Smokin-It Model #1 Electric Smoker review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Smokin-It
Power Source	Electric
Color	Stainless Steel
Item Dimensions LxWxH	12.5 x 17.25 x 13.5 inches
Fuel Type	Electric

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Up to 22 lbs. of meat capacity per load
400 watt heating element, 8 amps 120 volt single phase
3" Diameter rubber casters and 3 removable shelves included with space for 4 shelves total.
All 201, 18 ga. stainless steel construction. NSF Certified for Restaurant use.
New Side Handles for easy movement or lifting of smoker.

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This electric smoker is made from 100%18 gauge, 201 stainless steel and is designed for ease of use and portability. Every "SMOKIN-IT" Model #1 smoker comes with four heavy duty 3 inch diameter casters (you will need to attach), three stainless steel grilling racks, smoke box, drip pan that slides under smoker and a rheostat for temperature control from 100F to 250F degrees. The smoker is fully assembled and ready to go and includes a sample of hickory wood so you can season your new smoker immediately. Smoker Model #1 has the capacity to hold up to 21 pounds of meat or seafood. It has a 400-watt heating element with LED indicator light, 3 amps 120-volt single phase, is insulated with fiberglass to reduce heat loss and has a 12 foot power cord. New side handles have been added for easy movement and lifting of the smoker. NEW integrated electric cord hangers that install on the back panel of the smoker. Pre-drilled holes and screws provided. The inside dimensions are 12-1/2" wide x 13-1/2" deep x 17-1/4" tall with a total weight of 60 pounds. The outside dimensions are 15" x 19" x 20-3/8", with casters add 3 3/4" to the height. This smoker is NSF Certified for Restaurant use. Check the accessories tab on our web site for additional items for your smoker.

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Questions about Smokin-It Model #1 Electric Smoker

How hot does the outside get during use?

Answer: It doesn't get hot on the outside. You can put your hand on it with no rpblem.

Answer: The outside is not hot all all. Even after hours of smoking, it is cool to the touch. Very we'll made.

Answer: This smoker is so well insulated,it is cool to touch on the outside!Great smoker!We used it every weekend since Christmas!

Answer: Not hot at all!! You can touch it and hardly feel any heat. Safe if kids around.

Answer: As others have said, it does not get hot except if you put your hand over the smoke hole on top.

Answer: It cool to the touch. Not hot at all. I love mine.

Answer: The majority of it does not get hot. Maybe wzrm at the most.

Answer: Never too warm to touch, actually stays cool in most weather regardless of the temperature.

Does this produce a lot of smoke? Can you smell it from far away. I need something that won't bother neighbors.

Answer: Really depends on your temperature and amount of wood you put in the unit, this unit uses considerably less wood than any other unit I've seen so it will produce the least amount of smoke as far as smokers go. I kept my temperature low around 125-135 for salmon and barely got any smoke. When I had it cranked up to 220 with two chunks of wood (unnecessary) there was a LOT of smoke.

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Answer: Any smoker produces a lot of smoke but this comes straight out the top. Its really well insulated. The amount of smoke also depends on the amount of wood chips in it. Usually after 2-3 hours the smoke dies out and its more like an oven. That works though because the meat usually has all its smoke flavor and you dont need wood to keep it hot. You can control your smoke. Thats the best way for me to answer this question.

Answer: At first there is a little smoke but then after about 5 minutes the smoke dwindles down to a faint trace.And then there is a little smoke smell but nothing that should bother the neighbors.We love ours!

Answer: No problem with this smoker. You'll be satisfied with lack of smoke and non-neighbor annoyance! :-)

Answer: I have a small concede covered front porch and use the smoker on it so that it's out of the weather. It does emit some smoke from the top vent but not very much. It's better that any grill smoke when I grill.

Answer: No. Not much. You don't have to put any wood in the smoke box if you don't want to but it really doesn't make much smoke.

Answer: I believe it would b fine.

can you cold smoke

Answer: Yes, you absolutely can cold smoke with this unit. The company provides a cold smoke plate that fits perfectly into the unit: http://www.smokin-it.com/product_p/smkplt.htm

Answer: Not sure what that is, but you need to get the wood hot enough to smoke. Lowest setting is 100 F and highest is 250 F -- so it is slow smoke with great results!

Answer: I don't believe that you can "cold smoke" with this as the heating element is at the bottom and has to generate enough heat to burn the wood and create smoke. This will get the temperature in the box too high for "cold smoking".

Answer: Jeffrey, unfamiliar with "cold smoking." However, will say have smoked brisket, whole chickens, ribs, etc., several times...and have been quite pleased

Answer: You can, you need to get the cold smoke plate, my buddy does cheeses in his with it.

Answer: I followed this method with my Smokin' It #1 for cheese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW1M5OMLPbg It worked great! Hardest part was the 3-4 day wait for it to mellow.

Answer: I haven't tried it. Sorry could not help you.

Does the meat have a nice smoke bark on it when is finished

Answer: YES! And it also gets a nice pink smoke ring on the inside! Great little smoker and great customer service!Can't say enough good about this products and the folks that make and sell it!

Answer: It does. I smoked a boneless Boston butt last night and it would have visually answered your question!

Can the smoker be used indoors (Basement) with some sor of venting? If so, how would you design the venting system?

Answer: I do not recomend using the smoker indoors.

Answer: I'm not expert on venting, but I wouldn't think so. There's a trickle of smoke that comes out at all times, but when you open the door to get your meat out, there's quite a blast (which I love, btw). :-)

Can an extension cord be used to plug in outdoors?

Answer: It would depend on how far and what gauge extention cord. I would use a 10 gauge 25' cord.

Answer: Yes, just make sure its a 3 prong grounded plug type and a heavy cord.This is a great Smoker...

Answer: We have used one, but it was a heavy duty one designed for outdoor use.

Answer: I have used one with no problem.

Answer: yes you can make sure it is not longer than 25ft and is a heavy duty construction grade for best results.

Answer: Can u use this smoker inside the house or Is it outside only use

3 questions! :) Are the wheels locking castors? Do you NEED the wheels? Also, does the drip pan catch ALL the grease?

Answer: Yes, the wheels have locking casters. Nope don't really NEED wheels if you're not moving it around, I lock the casters and keep it on a table. Yes the drip can catches All the grease that drips but there's still a bit that stays back. Foiling the bottom and firebox cover catches the rest. I just remove the old foil and put new ones on each time before I smoke.

