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Big Green Egg
Luxury smoker/grill combination
Pros: Grills and bakes well, too, can maintain temps as low as 150 degrees Fahrenheit, lifetime warranty on body, conserves charcoal
Cons: Expensive, no hinged door for adding charcoal, heavy, difficult to move, no water pan, so meat may be dry, wheeled stand costs extra
- *Est. $750
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The Big Green Egg (Large)
Luxury charcoal grill
Pros: Precise temperature control, can sear, grill, bake or smoke food, uses very little charcoal
Cons: Small grill surface, expensive, no stand or cart included in price, all accessories are sold separately
- *Est. $750
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Brinkmann Vertical Gas Smoker
Budget propane smoker
Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use, needs little tending to while in operation, runs on propane, produces moist, tasty meat
Cons: Thin walls, one-year warranty, too hot for smoker purists
- *Est. $150
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Weber Smokey Mountain
Best all-around smoker
Pros: Can smoke as low as 220 degrees Fahrenheit, relatively low price, 10-year warranty on body, easy access for adding charcoal, vents allow good temperature control
Cons: Thermometer is inaccurate, some say, tight fit for a rack of ribs in 18.5-incher
- *Est. $300 for 18.5-inch size
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Black & Decker SPCM1936
Best cordless electric lawn mower
Pros: Self-propelled, excellent performance, easy to switch batteries
Cons: Heavy, not for large lawns, only 35 min. mowing per charge, 12 hours for full recharge
- *Est. $450
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