Char-Broil 19202101 Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker, Large, 725 Square Inch & Digital Electric Smoker Stand, 30" review and price compare 2024
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Product overview
Brand
Char-Broil
Power Source
Corded Electric
Fuel Type
Electric
product features
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Product 1: Insulated, double-wall construction
Product 1: Advanced control panel with easy-read, blue LED display
Product 1: Removable food thermometer
Product 1: Glass door allows you to monitor the smoke without opening the door
Product 2: For use with Char-Broil 30-inch Digital Electric Smokers
Product 2: Raises smoker 16-inches for easier access and less bending over
Product 2: Steel construction for strength and durability
Product 2: Compatible with Char-Broil models 14202002, 14202004 and 15202043
From the manufacturer
Since 1948 Char-Broil has been America’s favorite grill brand. Yet somehow, it feels like Char-Broil is still only getting started. Perhaps it’s because we know that making our products better also makes your cookouts better. And as long as that’s true, it’s all the motivation we need to continue innovating and improving what we make.
Char-Broil 30" Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker, 725 Square Inch
The Char-Broil Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker is the ideal appliance for the outdoor smoking, grilling and cooking enthusiast. With 725-square inches of internal cooking space spread across 4 adjustable smoking racks, this digital electric smoker provides the capacity to cook a wide variety of meats- whether cooking for a small or large group. With the large capacity smoke box, you’ll get 4 to 7 hours of smoke before needing to refill. Just sit back and wait for your delicious meal to be ready.
725 square inch capacity across 4 easily adjustable or removable racks.
Insulated, double-wall construction and glass door for a view inside
Removable integrated food thermometer to set desired internal temperature
Large, stainless steel locking latch for smoke-tight seal.
Remote control not included with the the Deluxe Black Model
Key Features
Take the guess work out of smoking
The Digital Electric Smoker from Char-Broil allows the user to take the guess work out of smoking using its washable and removable integrated meat probe. Simply insert the probe into the meat and the smoker will alert you when the meat has been cooked to a pre-determined internal meat temperature. The result - your meat is cooked perfect, each and every time. And when your food is done cooking, this Char-Broil smoker’s warming feature will keep your food warm inside the smoker until it is removed and ready to be served.
Lock in the heat and smoke
The Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker from Char-Broil features premium insulated double wall construction to lock in heat and smoke. This hassle-free construction makes the smoker up to 10 times more efficient with wood chips compared to the leading electric smoker. This means that you can fill the 4-cup capacity wood chip box once and produce up to 7 hours of smoking, versus up to 10 times with the leading electric smoker to yield the same amount of smoke.
Monitor and adjust cooking heat with the advanced control panel
The Deluxe Digital Electric Vertical Smoker features a full-size glass window, and a side-locking latch for a smoke tight seal which ensures the flavor and smoke stays inside, and indirectly cooks your meal to a juicy, smoky and tender perfection. With the removable temperature gauge, you can easily monitor the cooking heat, and make simple adjustment with the advanced control panel with easy-to-read blue LED display. Also features an easy to refill porcelain-coated, slide-in water pan and remote control for increased accessibility.
Key Features
Warming Feature
Once the internal temperature of your food reaches the temperature set, your food is kept warm until it is removed from the smoker and ready to be served.
Large Capacity Smoke Box
4-cup wood chip capacity delivers up to 7 hours of smoking, without the need to open the door and refill. Inside the smoker, 4 adjustable and removable shelves provide sufficient space for a wide variety of foods.
Digital Controls and removable food thermometer
LED display makes it easy to set the desired temperature. Food temperature probe can be removed for easy cleaning, and stores inside the unit when not in use.
High Capacity Grease Tray
8.5 cup capacity makes for hassle-free grease removal and cleanup. Built in wheels at the back of the unit make it easy to move around.
Optional Accessories
Designed to fit the Char-Broil 30" Digital Electric Smoker, this cover is constructed of heavy-duty polyester and features a weather resistant finish. Char-Broil Model: 8627377.
Optional Accessories
The Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker Stand raises the smoker 16-inches for easier access and less bending over. Steel construction for strength and durability. Includes a shelf for to store wood chips and other accessories. Char-Broil model: 6986339.
Optional Accessories
Char-Broil Comfort Molded Silicone Gloves are ideal for handling food in and around your smoker. Features heat resistant durable silicone construction and non-slip grip. Char-Broil Model: 6345923
Optional Accessories
Char-Broil 4-piece Comfort Grip Tool Set is easy to use and clean, so you can smoke and grill like a pro. Includes Spatula, Tongs, Fork, and Basting Brush. Char-Broil Model: 4867710
30" Digital Electric Smoker Cover
30" Digital Electric Smoker Stand
Comfort Molded Silicone Gloves
Comfort Grip 4pc Tool Set
product description
Style:Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker | Pattern Name:Smoker + Smoker Stand, 30"
Char-Broil 19202101 Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker, Large, 725 Square Inch An exclusive, The Char-Broil digital electric black smoker deluxe is the perfect smoker for those who want to enjoy delicious smoked foods, but don't have the time to tend to a live Fire for hours on end. With it's user-friendly & intuitive digital display & integrated temperature probe, you simply program the unit to smoke your food to a desired internal Temperature, & then once there, the unit will keep your food warm until it is removed & ready to be served. Offers a whopping 725 sq. In. Of cooking space over four different cooking grates- more than enough space to cook for a party of 8 or more! Insulated double wall construction makes the Char-Broil electric smoker 10 times more efficient with the wood chips - meaning you can fill the box Once compared to 10 times with the leading electric smoker & still get the same amount of smoke. Features a large latched door with Glass window so that you can monitor progress without opening the door, as well as air dampers & an Advanced control panel with easy-read, blue LED display. The integrated temperature probe can be removed & cleaned when not in use, & a high-capacity grease tray located under the smoker easily slides out for grease removal & cleanup. & with the Char-Broil large capacity smoke box, you’ll get 4 to 7 hours of smoke before needing to refill, which means more time spent with friends, family & guests. Measures 18 1" W x 16 5" D x 32 5" H & weighs 50 2lbs.
Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker Stand, 30" For use with Char-Broil 30-inch Digital Electric Smokers. Raises smoker 16-inches for easier access and less bending over. Steel construction for strength and durability. Compatible with Char-Broil models 14202002, 14202004 and 15202043.
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Questions about Char-Broil 19202101 Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker, Large, 725 Square Inch & Digital Electric Smoker Stand, 30"
Q:
Will it fit a large 20 lb turkey?
Answer: I am a professional smoker, restaurant owner. 20 yrs smoking meat, 15 yrs of restaurant. I have safe food handling certification. Taking that much time, and smoking a turkey that big are both dangerous. Slow n low are not safe with turkeys or chickens. I smoke about 100 Turkey's every year, bulk at thanksgiving. I use no bigger than 15 lb birds, and have them done in 4 hours. Salmonila should be a concern
Answer: Yes. I fit a 24 lb turkey in with no room to spare. It came out great! (18 hours later)
Answer: No, it does not have enough depth . You would not be able to close the door . Chicken yes, maybe even a 10 lb. turkey
Answer: Make sure you brine the bird first. Not only will that work as a preservative it will enhance flavor and color.
Answer: I believe the largest you can safely do is 18lbs. Otherwise you have too much time in the danger zone where salmonella can replicate and create a toxin. Even if you eventually get it up to the internal temperature to kill the salmonella, it will have already created enough toxin to make you sick. You might be able to do it if you cure it with sodium nitrite, but that is something I haven’t tried.
Answer: Yes it will
Answer: Yes , I'm pretty sure
Q:
How difficult is it to clean?
Answer: Not difficult. The racks, drip pan and chip box come out and can be cleaned in your sink or dishwasher. The inside of the smoker is gradually "cured" by the smoke and will take on a dark coating. You can clean this like you would an oven, but you really don't need to. I do recommend that you clean the smoke coating from the glass window each time so you can see the meat cooking. This can be cleaned with soap and water, or with a non abrasive cleaner. Be sure to get all of the cleaner off the smoker so you don't have any issues with the cleaner adding unwanted flavors to the next cooking.
Answer: Not too bad if you use grill mats and cut them to fit your racks. They also keep all the juices in the meat and make clean up easier.
Answer: real easy to clean...
Answer: It takes a little time to clean. I just soak the drip tray and water tray in hot soapy water and wipes right off, as for the inside hot soapy water and a little elbow grease does the trick.
Answer: The grill grates aren't bad. Just let them soak in warm water for a short period of time and they are pretty easy to scrub.
Answer: To me it was very easy. Wash the racks, the grease pan, empty the wood chips pan and wipe down. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to get the smoke residue out. Turn on to dry out and that's it. We do love it.
Answer: Everything comes right out and into the dishwasher: All of the shelves, the drip plate and the water pan.
Q:
Can you use it on a wooden deck safely?
Answer: I just received one of these as a gift for Christmas. I live in Iowa so the weather has been extremely cold, but there is no heat coming out of this smoker anywhere. However, putting these on a wooden deck is always a gamble.
Answer: Please DO NOT use on wooden deck. The heat from my smoker was too hot and caught my whole house on fire. The fire inspector said always use on high heat material like concrete, and no wood or grass.
Answer: Mine fits safely well on a 2x2x2 metal umbrella table. It’s a perfect height to get food in & out of the smoker.
Answer: I have found that it does not put out enough heat that would be harmful to your deck. As for the house that burned down I am guessing it was the wiring issue that everyone has. It causes the wires on the element to burn up. This is definitely a fire hazard. Mine burned the wires off 4 times before I replaced the unit.
Answer: I am wondering same thing... good question
Q:
How well does it do in colder temps, like Virginia in the winter?
Answer: Virginia? I smoked in a N.Y. winter. It did ok, took a bit longer, may just have to add a bit more water to compensate for the time.
Answer: It is well insulated and does well in ant kind of weather. F.Y.I. my unit runs hotter than the temperature selected by as much as 15 to 25 degrees according to my independent digital thermometer.
Answer: I live in the mountains of NC and it did fine BUT I left it outside on a covered poarch and it got wet. Now it trips the GSI breaker every time I try to use it. Not sure if this was a factor or not but I would try to cover with large plastic bag or some other grill type cover
Q:
Does it reach 250 degrees?
Answer: all you need is 200 degrees,,, LOW and slooooow
Answer: Yes it does without a problem. In fact you can set it for 275 in you wish.
Answer: I have not tried to get mine that high yet. I have had no problems with it so far. Everything has turned out great
Answer: Yes. Up to 275
Answer: Yes I'd does. It goes to 260!
Answer: Yes but can take a while.
Answer: yes
Answer: Yes
Q:
How mant watts and what is the highest temperature?
Answer: 1000 watts and have seen it hold 285 degrees
Q:
Can it fit a full rack of pork ribs? Or is the smoker not wide enough?
Answer: If you lay them on the diagonal a full rack will fit on each shelf, but if you cut them in half you can fit three halves on each shelf.
Answer: it will not fit a full rack across. I usually cut each rack in half. Both halves will fit on a rack easily. With 4 shelves I have easily cooked 4 racks at a time. I use St Louis syle ribs.
Answer: For sure it can. I like to cut my racks in half to guarantee even heat just in case. But it's plenty wide.
Q:
Can I set the temperature low enough to cold smoke
Answer: Yes, the lowest setting is 100F. It can cold smoke perfectly.
Q:
Can you use an extension cord with this?
Answer: I use a heavy duty extension cord to move the smoker out from under my porch. I don't want my porch to smell all smoky. Secondly, if you leave the unit out in the "elements" it will break down sooner. You need to take care of the equipment; get a cover, get a heavy duty rolling stand, and use a heavy duty extension cord.