Answer: The wheels can be removed with ease and the smoler can stand on its own or on a table top if need be. The drip pan is actually very large and can hold alot of drippings. It slides under the smoker into a fitted slot. If you wanted to save the drippings, I would move the drip pan to the inside to avoid contamination by bugs, etc.

where was this made?

Answer: Our smokers are made in our factory in China. Many of our accessories are made in the USA.

Answer: Made in the USA and just the BEST little smoker. It is so well designed, easy to cook and easy to clean..

Answer: This smoker is made in northeast Indiana. Very good quality unit.

Answer: Quite sure in USA

Does the door have a rubber seal? Can you run the cord from a wireless temp probe between the door and smoker body?

Answer: I have this model. I got it January 2014 and have used it at least six times. There is no rubber seal but the door is very tight. No problems there. I use a remote thermometer dropped down through the top hole (Maverick ET-732 Redi Chek) and it works great. I really have enjoyed this and I have never used a smoker before this one.

Answer: No it doesn't have a rubber seal. In my mind it has something better. Metal to metal with the spring door handle keeping it tightly sealed.

Answer: No rubber seal. Tight fitting steel to steel! You could run a thermal probe down the top vent hole. These are excellent smokers. I have been using one commercially for over a year.

Answer: Hi. The door seals tight, but there is a convenient chimney hole in the top center, about 1 inch diameter, where I always run my temp probe wire. Works great.

Answer: The door is a pretty tight metal on metal fit. I own a Maverick cordless unit, I run the temperature probe lead up and out the vent on top and just set the sending unit on top while it cooks. Hope that helps.

Answer: It does not, there is room for a wired temp prob. This smoker is awesome. I love that its electric dip you can set the temp and forget it. Very sturdy and well built

Answer: There is no rubber seal but you can run the wire. This smoker is built extremely well!

Answer: No need to run it thru the door..IT CAN RUN UP THRU THE SMOKER HOLE.

Answer: No rubber seal. A great product, but I do nothing wireless so couldn't help on that part.

does it has a gasket on the door?

Answer: It does not, and that is by design. It's all metal-on-metal compression; the manufacturer didn't design the smokers to have gaskets, as they break down and eventually need to be replaced. The metal-on-metal compression is a much better solution.

Answer: Yes

Has anyone smoked salmon with this smoker?

Answer: absolutly!!!

Would it be practical to place the smoker on a wrought iron patio table, without its wheels? The accessory cart is quite expensive..........

Answer: My unit arrived without the wheels attached. Without the wheels, the drip pan rests against the ground and makes the unit somewhat unstable. You could probably remove the drip pan and think of something else to catch the drippings. The unit itself is very well insulated and other than the problems I have noted, I don't see any problems with placing it on a wrought iron table. You could also probably just elevate it on the table with well-placed bricks, but with all of these alternate measures I would be very careful about making sure that the unit was stable.

Answer: It comes with wheels. I wouldn't attempt to set it on a table. Dangerous...

Answer: It is small enough to do that.I bought mine to take camping.good luck

Do they make any type of cover for this ?

Answer: The smoker ships without a cover. However you can buy a fitted black canvas cover for about $39 on their web site. The cover appears to be treated canvas and water resistant. I still try to protect my smoker from the elements, even with the cover, but it was left out for a number of days already this spring (rainy and sunny conditions) with no visible change to the cover itself and the smoker remained completely protected. They also have a camo cover.

Answer: Yes. Mine came with a cover. It was included

Answer: You could look on their website, they have an online store other than amazon. Also I would recommend using a small grill cover you can purchase at walmart.

Answer: Yes, it's on their website. I bought one and it is decent quality. Great smokers!

Answer: Yes. It's available on website. I bought mine extra. Didn't come with it from amazon.

Answer: Yes, they have one that you order direct. The unit comes with a pamphlet with a few optional items .

Answer: Not that I am aware of.

If I purchase the #1 will I likely wish I had gone with bigger model?

Answer: This model only came with two shelves. Strange because there is a place for a third. I cut my own third shelf. I'm sure they prefer that you have to buy the third as an expensive option. Boo on them...

Answer: I don't recommend this production. Had two heaters fail. Gave up & went to gas!

Can you fit a whole turkey in side?

Answer: You can fit a 18-20 pound turkey inside. I usually break the turkeys down to component parts so if need be I can take the breast out and leave the dark meat in longer.

Answer: A whole turkey can fit inside but without having actually done this myself, I initially would say that you would want to stick with about a 10 -12 pound turkey.

Answer: Yes a 10-12lbs. turkey.

Answer: Check the dimensions of the Model #1 on the website. But yes, you could put a small turkey inside. It might be snug depending on the size of turkey.

Answer: Yes you can

can one smoke a 15lb turkey with it. can the racks move

Answer: Yes the racks move. I have cooked a 14 pound turkey and would say that is about as big as you can go, but depending on the bird it may be possible

Answer: Yes the racks move.

Answer: yes and yes

Can you buy a cover that fits this smoker?

Answer: Yes you can. The smokin-it website sells covers and lots of accessories

Answer: Yes, order it from smokingit.com

Answer: Yes from the company smokeit

Answer: yes, go to Smokin it.com

Answer: Yes, from smokinit.com

2 questions: 1) Would this be safe to put on a wood deck? 2) Where does the smoke vent from...the hole on top?

Answer: Plenty safe. The wheels keep it nicely spaced and it does not get especially hot. Warm certainly, but not hot. I bought this stainless cart to put mine on. Just took the wheels off, set it on the cart then reattached the wheels to clamp it to the cart. Huuuuge back saver! https://www.amazon.com/Finnhomy-Commercial-Utility-Rolling-Service/dp/B06XKKGR43/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Stainless+kitchen+cart+wire&qid=1613781057&s=furniture&sr=1-2

Answer: Answer to both questions is "yes". Great product for the $$! I bought my smoker in '19. I don't use it that often, but have smoked some really great ribs, brisket, and chicken. Quality product!!

Answer: Yes you can use on a wood deck. Smoke comes from the smoke hole on the top.

Answer: You can put it on a wooden deck, it’s very well insulated. However it’s not very tall so a table or other platform is recommended. It vents through the top and isn’t too smoky but I run a fan to help dissipate it.

Answer: Ok on wood deck. I set my on the utility chart on edge while smoking for safety. Hole on top for smoke.

Answer: Yes to both. No damage done to a wooden deck. (Have had this smoker for many years...no problem.)

