re: Any baws use an electric smoker at home?

I have MES30 and use it once a week.

Cons - Out of the box, it was OK.

Looking back its kind of concerning that I had to not use some main features of a brand new smoker. Firstly the two thermometers... one for inside temp and second for meat probe, have questionable accuracy. Along with the inside thermometer accuracy comes some stability issues at maintaining consistent temps. Example: you set temp to 250 degrees and it will float between 230 and 260. This is just something you have to work with. Also speaking of temps, the MES will not do high temps needed for poultry. You will need to finish on a grill for crispy skin. You will need to add third party meat probe thermometer... preferably remote.

Stock smoker tray nets you about 30 mins. Aint nobody got time for dat. AMZN smoker tray is a must and gives you 12 hrs smoke time.

MES30 is a tad small. I use the bottom grate for 12×12 disposable drip pan. That leaves three smaller grates for food. If I could do it again, I would go MES40.

Pros - Good circulation, good seal, good quality for decent price. With third party thermometer and AMZN tray, its a truely set and forget setup. A 12 hr boston butt requires 5 minutes of your time, when you wrap it to stop the bark while getting to final temp. I love my MES30 and so does my family. My picky toddler wont eat meat unless its smoked.