Answer: I would think so. I have mine near the outlet. If I were to use one I would use a heavy gage
Answer: Yes. I always have.
Q:
Does this smoker work with the char broil app?
Answer: No. The Digital Electric Smoker With SmartChef Technology is model # 15202043-A1. This smoker is also available through Amazon.
Answer: stay away from this smoker
Answer: Sorry, didn’t know there was an app!
Answer: The unit is not WiFi enabled.
Answer: Mine doesn't, but it is an older model purchased 3 years ago.
Q:
Is this a knock off version of the ones on the Char-Broil website?
Answer: No. This is not a knock off version. Give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 and we will be happy to provide details on this Black Digital Electric Smoker.
Answer: No it's a char broil. Works great. Fairly easy to operate.
Answer: No it is not a knock off. It is the real deal.
Answer: No this is made bye char broil.
Answer: I don't know why you think bits knock off. This is a very good smoker. We have enjoyed it very much.
Q:
Can I use charcoal instead of wood chips?
Answer: No this is designed for wood chips or wood pellets ,neither of which will combust into flames as charcoal will
Answer: no, you can only use wood chips.
Answer: No. Charcoal should not be used with this Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker.
Answer: Don’t know never usedcharcoal but wouldn’t smoke as well as chips
Answer: Why would you no smoke in charcoal
Answer: No, wood chips only.
Answer: No. Wood chips only and dry not wet.
Answer: No. Only use wood chips in the box. The heat is provided by an electric element.
Answer: No
Answer: NO
Q:
What is the electric current used by this 120 V smoker?
Answer: This Digital Electric Smoker is is rated for 120V and should be used with an outdoor GFI protected circuit.
Answer: Amps = Watts/Volts 1000W/120V = 8.3Amps
Q:
What is the highest temperature this smoker goes
Answer: 275 degrees
Answer: 275
Answer: 275° F
Q:
What is the longest you can set the timer before it shuts off? I'm trying to hold something at 120 degrees for a couple days.
Answer: If you don't set the timer function, it should hold the temperature until you turn it off. Make sure you read the manual with it. It will tell you how to season the smoker. This is important before you actually cook in it. It's not difficult and it does it all on its own but it must be done to burn off the factory oils and metal treatments before you cook in it.
Answer: The timer has a range up to 19 hours.
Q:
How big is the box it comes in?
Answer: There was a minimum of 3 inches shipping protection all the way around, so the box size was roughly 38x24x22
Answer: It's about 3ft high and 24' sides. Very manageable once it was delivered
Answer: I would guesstimate about 3 to 4 inches bigger than the smoker. The smoker is packed on all sides with styrofoam.
Q:
What temperature does it go up to?
Answer: 275° But I never smoke/cook anything over 250°. Slow and low.
Answer: 275 degrees when preheating.
Answer: I believe 280
Answer: Mine tops out somewhere around 250f.
Q:
how much smoke comes out?
Answer: This Char-Broil Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker will produce quite a bit of smoke. However, because the walls of this smoker are insulated there will not be that much smoke that escapes.
Answer: There is indeed a lot less visible smoke than with a charcoal/wood chunk based smoker. But the taste is there, especially with shorter cooks such as ribs, meatloaf, salmon and the like. I have not tried a 10/12 hour cook with a brisket as of yet so I can’t comment on how it does with longer cooks.
Q:
Can this fit a whole trimmed (14lbs) brisket ?
Answer: Probably not unless you cut it in two. I usually do about a 10 lb. brisket and it’s a tight fit most of the time.
Answer: Do not buy this piece of crap!!!! I used mine 3 times and it broke. Company would not replace. Sent parts instead. I replaced parts Still would not work. Stay away from CHAR-BROIL
Q:
Does the 725 sq inch model ship with the manufacturer's packaging visible, or is an Amazon box used instead?
Answer: Manufacturers box
Q:
Has reseating the Heating element worked for anyone? My smoker only stays hot when it’s on preheat.
Answer: If you're not using the temperature probe, be sure to set the duration of operation using the timer, will not get to temp if you don't.
Answer: never had that happen to mine sorry
Q:
Does cold smoke?
Answer: No. This Digital Electric Smoker is able to reach temperatures between 100°F and 275°F.
Answer: No. You can probably set the heat really low, but still definitely heat.
Answer: water tray
Q:
Anyone smoked a good prime rib in one of these? if so any recommendations? seasoning before? reverse searing? any searing? other thoughts? thanks!!!
Answer: Hi. We have done deer jerky and beef brisket. We are big on seasoning before and my husband also based the brisket throughout the process which kept it nice and moist. I would definitely season a prime rib before smoking. My husband also likes to use liquid smoke in his meats.
Answer: Rub mustard in all over, then get a rub called rib stickler (at HEB or Academy) sprinkle on both sides, don't be light with it. Put in smoker at 250 for 4 hours. Then set on a double layer of tin foil, squirt honey on the fat side then wrap the ribs with the tin foil. Then set 250 again for 3 hours. Unless you want sauce, then don't put it on. Just don't be around any one on your first bite as you will want to slap someone. It is that good. A more ways to do them, but this is fall off the bone good.
Answer: Yes...it turns out great. There are so many ways to prepare it before you smoke it. I get lots of good ideas from this website: http://www.smoking-meat.com/ You can subscribe to his newsletter and you will get an email every Thursday with a recipe. He wants you to buy his rub recipe. While it is good, it isn't worth the money. But his ideas are completely worth it.
Q:
I bought one and I like it but I want my meat to have a more deeply smoked flavor- what can I do to maximize the smoked flavor? thank you
Answer: Add more chips, and don’t cover food
Q:
I have to run the preheat cycle twice to get my chips smoking anyone else have a fix for this?
