hello. brand new to the group and i'm looking for a new bandera, but can't find them retailed anywhere. true, i haven't done an exhaustive search, but they...
hi all my name is ray wells im from middle TENN i just resently bought a used Bandera.had to do some work on the firebox sides an lid.but anyway i've been qing...
Been looking at the New Braunfels / Charbroil Bandera Offset Smoker . Found it at my local Home Depot for $259.00. Cheapst I found online is $599. But i can't...
I have been following this latest thread about whether or not to convert to propane. Let me add my 2 cents. Since meat does not take any more "smoke" after it...
I've kept my Bandera outside with a cover for the last nine years or so, and I've had no rust problems until this year. In the last few months the base (the...
Hi all; I hope I am not breaking any rules on this forum, but I no longer use my Bandera, and am wishing to sell it. I live in middle Tennessee, about 45...
Hey, no problem. I have talked to many Q'ers in many forums over the years and it's always been passed around that meat stops taking on smoke at 140. However,...
Technically, you are correct. I've posted this same point here before. Up to 140, you're smoking. After 140, you're cooking. Could you put it in the oven at...
I am considering purchasing a new light guage $200+tax plus mod cost Charbroil Bandera and converting it to propane or purchasing a propane $189 total Great...
Ok guys now that there is some discussion about converting the Bandera to propane with a few passionate responses lets please think about another comparsion....
Myself I had to work most of the weekend. So I kept is simple.. We had a potluck Dinner at work.. So I rubbed down some country-style ribs and cooked a...
I just bought a new bandera yesterday. I put it together and burned some pecan in it for a couple of hours. How should I go about seasoning this thing?...
Thanks for setting me straight on the status of the Bandera. Too bad it is not made any more, and too bad the Brinkmann is so poorly made. Ribs: Smoke 'em if...
I publish a website about barbecue, http://amazingribs.com. On this site I have a buyer's guide and I discuss scores of different cookers including the New...
Hey everyone, My folks gave me their New Braunfels Bandera back in 1999 but I have never used it. I've since moved it to Colorado and it's now sitting in...
I have seen the Brinkmann Smoke King Deluxe 805-2500-1 at Bass Pro. It is my belief that iut is built for them by New Braunfels. Read my review of it and other...
Hi All, I'm New to the Group and was an owner of a Bandera and sold it a few years ago. Looking to Purchase a New One? Is there anyone in the Kansas City Area...
Well, it finally happened, I burned thru the lid of my fire box Sunday. I can't complain I've used my bandera for over five years. My problem now is where can...
Hello. Apparently it's still easy to get Banderas here in Austin. Both the Academy's I called to today had them for $198. I last saw one about 6 years ago...
Hi all. I'm new to this group and have what may be a dumb question to many of you. I'm also a bit of a wood worker. And have a rather large pile of scraps. I...
