Three things to ask yourself when choosing a custom bbq pit, smoker or grill

27 Sep

The key to good BBQ is to cook on an expertly designed, properly machined custom BBQ pit, smoker or grill. It should be well thought out and designed specifically for the purpose. It is important to note the difference between the types of people who buy grills and smokers. There is the casual backyard chef who means to use their grill every now and then to cook hot dogs, or maybe a steak if they are feeling really adventurous, and then there is the serious BBQ fan. Serious BBQ lovers buy their equipment with the intention of using it regularly. Any grill can be used to cook hotdogs and burgers, but the custom grills sold by Big Bubba’s are meant for the latter type, the BBQ enthusiast. They are designed for those who just love to BBQ as well as for those who love it so much they want to enter competitions. They range from 72-inch smokers built for BBQing whole hogs to 36” rack smokers with insulated fireboxes. They are perfect for the serious backyard BBQ hobbyist or even for use in a restaurant.

Choosing the right custom bbq pits involves the following factors:

  • Is it big enough? The size of the right unit depends on the owner’s purpose, whether to BBQ at home only or in competitions or in a restaurant.
  • How durable is it? If travelling with it, it is important to have a unit that will be able to handle the rigors of being moved regularly.
  • How good is the product that it puts out? Does it correctly handle heat and direct smoke properly?

The quality of the BBQ is the most important part and a BBQ pit, smoker or grill should always excel  in this area. Each type of smoker has its owns features and benefits. A rotisserie smoker for example would be optimal for smoking chicken because the rotation produces a nice smoke flavor. Other reviews that should be looked at our own this custom bbq pits blog about different types of smokers