This smoker is seriously nice. It is well made, with the exception of the magnetic latching door. The door issue was easily fixed with 2 window latches from the hardware store as someone previously posted here. I was at Cabelas last night and looked at electric smokers while I was there. None were this affordable and the cheaper ones there were not at all insulated or even double-walled like this one. This insulation helps maintain a constant temp inside which IMO is very important when smoking at low temps as you should. I have smoked 4 butts, more than 10 pork shoulder steaks, chicken wings, a brisket flat and turkey wings and legs and all came out great. I use a trick I learned in another discussion of another electric smoker. I put 1 or 2 pieces of regular (not Matchlight) charcoal brickets in the wood chip tray before adding the soaked wood chips. Then I turn the temp control to high for a while to get the smoke going before turning it down to in between low and medium and putting the meat inside. It seems the wood and water (if filled completely) will last about 4 hours before needing replenishment. I also carefully lined the bottom with foil to make clean up a little easier. Still not sure how much or what parts I really need to clean after smoking, so I just clean everything but the inside walls and top. I'm very pleased with this purchase and you should be too, especially if you follow these tips. Also better to get a digital remote temp gauge so you can monitor meat temp without having to open the door. "If you're looking, you ain't cooking."
Pros: great price for simple to use, well-made product, double walled and insulated, built-in temp gauge.
Cons: poor door latch system (a must fix before relying on it during use), needs access for temp probe without running wire through the door (working mod for that).
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| size | 30" Electric Vertical Smoker | 28-Inch Electric Smoker | — | 30" | 684 sq inches | 30" |
| fuel type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Wood Chips | Liquefied Petroleum Gas | Electric |
| power source | electric | Electric | wood pellet | Electric | Gas Powered | electric |
| material | Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel | Aluminized Steel, Chrome-plated Racks, Aluminium Plated | Stainless Steel, wood | Steel |
| model name | 11201677 | SE2805 | DESSFC1014 | PES23002 | PBV3G1 | Digital Electric Smoker Stand |
| weight | 49.6 pounds | 42.1 pounds | — | 59 pounds | 63 pounds | 15.5 pounds |
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TOP NOTCH SMOKER!!!!
*********FIRST TIMER RECIPE INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW************This smoker is excellent for the price (got it for $80 on sale). Well built, holds heat and smokes great.Overall, this is a great smoker and is a good one to learn on. Love the convenience of it being electric.Here is a recipe for chicken quarters specifically for this model. This is to help all who are new at smoking and can get you some easy and delicious experience.*Trim leg quarters of excess fat and skin and the large bone on the side of the thigh. (if still attached)*Brine leg quarters overnight (half cup each of koser salt and brown sugar to one gallon of water)*Rinse quarters and pat dry. Add your favorite rub.*Let quarters sit in room temp for at least 30 minutes.*Turn smoker on high while leg quarters are sitting and preheat for about 30 minutes with the water pan filled.*After the preheat, add your favorite chips (I use a mild apple chip) to the chip box (I DO NOT soak) and add to smoker. Let it start to smoke (about 10 minutes or less)*Add chicken (skin up) and smoke for 1 hour on the highest thermostat setting. (Should smoke the entire time if you filled the chip box to capacity) DO NOT open the box, trust me on this one.*Open box and add a little more wood if you want xtra smoke flavor but be careful. Some woods are very potent and chicken might come out too smokey. This is why I use apple; it’s a very mild flavor and great for chicken. If not, just let it cook for another hour.*Remove chicken.*Baste with your favorite bbq sauce or glaze (I add OJ to my BBQ sauce to thin it out)*Return to smoker, or preheated grill if you like, and cook for another 30 minutes (till that glaze forms and its super sticky)*Take out and rest. Total cook time should be about 2 hours.If you try this, let me know in a response please!!!!
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Mandi
Great product
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2019Style: Vertical Electric SmokerVerified Purchase
chris
I have been using it constantly and it producing great results for me
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2017Style: Vertical Electric SmokerVerified Purchase
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Good to go all year round
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