Answer: Yes and yes

how does this unit compare to the digital electric smokers on the market such as masterbuilt, char broil,etc ?.... appreicate the honesty!

Answer: Hi, I owned this smoker since 2013, and nothing to regret, it is an excellent product, smoking everything perfectly, the only cons that I think, is the size, but I really recommend Smokin-It

Answer: Before buying this Smokin-it I had purchased two Masterbuilt digital Smokers. Both died from electronic and burner failure. What I liked about the Smoking-it was the ability to change heating elements. The simpler design gets the job done. Also, a heavier box design. The only thing that I didn't appreciate was they didn't include enough grill racks. If you want to use it to it's full capacity you must buy the third grill rack as an "accessory".

Answer: Sorry I never used those other models; but I really like the smokin-it. Just wish I got a bigger model.

Is anyone storing the smoker outside under a cover all year?

Answer: Yes, I store it on my patio. I bought the cord hanger attachment and the cover. I also tie a 10'x10' camping tarp over it just to be safe. I smoked ribs in -37 Celsius last week and had no issues. By the way, I live in Canada and we have lots of snow, but this smoker is a tank.

Answer: Yes, I have the smoker outside all year. I cover it with the cover from Smokin-it, but I also keep it under my covered patio. I've had no issue doing it this way, although I live in California where the temperature rarely gets all that cold, and it *never* snows.

Answer: We have stored ours outside with a cover for 2 years and it looks like new and operates just fine. We live in Georgia and it has withstood a lot of rain. The cover is one of those nylon types that just fits over the smoker.

Answer: Have mine under a covered patio without a cover. If it gets dusty, just wipe it off or hose it down. Had mine for 3 years and love it.

Answer: I keep it outside covered most of the year but during the heavy snow falls here in upstate NY I bring it in the garage and smoke in there with the door open . I've use the smoker in below freezing temps and it just keeps working like a storm trooper. Still looks almost brand new.

Answer: Mine has been sitting outside uncovered since the day I got it back in October and it still looks good. Will be putting it under cover soon though.

Answer: Yes!We use the cover in the winter.The smoker is made of stainless steel so shouldn't rust anyway.

Answer: We put a cover on ours while we don't use it for the winter

Answer: I keep mine in the outdoor storage room and have had no problems. If you intend to keep your outdoors I would suggest getting a cover.

Answer: I bring mine in after every use

Cold weather smoking? In the 20 degree Fahrenheit range or even colder.

Answer: Yes you can. The smokers have heavy insulation.

Tthe door is extreemly hard to close. Is this normal? How can you close a door that is so hard to close when it is on wheels and hot?

Answer: The door is a compression fit door. This way there are no gaskets to go bad. Two of the wheels are locking. The door is insulated and will not be hot to the touch.

Answer: The door on SI Smokers are designed to seal by using a tight almost spring loaded mechanism, so it could be that the door is functioning properly. I would have someone take a video of you closing it and send that to Smokin it. They are very responsible people and I'm sure they will correct anything that is not working properly.

Answer: Mine isn't extremely but it is tight, needs to be. Lock the wheels

Does it have a thermoter on it?

Answer: No, there is a control knob that the user can set the temperature at which the smoker will maintain. I have a thermometer that I insert in the meat and run the wire up through the vent hole in the top of the smoker.

Answer: No, but most thermometers that come with smokers aren’t very accurate anyway. If you want your meat and fish done the way you like it you should invest in a Maverick Remote temp. monitor. Well worth the extra money.

Answer: It does not have a thermometer on it. It does have a temperature dial but it is best to monitor the ambient temperature as well as the internal temp of the meat with a good thermometer such as the iGrill.

Answer: The unit itself does not have a thermometer but it has a temperature setting. Most people use a thermometer with a probe to stick in with the meat because that is where the temperature matters the most. I personally have not checked how stable the internal temperature is on the unit but I have had very good success just basing my cooking times on time alone so I expect the internal temperature doesn't vary too badly.

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Which specific probe thermometer do you use? There are so many to choose from that I'm confused as to which one is the best to use. Thank you.

Answer: I have 2 , 1 from Amazon and 1 from Walmart in my town, both read within a degree of each other. I'm not a big believer that more expensive is better but that you use one is absolutely essential. I never smoke meat without one

Live in Minnesota. Will I be able to use outside in winter?

Answer: yes, place it out of direct wind and it will be fine. We use ours all winter starting with christmas and we live in the snow belt of upstate new york

Answer: absolutely. the unit is well built and will work outside in any weather

Answer: I live in Minneapolis and use it all year round no problem....You will love it!

Answer: I live in Colorado and use it all year. It is really well insulated, just allow a little more time.

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Answer: how much does this unit weigh

Answer: Yes! I'm in Canada, I've used it in -40 degrees, held temp like a champ!

can i smoke a large turkey

Answer: Don't see why not as long as the dimensions of the bird will fit inside the #1, which should handle a pretty big bird. Check out the smoking-it forum on the smoking-it web page, there is a lot of information there.

Answer: I don't think a large turkey would fit in this size smoker.

Answer: Depends on what you think "large" means. A typical 16 lb turkey will fit just fine.

Answer: yes if it fits it will smoke

Answer: Only a 10-12 pounder in a Model #1.

Can this smoker be used on a generator?

Answer: Sorta kinda depends on how big your generator is and what else your using it for. The smoker has a element that heats up like an oven and runs on 110v

Answer: Yes it can. Make sure your generater has enough power to handle the smoker you choose.

Answer: I have never tried...but it is the perfect size for traveling or camping. I take mine on vacation all the time. 3 prong plug...fyi

Answer: Yes

Can this charbroil?

Answer: NO! Element is on bottom and only temps to 250 degrees

can you tell me what the swing is on the tempersture. In other words if it is set to 175 how high and low will the temp go

Answer: Our analog smokers have a +/-25 swing. Our digital have a -/+3.

Answer: Heats from 100 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer: The temperature does not fluctuate hardly at all from what I have seen.

How big a turkey can you fit in there?

Answer: I buy fresh turkeys at our store and purchased the "14-16" pound category. The biggest I've smoked in the #1 in the 3 Thanksgivings I've owned it is a 15 pound turkey . It worked great. If you can swing it, get a good wireless meat thermometer like the Maverick ET732 and you'll be set to go!

Answer: In model #1 I wouldn't go much bigger than a 10-12 lbs turkey. I have done some turkey breasts with no issues. BEST OF LUCK...THIS THING IS BUILT WITH GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Answer: I have never used this for smoking a turkey. I have a "Trashy Trash," smoker I used for big pieces of meat/poultry

Answer: Take the top rack out and you could fit at least a 16lb turkey.

