Electric Smoker help.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by TimBone

Wonderful thread, Lew. I'm asking for one of these for Christmas. I've been eyeballing them the last few years.

Well when lewdog makes a decision on purchasing something over $100 it's like deciding on your last meal. But in this case buyer's remorse is much worse than dying for me.

I've still been researching but need to order something by tomorrow.....

[Dayze]

I've been asking for a smoker for years.
Santa hates me apparently.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Dayze

I've been asking for a smoker for years.
Santa hates me apparently.

Just go buy one. The one I have was like $180. And worth every dollar, especially since I can't get Q locally.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Dayze

I've been asking for a smoker for years.
Santa hates me apparently.

Ya know, sometimes ya gotta take matters into your own hands, beat the shit out of that fat ****, and ho-ho-ho your own elf shit! (And get this):

[GloryDayz]

I use this one. It's not expensive, you have to reload the chips, but I'll say this, it's easy and awesome.

As I grow older and want smoked foods, it's not always about the process and the challenge, it's about the results, and this puppy delivers that. Right outside the back door on the wood deck too!

No, it's not huge, it doesn't have temp settings (too hot for smoking fish!), but it sure is awesome for one "normal" brisket, a "normal" turkey, a chicken (or two), or a ham!

Like a Harley, I'll get one of the other once my kid's out of college!

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

I use this one. It's not expensive, you have to reload the chips, but I'll say this, it's easy and awesome.

As I grow older and want smoked foods, it's not always about the process and the challenge, it's about the results, and this puppy delivers that. Right outside the back door on the wood deck too!

No, it's not huge, it doesn't have temp settings (too hot for smoking fish!), but it sure is awesome for one "normal" brisket, a "normal" turkey, a chicken (or two), or a ham!

Like a Harley, I'll get one of the other once my kid's out of college!

I have the charcoal version of that and it works fine but take quite a bit of checking. I'm looking for something easier in my old age here.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I have the charcoal version of that and it works fine but take quite a bit of checking. I'm looking for something easier in my old age here.

Welp, this takes no checking for temp. Yes, you have to load more chips, but that's easy. Water lasts 8-10 hours. So if you can deal with 225 degrees (190 in the dead of winter) for the whole process, this puppy is awesome and is something you can afford to toss if you hate it ($93).

http://www.amazon.com/Brinkmann-810-...lectric+smoker

[lewdog]

Well I think I am going with the Bradley Original. I can use the pucks when I am super lazy or can add wood chips if I will be around. Plus I've got the vertical Brinkmann charcoal smoker for another alternative.

http://www.amazon.com/Bradley-Smoker...bradley+smoker

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Well I think I am going with the Bradley Original. I can use the pucks when I am super lazy or can add wood chips if I will be around. Plus I've got the vertical Brinkmann charcoal smoker for another alternative.

http://www.amazon.com/Bradley-Smoker...bradley+smoker

You've been repped...

[Chiefaholic]

I just purchased the Masterbuilt at Bass Pro on Black Friday. I've always used a firebox on my charcoal grill, so this will be my first experience attempting to use an electric smoker. If I like the results as well as my charcoal smoker, I'll consider spending the cash for a better quality smoker. But, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to purchase one for $189.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

I just purchased the Masterbuilt at Bass Pro on Black Friday. I've always used a firebox on my charcoal grill, so this will be my first experience attempting to use an electric smoker. If I like the results as well as my charcoal smoker, I'll consider spending the cash for a better quality smoker. But, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to purchase one for $189.

I spent $250 on a Masterbuilt about 10 years ago. 5 years ago I bought a Bradley for $500. The only differences that I see in electric smokers is the accessories, # or racks and bells and whistles.

I wanted to automatically time my smoke and heat at different levels over the cook period. Willing to pay more for that convenience.

Good idea to go on the cheaper side for a first timer. Be sure you like the cheater smokers. You can always upgrade later.

[lewdog]

My parents stopped by and I showed them the Bradley Smoker I am going to order. They said they never got us a housewarming gift when we bought in February and they'd gladly buy "us" that. I think I'll gladly take their offer and not tell my wife they offered a housewarming gift as she'd probably want something she could use too.



Oh and wife, if you are lurking under my account and read this. **** you, I know you'll love my cooking!

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by lewdog

My parents stopped by and I showed them the Bradley Smoker I am going to order. They said they never got us a housewarming gift when we bought in February and they'd gladly buy "us" that. I think I'll gladly take their offer and not tell my wife they offered a housewarming gift as she'd probably want something she could use too.



Oh and wife, if you are lurking under my account and read this. **** you, I know you'll love my cooking!

LOL, buy her a carpet cleaner....

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

LOL, buy her a carpet cleaner....

I do most of the cleaning around here!

Yea, that's right Mrs. Lewdog, I. JUST. SAID. THAT!

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I do most of the cleaning around here!

Yea, that's right Mrs. Lewdog, I. JUST. SAID. THAT!

Meh, me too, Mrs. GloryDayz knows I got the skills.