I had an old Smokey Electric for about 6 years now, unfortunately last weekend it bit the dust. I loved it so much that I contemplated getting another but found a deal on a Bronco Smoker so I am going try the move to Charcoal. Another pro I would add to this is that it can smoke things in nearly half the time of a traditional smoker and still come out moist and tender. The only con I had with mine is that the bottom rusted out as I apparently did not maintain the Grease absorbent as I should. If I was to get another I would go ahead and change out the absorbent at least once a year and I think that would have remedied that issue. Additionally when storing it be sure to leave the top Cracked a bit as to not build up moisture. Other then that If you are new to Smoking this is a great way to start. Also want to give a shout out to Big Lew - I've Been watching your Channel for Years (ever since my First Old Smokey Jumbo Grill purchase!) and can credit you for helping me step up my game with BBQ'ing!
Big Lew, the inmates would love to clean your grills and believe me they would do a damn good job for a rib! Let me know if you are interested in having some free cheap inmate labor done for your grills.
I did watch the entire review and it was entertaining and honest and well done. I want one of these smokers. People get too caught up in the bark, the smoke ring. I want moist and smokey and this looks like the smoker for me.
Nice little history lesson, and Happy Birthday Old Smokey! Cool little smoker. Congrats on getting it for free. I know you love this brand, and I am happy for you!
Old Smokey is such a cool company. They started in 1923, making stove pipe, buckets, pails, cans and other containers. Thirty years later in 1953 an employee made a grill from two of the buckets. The owner at the time liked the idea so much they began selling grills too. By around 1960, all they made was grills. They still make the grills in a hundred year old factory on machinery that was purchased when FDR was president. They are not the biggest or fanciest grill company around, but I think they are the coolest. Folks that like these basic inexpensive grills, don’t care too much about keeping up with the Joneses. We, OS aficionados, are not impressed by other’s heavy weight Kamado Eggs, or their high tech blue tooth computer controlled pellet poppers. On the OldSmokey BBQ Club on Facebook, we are sort of a cult. It’s real too, not some group set up by the manufacturer to promote their product with an artificial group like many companies do. The folks at OSPC, did not start the group, it was started by actual users of the grills. You won’t find a better American made grill for less than hundred bucks.
Thank you for the video. I love the fact I can do a smoke when I don't have time for charcoal. I'm looking forward to trying it out in January. My guess it will Handle our winters like a champ.
Lifelong Houstonian here had a redi smoker back in ‘72. It would smoke the heck out of a Turkey . However prior to its retirement it would give me a shock. Wish I still had it.
The manual says about every six to eight cooks, I think. I have had it a couple weeks now and I’ve changed it once so far. I bought a 40 lb. bag of Thrifty-Sorb from O’Riely Autoparts for about 16 bucks. It should last quite a while as it only takes about two cups or less of the stuff. It is easy to change just dump out the old, dump in the new. You may need to wipe it out with a damp cloth or paper towel. epminerals.com/products/thrifty-sorb
Not very much, maybe like two cups at most. The instruction Manual says about every six cooks. I suppose it depends on what you are cooking to, and how much grease spill on it. you’ll know when it’s time to change it. It gets real dark, and doesn’t look as though it would absorb anything else.
Big Lew, that heating device looks like what was used by an infamous Chicago Police Commander John Burge when he would torture confessions from individuals. He was a Vietnam Vet and would connect the device with wiring and attach them to testicles. Ouch!!!😮
I had an old Smokey Electric for about 6 years now, unfortunately last weekend it bit the dust. I loved it so much that I contemplated getting another but found a deal on a Bronco Smoker so I am going try the move to Charcoal. Another pro I would add to this is that it can smoke things in nearly half the time of a traditional smoker and still come out moist and tender. The only con I had with mine is that the bottom rusted out as I apparently did not maintain the Grease absorbent as I should. If I was to get another I would go ahead and change out the absorbent at least once a year and I think that would have remedied that issue. Additionally when storing it be sure to leave the top Cracked a bit as to not build up moisture. Other then that If you are new to Smoking this is a great way to start. Also want to give a shout out to Big Lew - I've Been watching your Channel for Years (ever since my First Old Smokey Jumbo Grill purchase!) and can credit you for helping me step up my game with BBQ'ing!