Answer: Never tried turkey but some people claimed to smoke 16 lbs bird in it. Good luck.

Can you set up a turkey at night and not mess with having to refill wood until it's ready the next day.

Answer: Yes you can. You only place wood in our smokers at the beginning.

Answer: Yes you can. We never had to refill the wood for a turkey.

Answer: Yes. From what I have read about doing turkey, you don't really want to hit it with a thick smoke. However when you do a pork shoulder you do want that thick smoke, and from my experience if you fill the hopper either with chunks or cubes, that is no issue. Especially if you soak them in water before for like 30 mins. I'm no pro, hope it helps!

Answer: The heat elements burned out twice. Junked it....

besides wood chunks and chips can you use wood pellets also

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Answer: yes, smoke pellets will work as well

Answer: No would pallets are for woodstoves

I live on first floor, is this a good choice

Answer: Probably, unless the floor is made of styrofoam.

Answer: If you a level area outside the smoker should work out well for you

Answer: I think so. It has wheels and it doesn’t get hot. It does put out a wisp of smoke during cooking. I like mine

Answer: Absolutely.

is this good for cold smoking?

Answer: Yes, but it requires a separate "cold smoke plate" - $29.99 on their website. This is what the product description says ... "This plate is designed to allow you to smoke cheese and other low temperature products with a minimum of heat. The cold smoke plate is placed above the firebox. Set heat control at level just high enough to produce smoke. We also recommend placing Miss TK's Katchin' pan loaded with ice on top of the cold smoke plate to help reduce temperatures inside the smoker."

What is the best way to clean the inside of the smoker?

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Answer: According to the instructions you don’t want the interior too clean. The smoke coating adds to flavor. Best way to clean the bottom is to prevent it with a foil lining on the bottom with a hole so it drains into the drip pan. If the bottom gets really crusty I just use a putty knife to scrape up the chunks.

Answer: Actually it's more trouble than it is worth. There really isn't any reason to clean the inside of a smoker. About the only thing you can do is wipe with a couple paper towels once or twice a year.

Answer: First off, always line the top of the smoke box with foil as well as the bottom of the smoker. Make sure you open the hole in the foil where it covers the drain. Removing this foil after the cook is the bulk of the clean up. I soak and then use a scotch bright pad on the racks and rack supports which are removable. I then de grease the interior with some formula 409. I don't try to "clean" everything just de grease.

Answer: When it gets all gummed up (with fat residue) I've been successful using an ammonia solution to clean it. Cheap and easy, as long as you can stand the smell. Saturate dirty areas, let it site, and then use a rag to wipe down. Repeat as necessary. I finish it with a rinse (water) wipe-down, and then run it empty up to 250 to clear off any residual ammonia.

Answer: Clean the inside??

has anyone needed to replace the heating element? any problems?

Answer: I have not but theor customer service is excellent and I like my smoker...going on my third year.

Answer: No..and we've had it for 2 years now with fairly regular use!Love it and the great customer service!

Answer: Unsure of others. I have not.

Can a meat thermometer be used with this model?

Answer: I use a probe type thermometer and string the wires through the exhaust hole in the top, works very well. Dont know about putting a typical meat thermometer in the smoker for 6-8 hours though.

Answer: I have a thermometer that I hang from one of the racks, just to double check the temperature, but haven't had any reason to check the meat temperature itself. I judge by texture and color.

Answer: Yes, I used a digital probe thermometer. You run the wire through the small smoke escape hole in the top or close the door on it. I have done it both ways with no issues.

Answer: Absolutely. I have a digital thermometer with a wire, and I run the metal thermometer through the top of the smoker where the smoke escapes. The wire reaches all the way down into the smoker and I've never had an issue with it. Works like a charm. Also works with conventional thermometers as well as wireless thermometers.

Answer: A thermometer could be placed in the smoke outlet hole on top of the unit, but not sure if that would interfere with the cooking. I didn't use a thermometer for my first attempt, but will next time to test accuracy of the smoker's gauge.

Answer: Yes!My Husband uses an electronic thermometer with the probe going down through the smoke vent hole!Hope this helps !

Answer: Yes, there is a vent hole on the top of the smoker. It is easy to thread the cord down to what ever you are smoking.

Answer: Yes I can. I use mine all the time.

What is the maximum temperature that the smoker can reach?

Answer: Yes, 250 degrees...and the smoker is made in China.

Answer: 250f

Answer: 250. Anything over that, you should just use your oven.

Answer: 250 degrees

Answer: 250 degrees.

Answer: 250 degree

What's the difference between this and the 1100 Pro Series model?

I will have to store my Model 1 inside my apartment. Does the smoker give off an odor while not in use that would be a problem doing this?

Answer: It seals up extremely well with the exception for the vent in the top. I would imagine you could devise a way to seal this hole. I keep mine in the my basement and have not had any issues with smell.

Answer: Wash the drip pan and perhaps tape the smoke hole and keep door shut. Perhaps put a trash bag over it and twist tie the top. This may keep bugs out too.

Answer: Not if drip pans are cleaned and the door is sealed.

Answer: Shouldn’t, I keep mine in an enclosed garage & you can’t smell it.

How long does this smoke without having to add more chips? Can I put in a 10lb brisket and come back in 12 hours without having to mess with it?

Answer: You absolutely can. Several times I have smoked pork butts overnight. With this smoker you are best to use wood chunks, not chips. I run the pork butts from 10 PM to 10 AM at 230 degrees with only two chunks of woodl, roughly 2" x 3". More than that and you run the risk of "over smoking", believe it or not. I am very pleased with this product. We are a family of only two, but I cook for 4-6 on it often and it is just right for that.

Can you add a liquid to the pan?

Answer: If the pan you're talking about is the one under the smoker, that is the grease pan and no, it won't work to add water to it. I do think there may be room to add a water pan to sit on the 1st shelf (wire grate) if you're cooking something small enough to fit in the wire grate(s) above it.

Answer: I am not sure what pan you are referencing? We do sell on our website a flavor saver that you can place water in as well as bear, wine or what ever you would want to season with.

Answer: Never added liquid to the pan that holds the wood chips, but have used a small metal container to put apple juice in

Can you do cold smoke?

Answer: I haven't tried that process yet, but the smoker does have a setting for 100 degrees, which I believe is in the range for cold smoking. Obviously, further research is necessary to definitively answer the question. Sorry I couldn't help more. I do love my smoker for ribs and brisket.

