| Barbecuing is a method of cooking meat that | | | | by charcoal. For a barbecue enthusiast, this is really |
| originated in the Southern States about 100 years | | | | the only way to go. These purists often scoff at the |
| ago. It basically involves cooking meat under a low | | | | idea of using anything else, claiming that the charcoal |
| temperature for a long period of time. Typically, the | | | | enhances the taste of the meat. The one major |
| types of meat cooked with this method are of the | | | | drawback of using a charcoal unit is the fact that you |
| pork and beef variety. Barbecued ribs, in particular, | | | | need to use a lot of charcoal to properly smoke any |
| are a very tasty little dish. Up until very recently, BBQ | | | | meat. This can get quite pricey if you plan on cooking |
| smokers were massive machines that cost upwards | | | | a lot of food. |
| of 10000 dollars. With the ever growing popularity of | | | | The other two types of barbecues out there, |
| this type of food though, we're seeing more and | | | | electric and gas, are quite similar. They both allow you |
| more BBQ smokers available for sale. Prices are | | | | to easily control the temperature while cooking. This |
| coming down and units are getting small enough to fit | | | | is great for beginners who aren't completely |
| into average sized backyards. | | | | comfortable with the idea of using charcoal to smoke |
| So where should one begin if they're thinking about | | | | meat. These units are generally less expensive than |
| buying a BBQ for their home? Well, other than size | | | | their charcoal counterparts as well. |
| and price, the biggest thing you need to decide on is | | | | If you're interested in getting into the whole BBQ |
| the type of fuel that runs the unit. There are basically | | | | smoker scene, don't hesitate! I recommended |
| three choices here: Charcoal, Gas and Electric. All | | | | starting with a propane or electric unit and eventually |
| three types have good and bad features. | | | | graduate to the authentic charcoal smoker. |
| The most popular type of smoker is definitely fueled | | | | |