Wow what a compliment! Thank you.
Big Lew, the inmates would love to clean your grills and believe me they would do a damn good job for a rib! Let me know if you are interested in having some free cheap inmate labor done for your grills.
Thanks for a very informative review, I really enjoyed watching as always.
One of the best smokers out there in my opinion!
I did watch the entire review and it was entertaining and honest and well done. I want one of these smokers. People get too caught up in the bark, the smoke ring. I want moist and smokey and this looks like the smoker for me.
In that case I think you will be very pleased.
Nice little history lesson, and Happy Birthday Old Smokey! Cool little smoker. Congrats on getting it for free. I know you love this brand, and I am happy for you!
Old Smokey is such a cool company. They started in 1923, making stove pipe, buckets, pails, cans and other containers. Thirty years later in 1953 an employee made a grill from two of the buckets. The owner at the time liked the idea so much they began selling grills too. By around 1960, all they made was grills. They still make the grills in a hundred year old factory on machinery that was purchased when FDR was president. They are not the biggest or fanciest grill company around, but I think they are the coolest. Folks that like these basic inexpensive grills, don’t care too much about keeping up with the Joneses. We, OS aficionados, are not impressed by other’s heavy weight Kamado Eggs, or their high tech blue tooth computer controlled pellet poppers.
On the OldSmokey BBQ Club on Facebook, we are sort of a cult. It’s real too, not some group set up by the manufacturer to promote their product with an artificial group like many companies do. The folks at OSPC, did not start the group, it was started by actual users of the grills. You won’t find a better American made grill for less than hundred bucks.
@@BigLewBBQ Wow, really appreciate the detailed information! Thank YOU Big LEW!
Great looking smoker!!
Pretty handy looking piece of grilling equipment
.Nice review.
Thank you.
Thanks Lew! - Great review! - It certainly has it's place (especially for apartment dwellers.) - Cheers!
Yes it’s a neat little unit. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the video. I love the fact I can do a smoke when I don't have time for charcoal. I'm looking forward to trying it out in January. My guess it will Handle our winters like a champ.
That’s information folks need to know.
I learned a lot. Especially when it comes to the temperature setting.
Great detail review, thanks bud.
You broke that Bad boy in !!!!!...Very good job B L....ENJOY .
Thank you for the excellent review. I want one of these even more. I wonder if pellets would work as well as wood chips.
I think they would.
Lifelong Houstonian here had a redi smoker back in ‘72. It would smoke the heck out of a Turkey . However prior to its retirement it would give me a shock. Wish I still had it.
I’m loving this thing. I’ve only had it 7 months.
Big Lew how often do you change the dry stuff in the bottom. Thanks
The manual says about every six to eight cooks, I think. I have had it a couple weeks now and I’ve changed it once so far. I bought a 40 lb. bag of Thrifty-Sorb from O’Riely Autoparts for about 16 bucks. It should last quite a while as it only takes about two cups or less of the stuff. It is easy to change just dump out the old, dump in the new. You may need to wipe it out with a damp cloth or paper towel.
epminerals.com/products/thrifty-sorb
two quick questions, how much of the absorbent has to be used? and how often do you have to add to it or change it?
Not very much, maybe like two cups at most. The instruction Manual says about every six cooks. I suppose it depends on what you are cooking to, and how much grease spill on it. you’ll know when it’s time to change it. It gets real dark, and doesn’t look as though it would absorb anything else.
Big Lew, that heating device looks like what was used by an infamous Chicago Police Commander John Burge when he would torture confessions from individuals. He was a Vietnam Vet and would connect the device with wiring and attach them to testicles. Ouch!!!😮
Thanks Lew, I bet it makes a great baked potato.
Thank you so much! Extremely informative and beautifully presented, my wife is probably going to shoot me, but I think I'm going to buy one!
I’m glad I have it. I should have bought one years ago. However, appreciate your wife though, I wish I could still appreciate mine.
Would you call that old one a deap friar?
No
What is bad pulled pork???
If it is too tough or too dry.
Never had luck with those types rheostats. Burn out prematurely every time. ❤
It is a replaceable part.