Is this or any other electric smoker worth buying?

I have a master built 30" sportsman that is a step down from that one. So far used it about 10 times with no issues. The thermometer probe is surprisingly very accurate. This one usually runs around $200.

This one is it.

I got 4 and never had any trouble

I love them

He can get very good smokes out of it if he ditches the chip loader and uses a pellet smoking device called an AMNPS in it to produce the smoke. Masterbuilt will work with you for any issues and has very good customer service if people actually got off their lazy arse and called them.

This is the amnps typically used in a masterbuilt:
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However, going with a good pellet smoker is the better way to go. Just as easy and smokes almost on par with a stick burner and better than the ceramic eggs/egg knockoffs.

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good pellet smoker is the better way to go

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agreed, but not all pellet cookers are built the same

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. But will he be able to cook some good bbq with it? Are there any other similar options that are better?

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It's not about the smoker, its about the guy doing the smoking. Granted, the more you spend, the easier it will be. I've been having this brinkmann electric smoker. Cost me about $100 about 8 years ago and is still running strong. I've smoked turkey, ham, brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, duck, chicken, sausage, etc... on it. And my friends will attest that i make some damn fine smoked meat. My favorite is my brisket and pork shoulder. I do the Franklin method. Aaron Franklin has youtube videos where he goes over everything. I usually watch the video pertaining to what i'm doing each time before i smoke something, just as a refresher. The secret to smoking is patience and DON'T OPEN THE LID. Keep that heat constant and resist the urge to peak at your meat. In addition, doing an hour long rest in a small ice chest has dramatically improved the texture, juiciness, and flavor of the meat.

Now if you are looking for a cheap smoker that will do the job, get this. The downside is it doesn't have temp control. It stays around a constant 225 but can get to about 260-270 depending on the wood. Also, if you are going to use an extension cord, invest in a short heavy gauge one to limit the decrease of amps to the smoker.

My next smoker will be the smokey mountain, but i'll always keep this red guy on hand.

It makes smoke. They get great reviews.

Just get a Yoder or Rec-Tec Pellet grill. So much more versatile. They can get up to 500 degrees, so you can still do burgers and steaks on them. My Buddy has a rec-tec and he let me use it to do a small whole pig a couple of weeks ago. You set the thermostat, press start, and go on about your day. I literally went home, came back four hours later and basted it, went home again and waited for him to call me when his Bluetooth thermometer hit the right temp.

I have a BGE, and in retrospect, I would have gone with the pettlet cooker if I had to do it again.

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Here is how it is lit:
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That's pretty involved. Need a torch and a heat gun to get it lit?

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That's pretty involved. Need a torch and a heat gun to get it lit?

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I got a torch for this. Now I light my bbq pit with the torch too. it's quick and simply more fun.

there's no easier way to cold smoke whole pork bellies.