Scientific BBQ at its best:
The choice of smoker style is a personal preference. There are lots of different models ranging from barrel drums to Kamodos. Good barbecue can come from a $50 or a $5000 smoker. The key to quality brisket is mostly about temperature stability and moisture control.
Seth would probably be an excellent home brewer too.
I bought this 7.5 quart cast iron dutch oven from Amazon.1 It's a little pricey at $80 but it is the single best pot I own. It is non-stick thanks to the enamel coating. It's very easy to clean. But the real benefit is that it holds an entire meal and cooks better than an pot or device I have used. I threw in a large pack of chicken quarters with carrots, scallions, garlic, celery and tomatoes, cooked in the oven for two hours and got out a terrific meal.
