Wow! Talk about coming back with a bang! That’s a nice smoker you have there. It’s an LSG, so what’s there not to like? Nice to see Chris at LSG showing you some love by supporting smaller channels like yours, because it won’t stay that way for long. Can’t wait to see how it well it works. I’m sure you’ll put it to the test, even on cold snowy days which we’re having here today in Colorado. Nice to see you back, Jonathan.
So.....Chris won't support small channels for long......or my channel won't be small for long????? ;-) Haha. I know what you meant. Thanks for the kind words and the support! I am thrilled with my new cooker and can't wait to burn some fat on this baby!! Can't wait to put it to the test in some cold Minny weather.....but I am not ready for snow yet!! Wow. Y'all really do have the swings out there. Enjoy it tho!
Thanks for the Introduction to Lone Star Grillz. I will let them know how you elevated my respect towards their IVS. Keep up your great attitude and personality openess towards life, family and friends; they are very human and refreshing.
I just received my mini with the competition cart yesterday. Finished seasoning it today. Plan to break it in with some pork ribs and beef short ribs. Congratulations on your new addition!
Yak Man, congratulations. I just received my email after waiting 16 weeks, the email said mine was finally going into production. I got the Large IVS with the competition cart and off road package. So hopefully I’ll have mine before Thanksgiving. What have you smoked so far on yours?
@@genecoppedge5972 so far, 4 pork shoulders, 4 cured pork bellies (bacon), tons of pork ribs, several beef plate ribs. Next up is 4 briskets. I’m a firm believer that if you are going to smoke something, might as well smoke 4 more. Congrats on your purchase. Btw, the FireBoard is a must have for long smokes.
I’ve been looking at this smoker for a while now...at least a year. Your video just pushed me over the edge. It’s been sitting in my cart for a couple days now. About to click “buy” on this same smoker minus the competition cart and off-road tires. First big boy smoker ever. 🤙🏾 I’ll be sure to drop your name! Great video. ✌🏾
Thank you, thank you, thank you! That is honestly the best way to thank a channel when you appreciate a good review video. It really helps me out with manufacturers and makes the time and effort of videos worth it! Congrats to you, and keep me posted when it ships!!! Super stoked for you.
@@Texas2.5 just pulled the trigger! We’ll see how long it takes. I think I’ll upload my first ever video on UA-cam when it arrives. 🤙🏾 I’ll be checking back on your channel to check out your cooks!
Very nice smoker. I have a Humphrey’s Battle Box. Similar design. I love the cart. These are heavy boxes that that are difficult to wheel around. That cart gives you a stable base to move it around and gives you a shelf and storage vas well. I agree that these give you the result of a stick burner with the convenience (Almost) of a pellet grill, especially if you add a WiFi controller with a fan that mounts on your air intake. This makes it truly a set it and forget it set up. Nice video Thank you!
I have a really nice fan control unit I’ve never even opened because the smoker runs so well on its own. Maybe I’ll go to the trouble of hooking that thing up and figuring it out someday, but for now seems more time than it’s worth. Amazon cookers. Humphreys was the only other brand I even considered. They look great too and Michelle there is awesome.
Well looky looky here! How you been buddy? I hope you and the family are safe and healthy. It’s great to see you posting videos again. That is one beautiful cooker you got there Jonathan. It does look to be more tailored to your current life style. I’m eager to see what you decide to honor with the first cook. Stay safe my friend… cheers 🍻!
Thanks Grumpus! Good to be back. We are well and I'm looking forward to seasoning this baby and getting some meat on! Hope you and yours are well also. Smoke on 👉💨
Welcome back... And Nice! This is what I was about to pull the trigger on and then found a Large IVS locally that I couldn't pass up. Only one cook so far..but loving it.
I'm such a dummy!!! I DID order the heat deflector and it is SO WELL integrated into the firebox chamber I completely missed it in the video..... same with the utensil hook that I had them weld on the cart 😂😂😂😭😭😭🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ [sigh] oh well. Will have to mention them next video. . .
Congratulations, I’m very happy for you. I ordered the large version, with the same setup, on June 22nd from LSG so I’m hoping any day now I’ll be getting my email or phone call to go pick it up.
