I want a breakdown of what you use each one for because I am fascinated. Take your time. Thx.
In order of what gets used most.
Primo: grilling, smoking, pizza, paella. Most versatile, widest range of temp, most efficient & most precise. Overnight smokes generally are done on this now if just one brisket or butt because with the digi-Q, no refueling necessary and still enough charcoal remaining to crank to high temp and grill something when a butt or brisket is done.
Blackstone 4 burner: Favorite. Almost anything you would order at a diner can be made here. Multiple zones for both actively cooking & keeping warm. Favorite use though is for brunch or tacos. Gets a lot of miles repurposing previously smoked meats for other meals.
Oklahoma Joe offset: When I crank ip the smokers to host an event at my house or to seal and store away smoked meat in the freezer, this is my workhorse. Can handle 3 x 12lb packers + other smaller cuts at one time. My best food comes off of this but it is also the least efficient and requires the most effort.
Horizon offset with additional vertical chamber: very efficient for an offset but limited hot smoking capability for its size. I could improve it with a bigger baffle between firebox & smoking chamber. Vertical chamber is cooler and I use it for cold smoking. Cheeses, sausage, jerky, fish. Also, overflow for when I am smoking a ton of meat and the Oklahoma Joe can not handle it all.
Tabletop Blackstone 2 burner: mostly weekend trips hunting, to the ranch, or lakehouses. Small enough to pack but also strong enough to make a hell of a meal when you get where you are going. Occasionally used just for tortillas or keeping food warm when cooking a buttload.
Weber 22”: Only ever used when I need additional charcoal grill space, most commonly to grill appetizers in. Occasionally for paella if I am making it and someone has a shellfish allergy I just make a second pan at the same time.
Maker’s mark gas event grill: Bulk hot dogs & hamburgers for events for churches, neighborhood, or school. Used solely when I donate time & effort to charitable causes.
Weber little smokey: has only been used for weekend canoe trips.
