ASMOKE AS300 Electric Portable Wood Pellet Tailgating tabletop Grill and Smoker w/ Waterproof Cover and Stainless Steel Meat Probe,256 Sq. in. Cooking Area,8 in 1 BBQ Set,PID Control, Pine Green review and price compare 2025

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Brand	ASMOKE
Model Name	AS300 Pine Green
Power Source	Corded Electric
Color	Pine Green
Item Dimensions LxWxH	24.8 x 17.52 x 14.45 inches
Fuel Type	Wood Pellet

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【Mouth Watering Consistency】Prepare your palate for a unique and flavorful experience with the ASMOKE Pellet Grill and give people a meal to remember! Achieve rich wood flavor using all-natural apple wood pellets. ASMOKE Grill crafts mouthwatering flavor for searing fish, grilling game, smoking jerky, and more. Try it and you’ll taste the difference that there just isn’t an easier way to get the flavor of wood smoked food than with a pellet grill.
【8-in-1 Versatility & Portable】Want to prepare your meals, this ASMOKE cooking pellet smoker grill can cater to all, allows for either direct or indirect grilling. Cook BBQ, Bake, Roast, Braise, Smoke, Sear, Broil, and Char-Grilled food to perfection! With two tiers of porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids, this grill offers a whopping 256 square inches of open grilling space. Ideal for some backyard BBQ entertainment, camping, parties, RVs, traveling or others.
【Innovative Technology】With the smart technology of temperature control system with programmable meat probe port, go low and slow, or fast and hot with a temperature dial ranging from 180° to 500°F. Color LED digital temperature controller with programmable meat probe port display makes it easy to set the temper and track when the meat is fall-off-the-bone ready. ASMOKE's auto-pellet reloading and heating fan maintains the desired temperature for you. No need to babysit!
【Efficient & Safe】ASMOKE grill air duct system is a patented system independently developed, which makes the whole distribution more even in the grill and more effectively prevents the hidden danger of tempering. The heat distribution is much better and more safe than other similar wood pellet grills at present，reaching 500℉ 15% faster and save wood pellets up to 20%.
【5-Year Limited Warranty & Bonus Accessories Included】To complete the summer cook-out, we pack in ALL the ESSENTIALS. You will also receive: ASMOKE AS300 Waterproof Grill Cover and Precision Tracking Stainless Steel Meat Probe! It has been designed with your experience in mind. Whether you’re tailgating at the race or celebrating at home, there’s no better way to enjoy than with food, friends, and the only grill that lets you have it all.

Product Description

Our Mission

Our mission is to create a healthier barbecue culture with 100% natural and original flavors that will delight all taste buds.

That’s why we put flavors first. Our passion for taste enables us to handpick the best quality fruitwoods that everyone can enjoy. While other pellets contain fillers and binding agents, we use only 100% pure applewood — straight from the delicious orchards

Our Story

It all began at a friend’s BBQ party when one of us ate some ribs that tasted like lighter fluid and charcoal. That moment sparked a discussion about ways we can create a healthier, tastier alternative.

Several years later we launched ASMOKE as a way to bring people together, using fruit-smoked flavors that taste natural and original.

We believe that grilling connects us, and deepens our bonds through our shared love of food and creativity. Combining ingredients and enjoying the end result is an enriching experience.


Mouth Watering Consistency A perfect grill is the carrier to realize BBQ deliciousness, and fruit wood pellets are the core element to realize BBQ deliciousness.	8-in-1 Versatility Super versatile, support BBQ, Bake, Roast, Braise, Smoke, Sear, Broil, and Char-Grill. gets you wood fire flavor at the convenience of propane or gas.	Easy to Use One-button start and set the temperature you desired, no need to babysit. ASMOKE has a unique ASMOKE mode, super easy cooking even for beginners.	Consistent & Precisely Temperature ranging from 180° to 500°F, maintain the desired temperature +/- 10 degree F, heats up 15% faster, uses 20% less pellets. Go low and slow, or fast and hot.


Digital Controller Color LED digital temperature controller displays the real-time temperature. Auto feed system keeps the temperature at your desired.	Large Cooking Area & Hopper Large cooking area is ideal for a 2-4 group party. Whopping 5 LBS hopper capacity ideal for hours of cooking without needing a refill.	Porcelain Cooking Grids Porcelain Grill Grates with SGS CERTIFICATION are non-stick no matter what you cook, easy to cleanup, rest assure quality and health.	Start Kit We pack in ALL the ESSENTIALS, included: Waterproof Grill Cover and Precision Tracking Stainless Steel Meat Probe!



Control Style	PID Controller	PID Controller	PID Controller	Highly Recommended	PID Controller
Grilling Area	465 sq in	700 sq in	256 sq in	-	700 sq in
Hopper Capacity	10.8 lbs	25.8 lbs	5 lbs	-	25.8 lbs
Grill Size (HxWxD)	38x45x26 in	51x52x20 in	26 x 16 x 18 in	-	51x33x52 in
Weight	83 lb	141 lb	49 lb	-	145 lb
Hopper Cleanout	✓	✓	-	-	✓
Meat Temperature Probes	✓	✓	✓	-	✓
All-Terrain Wheels	✓	✓	-	-	✓
Cooking Grids	Porcelain Coated Cast Iron	Porcelain Coated Cast Iron	Porcelain Coated Cast Iron	-	Porcelain Coated Cast Iron

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Questions about ASMOKE AS300 Electric Portable Wood Pellet Tailgating tabletop Grill and Smoker w/ Waterproof Cover and Stainless Steel Meat Probe,256 Sq. in. Cooking Area,8 in 1 BBQ Set,PID Control, Pine Green

Is there a warranty on the paint? I purchased this through Indiegogo and after only 4 months there are large areas of blistering in 2 places!