Congrats and welcome back. I just knew you were getting a LSG pellet. Surprise surprise. Can’t wait to see the first cook and I recommend u go big and do brisket, beef rib, AND pork ribs.
@@Texas2.5 Do you or can you make a short video showing the mobility of the cart? I would love to see the cart actually moved around (on uneven surfaces, inclines ... etc. I can't find a video showing the cart actually doing work :)
I watched dam near all of your 20x42 videos before buying one for myself. Have had it about 6 months now and absolutely love it. Will be very interested to hear how the flavor compares. Congrats on the new rig!
Thanks for telling me! I did love that cooker but I couldn't have two and I really need a less time intensive option at this stage of life. Glad to hear you like yours and that my videos helped ☺️ Smoke on 👉💨
Fair question! I sold it to buy this. Couldn’t afford both. Didn’t have room for both. And mainly, wanted a more set and forget option that still provided legit BBQ flavor. Mission accomplished!
It’s nice to see you making videos again. Last week, I was thinking about when you were going to make your return. Base on your last video I had a feeling you may be getting an IVC. I’m excited to see your future cooks on this cabinet cooker. That was a very thorough review. If Chris didn’t already have a sales video he could most certainly use yours. I’ve been researching IVC’s due to the lack of a quality wood supplier (for smoking) in my area & for capacity. Everything I’ve seen so far has me leaning toward LSG. Best of luck with your new cooker. What does your spirit tell you to cook?
Thanks so much!! I appreciate the support very much. I really enjoyed making this video. Such a beautiful cooker. My spirit tells me to make all of my favorites at once 😂🤣😂 Wallet says NO!
I can't wait to see you cook on it. I saw fattys bbq video on the larger one and it looks like this small one may be the perfect size for just home cooking.
Hey Bro! It's good to see You Back! All the LSG stuff is Top Shelf, and this one is up there for a "fill it and forget it"! 👍 Gotta say it reminds Me of the Humphrey's Weekender.........which I have and Love. Good for You and LSG! Will You be offering one of these to the 1 Million Subscriber to your channel?..........just kidding around. Best of luck to You! Metal On! \m/
Haha....very funny ;-) Nah, I learned my lesson! Honestly if it wasn't LSG for me, it would've been Humphrey's. Really like those people and their pits look really nice. Congrats to you on yours!
Great video and just ordered a mini just like yours and was wondering if you could measure the total height and want to make sure It will clear my garage ? Thanks
What made you decide on lone star grill mini over battle box. Both look good. Also does the lsg mini work the same way as the peewee insulated cabinet?
1) Familiarity and trust with the LSG brand that I already have. 2) Fit and finish - I noticed the Humphrey's units have seams that are bolted together and which condensation drips out at the bottom. LSG is all welded seams. 3) The LSG owner is a huge supporter of my channel.
I do not burn splits, just charcoal and fist sized chunks of hardwood or fruitwood. I believe LSG has the specs listed on their site but I'd estimate like 18 wide by 30 long on the firebox, and maybe 6 inches deep. The water pan is maybe 3 inches deep.But it's a huge chamber so it holds probably 3-4 gallons.
Thank you for watching! Much appreciated. It comes up around the heat plate and water pan at the bottom and works its way up to the chimney at the top. No reverse flow or through the walls or anything like that.
Ohh...for the handle why not mount a nice magnet on the stainless part so that the pull handle will stick to that when it is raised instead of the hook?
@@SNeal5966 Funny thing is I was tinkering and figured out that is exactly where the handle makes contact!!! What a bonehead I didn't notice that before 😂🤣😂 I actually think this is a promising possibility.
I’ve been looking at LSG for a few years now thanks to you and Russ Jones, Grumpus, T-Roy and several others. I think this style of smoker would fit my needs better than an offset for the same reasons as you. I’d be curious to see just how much you can fit in there without it being overcrowded and affecting the cook. I tend to do a variety of meats each time I cook. Usually spatchcocked chicken/ ribs/ sausage/ and brisket. Usually like to throw corn and other sides in as well. My pellet grill just doesn’t cut it anymore.