Answer: I would try a different brand of chips
Answer: You’re not soaking in water are you, no soak and you don’t get A lot of visible smoke but you do get the flavor
Answer: Hi there well depending on the chips you are using and how long you Soak them. You might want to not soak them in water and see if that works. If that doesn’t work your burner might not be working right. Hope that helps
Answer: Don’t feel bad. I only used mine two times and it quit heating. I threw the piece of junk in the trash. Always stored inside also and babied, like that mattered.
Q:
I thought the vents at the top were adjustable..are they not adjustable?
Answer: The vents on this Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker are not adjustable. Give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 and we will be happy to provide details on this smoker.
Answer: No
Answer: No they are not. But I wish they were! I've been thinking about trying to come up with some easy way to at least partially block them
Q:
Does this have a convection fan
Answer: no it does not
Answer: No it doesn't
Q:
I have the 30 inch model and I am unable to get the oven temperature over 200 degrees even though I set it for 2 30. Is there a problem?
Answer: I notice that if it's really cold and windy, ours has an issue going over 200 degrees if it's outside with nothing to block the wind.
Answer: This was a gift so I don't know anything about its operation. I do know he is pleased with it and the meat he smokes is always excellent.. I do not know of any problems with it.
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Answer: I did the break in cook and mine reached 289° F
Q:
can i use the meat probe to see temp in smoker
Answer: No. The meat probe will determine the temperature by what it is touching and will not measure the air temperature accurately. We recommend only using the probe to determine the internal temperature of your food.
Answer: The temp inside the smoker will show whether the probe is connected or not. The probe only gives you the temp of the meat.
Answer: The temp shows on the remote control . The meat probe shows the internal temperature of whatever meat is being cooked.
Answer: I am no expert on thermometers, and if some are more based on contact temp or ambient air temp. If you have purchased the smoker I would test the cooker probe hanging freely with an old fashion oven thermometer that hangs and compare readings. Not the answer you were looking for but an economical way to know the answer. Hope this will help.
Answer: You probably could if you just used the timer, but when you set the temperature, it stays consistent until the meat reaches whatever temperature you choose on the meat thermometer.
Q:
has anyone cooked pizza in this? Would you recommend it?
Answer: no
Q:
What size is the smoker box?
Answer: If you mean the smoker itself, its 725 Cubic Inches
Answer: Not sure of the size, however it is big enough to smike wood chips for up to and including 8 hours. I smoked a 17lb beef brisket for over 10 hours and it had a really nice smiked flavor and a good smoke ring in the meat.
Answer: Where is it manufactured?
Q:
should the probe be left in the smoker all of the time?
Answer: It can be unplugged from the unit and stored outside
Q:
where is it manufactured?
Answer: The smoker is manufactured in China.
Answer: China...and it is piece of junk. Do not buy!!!
Answer: According to the website. China
Answer: China
Answer: It is made in china.
Q:
How many watts?
Answer: look at answer 3 questions above,1000 watts.ed
Q:
I have a problem with the door it wont shut its like its out of alignment any body have this problem.
Answer: That happened to me once. It was sitting unevenly on the ground. Once I leveled everything up it was okay.
Answer: I have not
Q:
Once a temperature setpoint is entered, how close to setpoint does this smoker keep, + - how many degrees around setpoint?
Answer: The Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker is able to stay very close to the set temperature. Please visit Char-Broil's site or give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 for tons of Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker recipes and cooking tips.
Answer: I've used the smoker about 10 times, and I normally see it increase by 12-15 degrees. Definitely not a set it and let it! However, it's a good smoker. Got mine for Christmas from Menards. I'd definitely buy it again!
Answer: Normally I think someone said 15+ degrees off. Others up to 100 degrees. Not a typo.
Q:
Hope it’s still warm weather you think
Answer: I smoked at around 30 degrees had to plug most of the holes with tinfoil but it worked good
Answer: Temperature rises every week.
Answer: Not sure what the question is?
Answer: Is there even a question here?
Q:
What are shelves made of
Answer: Not shelves,wire racks just like your home oven has,
Answer: I’m thinking stainless steel. What I do know is, after the first use they were completely covered with dark grease/smoke residue that I thought would be very difficult to clean, but by just putting in the dishwasher, they came out looking like new.
Answer: Each cooking rack is made of steel.
Q:
My smoker still heats but does not produce smoke. Chips do not burn at all. Suggestions?
Answer: We're sorry to hear this. Please give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 and we will be able to investigate this. We value you as a Char-Broil customer and want you to enjoy using your smoker.
Answer: We soak the chips in water for 24 hrs, and it helps. But it has never smoked "a lot"... that's all we can say, sorry.
Answer: Need to preheat the smoker with chips in from the start
Q:
descirpton states remote control not included, can one be purchased separately? What capablity does it provide? How much $?
Answer: No they do have Bluetooth smokers but this is not one. Only way you would need one is if you were going to be gone a good while and needed to change temperature
Q:
Can this unit be enclosed? Like under the counter in a grill island? Or is there a smoke vent somewhere on the top or side?
Answer: There are vents on each side, towards the top. The unit doesn't get hot, but I've had a ton of smoke pouring out of it, plus I move it inside when I'm not using it because I don't want it to get rained or snowed on. I do use it in the garage, but I have to keep the garage door open because of the amount of smoke that comes out of it. I think you could put it under the counter if there is enough space to let that smoke flow.
Answer: Whenever this Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker is being used we recommend it be a minimum of three feet away from all walls and structures. We do not recommend enclosing this smoker when it is being used.
Answer: Vents are on the sides. During the first few hours, the smoke comes out at a pretty good rate. Enclosing it would likely disrupt the exhaust and inadvertently increase the internal temperature...which is the last thing you want to do.
Answer: Yes a smoke vent. Don’t think I’d recommend enclosing.
Answer: Vents up too on side. I would not enclose
Q:
Can the door be mounted to open the other direction?
Answer: No. The door cannot be mounted to open the opposite way.
Answer: No it cannot. I see no means to change door swing like some refrigerators do.
Answer: No, It can not.
