Royal Gourmet SE2801 Electric Smoker, Black & The Complete Electric Smoker Cookbook: Over 100 Tasty Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques to Smoke Just About Everything review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Royal Gourmet
Power Source	Corded Electric
Color	Black
Fuel Type	Electric, Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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Product 1: Spacious cooking surface: 457. 86 sq. Inches of cooking surface over 3 chrome-coated smoking racks; 1500-watt heating power with fully adjustable and removable digital controller; integrated thermometer for a quick check of internal temperature.
Product 1: Grease Management system: in addition to removable stainless steel water pan and Lidded chip box, This analog electric smoker has an independent grease cup that makes your life easier with quick and convenient clean-up.
Product 1: Versatile application: featuring multi-functional uses, the smoker could satisfy different sorts of needs such as smoked barbecue, firewood grilling, steaming, drying, and etc.
Product 1: Good seal performance: latch system ensures a good seal performance, cool-touch spring door handle prevents scalding, and 2-side handles for convenient transport.

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Style:Electric Smoker + Smoker Cookbook

Royal Gourmet SE2801 Electric Smoker with Adjustable Temperature Control, Black
Forget about heavy propane tank around your house & achieve the best results for smoked barbecue with Royal Gourmet 28" Analog electric smoker. A total of 457. 86 sq. " cooking surface allows you to put ribs, pies, & even turkeys into it! Three chrome-coated racks are easy to be adjusted for a proper height to fit in food with different sizes. Thanks to the double-wall construction, smoking heat can be well-retained within the firebox. Great seal performance is with the latch system on the door. In addition, a cool-touch spring door handle prevents you from scalding. While the stainless steel water pan & Lidded chip box infusing delicious flavor into food, The independent grease Cup collects oil residue in a replaceable aluminum oil pan underneath the smoker. Benefiting from the multi-functional feature, versatile application can be expected such as smoked barbecue, firewood grilling, steaming, drying & Etc.

The Complete Electric Smoker Cookbook: Over 100 Tasty Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques to Smoke Just About Everything
Unlock the power of your electric smoker with the ultimate cookbook and smoking guide The Complete Electric Smoker Cookbook is your go-to guide to turning out mouthwatering smoked meals using the power of electricity. Whether you’re brand new to smoking meat or an experienced pitmaster looking to try electric, this electric smoker cookbook offers all the instructions and tips you need for electric smoking success. A beginner’s guide ―Start off on the right foot with tips for choosing the right electric smoker, learning the controls, stocking up on the basic necessities, and more. Expert advice ―Smoke like the pros in no time with easy tutorials, smoking time charts, and a crash course in electric smoker science. 100+ Smokin’ hot recipes ―Cook something for everyone with recipes for meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and even desserts. Discover the best ways to make the hottest barbeque with The Complete Electric Smoker Cookbook .

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Questions about Royal Gourmet SE2801 Electric Smoker, Black & The Complete Electric Smoker Cookbook: Over 100 Tasty Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques to Smoke Just About Everything

I need to buy a new heating element for the se2801. mine will only go up to 156 degrees f. does anyone have a parts list?

Answer: While I don’t know the answer to your question, the unit is not insulated well and if you have it outside and live in cold climate, the unit will not get hot enough to cook your meat. I used styrofoam from packaging to contain the heat in, the results were great.

Can wood pellets be used in this

Answer: Wood chips only for flavor not for cooking

Answer: I would think so, not sure, but the problem I have is.... I can’t get the temp to reach 200... and most resipes call for 250 or more.

Answer: No

does the control switch cycle to keep constant temperature or do you need to manually adjust until you get what you want ?

Answer: There is a switch in the power line, you can set the temperature. When the temperature reaches the set temperature will stop heating; when below the set temperature, will start heating.

Is it Insulated?

Answer: Yes, it is.

Is there a vent for the smoke to circulate?? No vent means stale smoke and creosote buildup on food! Please advise

Answer: Yes, there are vent holes in the back so you can insert wireless thermometer probes and the door also vents a little. As an experienced charcoal smoker now using this, I am very happy with mine.