That's a video I hope to do someday when I can afford that much meat and freezer space 😏 I don't want to know how much a guy can shoehorn in there using ridiculous setups that no real cook would ever use. I want to know how much fits practically, with good air flow, smoke exposure, and only requires a reasonable amount of charcoal to get er done.
have been wanting their new pellet smoker, but I've had a few people recommend their IVS. I don't have time to baby sit an offset, but want that offset type flavor. a few people that have them are saying the flavor on the IVS is close to an offset and saw you said that as well. cost may be the deciding factor. great video. have you had much bbq food off of a pellet smoker? what are your thoughts on them. Ive heard ppl say they don't like the flavor or that it has a lot less flavor.
I have not had pellet smoker food, but I do notice that people who love the cheap ones typically don’t know too much good BBQ, and people who know good BBQ and own cheap pellet smokers often choose to supplement with smoke tubes. No idea if more expensive high quality pellet smokers like LSG have changed this.
How does the quality of the final product compare to the offset? I know it’s much easier to cook on just wondering how the flavor and food compare to the offset where you’re investing way more time and effort.
Haven't cooked on it yet, but Fat E's has some great content cooking on his larger model. Lots of competition guys using these too, so I'm hopeful the flavor will be awesome.
Great video! Love this smoker. I am trying to decide between the standard LSG offset and this one. I don't use water so my question is...is there a difference in heat, food taste or bark with the mini because of the heat source directly under the food? Thanks
Just a bit of advice. Purchase the smoker that fits your needs and more importantly, your lifestyle. As much as I would love to sit outside tossing logs in a stick burner (i.e. offset smoker) every 45 minutes while drinking a beer, my lifestyle simply does not align with that. On the weekends, I have to take the kids to their sporting events. During the week, I have my full-time job. The insulated smoker works for my lifestyle. I can set my fireboard at my desired temp and monitor the temps from my phone. That works for me. While I am certain that a stick burner will produce a slightly better product, I know that an insulated smoker will get more use because its approach fits with how I live my life today. I have heard that using a fireboard with an offset smoker is doable, it is really not ideal. The insulated smoker holds temps very well and requires way less of my time.
The issue is that the pull bar that the handle contacts is non-magnetic stainless. Perhaps I could adhere a small piece of magnetic metal to that, but I'm hesitant to go that route.
Always great content! Question, do you notice a difference in smokiness or other differences in the meats between you LSG offset vs the LSG IVS? I just received your exact same offset and just seasoned doing first cook today! I have a stumps gravity fed and I like it’s convenience however the meat smokiness level is a little shy in my opinion. Please advise and thanks for all your great content!
The offset is certainly smokier but I am starting to get better at the right amount of wood chunks in the IVS. Won’t ever be quite the same but the convenience for me is king right now.
@@Texas2.5 thank you! I love all your posts! I smoked ribs today and ran my temp gauge about 275 most of the cook with ribs on the bottom rack, seemed to take longer as there is a temp difference top to bottom rack, next time I’ll try the top rack. I noticed you cook hot n fast which I’m learning! What temp do you use on your 20”?
I sold my offset to get the IVS but as I recall 275-300 on the top was my usual. Careful with ribs on the top right though. Those flames lick up pretty high.
Man that thing is nice!!! BTW, what happened to the offset you had from LonestarGrillz? Still got that? It's also a great piece of art and equipment all in one!
@@Texas2.5 man that sucks to hear. You and t-roy are the reason I wanted a LSG. I was luck enough to find one used but in great shape. Have done 2 cooks so far and she's been a breeze.
I hope to have one again someday! Just wanted my primary smoker to be a little easier on time commitment. Thrilled that you got yours! Congrats and let me know what you cook next👉🏼💨
Wow! Talk about coming back with a bang! That’s a nice smoker you have there. It’s an LSG, so what’s there not to like? Nice to see Chris at LSG showing you some love by supporting smaller channels like yours, because it won’t stay that way for long. Can’t wait to see how it well it works. I’m sure you’ll put it to the test, even on cold snowy days which we’re having here today in Colorado. Nice to see you back, Jonathan.
So.....Chris won't support small channels for long......or my channel won't be small for long????? ;-) Haha. I know what you meant. Thanks for the kind words and the support! I am thrilled with my new cooker and can't wait to burn some fat on this baby!! Can't wait to put it to the test in some cold Minny weather.....but I am not ready for snow yet!! Wow. Y'all really do have the swings out there. Enjoy it tho!