Q:
It says you can use this unit indoors. what about all the smoke the a smoker creates. where's it gonna go? won't your house smell like smoke?
Answer: We apologize for any confusion. This Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker is designed for outdoor use only and should never be used indoors. The insulated walls help to keep smoke in. However, it should not be used indoors. Give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 and we will be able to provide more information.
Answer: It creates a large amount of smoke! It works great outdoors which is where I keep mine. Mine has been covered when not in use, but I use mine about once a month. It has even held up through our winter months and still worked in the summer. Great product!
Answer: I would never use mine indoors, it produces a lot of smoke...
Answer: Bad product. Poor Customer service! But NO smoker can be used indoors! Buy the Masterbuilt line of smokers!
Answer: Definitely not to use indoors
Answer: I would never use inside; strong smells
Answer: I would think that is a typo. But it doesn't matter one way or the other, you will be lucky if it works at all based on mine!
Q:
Is this double insulated?
Answer: What does it matter read the reviews the wiring is substandard
Q:
How well is the seal on this thing? We occasionally have rodents get into our grill, will that be an issue here, I plan to leave it outdoors.
Answer: The seal is good on mine so far. It has a clamp style latch on the side that pulls it closed. Mine is outside as well. Problems with grills is there is usually some type of drain/opening in the bottom for ash and grease to fall through. The smoker is completely housed in metal, except for a couple of small vents, so as to keep the most smoke sealed inside the chamber.
Answer: It can get bugs through the vents I noticed, the seal on the door is very tight
Answer: Tight seal, much like a refrigerator for comparison.
Q:
Hi. i want to buy this item char-broil deluxe digital electric smoker, 725 with wood bbq smoking chips and box with this chips. ship to ukraine.
Answer: Works good. Makes a mess to clean up. Despite what all smokers say; if takes a long time to clean.
Q:
How much does the temperature swing from the preset?
Answer: This Digital Electric Smoker is able to reach temperatures between 100°F and 275°F and will stay close to temperature set. Give us a call at 1-866-239-6777 and we'll be happy to provide more details on using this Digital Electric Smoker.
Answer: It all depends on the temperature of the food your putting in as to how far the temperature will change from the preset. Other than that it holds the preset temperature once it warms to that.
Answer: Please do not buy this. It only works for a small amount of time
Answer: It stays spot on.
Q:
What's better to use wood chips or the wood pallets
Answer: This one needs the chips. I don't think you can use the pellets in this unit.
Answer: You can use pellets no problem. A majority of my smoking is with pellets in this smoker.
Q:
My remote stops working after a few minutes. Does anyone else have this problem
Answer: We are very sorry to hear this. Have you tried changing the battery in the remote? Has a case been created with us? Whenever an issue is encountered please give us a call at 1-800-241-7548 and we will be able to best assist.
Q:
If you cook by time (and not target meat temp) can the supplied thermometer still provide internal meat temps via display, app, or remote?
Answer: Yes it will still display thermometer temperature on the remote... I have not yet verified the Accuracy of the thermometer with my other digital thermometers... But when seasoning the smoker the thermometer temperature read 285 even though the temp was set to 250 , could have been from the wood chips smoking close to it
Answer: no, when you use one the other is disabled. you can change method during cooking.
Product reviews of Char-Broil 19202101 Deluxe Black Digital Electric Smoker, Large, 725 Square Inch & Digital Electric Smoker Stand, 30"
Gary hopson : Awesome smoker
I have used it three times so far. Two racks of baby back ribs twice. Eight bbq chicken thighs. Operation is very easy. Clean up, soak the racks and other components, and they clean up fairly easy. Use baking soda and water to clean the glass. Don't expect the glass to be perfect, but still good. I have never used a smoker before getting this. I will probably use it more than my grill.
Charles W. Fain : Great Smoker for 9 Months
Received this electric smoker in September 2020. Arrived dented but since the door sealed, I accepted it. Worked great for about 9 months. Control panel stopped working. Contacted Char-Broil to find they only warranty parts and charge you shipping to send parts. Ordered control panel and installed. Then remote didn't work with new control panel. Also, no Temperature Control. Ordered thermostat and paid more shipping. Installed thermostat, doesn't work. Spend about a month dealing with friendly Customer service but no usable smoker. Reviews implied they should last 5 years, mine didn't last 9 months. If you purchase, hope you have better luck. I noticed they have reduced the price but if it does not last, I don't think it's with it.
Keith Podges : Very impressed
This is my first smoker, and my experience so far is terrific! It was very easy to assemble, you basically unwrap then install the racks, drip pan, smoker box and water pan. My first project was pork loin. It was -22 outside and I was concerned about holding temps. I smoked it at 225 degrees and used the included meat probe to get the pork to temp (145 degrees). This took about 3 hours. The double wall construction made it so I could put my hands on the smoker and it wasn't hot to the touch. In fact it was barely warm on the outer shell. I also built a custom cart for it with 24" black pipes with phalanges, 2 - 2' x 2' birch board planks, some 1/4 round, and 2" casters. I also picked up a nice chef's rack with S hooks for my tools.
Andrew : Too many small problems
First and foremost, this thing has holes all over. Any amount of wind at all will cause a great amount of your smoke to shoot right out the holes before evn getting to your food, resulting in baked food, not smoked food. Secondly, the built in thermostat consistently cooks 40-60 degrees above where it is set, resulting in overcooked food. Thirdly, the door seal is warped, and doesn't seal. This, combined with the aforementioned holes, results in wild temperature swings. Fourth, the door hinge is in soft metal, and has warped so badly that when I open the door, it falls off about 50% of the time. Lastly, the temp probe stopped working after the 2nd use.