Answer: The paint is specifically excluded from the warranty.

Can you use other brand of pellets in this? Has anyone tried? Thank you!

Answer: Yes, any brand should be fine, I’ve been using traeger pellets and they have been working very well.

Answer: Yes I have used Pit Boss pellets with great results.

Is there liners made for the grease catcher on a asmoke pellet grill?

Answer: Wow there are no actual fitted aluminum liners here is somewhat of a kitchen hack. It's rather small to begin with so this is pretty easy, take it to your kitchen sink soap and water and clean it up pretty good dry it well and then give it a generous spray of"Pam" or any other inexpensive spray you would put on your kitchen pans before frying, well it is not a liner grease slides out a whole lot easier. Good grilling ????

Answer: It has a grease catcher on the side. Keep it clean and there is no other cleanup than some ash

How long does it take to cool off before putting it away?

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Answer: 45 minutes to an hour

Answer: About a hour

Answer: About ten minutes

How hot will it get in smoke mode

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Answer: There are a lot of people hating on the Asmoke (especially in the Facebook Group). You just have to learn how to use this thing. The Asmoke READS hot, but it does not necessarily RUN hot. I installed a Weber thermometer in the top right side of the lid, and it reads pretty true to the setting. PROTIP: Do not leave the unit on Smoke after it comes up to 200° or so. However, when powering down from a high heat sear, it is useful to leave it on Smoke, with the lid open to cool it down. If the unit is turned to OFF, the fan stops running, and you want the fan going. After the thing cools down, then turn to off.

Answer: My grill runs around 99 degrees in smoke mode but then I turn the heat up. Not sure if this is the right answer.

Does this come with a 12v cord or do we provide our own 12v inverter and plug 110 cord into inverter?

Answer: Hi, we provide standard 110-120V power cord, no inverter include.

Answer: No inverter provided. 110 vac only!

Answer: It comes with a regular 110v cord

What voltage does it take?

Answer: Hi, AS300 Pellet Grill requires 110 volt, 60hz, 235w, 5 amp service.

Well an 800 witt inverted generator be enough to power the smoker

Answer: I could not find a wattage number on it but there is only a small fan, a small auger motor, and the igniter.

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Answer: I have not tried to use the smoker in this way but it should. The only electric it pulls for is the auger, thermostat and to light the pellets.

Answer: Yes it dose not draw a lot of current

Answer: YES I will work fine i did it

Answer: Yes

Can you cook beer can chicken on it?

Answer: No not tall enough

Does it come with the multiple power cords for 110 and 12 volt

Answer: It only comes with 110 volt AC plug. If you want to cook somewhere that doesn't have standard AC power, pickup a battery operated inverter system. Many are less than $100.00 and you can use it to power a lot of other small appliances.

Answer: Power cords is included, tks.

Answer: It comes with one cord and works well with it

How do I use it as a smoker?

Answer: The instructions are decent in this regard... there is no technical difference in how the grill functions other than setting the temp to “smoke” (or 200-250F settings). Low and slow is the motto for smoking. When the pellets burn at a higher temp the smoke is not as thick and the foods cook and sear quicker without absorbing the Smokey flavor.

Their is a 2021 version with newer features . Is this the 2021 version ?

Answer: Thanks for your great support to ASMOKE. It's 2020 version.

Answer: No, I don't think the new version is for sale yet. It is going to be more expensive, probably $350 or so.

Answer: This i s the 2021 version and we love it. Works great.

Answer: There is a newer model out now.

There's no release door on the hopper to remove/change out pellets. How do you empty the hopper?

Answer: Can you run pellets thru without burning ? A way to just turn the auger ?

Answer: Run them through or only add what is needed for your specific cook

How much space between grill rack and lid

Answer: If you only use the bottom rack you can fit a pork shoulder on it. Top rack takes up a lot of space and you only get a little clearance.

Answer: A couple inches. Enough to put corn or wings or small items like that.

How do you remove the pellets without igniting them??

Answer: You have to turn the grill upside down to dump them. There is no trap door, like higher-end models. Since this is a table-top size, it is pretty easy to empty the pellets this way, plus, it only holds about 4lbs when full.

Answer: I vacuum mine out, clean the fire pot, then refill.

Will a prime rib fit in it?

Answer: It all depends how large your prime rib is but yesc you can do a prime rib.

Answer: I have cooked a 6# brisket in it. I guess that all depends on your prime rib.

Answer: Cut I 1/2

Answer: It would need to be boneless. I am going to try one soon.

How many pounds does the hopper hold?

Answer: About 2 1/2 pounds

Answer: Hopper capacity is 4lbs, tks.

Amp draw?

Answer: A max if 6amps. That would be on start up.

Can any kind of pellets be used in it?

Answer: Recommend ASMOKE 100% Pure Food-Grade wood pellet.