Answer: In order to better assist you, please call our after sale customer service 770-559-4194 at your earliest convenience from Monday to Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST). Thanks!

Answer: Yes, it has a vent to circulate.

Answer: Small hole in back at top. Holes in bottom. But I do not recommend this product. Doesn't get hot. Lucky to get it 200 degrees.

Can this be used indoors? How much smoke escapes the unit?

Answer: No, the item could be used only outdoors.

Answer: NO, it can not be used indoors. Only to be used outside.

How often should i be replacing wood chips? Should the container have ashes or burnt chips?

Answer: You could replace it according to your demand. As some food are easy to be burnt, so it is normal.

I need to order a new heating element. Where can I do this?

Answer: My experience is that this company offers "0" customer support and once the warranty is up they will not even sell replacements. I would suggest searching "smoker heating element" both Amazon and the other big online retailer, and try and find one that is compatible, Needs to be 110 volt 1600 watts. My thermostats kept burning up and they would not sell replacement, I solved by rigging up a cheap remote bulb thermostat from amazon. Good luck.

Answer: I’m sorry. I really have no clue but I would start with the manufacture.

Answer: I really don't know other than contact the seller

Smoker doesnt let out smoke

Answer: Smoker only produces a lot of smoke if the smoker is on high, smoker will still only heat up to 250 or maybe 275 degrees.

What are the internal dimensions?

Answer: The internal dimensions are 365X318X470 mm.

Does this require the bisquettes or can I use regular wood chips ?

Answer: I use the regular wood chips. Works great, wish I was a better cook!

Where do you put the chips?

Answer: you can put the chips into chip tray, you can find it in the owner's manual.

Tried my first roast today...smoker doesn't let smoke outside of oven like i thought it would should it?

Answer: Yes, the item is electric smoker grill.

I bought this and the heating element has gone bad. I have tried to call and no one is returning my phone call. Can I order the element online somewh?

Answer: Maybe google the name of the smoker and than go to their website

Does it have a water tray?

Answer: YES!

Answer: Yes it does

Answer: Yes

Do you need a fireplace or where do you put this ?

Answer: On the deck or out side in the open . fire place no.

Where can I find the drip pans for this model?

Answer: The drip pan is on the bottom left side. There should be a aluminum pan in it.

Answer: All you need is a small cake pan or a cookie sheet

Would this hold 400f to bake powder coating?

Answer: No!!! A thousand times no. We can’t get it up past 170. They even sent us a new thermostat and it’s still not working.

Answer: Probably not, without modification. I would recommend finding another vendor. Customer support is non existent. There was an admitted design/manufacturing flaw in this unit and they refused to even SELL me replacement thermostat after warranty period.

Where can I buy a replacement power cord?

Answer: They would not sell me one after the warranty period expired. Offered no help (Terrible company). I ended up wiring in an oven thermostat bought off ebay for less than $5. It has proven to be more reliable than the supplied power cord. They burn up quickly as there is a defect that has not been fixed. If you do go with the oven thermostat mount the remote bulb as close to where the original would have been. I ended up with under 3 deg F differential that way.

Answer: I would just ask the manufacturer, they are pretty responsive.

Where is this made?

Answer: Hello from Royal Gourmet, thank you for contacting us. This is made from China. Hope it helps. :)

Answer: Sorry I trashed the owner manual.

What is the minimum temp?

Answer: The minimum temperature is 80℃.

Answer: It was a Christmas present today, so have not used it yet

Can o order the cord seperate? Ours broke and we need to get a new one

Answer: No. They refuse to support their products after warranty.

can i buy a cover that will fit this

Answer: Yes any will work just make sure the measurements on the cover is the same as the smoker

Answer: Actually one came with it..

Does delivery require a signature?

Answer: Deliveried,not need signature.

Has Royal Gourmet addressed the rack support problem mentioned in 2-3 reviews?