Alhaus : Didn't last for use #5
Used this smoker 5 times. The 4th time the temperature was all over the place. The digital temperature readout on the front is about 20 degrees off, so the last time I used it I had to sit next to and continuously mess with the temp control just to maintain the 225 degree internal temp so I didn't fry my brisket. Took way longer then it should have. Also, found out real soon that the back side of the smoker can not be facing the sun, because the thermostat is apparently mounted behind a plate on the backside. If the sun hits the back it throws everything of. Just tried to use it again. Couldn't get the internal temp up to to 125 degrees with the temp set to 270. It seemed like it would just quit heating. And yes I know the differance between temp and the thermometer setting. Sending it back and don't know what I'm going to try next. Something local so I don't have to mess with shipping it back. Does not seem like any of the electric smokers get the greatest reviews.
ForeverYOUNG : Char Broil Smoker
I decided I wanted to try "smoking" and chose this particular smoker to begin my smoking experience. Took my husband about 45 minutes to assemble... and then another 45 minutes to remove the sticker on the glass! THAT was a bummer. The sticker was very, very difficult to remove - but we did prevail. I hope they change to just a couple of gel dots instead of what they do now!! Yikes. Other than that, it's a beautiful machine. I will update when we have smoked our first batch. Very excited. I also made a separate purchase of 6 different types of wood chips. I also purchased the stand and cover. I would highly recommend the stand. Just makes the smoker at a good height for use. The cover keeps everything tidy. Having said all of that, I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful.
kgulish : When it works, its great.
We have had this smoker for less than a year. We have had more issues out of this thing than it is worth. We have already replaced the heating element. Now we have computer issues and corroded wires. We keep this under a covered porch with the recommended cover so it receives minimal exposure to the outdoor elements. We contacted the company and they want up to purchase the entire box just to get the replacement wires that are required to fix the current problem. I tried to turn on the smoker today. It turns on but will not let me set the time or temp. The only positive thing - When it works, it's great and easy to use.
thisgirl : Quality Smoker for the Lazy Smoker
I started with a propane smoker that needed constant babysitting in order to keep it from catching fire. I liked sitting with it but when other priorities take place, I knew it was time for the switch. With this baby you can set and forget. One time wood chip fill per sample. Turns off when internal reaches set temperature or when time has lapsed. Well built and no complaints. About 10 smokes in and no problems. Cleanup is a breeze with some Dollar Store oven cleaner and a hose. Almost no scrubbing required. Just make sure the elements are dry before running again and you are good to go.
Amazon Customer : Great product, easy to use and clean
I’ve had this product since Christmas and used it numerous times. I’ve found that it is very easy to use, maintains its temperature well, and is easy to clean up. The glass on the front gets pretty dirty from the smoking process, which is to be expected. However, it is easy enough to clean it up with hot water and some Dawn dish soap. I would definitely recommend the product to someone new to smoking meats like myself.
JRook : I'm free!
I've gone from grills with smoke boxes, cheap flimsy electric kettles. charcoal kettles, offset stick burners, and propane smoke boxes to this. All would make good BBQ, but sometimes the effort was pretty wearing. Now I can put the food in the smoker, set the temp and/or time, add wood chips, turn it on and then go do what I want. No more babysitting the smoker trying to keep the temp even which is every pitmaster's bane. No more constantly checking the fire to add more fuel at all hours during a long smoke or have the propane run out. I love this thing!
Sean Hassett : Heating element WILL fail!!
Add me to the LONG list of people “burned” by a subpar heating element on this smoker. This was my 2nd Charbroil electric smoker because apparently I didn’t learn my lesson the first time. Both of them would constantly trip GFCI’s and breakers and eventually the heating element wires/connections would just burn up and disintegrate! No way to fix it without paying almost as much as a new smoker, so buh bye Charbroil and hello Masterbuilt. My brother uses 3 Masterbuilt electric smokers at his restaurant and abuses the crap out of them and they’re still going strong after being used daily for 3+ years!! When my little Charbroil actually worked it did a good job, but having this known issue for sooooo many customers and Charbroil customer support basically telling us “Piss off. It’s you, not us!” I refuse to purchase another Charbroil product. Good riddance!!
Update 7/6/21 - Used my new Masterbuilt this weekend...didn't trip the GFCI/breaker and everything worked flawlessly. Will never look back to my Charbroil days after I finish typing this sentence!
PHmaddnes : Works well, but it take practice.
First, wrong item was delivered- quality of Amazon service is going down. The unit is nice looking and fits in with other SS appliances in our outdoor kitchen. Make sure you put a bigger catch tray/pan that will cover the entire (or close) bottom rack otherwise you will add an hour to your clean up time. The cook grates are well built, clean up easily and hold a surprising amount of meat. The temp controls is very good and very stable. I have smoked 19-15 batches of meat so far and the glass window is getting messy as I haven’t bothered cleaning it yet. Not sure how easy that will be. The controls are easy to understand and use. The display is bright. The remote is ok, kind of dim and loses signal if you walk a Ross the room. But for the last part this is set it and forget it. The hard part will be getting the perfect smoke taste you are looking for. This unit can put out a ton of smoke but getting it perfect to your liking will take time and practice. I’ve started keeping a log of the meat, wood, rubs, temps and time as well as the results so if I happen to get it perfect I can reproduce it. If you are looking for a first smoker I highly recommend this unit. It’s not huge but it doesn’t break the bank and does exactly what it is supposed to do. The rest is up to you.
SW : So Far - So Good!
So far used it for smoking home made (and cured) bacon and works fine - Canadian Bacon turns to smoked ham real fast! That said, it’s delicious. Still trying to gauge the actual inside temperature. Also did a good job smoking some brats before finishing on the grill. Tried ribs, but looks like they need longer than the little book with it suggests, so they are not fall off the bone but taste was good. Looks good, easy to set up clean and prep, and 4 shelves for plenty of meat. You can’t adjust the vents thought - may have to modify myself. I’m happy so far.
farkedup : Wiring corrodes over time.
Add me to the list of one star reviews. This smoker works great for a while. It suddenly loses the ability to heat up and if you open up the back you will find the connector supplying power to the heating element. Don't bother buying this model.