Answer: Yes- I just used a Traeger blend and it was super! I love the A Smoke!!

Answer: You can use any kind of pellet you want as long as they were made for cooking.

Answer: Yes!. I would recommend using all-natural pellets.

Answer: Yes

Can you use a short heavy duty extension cord with this? About 10 feet?

Answer: I use a 20ft extension cord for the RV and it works fine. I have cooked over 25 meals with no problems.

Anyone power on a yeti 200x? it maxes out at 187 watts but iv seen this pulls 180 during start up and that's a little close for comfort

Answer: I have a 1000 watt invertor, doesn't even know the grill is there

Can you store this outdoors when bit being used?

Answer: It is suggested to keep your item inside of room when not use.

Answer: Use, comes with a cover

Turn mine on 350 an it went over 500 degree an shut down 2 times. What’s wrong?

Answer: The temperature control on these is very poor to non existent

Answer: You should turn on the smoker and bring it up to temp slowly. If you turn the temp up tp 350 degrees right away it will do what you said in your question.

Answer: I would say your thermostat is bad.

Answer: You might need to contact manufacturer there may be a defective part.

Can you smoke a boston butt using a single car battery and an inverter?

Answer: you could use a power generator

pellet capacity ??

Answer: Pellet Capacity is 4 lbs.

Answer: Pellet capacity 4 lbs

Answer: Holds about 4.5 pounds

Answer: 4 pounds.

Answer: 4 pounds

Why is this grill available for $39.99?

Answer: That’s not for the grill. That’s for the pellets. You have to click on the grill and you will see that it’s probably $199 plus... I look down below and see what is highlighted. That price is for the pellets.

Answer: CAUTION BAIT AND SWITCH Even if you go for the $199.00 price you will receive a small grill called BA BA Le, something you would find in a Dollar Store. Not a pellet grill.

Can you smoke a 20lb turkey in this?

Answer: No, its too small. Not enough height between grill grate and closed lid for a 20 pound turkey. It's great for smaller stuff though.

Answer: Not sure we just got ours and what we’ve smoked have been small stuff.

Will this smoker run on standard household electrical sockets? 120 volt?

Answer: Yes, it has a standard cord and plug.

Answer: Yes, a grounded one.

Answer: Yes it does.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes it will, I've used plenty of times with standard 120 sockets.

Answer: Yes

Will the asmoke as300 fit a full rack of ribs?

Answer: Depends on whether they are babybacks, spares, or St. Louis trimmed. You’ll most likely need to trim them to fit. I usually cook two or three slabs of St. Louis slabs at a time by cutting them in half lengthwise and using a rib rack to be efficient in my use of the space. There are quite a few YouTube videos that will show you exactly how much cooking space there is. There are also some videos on the asmoke site that demonstrate the grill and you can see what will fit. These grills are not big, but you can cook a lot of food if you use rib racks, the half size upper rack that comes with it, etc.

Answer: The short answer is yes, if you lay it down flat on the grill surface the answer is yes I can cook three racks of baby back or St Louis all on the bottom great I could cook for if I use the little warming tray but it's not really a warming tray it's part of the grill inside you can cook up to five if you buy a rib stacker attachment is like nine bucks or 10 bucks it's a grill accessory and you kind of set them on edge something similar to a US postal mail organizer. Good grilling

Answer: No you have to cut in half to fit on the rack.

Answer: Small baby back rack fits.

Answer: It’s kinda small, you’d probably have to half them but not 100% sure, I will be trying one soon I’ll update :) regardless it’s a great machine makes jerky well and adds great smoke flavor to any food.

Answer: Yes, but you might have to cut the length in half and make 2 rows.

Answer: You would need to cut them in half

How can i get a griddle plate for table top Asmoker

Answer: there are several available on Amazon that fit dimensionally. Make sure you get one a little smaller if you want to close the lid with the plate inside.

How can I grill a steak if I do not want it smoked?

Answer: You start the grill and after it gets heating move the temp to 500 degrees and the grill plate that moves over for an open flame. I grill the steaks with the open flame. Sometimes I grill really thick chops on smoke to start with and then go to an open flame.

Answer: All you have to do is slide the panel over so it’s open and cook at a higher temperature…. Smoke setting is 180-200 degrees… with the panel open and the grill at say 350 your steak will be grilled not smoked.

Answer: They smoke when on the smoke setting ( which is about 180 to 200 ). Just keep the top open to grill a steak normally at a higher temperature than smoke

Answer: Yes you can grill a steak, just need to adjust to higher temp to grill it quicker than smoking it. We have smoked corn beef brisquet, pork and beef ribs, pork loin, corn on the cob and hamburgers that were smoked and grilled. The main tool is the temp gauge and watching the actual temp to get your desired results.

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Answer: Just crank the temperature up to 475 - 500 & grill away. Ribeye steaks come out delicious.

Answer: I grill steaks at 400 degrees on my Asmoke As300 grill. This works quite well.

Answer: It’s not just a smoker, it’s a grill also.

Answer: Yes, you can BUT it will still have a slight smoke taste, much like using charcoal

Answer: The plate underneath the grate has slotted holes in it. Slide the plate to open it. Then u cook at a higher temperature. Also use a milder pellet. I found apple blend is really good.

How do I get it to regulate at 180 degrees? I'm noticing my replacement can't hold a temp below 250-300 degrees. Is it the internal temperature probe?