Answer: Yes, you need the cold smoke plate and slide it in above the wood box, then you need to put ice on top of the plate with what your smoking. Smoked cheese once and it turned out OK but be careful and use a digital thermometer down the chimney to be sure you don't melt the cheese.

Answer: Yes, see their web site. They have various cold smoke plates.

Answer: It is the electric element in the smoker that fires up the wood, but I suppose you could find another way to fire up the wood chips and then place the hopper in the smoker without turning it on.

Answer: Sorry. I don't know the answer. Possibly their website can assist.

I see no mention of they type of wood/brickets to be used with this smoker. What is recommended?

Answer: I use whatever wood you choose that produces the best flavor to your personal taste, oak, hickory, apple, pecan, mesquite etc. The key is not to use to much! When I first got mine I was amazed at how little it used compared to other smokers. I have a small digital kitchen scale to measure the weight of the wood and usually use 3 to 4 ounces of chunks. I think 8 ounces is the maximum they recommend, the Smokin-It web site has the info in the smokin-it forum.

Answer: You can use any wood the recipe you are using calls for. The unit comes with hickory for priming. The top of the smoker says do not use more than 8oz of wood. I buy chunk wood and cut it down to fit inside the wood box.

Answer: You can use the wood to your taste. We include a hickory sample with our smoker.

Answer: I have been using the medium size brackets (approximately 1 inch cube). I put about four of these in the wood chip basket and that seems to work fine.

Answer: hickory,mesquite, cherry,apple, whatever matches good with what your meat is

Has anyone done a Brisket? How big of a cut do you think the smoker could handle?

Answer: Customers do brisket in all size smokers that we sell. Thank you,

Answer: It can handle it if it works!

why is there no water bowl in electric smokin-it

Answer: Our smokers do not have a lot of air flow so food will not dry out. On our website we sell a flavor saver that can hold wine beer or water.

Answer: I think because it's so air tight. Also, because of that, I've found I need to use fewer chips or food is too smokey flavored (probably not possible for some). I've also added my own water tray, which is easy to do.

Answer: My smoker doesn't drink water out of a bowl. Initially, I would leave out a bowl of food and a separate bowl of water, but neither one was used by this smoker. Okay, seriously, it is not that difficult to add a water bowl if needed. Although this might be a suggestion that you may want to send to the company. It is a small company and might be more flexible in making changes to their products.

Answer: There is no need for it based on the design. You put woodchips in a box that slides over the heating element. Works very well!

Answer: We put our own in it

will it hold an entire brisket?

Answer: Yes easily. I can fit about 2-3 pork shoulders in mine at once and depending on the dimensions of the brisket, can put about 2 10 lb briskets at once (one on each shelf)

Answer: A small one. It depends on the dimensions of the meat.

Answer: If the heating element doesn't keep burning out. Yes..... Junked mine!

Answer: It will, You will need to cut it in two then use two shelves, but it will do a great job.

Answer: Yes.

What are the inernal end external dimensions of this model?

How do you adjust the temperature?

Answer: There is a rheostat on top of the smoker that is adjustable up to 250 degrees.

Answer: There is a temperature control dial on the top. I have tested mine with a digital thermometer and have found it to be accurate.

Answer: The unit has a temperature control knob located on the top. It's marked in degrees and is pretty accurate. I always use a wireless thermometer to monitor the temp in the smoker and the internal temp of the meat. It's the best smoker I have owned, great quality! You won't be unhappy with it.

Answer: Turn a knob to adjust the temperature

Answer: Temperature gauge

Answer: There's a dial right on top of the unit. It seems to be a fairly accurate control. I have had great success with it.

Answer: Like an oven, use the dial/temp control

Answer: It has a control button up to 225.

Answer: Dial on top of smoker

Product reviews of Smokin-It Model #1 Electric Smoker

P. Wassmer : Five Stars

Absolutely a dream.

Leon I. : Five Stars

EASY TO USE AND CLEAN UP. LOVE THE ALL STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION OF THIS SMOKER. VERY WELL MADE.

fred : great little smoker

Easy to use and clean, perfect for the amount of meat and fish I smoke. It's well made and compact. Highly recommend this unit.

Mazoboy : Very Nice Smoker

Seasoned it as instructed. Used it 2 days ago for first time to smoke pork chops. They were little dry, my fault. But smoke flavor was a bit off tasting. I'll try with different wood next time. Smoker works great. It's very easy to move from my garage to patio because of the wheels.

Richard G : Great Smoker for Small Area

The stainless steel smoker is perfect addition to my stainless steel BBQ. I did not use the wheels that came with it but placed the smoker on small felt pads and placed it on my outdoor countertop.

The interior is perfect size for the smoking needs of me and my wife. We have used it 3 times and all three times it has kept a constant internal temperature and the external surfaces never got too hot to touch.

Make sure you place aluminum foil on on the oven bottom to facilitate cleanup

Also to keep your meat moist, make sure you drink a half a can of beer before you place that can in the smoker.

The smoker did arrive with 2 damaged grates, but after one email to their customer service, I had replacement grates within a week.

fred : great little smoker

Easy to use and clean, perfect for the amount of meat and fish I smoke. It's well made and compact. Highly recommend this unit.

Annika : Best smoker ever!

Best smoker I have ever owned! I had it set up and seasoning in less than 20 minutes. Extremely well constructed! Smoked 7 pounds of baby back ribs in 18 degree weather with wind and snow. Temperature was maintained throughout the 4.5 hours. I used 6 oz of Apple wood chunks and the smoke and flavor was awesome. The grates cleaned very easy with just a spray of water to get the major sugar and bbq sauce off, then the dishwasher made them come out like new. Finally, on the packing list/receipt Steve the owner of Smokin-it hand wrote a personal message of thanks for the purchase.

Francis B. : Setup and use is easy. The stainless grills are so easy to clean

This is my first smoker and I must say that the Smokin-It smoker has exceeded my expectations. It is well built. All stainless. Setup and use is easy. The stainless grills are so easy to clean. I have already used it for ribs, pulled pork and chicken. I would definitely recommend this product.

michael g. dupuy : Five Stars

Best smoker i ever owned. Worth the money

treefrogg : Five Stars

Grate smoker, used it several times.just as advertised.