Answer: Yes, they responded in a VERY timely manner. Replacement part is already on it’s way.

What is the temperature range? Also, how easy is it to run?

Answer: The maximum temperature 150℃， and easy to run.

Can I use smoker pellets instead of wood chips

Answer: Yes

What is the temperature range of operation?

Answer: The maximum temperature is 150℃.

does Royal Gourmet sale sauceage rack/hangers that fit this smokers?

Answer: We feel so sorry to tell you that we do not sale the rack or hangers for now.

Answer: You know I’m not sure. I just purchased it for a Christmas present. I’ll be looking for extra parts next year

How do I return it? Or can I just get a new heating element?

Answer: Are you sure its the element. The power cord (thermostat) usually burns up first leaving the element contacts discolored.

Do i have to use the lid with the wood chips?

Answer: Don't know. I get plenty smoke with it. It probably will flame up without.

Product reviews of Royal Gourmet SE2801 Electric Smoker, Black & The Complete Electric Smoker Cookbook: Over 100 Tasty Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques to Smoke Just About Everything

Carrie A. Vadino : Not the best at hearing

It doesn’t like to come to temperature. And once there if you open it to put food in. It drops and then can take hours and hours to come to temp. And that’s at its highest temp.

Amazon Customer : Smokedeliousous

I love smoked meats. Ease of use, very good

Paul d. : Junk

Don’t waste your money.
This was the second on I bought in less than a year.
By the fourth or fifth time using it the product will not heat up correctly had the same exact problem with the first one. I guess I shouldn’t of bought a second one

kevin holt : I had a problem with it at first. But I love it now. Royal salved the problem.

Love it

Tim Hunter : Love This

Always wanted a smoker and this makes me seem like I know what I'm doing. Great quality.

Terry Cuangvanh : It smokes meat

I use this thing all of the time, same price as a little chief and 100x better.

Charles : Great for Apartments

My apartment complex, like most, forbids open flames. One of my co-workers was telling me about his electric smoker and put the idea into my head. This thing gets the job done. Simple design. Easy to assemble. I've had it going almost non-stop. Does a great job and decently built. I was skeptical since I've always used a traditional smoker and I can say I actually like this electric one much better.

Tessa : Not worth it

Item was a gift and when it got assembled it was beat up and temperature control doesn't work. It gets hot but chips don't stay smoking and it creeps in temperature no matter where it's set

Amanda : Good deal

My husband absolutely loves it and it provides wonderful food.

Chuck Sowa : Great in warmer weather

Works great for smoking if you use it in warm outdoor temperatures in weather below 60 degrees on the highest setting it barely gets to 200 degrees in temps above 70 easily gets to 250

Amazon Customer : Garbage

The smoker is constructed well for the price point. However it will not get above 150 degrees. This is unacceptable to smoke food on. I do not recommend this item based on this alone. If I were able to get the smoker to heat to 250 - 275 I wouod be just fine with the purchase but setting it on high and not being able to cook my food is very upsetting. This is going to the dump! Do not buy.

Mr. E.Smoker : If you buy this unit, be prepared to modify it. Enjoy!!

This product was a nightmare for me until I figured out the problem.
1. It was not seal, so I added a strip of high temperature seal around the door, and I also place 2 to 3 inches in diameter Lava rocks around the heating element because I could not get it to go over 200°. Once I did that temperature quickly shot up to 315° where it stayed constant. Also I noticed the legs on this unit are poorly attached, welds are not strong enough, actually I have to use my welder to reinforce it. I think the manufacturer need to focus on the seal and welds.. Also, I have order new door latches, one latch is not sufficient. I will be adding 2 more latches to the top and bottom of this smoker for better seal.

Amazon Customer : I’m very satisfied & highly recommend the Royal Gourmet Smoker.

The Royal Gourmet Smoker was easy to assemble; and, purchased the cover as well. Using the smoker was very simple and convenient with it being an electric, no worries with the heat temperature.

joan k. : Great price

He hasn't used it yet.but so far he likes it.

