Could an Electric Smoker Change Your Grilling Game?

The build on the outside is made with stainless steel with chrome plated racks inside, so you can be rest assured that its durable.
Pros:
For this one, of course, we will talk about their Smokette SM009-2 Electric Smoker. One of the best things about this smoker that you won’t get the bitterness or weird taint that you get from some smokers, you’ll get actual BBQ taste which is the goal in the first place.

Benefits of electric smokers

• It’s a set it and forget it smoker. Super convenient for someone who doesn’t want to tend to the smoker all day
• Can smoke a variety of food which electric smokers are good for
• Ideal for apartment/condos, where the smell of charcoal is not allowed
• More environmentally friendly as you’re not burning charcoal

Disadvantages of Electric Smokers

• You’ll need to be near an electrical outlet, which means plugging it in and use your electricity
• Electric smokers contains more parts than traditional ones, so if you have a defect, you’ll end up paying a lot more for repairs or replacements.
• Electric smokers doesn’t give that envious smoke ring that you’re looking to achieve
• It can’t do super high temperature

Top Electric Smoker Brands

Char-Broil

Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker– This electric smoker has all the bells and whistles that you want that has a remote control and you can look at your food smoking through a glass door for an affordable price.

Masterbuilt

Another cool thing about this smoker is that it has a glass door so you can see how your meats or other food are doing while its smoking if looking at food is a thing for you. However, some heat do radiate through the doors, so you’ll want to be careful touching that and don’t let children touch it while it’s smoking food. The build on this smoker is of course made out of stainless steel and has good heat retention. It is very easy to use and clean, so you won’t be spending hours cleaning it.
The heating elements is about 500 watts and what’s amazing about this smoker is all the moisture stays in, giving your meat that delicious juicy look and taste that you look forward to when it’s done. While a cover is not included with this smoker, we strongly recommend that you also get a cover so you can protect this smoker from the rain.
It is 30” in size, so you should be able to fit a decent amount of meat in this smoker.

Pit Boss

Masterbuilt can be considered one of the leading electric smoker brands for a reason. They’ve been around for over 45 years, and they also sell a variety of grills from charcoal to propane to pellet.
Most of their products are made in China, which is why Masterbuilt is typically affordable which appeals to beginners or people who don’t use grills/smokers a lot. In the last few years, they have focused more on quality which appeals to more people.

CookShack

We hope that this guide helped you decide which electric smoker that you should consider for your needs.
Smoking meat is a favorite pastime for anyone who likes to have that BBQ flavor. It’s a thing that most grill masters (smoke masters in this case) love to do when the weather outside is nice. But some people really want the convenience because they may be busy doing other things around the house, so that’s when electric smokers come in. Obviously, you know that it’s set it and forget it, then you can go on with your day doing other important things.

What to look for in an electric smoker

Size

Features

They teamed up with Fast Eddy in 2003. Together they have built a top-quality competition smoker known as FEC70 which helps restaurants and caterers cook/smoke a massive amount of food.

Portability

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Price

You get the best value for space (as they’re usually on the larger side) and always improving which is why they’re one of the best smoker brands out there today.

Top 7 Electric Smokers

Cookshack Smokette Original SM009-2 Electric Smoker

Cons:
Most electric smokers have enough space if you look at them, but size really does matter. There’s no point buying one that has 4 racks, if you can’t fit all the food that you’ve intended on fitting on it. There is a huge difference between 30” and 40” smokers, the 30” ones you can’t fit on a large scale, while 40” you can.
For quality, it’s made with steel with plastic trim and the entire inside is made with aluminum. So, you know that it is very durable and reliable and won’t break down on you while smoking meat. It also has a built-in control panel where you can set the temperature inside from 100-275 °F. You can also turn it on and off with the same control, which makes it easy instead of trying to find a button to turn it on.

Pros:
So, all in all, it’s a great smoker if you want the convenience of controlling the smoker from inside your house.

FAQ

How do electric smokers work?

This smoker is at 40” and comes with four adjustable racks. It also has a heating element of 1200 watts but the absolute max temperature you can turn the temp up to is 275 degrees, which may be an issue if you want a smoker with higher temp. This smoker does have wheels for easy portability, and it has a wood chip tray, so you can put wood in the smoker, without actually opening the smoker which is a huge plus.

What about pellet grills?

Is electric or propane better for smoking?

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Bottom Line

This Masterbuilt Electric Smoker has all the bells and whistles as its super high tech compared to the other ones. It has Bluetooth and an app that you can connect to, so that means you can sit back and relax while your food is smoking, which is pretty cool because you can control the time and temperature. You get 975 square inches of cooking space, which means you will have enough for a lot of meat, veggies, cheese or whatever you desire.

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