Thanks for the Introduction to Lone Star Grillz. I will let them know how you elevated my respect towards their IVS. Keep up your great attitude and personality openess towards life, family and friends; they are very human and refreshing.
I've been lookin at this same smoker for a year now , anxious to watch you go through the process , looking forward to the next videos
That's awesome! I look forward to helping you out and a whole bunch more folks just like you :-) Let me know if you decide to go for it!!
I just received my mini with the competition cart yesterday. Finished seasoning it today. Plan to break it in with some pork ribs and beef short ribs. Congratulations on your new addition!
Congrats!! That is awesome. Keep me posted on your seasoning and first cook 👉💨
Yak Man, congratulations. I just received my email after waiting 16 weeks, the email said mine was finally going into production. I got the Large IVS with the competition cart and off road package. So hopefully I’ll have mine before Thanksgiving. What have you smoked so far on yours?
@@genecoppedge5972 so far, 4 pork shoulders, 4 cured pork bellies (bacon), tons of pork ribs, several beef plate ribs. Next up is 4 briskets. I’m a firm believer that if you are going to smoke something, might as well smoke 4 more. Congrats on your purchase. Btw, the FireBoard is a must have for long smokes.
I’ve been looking at this smoker for a while now...at least a year. Your video just pushed me over the edge. It’s been sitting in my cart for a couple days now. About to click “buy” on this same smoker minus the competition cart and off-road tires. First big boy smoker ever. 🤙🏾 I’ll be sure to drop your name! Great video. ✌🏾
Thank you, thank you, thank you! That is honestly the best way to thank a channel when you appreciate a good review video. It really helps me out with manufacturers and makes the time and effort of videos worth it! Congrats to you, and keep me posted when it ships!!! Super stoked for you.
@@Texas2.5 just pulled the trigger! We’ll see how long it takes. I think I’ll upload my first ever video on UA-cam when it arrives. 🤙🏾 I’ll be checking back on your channel to check out your cooks!
Do it! Send me the link if you do ☺️ Congrats and enjoy, man!! Keep me posted.
Very nice smoker. I have a Humphrey’s Battle Box. Similar design. I love the cart. These are heavy boxes that that are difficult to wheel around. That cart gives you a stable base to move it around and gives you a shelf and storage vas well. I agree that these give you the result of a stick burner with the convenience (Almost) of a pellet grill, especially if you add a WiFi controller with a fan that mounts on your air intake. This makes it truly a set it and forget it set up. Nice video Thank you!
I have a really nice fan control unit I’ve never even opened because the smoker runs so well on its own. Maybe I’ll go to the trouble of hooking that thing up and figuring it out someday, but for now seems more time than it’s worth. Amazon cookers. Humphreys was the only other brand I even considered. They look great too and Michelle there is awesome.
Excellent review... definitely a brisket for first cook.
Well looky looky here! How you been buddy? I hope you and the family are safe and healthy. It’s great to see you posting videos again. That is one beautiful cooker you got there Jonathan. It does look to be more tailored to your current life style. I’m eager to see what you decide to honor with the first cook. Stay safe my friend… cheers 🍻!
Thanks Grumpus! Good to be back. We are well and I'm looking forward to seasoning this baby and getting some meat on! Hope you and yours are well also. Smoke on 👉💨
Welcome back... And Nice! This is what I was about to pull the trigger on and then found a Large IVS locally that I couldn't pass up. Only one cook so far..but loving it.
Awesome and congrats!
Great thorough walk around. She's a beauty! Thanks for sharing along with picks on BBQ Brethren!
Thanks so much for watching! I do try to make the videos useful and I'm glad you came by and gave me some feedback. Smoke on 👉💨
Thank you for this video! I’m actually looking at the bigger model or this one!! This is a nice size for home use and video content!
You will love it.
Nice! glad you're back.i want to put one of these on a all LSG trailer,happy cooking
Welcome back. Can’t wait to see more content.
That sure looks like a rock solid cooker. Nice one!
I love it. I haven’t used my WSM once since it came.
Nice to see you back! Love my mini have had it for over a year. If you r planning on using water might want the heat deflector
Good to know!