Dinee’ M. : Great for outdoor Patio cooking

Buying another for our Son in Law and Daughter for Christmas. Does the job and adds the right amount of smoke to meat and I grills steak and Veggies Beautifully.

Amazon : Great quality for the price!

We've used this a few times already and it works great!

Eugene Knight : Difficult to clean

Everything works great. However I found it a little difficult to clean

Mitchell : Warms and Smokes Well

Do not understand some of the reviews saying will not heat up......actually have tirn it down. I put 8ft of R19 insulation over top and sides.....on high actually max out at 300....which is grilling not smoking. The insulation would be a great help in lower outside temperatures. This unit works very well and very pleased.

Lisa : Solid not flimzy

Just gave it to my husband and he loves it... says it appears solid and a good choice.... phew..... wish it would have came with recipes like our old one did... but hey... if works as good as it looks... good enough for us... will follow up with review after using it...

Donna S. : Have used the smoker four times, has worked perfectly ...

Have used the smoker four times, has worked perfectly every time, the temperature seems to be accurate as I put an oven thermometer inside and they were equally the same the same temperature.

Josh Hammel : Not that great

It works but it can barely get up to 240 degrees or so which wouldn’t make it very good for paltry or anything you need to smoke a lot a higher temp. Takes over an hour to get max temp and if you open it to check on it then it takes another hour to get back up there. I would say it’s only ideal for long set it and forget it things like pulled pork.

Pat : Awesome!

The best smoker ever! Very well designed and built. Simple assembly. Not that men need instructions anyway. Lol.
Instructions are included and easy to follow. Assembles in minutes. Arrived next day. Amazon rules!

Sal. H : I am a deep sea fisherman and love smoked tuna

I am a deep sea fisherman and love smoked tuna, barracuda, cod and a lot more. I have always smoked with charcoal. Got a gift cert. for amazon for my birthday. OK, let me try an electric smoker. Searched, asked other people who had electric smokers questions on the finished product. Good they said. OK for me, I will try one. Searching amazon, I was drawn to the Royal Gourmet smoker. The illustrations were ideal for what I was looking for. Ordered it and no time it was at my front door. Here comes the best part and why I am so glad I ordered the Royal Gourmet 28 inch electric smoker. Had slight trouble on how it work, I e mailed the company. A turn around response with helpful instructions. Better yet The personal that work there are above professional, they superb. Corresponding with them was like talking to your best friend. Now that I got the hang of I will be smoking different products and yes more fish. I am very pleased with the unit and more pleased with the personal ( Jeesse ) at Royal Gourmet. If you are looking for a smoker at a reasonable price, I suggest this one. Good Luck

Pamela Howell : Never Worked, Pass on this one!

Never got hot, basically worthless. I guess I should be happy they refunded me, but mind you all the work to assemble and never working, was not a great experience, Id look elsewhere

Cheryl J. Campbell : First on I received grates fell through like they were to short but Royal Gourmet was fast ...

First on I received grates fell through like they were to short but Royal Gourmet was fast to get this taken care of.

Curtis : Temp sucks

even in the hot Louisiana summer I can't seem to get the temperature up and the only way to get the chips to smoke is by setting them directly on the burner.

Jessica Larson : Sad night

Not recommended. Bought for my husband for Christmas. Decided to use it for new years Eve. Preheated for an hr, thought it should be up to temp. It was only at 120. Put everything in anyways, figuring it needed a few more minutes. After 6 hrs it still had not reached even 200. Had to bring food in to cook in oven... It was a sad start to the night.

kevin holt : I had a problem with it at first. But I love it now. Royal salved the problem.

Love it

tftinsu : Great product

Just amazing!!!

Meghan Kelliher : Received returned item

Seems to be ok... really pissed off it came half assembled and scratched and dented. I obviously received someones return as you can see. I would have gave a better rating if i hadnt!