Answer: I've noticed that too. Upon observing my grill, the type of pellets affects temp. A good hard pressed pellet holds a steady temp pretty good/ The Smoke setting will stay pretty consistent, as well as 200 for long smoking sessions. Does a pork shoulder overnight perfectly. The probe doesn't make a bit of difference, only to tell you the internal temp

Answer: On the smoke setting it will run 170 to 195

How many pound turkey can you fit in this

Answer: You would want to stick to a smaller one. I cook big chickens in mine, never tried a turkey. A big Thanksgiving turkey wouldn't fit.

Answer: Check ASmoke A300 in youtube for info.

is this the correct price I can buy the same grill on line from Jianni for $39.98?

Answer: yes it is the right price

Is there a chimney where does the smoke come out

Answer: There are many holes on the back side of grill, smoke can come out that way.

Answer: Purchased a couple weeks ago and just did the burn-off this ast weekend.

Answer: No. You don’t want a chimney because you want to smoke to stay in and flavor the food. It comes out vents in the back.

Answer: No chimney, it just seeps out

Answer: No

Is the temperature setting fully adjustable, or just by 25 or 50 degree increments?

Answer: The adjustment is scaled in 25 degree increments.. But you will see a 10-15 degree swings as the pellet feeder runs.. You can adjust to a range for your cooking requirements.

Answer: I bought one during their “Campaign” on Indiegogo. I got to use mine about six times. Then on the Smoke setting, it adds pellets to the fire pot every few seconds. The temperature essentially begins to “runaway”. I have to turn it off for fear it lighting on fire. I have called the number on the back. There is no answer until it hits a answering service with no identification at all. I left three messages over several days. Nothing. I have sent seven emails to support@asmoke.com. Again, nothing. At this point, it is a boat anchor. Five year warranty? I think not.

Answer: Just increments

Will you please help me find a temperature probe for my 300

Answer: There should be one temp probe in every carton. You could get support through Message if can't find yours.

Answer: There’s an prob that comes with it. It connects to the smoker and you can see it displayed on the screen of the smoker.

Can I use this on a folding plastic picnic table, or will it get too hot?

Answer: It is recommended to use heat-resistant barbecue table when grilling.

Answer: We use ours on a folding plastic table. It does not get too hot.

Do the pellets need to be food grade or can I use the cheap hardware store fireplace pellets?

Answer: Food grade ONLY! Fireplace pellets have chemicals in them

Answer: Use food grade. I don’t know what is in fireplace pellets. I can tell you a bag of the traeger mixed wood pellets is about 18 bucks and lasts through several smoking sessions.

Should the auger run constantly?

Answer: Depends on the temp you are running it at. the higher the temp, the more it will be running. At smoking temps, like 225F, it should only run every few minutes.

Answer: No, only when it needs to produce more heat.

Answer: Mine does.

Answer: No it should not.

Can you use this smoker indoors?

Answer: Haven't checked the Owner's Manual, but I would NEVER use it inside. It useds combustible pellets for heat and unlike a pellet heater, it is not designed to vent the CO2 produced to the outside. Inside use would create a dangerous situation, not to mention that part of the reason for the "smoker" is to create a high volume of smoke for flavorful, slow cooking.

Answer: I would not suggest using the grill indoors as it gives off a lot of smoke.

Answer: We suggest to use ASMOKE Portable Pellet Grill outdoor as there would have smoke when smoking and grilling.

Answer: No, I would not use it in doors.

Answer: NO,definatly not.

How evenly does this cook? Seems like there would be a hot spot in the center.

Answer: I am sorry, I just received the product and only cooked on it once. From one cook it did have spots that cooked differently and I rotated the meat. For me I felt the back of the grill was warmer.

Answer: I love this grill. I think it cooks better than my Traeger. I have not ever noticed a hot spot.

Answer: Hot spot is right edge towards the grease drain. Air flow gap is widest there

Answer: the center is not a hot spot but it does cook a little more on the right side

How big of a brisket can be smoked on this?

Answer: The cooking area of main grate is about 191 sq in.

Answer: One that fits the grill like 14 lb no problem

This this run on a 12 volt power bank?

Answer: It needs a certain power but yes I ran mine of my jockery charger for 5 hours

what is the grilling area size

Answer: Approximately 14"x13"

Is this run by electric or do you need a propane tank

Answer: It's an electric machine, the fuel is wood pellets.

Answer: You need electric. No propane needed.

Answer: Electric

What stand should I buy?

Answer: You don't need a stand it will sit on any table.

Answer: We just use a plastic folding table. The smoker does not get hot underneath. And we’ve cooked ribs for 6 hours with no issues.

Answer: Any table or surface than it not overtly flammable/meltable should be fine. Mine doesn't seem to get too hot on the base, but there is a bit of radiating heat. The legs barely get hot at all.

Answer: I purchased a roll up metal table rated for 70lbs on Amazon, it has adjustable legs so it works great for uneven campsites.

Answer: I use a folding table for my grill.

Is this obe smart phone controlled?

Answer: No it’s not

What is the cooking grid siz

Answer: Main Cooking Area - 191 sq.in.

Answer: 14 and a half by 13 in. Which is 191 square inches lower rack. Top rack 65 square inches.

How’s the temperature accuracy is it within 5°?