I'm such a dummy!!! I DID order the heat deflector and it is SO WELL integrated into the firebox chamber I completely missed it in the video..... same with the utensil hook that I had them weld on the cart 😂😂😂😭😭😭🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ [sigh] oh well. Will have to mention them next video. . .
Congratulations, I’m very happy for you. I ordered the large version, with the same setup, on June 22nd from LSG so I’m hoping any day now I’ll be getting my email or phone call to go pick it up.
Congrats to you too!! Hope you get the call soon 👉💨
@@Texas2.5 amen to that brother. I’m chomping at the bit waiting for mine to be completed from LSG.
Congrats and welcome back. I just knew you were getting a LSG pellet. Surprise surprise. Can’t wait to see the first cook and I recommend u go big and do brisket, beef rib, AND pork ribs.
Haha sounds good to me! Gotta find me an epic meat sale!!!
I would recommend attaching a magnet to the handle on the side table to hold the pull handle. Maybe one that goes on the back of a cell phone.
Great idea!! I might try that this week. Thank you!
@@Texas2.5 your welcome. Nice smoker. Maybe someday I'll be able to get a lone star . have to see how long my masterbuilt gravity 1050 lasts.
Just ordered the same smoker a week ago. Great video!!!
Congrats! I know you will enjoy it. Let me know when you get it , I'm excited for you :-)
@@Texas2.5 You got it
Nice to see you back. Good looking pit!
Thanks so much!! 👉💨
@@Texas2.5 Do you or can you make a short video showing the mobility of the cart? I would love to see the cart actually moved around (on uneven surfaces, inclines ... etc. I can't find a video showing the cart actually doing work :)
It’s a great idea! it just might have to wait until the snow and ice is gone.
I'm on week 10... can't wait for mine to arrive!!
Congrats! Yeah, mine was about 15 1/2 if I remember right. But the shipping company was quicker this time :) It is worth the wait!! Enjoy.
Texas 2.5 BBQ i’m pretty sure it will, enjoy your new toy!! Looking forward to learn from you!
Maybe a neodymium magnet secured to the SS handle will hold the pull handle up.
I watched dam near all of your 20x42 videos before buying one for myself. Have had it about 6 months now and absolutely love it. Will be very interested to hear how the flavor compares. Congrats on the new rig!
Thanks for telling me! I did love that cooker but I couldn't have two and I really need a less time intensive option at this stage of life. Glad to hear you like yours and that my videos helped ☺️ Smoke on 👉💨
Are the grates stainless steel or nickel plated?
Stainless!
Thank you
Attached a magnet to hold the push/pull rodd
This was a brilliant review. Thank you.
Thanks for the nice feedback! Much appreciated. 👉🏼💨
Texas 2.5 BBQ do you still have the offset 20x42? If not, why if you don’t mind. Thank you.
Fair question!
I sold it to buy this. Couldn’t afford both. Didn’t have room for both. And mainly, wanted a more set and forget option that still provided legit BBQ flavor. Mission accomplished!
Texas 2.5 BBQ thank you. Appreciate your videos.
It’s nice to see you making videos again. Last week, I was thinking about when you were going to make your return. Base on your last video I had a feeling you may be getting an IVC. I’m excited to see your future cooks on this cabinet cooker. That was a very thorough review. If Chris didn’t already have a sales video he could most certainly use yours. I’ve been researching IVC’s due to the lack of a quality wood supplier (for smoking) in my area & for capacity. Everything I’ve seen so far has me leaning toward LSG. Best of luck with your new cooker. What does your spirit tell you to cook?
Thanks so much!! I appreciate the support very much. I really enjoyed making this video. Such a beautiful cooker.
My spirit tells me to make all of my favorites at once 😂🤣😂 Wallet says NO!
Texas 2.5 BBQ then my vote is for Beef plate ribs or Brisket.
I can't wait to see you cook on it. I saw fattys bbq video on the larger one and it looks like this small one may be the perfect size for just home cooking.
I watched his videos before ordering!
Hey Bro! It's good to see You Back! All the LSG stuff is Top Shelf, and this one is up there for a "fill it and forget it"! 👍
Gotta say it reminds Me of the Humphrey's Weekender.........which I have and Love. Good for You and LSG!
