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re: Electric smokers
Posted on 9/8/20 at 6:37 am to VolTiger13
Posted on 9/8/20 at 6:37 am to VolTiger13
I have a masterbuilt 30 inch that has been going strong for two years. It got damp and masterbuilt sent me a new control panel and heating element. By the time the panel and element arrived it was working again. I have the extra parts handy so I expect to get a few more years out of it.
I want to get a legit stick burner but the electric is so easy to use especially with a pellet tube or tray.
I want to get a legit stick burner but the electric is so easy to use especially with a pellet tube or tray.
This post was edited on 9/8/20 at 6:38 am
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Posted on 9/8/20 at 6:50 am to Loup
Just skip to a pellet smoker, you will eventually hit a wall with an electric and want better, electrics just don’t provide the same level of taste as a real pellet even if you do an AMNPS and basically turn it it into one.
They are still as easy to use, but taste wise has them competing against ceramics and every other type of smoker besides someone that knows how to use a stick well.
They are still as easy to use, but taste wise has them competing against ceramics and every other type of smoker besides someone that knows how to use a stick well.
This post was edited on 9/8/20 at 6:53 am
Posted on 9/8/20 at 11:31 am to patnuh
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I spent $200 on a propane smoker and it’s been well worth it. No need to spend big money on a smoker...a fake one at least.
Which one you got Patnuh?
Posted on 9/8/20 at 11:17 pm to VolTiger13
I started with a 30 inch masterbuilt. Immediately wished I had sprung for the 40 inch. It made good food. No complaints at all and the best thing for making beef jerky out there.
But the temperature is limited to 275 and I wanted the option for higher temps for chicken, burgers ect, so I went to Wal Mart and bought a Pitboss Austin XL and love it. It makes good jerky, not as well as a low temp electric, but good. Smokes great, always have a nice smoke ring and can reach 450 for a nice sear on a steak.
Always wanted a stick burner, but the pellet grill is so easy. Used it for 2 years now with nary a problem. Keep it clean and your pellets dry.
But the temperature is limited to 275 and I wanted the option for higher temps for chicken, burgers ect, so I went to Wal Mart and bought a Pitboss Austin XL and love it. It makes good jerky, not as well as a low temp electric, but good. Smokes great, always have a nice smoke ring and can reach 450 for a nice sear on a steak.
Always wanted a stick burner, but the pellet grill is so easy. Used it for 2 years now with nary a problem. Keep it clean and your pellets dry.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 9:28 am to VolTiger13
I have a basic Masterbuilt I got 5 years ago for $130. Still works perfectly, zero complaints.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 9:36 am to VolTiger13
I run a 40 inch Masterbuilt. They've pretty much solved the electrical issues people were referencing earlier in the thread.
I've had mine a few years now with zero issues. It's a great alternative to have when I don't want to fire up my WSM. The only issue, as others have said, is it really doesn't get hot enough to smoke poultry effectively. If I'm doing chicken or turkey I only use the WSM.
I've had mine a few years now with zero issues. It's a great alternative to have when I don't want to fire up my WSM. The only issue, as others have said, is it really doesn't get hot enough to smoke poultry effectively. If I'm doing chicken or turkey I only use the WSM.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 10:07 am to mpar98
quote:What makes the difference?
I'm doing ribs on my electric smoker today but the charcoal smoker is going to be used for the brisket next wknd...there's a big difference in my opinion.
Posted on 9/9/20 at 10:56 am to VolTiger13
i bought a pitboss stand up electric pellett feed smoker last weekend $399 at lowes. cooked chicken and some boston butts on it. they could have used more smoke flavor but thats me getting to know my smoker. it was so easy i didnt know what to do with my self. I had a master built propane smoker that i loved that kicked the bucket. I need to work on my pellett selection, i bought blended pelletss and my neighbor and good friend told me that was my first mistatke. he has a pit boss barrell smoker and the straight hickory, pecan, apple are far better onthe flavor profile then blended wood pellets.
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