Answer: Advanced auto pellet feed system and heating fans maintain temperatures from 180°F to 500°F, controller keeps precision within +/- 10 degrees and display real time temperatures.

Answer: Mine does not, but the fluctuations in temperature happens when the hopper is fed more pellets which is also the time a large amount of smoke is produced. I have a larger pellet grill that keeps a much more consistent temperature but does not create the nice deep smoke ring like this does. I love mine so far, I had a problem with it giving an error code after the second time using it, I reached out through Amazon and asmoke responded promptly and got me what I needed to fix it.

Product reviews of ASMOKE AS300 Electric Portable Wood Pellet Tailgating tabletop Grill and Smoker w/ Waterproof Cover and Stainless Steel Meat Probe,256 Sq. in. Cooking Area,8 in 1 BBQ Set,PID Control, Pine Green

Trish : No! No! No! Don’t do it!

Don’t just read the Amazon reviews, google reviews for it, join the Facebook group for this cooker and read. Temperature uncontrollable. I suspect this is caused by the pellet setup. This has the same size pellet set up as the Traeger that had three or four times the cookspace. It gets too hot and is dangerous! A new control board won’t help it!

Bob Putzier : Looks like a great product, time will tell !

Customer service was great to work with since it was late for a birthday gift for a family member that was passing through Oregon from out of state. Not sure if I want to open it and try it out or save it for the next time my son passes through Oregon.

KRBILES : very good product, sufficient space on grill- efficient-uses less pellets than large grills

Cooked Steaks and Chicken - all cooked as expected. Very good choice. We are using it more often at home than our large Traeger grill. very efficient with pellets.

WJM : Nice unit

Like the way it looks and quality of this unit. Easy to assemble and use. Start up quickly and can start cooking i 10-25 minutes. The temp control has room for improvement.

Sir Slippy : A very expensive mistake

The ASMOKE AS300 is totally useless as a smoker and a grill. It maintains a temperature range +/- 75 degrees of the set temperature. It is guaranteed to absolutely ruin anything you attempt to cook on it. The Prime button is non-functional.

I did like the size of this grill. But am totally disappointed in its quality.

Amazon Customer : Poor quality control

1st one i got had a bad board not able to control the heat properly, i sent it back. The second one I received worked but one of the locks is missing one rivet. Decided to keep it, too much trouble of packing it and sending it back. It’s been working properly since day one. Only thing that ive noticed are the side seals starting to fall off.

Amazon Customer : Dead after 4 hrs

Had hope hopes for this grill . Sadly I was disappointed to say the least . Bought it , unboxed it , loaded pellets and let it smoke for 4 hrs . Next day loaded it on my boat for an overnight fishing trip with a portable generator. Started everything up that evening looked good. Then started smelling wires burning . Panicked at first then realized it was the grill. Opened it up the entire inside was shinny black (I bought the blue one) you could write your name in it. It was oily no food had ever been loaded into it just their applewood pellets. Looks to my untrained eye as though something wen wrong with the igniter rod. Long story short only option given me was ask for a refund and return it.

cpt F : wont even let me post pic that it doesnt give you manual when requested

Couldn't find my paperwork after wife “filed” it. Went on website to get users manual and it links to nowhere! You cannot get a user's manual from asmoke website!

BBCS : Wonderful smoker grill

I have smoked pork butt roasts, grilled chicken wings, steak and pork chops. This grill works wonderful. Easy to use. Easy to clean. Great for small decks or camping out. Love it.

John gardner : You can't go wrong with this

I love this asmoke pellet grill it cooks the food just how I like it

natalie Silver : Easy assembly, works great and couldn't cook the food better.

I had not found the perfect grill for my camper until this one!! I bought a pellet grill for my house a couple years ago so I searched for a portable pellet grill and found this one. Easy to assemble, 30 minute burn off then the perfect steaks and baked potatoes. It came with a cover and a meat temp probe.

Donald C Gibson : Portable

I bought this to take in my travel trailer to have another option for cooking. Tested it at home first and it worked GREAT!!! Temp was steady and the ribs I cooked turned out perfect!!

Steve B : Very Poor Temperature Control

We needed a cooker for our RV and decided to try the Asmoke A300, a relatively new product offering, about a year old.

The overall design; size, weight, capacity, and cost vs other similar offerings, were just right for use with our RV and cooking for 2-4 people.

However it’s been very disappointing in operation.

I bought a unit via Amazon. I tried it and had the (lack of) temperature control problems outlined below. I contacted Asmoke about the problem. They were responsive (by email, not by phone) and willing to help resolve. They offered to send me a replacement controller and temperature probe, but I didn’t want to buy “a project”, nor accept the transferred responsibility to install the parts correctly. I asked that Asmoke hold off on sending any parts.

I promptly returned the unit and gambling that I had gotten a lemon, and with reassurance from Asmoke, ordered another one from Amazon. While better than the first unit, it also had temperature control issues. The temperatures were more steady at higher settings, but still far from the set temperature and still wandered excessively. It’s as if the temperature controller is reading the signal from the temperature probe incorrectly and “controller” response is very limited.