Glen E. Thompson : Very easy was to smoke meats

This unit makes it very easy to smoke perfect ribs. I also used it for pork shoulder and salmon. No constant tending of temps or the smoke box. Small enough to transport easily. Cleanup is a little hard but no worse than any grill. Ended up with a big harvest of jalapenos last summer so I smoked a bunch to make my own chipotle. I like the small size since I take it in my RV but would prefer the larger sized if used only at home.

C. Weisshaar : This smoker is wonderful!!!

I purchased this smoker after doing much research and going back and forth between brands, types, etc. I knew I wanted something electric and I knew I wanted to use it often and year round - I live in Kansas and we have hot summers and cold winters. I received the smoker promptly and in perfect condition. The only assembly was twisting on the casters and it came with a stamped disposable wrench. I had it ready to plug in within 15 minutes and then seasoned it with 4 pieces of the included smoking wood. 5 hours later the inside has a caramel color which the instructions say this is normal and should not be cleaned off.
The next day I smoked a rack of spare ribs and a rack of St. Louis style ribs for 5 hours using some of the included wood mixed with apple wood chips I purchased on my own. Per the instructions I covered the inner floor and the top of the wood holder/burner cover with foil to ease clean up. The ribs came out great using store bought "high end" pre mixed rub and regular yellow mustard as the initial coating. I plan to get much more creative with the rubs and marinades but I was eager to get something made for the maiden voyage.

This smoker is a great size for my use - 2 adults and 2 small children and we occasionally entertain. It may not be big enough for very large batches. This unit is about the size of a larger mini fridge. I did have to cut the ribs in half to get it to fit. I believe I could fit a whole turkey or large ham if I use a single rack. This unit came with 2 racks and there is a slot for another or you can raise or lower the included racks depending on application.

The stainless steel finish looks great on the patio the casters are very helpful when moving it around. As for the using the unit I set the desired temp on the dial, waited for approximately 20 minutes for the smoke to start flowing from the small port on the top of the unit and added the meat. I was using this unit around Christmas time in the mid-west and it was about 20 degrees outside. I do not have a third party thermometer to test the units temp but it worked as expected at that low outside temperature.

So far I am very impressed with the units construction and functionality. It has the look and feel of a much more expensive unit.

Susan S. : Yummy!

This smoker is the real deal. My husband loves it. It has no problem maintaining the temperature or smoking for as long as you want it to. It's very efficient and everything we've cooked comes out perfect.

The only somewhat annoying thing is that this is a very expensive smoker and doesn't come with a cover. We also had to purchase a bracket thing to hang the cord on or it would just dangle on the ground when not in use.

It's very easy to roll and move it. It's a little hard for me to close the door on it, but men or stronger women can manage it fine.

I highly recommend this - we also have the Weber Bullet which is great, but requires more maintenance while smoking and longer cooking times. We have stopped using that and use this 100% of the time!

Royco : Really good smoker

I bought this to get into smoking without all the work - kinda like a trial. Smoker worked great. Ribs, brisket came out great but chicken NOT. Chicken needs higher heat than most electric smokers can provide otherwise the skin comes out rubbery and that's the only drawback that I can find. I still love it though, it makes the job soooo much easier.

Johnnie Ballgame : Five Stars

BEST SMOKER EVER -UNBELIEVABLE. INCREDIBLE VALUE

Bizler : Perfect size and perfect for household meals

I just got this smoker last month and I am very happy with it. I made a nice pulled pork in a snowstorm, and pork cops and a whole chicken in the rain. Everything cam out great. This smoker will easily hold a couple of 4-5 pound whole chickens. It is very easy to use and manufactured for durability.

Additionally, from what I've seen, the company is very helpful if any issue might arise.

Richard G : Great Smoker for Small Area

D. P. English : Makes an Amateur Smoke Like a Veteran

Makes an amateur smoke like a veteran. The unit was not difficult to assemble. I think it took me less than 30 minutes and then I was on my way to season it as recommended by the manufacturer. I thought it was a nice touch to receive a hand-written note congratulating me on the purchase. My first attempt at smoking I tried a pork loin and beef brisket. Since the pork loin didn't have much fat, I was concerned it would get dried out but I found an online forum which recommended wrapping the loin in bacon, it was a nice touch. I was really impressed with the beef brisket as was my family. It was moist and the smoke flavor was oh so good. I used to have a charcoal smoker but this was so much easier.

I can't stress how easy this makes smoking meat because you just put the meat in and after the recommended cooking time, you get tender, smoked meat. I highly recommend this unit.

Mazoboy : Very Nice Smoker

benzlady : Overall the smoking-it electric smoker is fine. The only issue is with the drip pan

Overall the smoking-it electric smoker is fine. The only issue is with the drip pan. It got dented in shipping I guess. So it is not perfect but still usable. I have already smoked salmon in it and it was delicious. It seemed to be packed quite well but I think the wheels being in the pan in shipping caused the denting with the pan. So maybe the shipper might try putting some packing material between the wheels and the pan. Anyway, I like this smoker. The fact that it is all stainless steel pleases me 100 percent. It arrived here on time. A great little smoker.

Amazon Customer : Works great. The lower rack cooks on time

Been using this model for several years now. Works great. The lower rack cooks on time. After the lower rack is done move the meat from upper rack to lower. For 30minutes longer.

LT : Winner

I purchased this for my husband for Father's Day. We have been smoking meats for 25+ years; our faithful old smoker finally gave out; it was a much less expensive smoker and had I been able to find an identical replacement, I may have been tempted to purchase. That said, this smoker is an excellent choice. It has two racks allowing for many and large pieces of meat to be smoked at one time. It is stainless and very sturdily built. Best yet, it fits under one of the side wing shelves of our gas grill! My husband is thrilled; we would happily purchase this item again.

joe b : best yet

great ribs and things every time. simple and easy to use. The electric makes it fool proof and smokin-it makes the best quality smoker.

Daerius : Perfect Little Smoker!

This smoker is a bit more pricey than some other models, but as far as quality it is worth every penny! In fact, I think that it is the perfect little smoker. It's solid, stainless steel construction makes cleaning a breeze. The well positioned smoke box is simple to operate as well as to remove when you are done. The heavy-duty, rolling wheels make for easy movement, even on the fly and while the unit is working. And finally, the built in rheostat for temperature control allows you to be extremely precise in controlling your smoking temperatures! This weekend, I smoked a couple racks of ribs with a whiskey smoke and they turned out perfect. In fact, my friends thought that they were the best ribs they have ever had. In fact, everything that I have smoked has turned out awesome. If you are shopping around... you can stop right here. This is the smoker that you want.