Rob Wilson : Element wiring corroded out after a year or so.
Excellent smoker when it works. Love the digital display and wireless remote control. Wires to the heat element corroded off after a year or so. I rewired it and it lasted another 2 years. Fired it up today Sept 5, 2021 and wires are corroded and broken again. I have rewired it once more but the this is probably the last time. I'm not the only person with this defect. Smoker is used once a month at the most and it is covered when not in use.
BigWhiteDog : slow cooking perfection
I like smoked ribs. To properly cook smoked ribs you need to be able to maintain about 235 degrees for about five hours. To do that with propane, you have to monitor the grill. To do that with charcoal, you have to monitor the grill. To do this with this Digital Electric Smoker, I can put four racks in the smoker, set the temperature to 235 or so, set the time to four or five hours, fill the wood chip box (actually it takes half the box, not full) and then come back later and enjoy mouth watering ribs, cooked and smoked to perfection. Yeah. I like this grill a lot.
thisgirl : Quality Smoker for the Lazy Smoker
I started with a propane smoker that needed constant babysitting in order to keep it from catching fire. I liked sitting with it but when other priorities take place, I knew it was time for the switch. With this baby you can set and forget. One time wood chip fill per sample. Turns off when internal reaches set temperature or when time has lapsed. Well built and no complaints. About 10 smokes in and no problems. Cleanup is a breeze with some Dollar Store oven cleaner and a hose. Almost no scrubbing required. Just make sure the elements are dry before running again and you are good to go.
Amazon Customer : Great product, easy to use and clean
I’ve had this product since Christmas and used it numerous times. I’ve found that it is very easy to use, maintains its temperature well, and is easy to clean up. The glass on the front gets pretty dirty from the smoking process, which is to be expected. However, it is easy enough to clean it up with hot water and some Dawn dish soap. I would definitely recommend the product to someone new to smoking meats like myself.
PHmaddnes : Works well, but it take practice.
First, wrong item was delivered- quality of Amazon service is going down. The unit is nice looking and fits in with other SS appliances in our outdoor kitchen. Make sure you put a bigger catch tray/pan that will cover the entire (or close) bottom rack otherwise you will add an hour to your clean up time. The cook grates are well built, clean up easily and hold a surprising amount of meat. The temp controls is very good and very stable. I have smoked 19-15 batches of meat so far and the glass window is getting messy as I haven’t bothered cleaning it yet. Not sure how easy that will be. The controls are easy to understand and use. The display is bright. The remote is ok, kind of dim and loses signal if you walk a Ross the room. But for the last part this is set it and forget it. The hard part will be getting the perfect smoke taste you are looking for. This unit can put out a ton of smoke but getting it perfect to your liking will take time and practice. I’ve started keeping a log of the meat, wood, rubs, temps and time as well as the results so if I happen to get it perfect I can reproduce it. If you are looking for a first smoker I highly recommend this unit. It’s not huge but it doesn’t break the bank and does exactly what it is supposed to do. The rest is up to you.
BigWhiteDog : slow cooking perfection
I like smoked ribs. To properly cook smoked ribs you need to be able to maintain about 235 degrees for about five hours. To do that with propane, you have to monitor the grill. To do that with charcoal, you have to monitor the grill. To do this with this Digital Electric Smoker, I can put four racks in the smoker, set the temperature to 235 or so, set the time to four or five hours, fill the wood chip box (actually it takes half the box, not full) and then come back later and enjoy mouth watering ribs, cooked and smoked to perfection. Yeah. I like this grill a lot.
Crunchy : Defective product - doesn't make smoke
The heating element doesn't get hot enough to cause the wood in the smoke box to reach the smoking point. Very disappointed in this product.
Updated to three stars - customer support is sending me a new heating element and control unit (free) so support is good, but online searches show that this has been a common problem well before I purchased the device and yet they still continue to sell defective product.
C James : First time smoker, and I'm in love!
First time smoker, and so far it was great! This smoker is a bit bigger than I was expecting, which is a good thing because I like knowing that I can REALLY get some smoked foods going for Thanksgiving in the next month. It has some really nice features to it, and is going to be a new hobby for me.
Features: It has a remote control to see the temperature, set the temperature, look at how much time is left, etc. There is an LED light on the unit, but it does NOT illuminate the inside....it only works well when you have the door open. There is a grease trap on the bottom of the unit that slides out you didn't use the water container that also catches grease. Wood chip box is very sturdy and fits about 2 cups worth of wood chips. I don't think they advertise it as being "water resistant," but it did get caught in the Tropical Storm we had here for a few hours, and it did not do any damage to the unit.
Overall, this is a great unit that I'm looking forward to using. Having the window to see what you're cooking is great, and the unit does not get too hot...it is well insulated. It does have rolling wheels and a handle on the back to easily roll it around the patio area which is really nice. You owe it to yourself to give it a try.
Adam Coy : BUYER BEWARE FAULTY WIRING THEY WONT OWN UP TO!!!
BUYER BEWARE!!!! I bought 2 of these one for myself and one for my brother ....after 2 uses my brothers stopped working further investigation (opening the small panel on the back) revealed the wire to the heating element burnt in two. I used mine a dozen or so times and then the same happened to me ...Charbroil customer service was contacted and they said not covered under warranty and they would not provide parts...said if I wanted the wires I had to buy the entire control box and 1/2 the cost of the original smoker ....$ 150 for a wire???? The fact that both units failed in a short time in the same place says its faulty, but they do not accept and responsibility..... your $ is better spent buying a different brand!!!
Reid Wilke : Smokes like crazy
I have had this awhile now and love it. The smoke it produces and the flavor it adds to the meat is incredible. I keep experimenting with new meats and recipes. Someday I may move up to a larger one but I have done a whole brisket and chicken breasts at the same time with one rack to spare. Only complaint is the seal on the door has got hard like it was burned. I figured it would be heat resistant. None the less it works fine. The clean up for the first couple was time consuming but after learning where the tin foil should go to keep the drippings off the bottom, clean up is rather easy.