Temperature “control”, is essentially non existent. The thing seems to run wherever it wanders to with little to no reference to the temperature setting; especially at smoking temps. (180-275).
The indicated temperature (read out from the units temperature probe ) runs up and down 75 or more degrees, mostly up, from the the control temperature setpoint. A 20-30 degree swing would be fine, but at times the indicated temperature is off by over 100 degrees.
The temperature control is touted to be “PID” control but doesn’t work as well as a bad “P” only control. Pellets continue to feed and the fan continues to run even when 100 deg above the set temperature.

The temperature settings should just be 1 through 5 or Low, Medium, and High as that’s how it works.

I have had to use my own temperature probe to see the actual cook temperature on the grate. Watching that, and chasing the temperature I want by changing the setpoint, I have been able to complete some good cooks.

In the mean time, we had left on an extended RV trip, so called Asmoke again about the same problem with the second unit. Once again they offered to send me a replacement controller and temperature probe. As we were on the road, I gave them the address where we could receive the parts.
They then sent the parts to my home address, thus rendering them unavailable to me. When I raised this up to them, they said it was all they could do. Their initial positive response was spoiled by erring in what they offered to do. They responded “Yep”, and asked if I needed any further help. The flippant response sealed my impression of the company and product. I said my only recourse is to return the product again.
The packing materials, however, were at home and a UPS store not nearby, thus complicating the return.

Perhaps due to its size and the use of pellet feed, fire pot, and fan parts similar in size to those used in larger units, the fire system overwhelms the smaller smoker.

At higher temperature settings, caution is necessary to avoid starting a grease fire, (especially if searing and the flame broiler slider is open). I had a substantial fire start while trying to sear a steak for the first time (only the second cook on the unit, so no accumulation)

There are other negative reviews on Amazon about the temperature control issue.
Others have reported fire backing up the pellet feed auger to the storage bin.

I watched every YouTube video I could find about set up, startup, and evaluation of the relatively new product. Virtually none address temperature control, nor highlight it as an issue. I spoke with a number of owners of other products as well as reviews on line of the same. The volume about temperature control is low.

Interestingly, there are YouTube postings showing how to replace the controller and temperature probe made by an early user not long after the units were first offered.
An expected problem?

I’m not sure if I received two lemons in a row, or if most have lesser expectations about how it should work.

Purchase with your eyes wide open about what you are getting.

Douglas Jones : Fantastic Grill/Smoker

I'm currently working with Asmoke Customer Service about an overheat issue. They have been super helpful and very responsive. This is the best grill/smoker I have ever owned. I would use it everyday if my wife would let me.

Krystal Shetler : Caught fire

We tried to smoke a pork butt while camping. It was our second time using it, and the first time we attempted to use it for a larger smoking project. This is what happened about 9 hours into it. It was extremely dangerous. I’m glad it was away from anything that could catch fire. We are returning it and getting a replacement from Amazon to save on shipping, but if we aren’t happy with it, we’ll be returning it for a full refund. Just beware. I’m not sure this is a product you want to use to do any normal smoking, perhaps just grilling and shorter meat times. We’re very disappointed.

KRBILES : very good product, sufficient space on grill- efficient-uses less pellets than large grills

Cooked Steaks and Chicken - all cooked as expected. Very good choice. We are using it more often at home than our large Traeger grill. very efficient with pellets.

cpt F : wont even let me post pic that it doesnt give you manual when requested

Couldn't find my paperwork after wife “filed” it. Went on website to get users manual and it links to nowhere! You cannot get a user's manual from asmoke website!

Irene A. Diamond : Great for learning to use a smoker!

Absolutely love this smoker. Lightweight, easy to use. Very clear instructions! I am very happy with this smoker for trying recipes and having fun learning to smoke food.

JoAnne : Great portable smoker

My husband loves this. Its a small portable smoker. You can easily take it when you camp or to a picnic. We dont cook huge feasts so it does the job for us. The food is amazing!
If you want a small smoker for your home that you can use on occasion or to camp or travel, this is great! We clean it when done and easy to store.
Worth every penny.

Cyborg762 : Great little grill

Great portable grill for the money. Cooks well and is easy to clean.

SmithHaus : perfect portable and looks amazing

We have a pellet fireplace in our house in the mountains, and it is very convenient and also efficient. So, this was a great portable wood pellet grill and smoker with auto temper control and we love the pellets. They have some more expensive ones but why spend the money when you can have this, 8 in 1 bbq grill set 256 sq. in of cooking area and it includes waterproof grill cover to keep the snow or water off.
This is the perfect color in apple red and it keeps it color even after hours of cooking. My wife loves this and cooks all kinds of meals with richer flavor than gas. Heck we are going to get rid of our gas grill. We also love to smoke some food and are experimenting with that like jerky and salmon, just making it fun.
This is a 8-in-1 versatile & portable grill to take with you in an RV if need needed like the nascar race we just went to in phoenix. You can roast, braise, smoke, sear, broil, and char-grilled food to perfection!

It has smart technology with temperature control system and programmable meat probe port, go low and slow, or fast and hot with a temperature dial ranging from 180° to 500°f.