Amazon Customer : Easy to use smoker

Great smoker

Tom : Getting to head cook out chef

Learning how to improve cooking different meats,

Phil : It has worked great for me

This was my first smoker purchase. It has worked great for me. I've used it mainly for pulled pork and brisket. Despite its smaller size, it will still hold a large pork butt. This thing is extremely sturdy and well insulated -- the outside is only warm to the touch while it's smoking. I use this with a Maverick remote digital thermometer and thread the probe wire through the hole in the top of the unit.
A great value for the price!

joseph l harrington : Smoker

This is an alright smoker. Not too large, I wish I would have bought the three self. I also would have like to see an actual temperature gauge mounted on the top. I think Im going to buy one and mount it myself. Overall This is a good smoker.

fred : great little smoker

Easy to use and clean, perfect for the amount of meat and fish I smoke. It's well made and compact. Highly recommend this unit.

D. P. English : Makes an Amateur Smoke Like a Veteran

LT : Smokin' It Model #1 Smoker: Great design, solid construction and unbeatable price!

Before I bought the Smokin' It Model #1, I researched various models and manufacturers. I am glad I bought this one. The design is very practical and the construction is solid. Good points include practical design, stainless construction, pressure sealed door, accurate thermostat, good insulation and easy cleaning. The price is the lowest I have seen for unit of this quality. Spare parts look to be easy to order through the website, but the only things that could conceivably require replacement are the thermostat and the heating element. The owner seems to take great pride in his workmanship and service, and though I have not had the need to contact them, other reviews indicate their response is consistent with my positive first impression. I also looked at the Bradley smoker, but the construction did not seem to me to be as practical or solid, and the smoke system requires expensive bisquettes and is one more thing that could break, so I decided it was not for me. So far I have cooked ribs and salmon, and both turned out excellent!

Bravo on a good product and a business built on a committment to excellence!

Kevin B : Exactly as advertised and work great.

Really simplifies the smoking process and the food has been great. Soo much easier than my old brinkman. Uses just a little bit of wood, but because it is sealed and insulated the smoke flavor gets well into the food. Truly set and forget and all top quality too. I feel I will be enjoying this for a long time.

Popeye : Quality Smoker

First time smoker. Thinking this smoker is a keeper. Good solid product ????!!

LT : Smokin' It Model #1 Smoker: Great design, solid construction and unbeatable price!

catherine white : love this smoker

Bought this for my husband for Christmas. He loves it! He hasn't stopped smoking since he got it. So easy to use, and unlike his other smoker, he just puts the meat in, and it does the rest.

DGeorge : Great first smoker

This thing is a great machine, and is very easy to use. I bought the smaller size because I wasn't sure I would be into smoking meat. I am now thinking about upgrading to the next size up!

B Decent : Great little smoker

It's hard to mess anything up in this unless you overcook it. Easy to use and clean up. It stays cool on the outside and takes up very little space yet has ample room to do your smoking. The stainless construction is perfect for smoking.

Annika : Best smoker ever!

William W Young Jr : THE BESTBOF THE BEST!!!

This smoker is the best made, best designed, and best performer on the market today. Period.

ms : Very nice smoker

The smoker is easy to use. So far I've smoked a couple chickens, a couple chunks of pork and various other bits, all with good results. The smoker is easy to clean up. Very solid construction. And it's a good size for a couple of people who eat in smaller quantities than is the norm.

LT : Winner

JAF in VA : Smokin smoker

I gave this to my Husband for Christmas and WOW!high quality!!!!!Nice little smoker! Shipped quickly and packaged very well!buying the smoker cart next!

Glen E. Thompson : Very easy was to smoke meats

Marilyn Crabb : Great smokin no jokin

This smoker comes out of the box easily, assembles in minutes cures in two hours and is ready to make dinner!! This is one of the few times a product has performed perfectly first time out. This smoker is sturdy, easy to use, easy to clean, and does a great job.

Kevin Hayes : Could not be happier!

As a novice to smoking but a guy who knows how to cook otherwise, I wanted to get into the game with a quality product. There is one little issue though...I just don't have the time to tend to a fire in order to keep consistent temps and get quality results. I have a 5 year old who keeps us very active and I simply cannot devote the time that is necessary to work on a "traditional" - read, fire burning - smoker. I explored the many electric smokers out there and after much consideration I went with the Smokin' It Model #1. Leading reasons were the solid construction, simple yet perfectly effective and efficient operation (why get something with a 1200 watt element when 350 watts will do the job???). Right from the start I knew I was in for a good product when I ordered it on a Sunday afternoon (Father's Day) and received notice that it had shipped out just a couple hours later that very same day! I received it in perfect condition 4 days later and set to getting it ready to smoke. A quick unpacking and vacuum to clear the shipping dust and it was ready to go for seasoning. A 4 hour smoke with the hickory chunks provided in the packing and I was ready to go. Baby back ribs that came out perfect (OK, a bit spicy but that was my fault for putting too much cayenne in the rub!) and today I completed my second smoke...2 whole chickens (almost 12 pounds total) done at the same time using the beer can method. Not only was there plenty of room but the efficiency of this smoker allowed me to smoke both birds fully in 4 hours using only 5 ounces of applewood chips (if you are going to use chips, purchase the chip insert for the smoke box)!!! They were fall off the bone tender and delicious. Next up is a long smoke for about 12 hours to make an 8 pound pork shoulder. I just can't wait to fire it up again! Or at least plug it in and let it do the work!
If you want to start smoking and purchase a real quality product that will have you up and smoking in no time at all, purchase this smoker!

Mocha's mom : Could it be any easier and WONDERFUL ??

Update July 3 2015 We are now have had this wonderful smoker.. on our patio since 2010..........many wonderful meals have come from it and tomorrow . it will be filled w ribs and sausage as we celebrate our 4th of July....... one of the best purchase i have made... and enjoyed
........ can't wait till tomorrow to dig into the best Ribs in Town............ Thank YOU Smokin-It...... the best little smoker made !!!!!!

UPDATE: Nov. 2013... we have now had this unit since 2010 and I am as happy with it today as I was when I first received it... this is ONE GOOD SMOKER>>>>
one of smart purchases !! I have about 8 lbs of ribs smoking as we speak and will be adding some kielbasa later... we thoroughly enjoy our purchase and have recommended this unit to many people.