Amazon Customer : Trash

Wouldn’t get over 200 degrees temperature. Total piece of garbage. They sent me a new one and that one didn’t work either. Don’t buy this product. Had to jump through hoops to get a refund too.

Nanette Mosser : Very happy husband!

My husband ordered this and loves it! It's not very big, but it suits us. We have smoked chicken and ribs in it so far and it works just as advertised. To smoke a rack of ribs, you'll have to cut it in half. The 8 pound chicken we smoked fit just fine and would accommodate 1, maybe 2 more. The temp gauge is accurate and it is easy to clean. Would definitely recommend; good value for the money!

Gail : It was broken

It was broken

james brooks : Smoke it up!

Great smoker. We use almost every weekend.

Mitchell : Warms and Smokes Well

Tessa : Not worth it

Item was a gift and when it got assembled it was beat up and temperature control doesn't work. It gets hot but chips don't stay smoking and it creeps in temperature no matter where it's set

tftinsu : Great product

Just amazing!!!

Carrie A. Vadino : Not the best at hearing

It doesn’t like to come to temperature. And once there if you open it to put food in. It drops and then can take hours and hours to come to temp. And that’s at its highest temp.

Terry Cuangvanh : It smokes meat

I use this thing all of the time, same price as a little chief and 100x better.

Matt : Good potential for a great smoker. Needs modifications.

Great smoker after a few mods. I added a pellet smoke box and a chimney to the back. Also, the back wall and bottom are not double walled for insulation, so I bolted an insulation sheet to the back and spray painted it black using stuff I had laying around my shop. I didn’t bother insulating the bottom. I notice it now keeps temperature better and I actually have to turn it down a couple hours into a smoke. This smoker is a good skeleton for a great smoker if you put in a little work. I also painted over the eagle and removed the label on the front to improve how it looks.

Amazon Customer : I’m very satisfied & highly recommend the Royal Gourmet Smoker.

The Royal Gourmet Smoker was easy to assemble; and, purchased the cover as well. Using the smoker was very simple and convenient with it being an electric, no worries with the heat temperature.

Jiawan Tian : Great product for meat lover/ BBQ party

The furnace looks great with the shinning black color and the materials look sturdy/very high end.I cannot wait to bring it with me to my camping site. But even in winter and at home I can do a lot of things with it. With the flexible temperature control, I can easily used it as bbq furnace, a stove/oven. Great performance and the shipping/customer service is excellent. I received a well sealed package on time. Well built and designed product, very easy to carry and move around, Highly recommend if you are meat lover but don’t want to get your hands full of black dirts constantly.

Phillip J. Sheedy : Massive heat loss, cold box

The back of the smoker is a single sheet of single gauge sheet metal with ridiculously big vent holes, MASSIVE HEAT LOSS! After an hour of putting the meat in, the temp had only reached 150. I added some batts insulation to the back and fashioned a damper to slow down heat loss but the hottest I could get it was 205. I had to wrap my meat in foil and finish it in the oven. Get a Smoke Hollow if your looking for an electro. Smoker. This royal gourmet one is junk.

Kelly McMillan : Nice smoker

This smoker works great, we bought it to do deer jerky . The price is very reasonable

Amazon Customer : Smokedeliousous

I love smoked meats. Ease of use, very good

Natalie siewert : Does not work

Don’t waste your money used one time and the temp does not reach over 150 degree manufacture does not answer phone , yes the fail it all the way turned up. Would put 0stars

Diesel : HUGE WASTE OF MONEY ITS JUNK

This product is a HUGE WASTE OF MONEY i got mine screws in the door had been stripped back panel was not sealed first and only use ruined a prime rib the machine would not heat past 210°F water doesn't even boil at 210 bottom line buy a Bradley its worth the extra money

Mitchell : Warms and Smokes Well

Donna S. : Have used the smoker four times, has worked perfectly ...

Have used the smoker four times, has worked perfectly every time, the temperature seems to be accurate as I put an oven thermometer inside and they were equally the same the same temperature.

READER : Great smoker

My husband loves it easy to use with several shelves.

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