It is efficient & safe a smoke grill air duct system is a patented system developed, which makes the whole distribution more even in the grill and more effectively cooks more evenly. Great replacement and or just a good portable one.

scott : Easy to use

Perfect for apartment living where has grills aren’t allowed

John gardner : You can't go wrong with this

I love this asmoke pellet grill it cooks the food just how I like it

Michael B : Great smoker

Waited to review but a great purchase. Use it mostly for apps (wings, ribs, etc.) when we have people over or dinner for our family of 4. Perfect size to handle this year's Christmas dinner due to the social downsizing. Keeps a consistent temp and easy to clean. You can ramp the temp up to 400+ to sear food but I usually just move it over to the propane grill for that. I haven't taken this on the road for a tailgate but as long as you have a power source I'm guessing it will work. No Wifi but I have a wireless temp probe that I can use and they have some pretty cheap options on Amazon. Would recommend that. The ASmoke has one but you have to go out and look at the display and where smoking takes several hours, it's great to have a wireless option nearby. For the price though...no frills and great results.

M. Harrison : So easy to cook with!!!

I've often heard people say how they were having trouble getting used to their pellet smokers. Not so with this one! So easy to use, from day one. I love it!!!

Amazon Customer : Poor Quality. Inaccurate temp control

I was so excited to receive this. It has been a huge disappointment. It does not work as a grill....nothing cooks, even in the North Carolina summer! The smoker is average. The temperature is up and down and all over the place. I wish I had never purchased the product. I no longer have the box or I would return it asap. Waste of my retirement money! I would caution anyone about buying this product...do not waste your money

John in WV : So far so good.

Used it twice so far. Made some ribs the first time. Can't seem to understand the temperature control. I set it for smoke but the temp would go hi and low. Got tired of watching it and just let it do its thing. I use a 3,2,1 method. 3 hours uncovered. 2 wrapped in foil and 1 uncovered and sauced. They came out great. Best I have ever had. Thing seems to know what it is doing. Second time thru some sausage on it at a higher temp. Very good. I gave it 4 stars only because of the temp thing. But I guess the results is what matters.

UPDATE, After having trouble with temps when smoking and 2 fires I decided to read the directions. When smoking the sliding damper should block all the vents on the lower piece. It has made a huge difference. If they remain open it allows to much air in the pellet pot and causes high temps and fires. It should be open more when grilling not smoking.

Update, Still leaving it at 4 stars. It is great. Easy to use once you get use to it. Grilled some chicken last night. Amazing. Leaving it at 4 only because clean up is not easy. Maybe I am just a bit picky. But cleaning the inside parts is not easy. After 3 or 4 uses the nice new look is gone. But I guess it happens. Other than that I love it. This is from someone who never had a smoker. It is a bit small but I knew that when I bought it.

Jcliff : Don’t buy it’s Chinese junk

Tried to cook a steak on this smoker while out camping. Digital read out was up and down and could not control it and shut down twice on over temp. Tried to return to Amazon but was told it was past there 30 day return policy. What they don’t seem to understand is that it was bought as a gift from wife 30 days prior to use. What was she supposed to do try it out then repackage it then give as a gift? Know stuck with a 250 piece of junk!!!! Not happy!!!

Cheryl A. Kaskey : Review of Asmoke AS300

I like that is easy to move around and take on trips. Operation is straight forward. Just turn the dial to heat setting. It runs hotter than the setting you choose. At the smoke setting it is supposed to run at 180 degrees and it consistently runs in the 250-300 range. It does give a good smoke taste to food. Have ran several types of pellets and it uses all with the same results.I have a larger smoker that require more room on grill but for smaller cooks it works good. I would sure like it better if the smoke setting would actually run in the 180-200 degree range.

IN : Fantastic smoker/grill for the price. Great customer service.

I had some issues with the temperature when I first got it. I used it once and couldn’t get the temperature below 300F. The second time I used it, I went through the entire first startup procedure to make sure it wasn’t something I was doing wrong. Had the same issue, so I emailed customer service through the asmoke website. I detailed everything I had done. I got a response the next day and it stated they were sending a new controller. I had already said that I was more than able to replace parts, especially since there are videos detailing how to do it. The parts arrived a few days later. It took about 15 minutes to replace the temperature control and temperature probe. I fired it up and have cooked half a dozen times with fantastic results. Issues happen, and I think the customer service was top notch.
That being said, I have made a 10lb brisket, chops, smoked a 5lb ham, some pork loins, and ribs. It truly is set it and walk away. I used thermo products to send temp alerts, so I don’t have to babysit at all. The probe that comes with it is pretty accurate. I compared it to my higher-end probes and it was within a couple degrees.
There are a lot of people who say they don’t get enough smoke. I love smoked foods and wouldn’t want more. I like to set it at 250, which I feel is perfect for smoking most meats. It also is very fuel efficient. I can go for about 12-15 hours on a single full hopper, which is only 4-5lbs. Outside temp has been between 75-85F when I’ve used it.
I wondered if the size would be an issue, but it’s only me and the wife and I have easily put on enough to feed 6-8 people. Ribs take up a lot of space, but with a rack, I have been able to fit 3 racks of St. Louis spares. They did have to be cut in half, but fit perfectly. Your mileage may vary, but if you aren’t feeding a house party, this is a great size. Note: the lid is a tad short, so you might not be able to beer can a chicken, but I haven’t tried yet.

Eric : Wipe out and off your grill with a wet microfiber

Quality looks and feels excellent however I spent 45 min cleaning out and off insulation residue very itchy stuff and would not like that in my food. Will let know on the operation side of things when I get it going

M. Harrison : So easy to cook with!!!

I've often heard people say how they were having trouble getting used to their pellet smokers. Not so with this one! So easy to use, from day one. I love it!!!

cpt F : wont even let me post pic that it doesnt give you manual when requested

Couldn't find my paperwork after wife “filed” it. Went on website to get users manual and it links to nowhere! You cannot get a user's manual from asmoke website!