Will You be offering one of these to the 1 Million Subscriber to your channel?..........just kidding around. Best of luck to You! Metal On! \m/
Haha....very funny ;-) Nah, I learned my lesson! Honestly if it wasn't LSG for me, it would've been Humphrey's. Really like those people and their pits look really nice. Congrats to you on yours!
@@Texas2.5 😁 I know You will put out some awesome cooks on this pit. 👍 Welcome back Brother! \m/
There he is, welcome back
Thank you!!
Wow. I need this in my life. I thought I was getting your old one. ????????
Great video and just ordered a mini just like yours and was wondering if you could measure the total height and want to make sure It will clear my garage ? Thanks
Just saw this - sorry! I'm guessing you have yours by now?
.. With those style hinges, do the doors just lift off if needed??
I’m jealous
Paracord type bracelet with clip but big enough to strap around the rail and handle.
Lol Im watching your vids now.
I want 30x36 vertical grill smoker
What made you decide on lone star grill mini over battle box. Both look good. Also does the lsg mini work the same way as the peewee insulated cabinet?
1) Familiarity and trust with the LSG brand that I already have.
2) Fit and finish - I noticed the Humphrey's units have seams that are bolted together and which condensation drips out at the bottom. LSG is all welded seams.
3) The LSG owner is a huge supporter of my channel.
He’s back
How do you like your mini IVC? DO YOU BURN splits inside? What are the dimensions of the firebox? How deep is the water pan?
I do not burn splits, just charcoal and fist sized chunks of hardwood or fruitwood. I believe LSG has the specs listed on their site but I'd estimate like 18 wide by 30 long on the firebox, and maybe 6 inches deep. The water pan is maybe 3 inches deep.But it's a huge chamber so it holds probably 3-4 gallons.
Thanks brother.
Miss you on UA-cam.
Hope Alaska is doing good by you and your family. God bless
@@Texas2.5 is that the measure of the firebox or charcoal basket?
@@75kwbsrdds That is my spitball guess at the firebox size. Please refer to their website for actual specs.
Awesome cooker! Great video. What is the path for the heat and the smoke?
Thank you for watching! Much appreciated.
It comes up around the heat plate and water pan at the bottom and works its way up to the chimney at the top. No reverse flow or through the walls or anything like that.
Ohh...for the handle why not mount a nice magnet on the stainless part so that the pull handle will stick to that when it is raised instead of the hook?
I hate to permanently affix a magnet to that stainless ...
@@Texas2.5 at second look, you could probably mount it to the bottom frame and it would work just the same....
@@SNeal5966 Funny thing is I was tinkering and figured out that is exactly where the handle makes contact!!! What a bonehead I didn't notice that before 😂🤣😂 I actually think this is a promising possibility.
Any chance to install a spring that will automatically hold the spring up ?
I’ve been looking at LSG for a few years now thanks to you and Russ Jones, Grumpus, T-Roy and several others. I think this style of smoker would fit my needs better than an offset for the same reasons as you. I’d be curious to see just how much you can fit in there without it being overcrowded and affecting the cook. I tend to do a variety of meats each time I cook. Usually spatchcocked chicken/ ribs/ sausage/ and brisket. Usually like to throw corn and other sides in as well. My pellet grill just doesn’t cut it anymore.
That's a video I hope to do someday when I can afford that much meat and freezer space 😏 I don't want to know how much a guy can shoehorn in there using ridiculous setups that no real cook would ever use. I want to know how much fits practically, with good air flow, smoke exposure, and only requires a reasonable amount of charcoal to get er done.
Texas 2.5 BBQ exactly what I was thinking. Not interested in crazy stacked shelves and stuff I’ve seen.
have been wanting their new pellet smoker, but I've had a few people recommend their IVS. I don't have time to baby sit an offset, but want that offset type flavor. a few people that have them are saying the flavor on the IVS is close to an offset and saw you said that as well. cost may be the deciding factor. great video. have you had much bbq food off of a pellet smoker? what are your thoughts on them. Ive heard ppl say they don't like the flavor or that it has a lot less flavor.