UPDATE: May 27, 2011, well it has been nearly a year of ownership and I am still IN LOVE with this smoker.. what a gem. It sat out side with its cover over the winter months. and was just as nice and PRETTY as the day it arrived. Many happy meals have been made with this little guy and I can't encourage you enough, if you want a NO FUSS EASY way to get amazing smoked food.. Here is the jewel for you.... May a wonderful smoked ham for the Holidays that was to die for.... NEVER HAVE I HAD A BETTER HAM IN MY LIFE... leaned how to make Pastrami ( amazingly easy to do ) and am now trying smoked Meatloaf and veggies... I have to add the seller is WONDERFUL. and so helpful and honest.. Great doing business with you.!!!!!!
....Buy it you will LOVE it as well......

Please see pic of my FIRST adventure in smoking up above- Isn't it gorgeous? That is not burnt but the WONDERFUL Slightly crisp Bark all smokers Rave about.

Makes your mouth water I bet?

.. Wow.. can I say it was a success right out of the gate ? YES !!
What a wonderful experience..

Lets say I was hopeful but you never know when purchasing online.well this little unit is built like a tank..Strong, well made and I love the little wheels..The thing allows me to spin it as easily as a TOP.. makes moving it to exactly the right spot and then put away with ease.. Clean up is simple and that just adds to the joy of owning and using this little smoker.
It locks easily and it gets warm but NOT burning hot so if someone accidentally touches it .. No hospital visit will be needed.

Well I was raving so much about to my cousin from NJ..I sent her the site and she looked over the site and the video's on the website and ordered one asap. She said this was exactly what she was looking for as she had always wanted a smoker but didn't want one of the big ole tanks. She like me has a large patio so this will work well for us.

Well this unit arrived right on time. Well packed and with plenty of wood to get you started. Thank YOU for that
Set up ? what set up .. twist the little wheels on and use the ENCLOSED wrench to tighten; take out the packing material.. and you are SET.I followed the direction for curing the unit..That was the hard part WAITING For the hours to pass until I could start cooking.
The unit makes plenty of smoke but you are NOT sitting in a smoke bomb while you wait.. just the pleasant smell of wood burning much like a fireplace. A steady sm stream of white smoke coming out the top.

I LOVE that not only the racks but the wall hangers come out to Clean in the dishwasher... nice design.
I see many pleasant meals coming out of my little Silver Bullet... LOVE IT>>>>>>>>>

You won't be sorry ordering this unit if you , like me didn't want one of the ugly tanks sitting around. One happy camper here.

Geraine : I can't believe the quality for the price

I have been researching smokers for months, trying to find the perfect one. I am a novice smoker, and I wanted a smoker that had the following qualities:

1) Easy to use
2) Easy to clean
3) Produced great tasting food.

I knew that I wanted an electric smoker, since I don't have enough time in my life to wake up every hour or so to check on any meat I wanted to cook. I had looked at the reviews for some of them here on Amazon, but just couldn't make up my mind. I came upon this smoker by chance, and decided to take a look. All of the reviews were positive for this smoker, and it was stainless steel, something you usually only find in very expensive smokers.

Not only did it look like everything I wanted, but the smoker is made here in the USA, only has two working parts, and is made and sold by a small business. The only thing that was holding me back was the capacity, however I quickly got over that when I realized I wouldn't be smoking more than 20 pounds of meat at a time anyways.

The smoker arrived at my house packaged in a cardboard box. The smoker was packed very well, and was VERY well protected by any rough handling. I unpacked everything, attached the wheels, and I was good to go. It took me longer to unpack everything than it did to get it ready to use, about 20-25 minutes total.

Besides the smoker there was some paperwork that let me know how I should season my smoker, as well as some free hickory chunks to get started. There was also the owners contact information should I ever want to contact him.

I used my smoker a few times, then decided I'd like to buy some of the accessories on his website, such as the rib hooks and a cord hanger. Both products came quickly, and on my order invoice I had a hand written note from the owner, Steve, saying thank you for my order.

I have worked for years in customer service, and I honestly feel that Steve and the folks at Smokin-It are absolutely awesome. You can tell they are passionate about their product as well as smoking, and are doing everything right.

The meat I have gotten from the smoker has turned out great, and I've not had any problems whatsoever with it. I've cooked ribs, pulled pork, and tri-tip and all of them come out of the smoker amazing.

It heats up quickly, is easy to clean and maintain, and there is a variety of accessories for all sorts of jobs, such as the new jerky fan they just added for order. There is only 2 working parts, and if you need to replace one the parts are dirt cheap on their website. They don't try to rip you off!

I've shared the meat I've gotten from this thing, and now my extended family keeps asking when I am going to smoke next. Looks like the local BBQ joints might lose a bit of business from my family :)

In conclusion, if you want

1) A great Smoker that is easy to use, store, clean, and cook with
2) A variety of accessories for all kinds of jobs

and

3) World Class Customer Service

Get this smoker. You won't regret it one bit.

Daerius : Perfect Little Smoker!

Beach Bum Deb : It is SMOKIN !!

My husband has a friend who bought one of these smokers and showed my husband his secret recipe for seasoning. I got home one day and my husband said I have to have this smoker, how do you use paypal? We found the website [...] and I suggested he purchase through AMAZON because AMAZON is great about refunds. We ordered it online. The price was the same on AMAZON as the SMOKIN-IT website. Shipping was within $5 but since I was not familiar with the company I chose to buy safe. Let me tell you. The item came quickly and was in perfect condition. My husband had it ready in a snap. We received a hand written Thank you from the Owner and I thought that was great. This smoker may look small but it is perfect. You can get alot of meat in it. It has two racks. We took an old cookie sheet and put it on the ground under the smoker to catch juice drippings. It is electric and thats why my husband wanted it. We have the old kind of smoker that takes forever. We smoked two chickens already and it took around 4 hours. We have only used the smoker once. The chickens were great. We are so happy and will suggest it to others. It is easy to move around. It has casters and lifting it is not bad either. The manufacturer of this product takes alot of pride in his smoker. I bought my husband the book Smoke & Spice Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue. The recipes look great. Our next smoke will be ribs then I want to try a ham....You won't be disappointed!!

Chad Curphy : Nice little smoker

It really depends on what and how often you want to smoke some meats. It is very well insulated, has a nice long cord, good drip pan. It is a little small so I wish I would have gotten Model #2. My only gripe is the temperature control. It seems to fluctuate a bit and I had a tough time getting it right. I had to take the nob off the top and readjust it. Overall though it is good smoker and has some nice accessories you can buy from the website. For the price it is pretty good and I would recommend it to the right person.

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