenance and is great in the warmer months. Cost: 250 bucks
The other is my Brand New Bradley electric smoker. Low maintenance, auto feeds wood discs and keeps the temp where I need it even when it's 10 degrees out. I love that damn thing but I probably won't use it much in the summer because there's just something about sitting outside, listening to a baseball game or two, drinking beer and smoking ribs in an old school smoker.
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How often do you have to add charcoal/wood chips, etc.?

I've seen those auto-feeder ones which is interesting to me. I've really thought about going electric but I don't know if I want to go with the whole auto-feed thing.

I'm on my 2nd Electric smoker.

Do a search on here. This has been discussed before. Lots of good advise in the threads.

Weber Smokey Mountain.
http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/

I have two electric bullet type smokers. It depends on how serious you want to get and how much space you have for one in your garage/shop/whatever.

I love my electric smoker and agree with BRC. Search for 'smoker'.

You can have my god damn wife for free!

Depends on your charcoal, wood chips, wood chunks, or all wood, but typically every couple of hours. With chips being the most frequently replaced item. I have found that I like chunks of wood better, but it's a personal preference IMO.

This is what I have, and I love it.

I'm a smoker, but you dont' have to buy me. Just pour some JD and i'll come to your house and smoke for free.

I have a Traeger. I love my Traeger. Its dummy proof, and turns out some damn good smoked meats.

This! Its dependable and you can cook all night with it...Do not buy a cheap offset unless you want to do a lot of mods to it.