I have not had pellet smoker food, but I do notice that people who love the cheap ones typically don’t know too much good BBQ, and people who know good BBQ and own cheap pellet smokers often choose to supplement with smoke tubes. No idea if more expensive high quality pellet smokers like LSG have changed this.
How does the quality of the final product compare to the offset? I know it’s much easier to cook on just wondering how the flavor and food compare to the offset where you’re investing way more time and effort.
Haven't cooked on it yet, but Fat E's has some great content cooking on his larger model. Lots of competition guys using these too, so I'm hopeful the flavor will be awesome.
Great video! Love this smoker. I am trying to decide between the standard LSG offset and this one. I don't use water so my question is...is there a difference in heat, food taste or bark with the mini because of the heat source directly under the food? Thanks
I'll have to find out when I start cooking on it. In the meantime check out Fat E's BBQ and his cooks on the full size LSG cabinet smoker.
Just a bit of advice. Purchase the smoker that fits your needs and more importantly, your lifestyle. As much as I would love to sit outside tossing logs in a stick burner (i.e. offset smoker) every 45 minutes while drinking a beer, my lifestyle simply does not align with that. On the weekends, I have to take the kids to their sporting events. During the week, I have my full-time job. The insulated smoker works for my lifestyle. I can set my fireboard at my desired temp and monitor the temps from my phone. That works for me. While I am certain that a stick burner will produce a slightly better product, I know that an insulated smoker will get more use because its approach fits with how I live my life today. I have heard that using a fireboard with an offset smoker is doable, it is really not ideal. The insulated smoker holds temps very well and requires way less of my time.
What's the lowest temp you can hold ? I might be interested in one for a sausage cooker.
So I’ve never tried that because I’m a hot and fast guy. Would be an interesting experiment though.
What about strong magnets?
What about using a magnet to hold your handle up
The issue is that the pull bar that the handle contacts is non-magnetic stainless. Perhaps I could adhere a small piece of magnetic metal to that, but I'm hesitant to go that route.
Always great content! Question, do you notice a difference in smokiness or other differences in the meats between you LSG offset vs the LSG IVS? I just received your exact same offset and just seasoned doing first cook today! I have a stumps gravity fed and I like it’s convenience however the meat smokiness level is a little shy in my opinion. Please advise and thanks for all your great content!
The offset is certainly smokier but I am starting to get better at the right amount of wood chunks in the IVS. Won’t ever be quite the same but the convenience for me is king right now.
And a big congrats on your new cooker!!!
@@Texas2.5 thank you! I love all your posts! I smoked ribs today and ran my temp gauge about 275 most of the cook with ribs on the bottom rack, seemed to take longer as there is a temp difference top to bottom rack, next time I’ll try the top rack. I noticed you cook hot n fast which I’m learning! What temp do you use on your 20”?
I sold my offset to get the IVS but as I recall 275-300 on the top was my usual. Careful with ribs on the top right though. Those flames lick up pretty high.
How did the shipping process work? Mines done waiting for shipment
I honestly can't remember exactly... Something like 2-3 weeks? I chose lift gate home delivery.
@@Texas2.5 so will i
@@Texas2.5 got my shipping notification ill be getting it next week...im also in MN
@@corylee2261 Nice! 👌
did you consider pitmaker ? if you did what did you like or not like?
I have heard of the Vault, but I don't know much more about the company. I did not shop Pitmaker.
Do a Prime Rib
Man that thing is nice!!! BTW, what happened to the offset you had from LonestarGrillz? Still got that? It's also a great piece of art and equipment all in one!
I only have room in the garage for one smoker, and the offset just didn't fit my lifestyle. No time for sticks. But it was a beautiful cooker!!
@@Texas2.5 man that sucks to hear. You and t-roy are the reason I wanted a LSG. I was luck enough to find one used but in great shape. Have done 2 cooks so far and she's been a breeze.
I hope to have one again someday! Just wanted my primary smoker to be a little easier on time commitment. Thrilled that you got yours! Congrats and let me know what you cook next👉🏼💨
Did you sell the stick burner???
Yes, since I'm a town-houser I only have room for one dream pit in the garage at a time. Had to make room!
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I want to win a LSG smoker
In the process of being pescatarian. Your video isn’t helping. 😆
I had to Google that 😏
Texas 2.5 BBQ ha I found it on google too