Sir Slippy : A very expensive mistake

Howard Olds : Nice

Read your instructions

Douglas Jones : Fantastic Grill/Smoker

SteveGord : Great food

Love this smoker, from smoking to grilling at high temp. I did have a problem with the temperature probe but the company sent out a replacement control module really quick, very expressive.

Patriot6316 : Smoker for 2

What i like. Perfect size for two people. Can cook 2lbs of beef jerky with extra rack. I cooked a 4 lb chicken with no problem. Temp fluctuates a little but dont find it to be a problem. Cooks hamburgers really well. Its great for camping and at home use.

What i dont like. Customer service is abosoluty horrible. When u call the numbers its like ir on hold immediately. Emailing back and forth is awful. Way too time consuming. Good luck getting parts.

J. R. Harmon : Great Smoker AND BBQ too!

It’s the size of a large cooler (more or less). Weight is not bad at all. It works VERY well.

Amazon Customer : Good quality smoker for the price

This smoker has a few more features then the Country Smoker I had previous. I like the built in meat thermometer, and the display monitor is easy to read. The design of this smoker is more square, so your meat fits into the smoker better. The temperature control runs a little high, but not enough to make a difference. Good quality construction and I like the hopper over the Country Smoker, it seems to feed smoother.

Krystal Shetler : Caught fire

J Scott : Better than expected

Took it on a recent camping trip. It is the perfect size, compact enough to set on a picnic table and versatile enough to cook pork, chicken and steak and probably anything else you'd put on a grill. Easer to clean than my portable Coleman grill with much better results. The pork country spare ribs were smoked at 200 for an hour and a half then finished off at 400 deg to an internal temp of 170 deg. Impressive smoke ring and excellent results. Made boneless chicken thighs stuffed with cheese and ham in a similar way, Again excellent result, used a basic rub on both. The steak I smoked at the lowest setting for a half hour then seared to finish it off, very nice. Didn't use many pellets I topped off the hopper once for the trip. Much easier to bring than my Masterbuilt though it doesn't obviously have the capacity. As it has a larger temperature range it is much more versatile when on the road. I will be bringing it all the time and will be using it at home often as well.

Steve C : Well made

I have not used this yet but seems to be well made. I have a camping trip in a few weeks and will update.

Phil A. : Super smoker grill that looks like a suitcase

I have wanted this grill for some time since my propane grill turned into a fire bomb. I am excited to use this grill and it hasn't let me down. Pellet heat is the new way to cook. The taste and texture is fabulous. I made bbq chicken and salmon at the same time. Using the temp probe takes the guess work out of "Is it cooked right?" Smoked ham is to die for in the Asmoke. Something like hot dogs turns into a melt in your mouth meal when smoked. For the price, it is a great bargain that would take on the big boys.

J. R. Harmon : Great Smoker AND BBQ too!

It’s the size of a large cooler (more or less). Weight is not bad at all. It works VERY well.

Allen W. Nelson : Not as good as I had hoped.

Doesn’t work near as good as my regular pellet grill. You have to set the temperature setting at high to get a good grilling temperature. I bought because of the reasonable price but should have paid more get a more efficient grill. Having said that, it does work okay once you get used to the temperature problem.

Casey Wittmer : Amazing results

This was my first pellet grill. I've used charcoal, and a puck style smoker for years. This grill was purchased for camping because of its compact size. Well of course I had to test it out! I was blown away by how fast it came up to temp, and also reached sear temp. I cooked four 16oz ribeyes and a filet. The results show for themselves in the pictures. The AS300 hit 500+f to do a sear, and then I tented them while I let the grill cool to 350. It worked exactly as I would hope. I'm likely going to order another to have at home. Love this lil grill.

Peg's Putterings : REQUESTED AS A HOUSE WARMING GIFT

I had asked a family member what they would really love fora house warming gift for their first Condo... this was what the request was & they LOVE IT!!!!

Mr Smart : Smoking Good Eats!

Having seen my Brother in law using this smoker for some time, I decided to get one for myself, boy am I happy! I love to camp, and to have things that do not take up a lot of space is ideal for me, so this will see a few trips when I’m at a campsite with power. I have used this a few times now and I’m so far very please with the results. I started out with sausage, it’s cheap, easy to find at most markets and butcher shops, so there began my smoke trials. Three hours or so later, I had very nice smoked sausage. I then tried my hand at country style ribs, they turned out very well with the method I used after watching a few videos on YouTube. The results were 4.5 out of 5.0 stars. I will continue to use this more as a smoker than a grill, but it will see some burgers this weekend to see how that goes. If you are looking for something small and portable, this is a good one to consider.

I will update this as time goes on, but for now, I’m one happy smoking camper!

Very satisfied : Good idea

I only used this once before returning it. I really think the one I received was defective. The auger would not feed pellets fast enough to maintain a fire in the fire pot no matter what the temperature setting was. I went as far as preloading the fire pot with pellets. Same result; fire would burn through the pellets and die. Auger was feeding pellets just not enough to keep a fire going.

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