Keith Podges : Very impressed
This is my first smoker, and my experience so far is terrific! It was very easy to assemble, you basically unwrap then install the racks, drip pan, smoker box and water pan. My first project was pork loin. It was -22 outside and I was concerned about holding temps. I smoked it at 225 degrees and used the included meat probe to get the pork to temp (145 degrees). This took about 3 hours. The double wall construction made it so I could put my hands on the smoker and it wasn't hot to the touch. In fact it was barely warm on the outer shell. I also built a custom cart for it with 24" black pipes with phalanges, 2 - 2' x 2' birch board planks, some 1/4 round, and 2" casters. I also picked up a nice chef's rack with S hooks for my tools.
Charles W. Fain : Great Smoker for 9 Months
Received this electric smoker in September 2020. Arrived dented but since the door sealed, I accepted it. Worked great for about 9 months. Control panel stopped working. Contacted Char-Broil to find they only warranty parts and charge you shipping to send parts. Ordered control panel and installed. Then remote didn't work with new control panel. Also, no Temperature Control. Ordered thermostat and paid more shipping. Installed thermostat, doesn't work. Spend about a month dealing with friendly Customer service but no usable smoker. Reviews implied they should last 5 years, mine didn't last 9 months. If you purchase, hope you have better luck. I noticed they have reduced the price but if it does not last, I don't think it's with it.
Tabitha : Good concept but mine was a dud
The concept of the smoker is great but it does have a couple flaws. I bought it because I mainly make beef jerky and when I smoke jerky I usually smoke it around 160° for 5 to 6 hours. The first batch of the jerkey I did I started it came back three hours later and my wood chips hadn’t even started smoking yet. I did the pre-heat cycle and followed the instructions to a T but at the lower temperatures it’s just not enough to get the chip smoking, even if you turn it all the way up and get them smoking good as soon as you turn it down below 200 it quit smoking. The second batch of jerky I tried I just left the lid off of the Smokebox after I had started the wood chips with a propane torch and that worked OK to get me enough smoke for flavor. If you’re going to be making things at a temperature of 225 or above I think this thing is fine but if you’re a jerky man like me and your going to use it under 200° a lot I would stay away from it. When I turned it up an extra 30° to try to get it smoking on my last batch of jerky it got way over hot and burn on my stuff. I ended up returning it but really wish it would’ve worked out because it’s a great set it and forget it concept. Not to mention the price point was good. I also had a error message pop up on my remote control and tried to get that resolved with charbroil but they never responded to my email of the pictures I sent them
maryannd : Temperature probe did not work; charged shipping fee for part under warranty
GIfted this for Father's Day. He did the burnoff to make sure it worked but didn't use it to cook until after the return period. Preheated fine but once the temperature probe was inserted it shut down. An online search said to cook using time if the probe didn't work so we did and it worked fine. Called today to get a replacement probe. After two hours on the phone finally got the probe ordered under warranty BUT I have to pay for shipping and handling. Do not recommend this product. I shouldn't have to pay for shipping under warranty.
A : Don't by.... It's fraudulently advertised
This add is misleading and wrong...it's BS... It is not a deluxe model, the video shows a remote that goes with the deluxe model.... This is an over priced base model. Don't be tricked like me. Amazon wouldn't even do anything for ruining my 4th because I invited guests to have a smoker meal and I couldn't use it because I had to return the piece of junk. This purchase has made me rethink my Amazon account entirely.
KahunaSchelf : Worry free smoked meat done to perfection.
This is a great, top notch smoker. I love smoking spiral sliced hams with this smoker. The removable racks give you a flexible environment for smoking large meats or several racks of ribs. The design is well thought and well manufactured. The digital interface is easy to understand and use. With the included thermometer, you set the smoke temp and the meat temp you want. Close the door and lock the latch and let the smoker do all the work worry free. I considered getting the glass door, but I am glad that I did not. I did not want to spend time cleaning glass when I should be eating delicious smoked meat.
alan mautino : Broke after 3 uses
purchased in April to use during the summer. Didn't use until June. When I used it, wouldn't work after 3rd time. Now I have to have parts shipped and pay for shipping. Not really a great smoker if I have to repair so soon.
Kodiak Jensen : Good smoker, not much smoke
I have had a similar sized propane smoker for years but it only had 2 racks for smoking meat and I got tired of trying to regulate the temperature. I wanted an electric smoker so I could let this run overnight and not need to deal with temperature regulation or worrying about running out of propane. I have been using the a-maze-n pellet smoke box (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007ROPJ1M/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_6TDMEb6BPN7VH) for over a year and I love it so I wanted a smoker where I could fit this a-maze-n smoke box down toward the bottom. You have to get one of these a-maze-n smoke boxes. It will put out a good amount of smoke for up to 12 hours. The best!
I chose this smoker for the following reasons: - has 4 racks for smoking meat - has a good drip tray to help keep it cleaner - has room for me to fit the a-maze-n smoke box at the bottom - electric - digital controls - built-in food temperature probe - no paint on the inside of the smoker (don't want to deal with peeling) - well insulated (only warm to the touch when smoking meat) - has wheels and handle for easy moving - has integrated drip pan (no more mess on the ground) - affordable and small enough to be compact but get the job done - built in LED light is useful at night when you open the door
Cons: - built in smoke box does not put out smoke at low temps (225-250) - runs 10-25 degrees hotter than desired temperature setting - glass door is where most heat loss happens - glass door gets dirty (would not get glass door again) - short cord (you will need a heavy duty extension cord) - the blue LED digital display is hard to read, in direct sunlight (not a big problem)
Keith G. : Do Not Waste Your Money! Constant Error Messages Since Day One!
Purchased this smoker May 26, 2021. From day one it has thrown random error messages (control panel) 1 thru 4 and error message "0" which even isn't in the manual. In addition, the toy quality remote control shows an error message in the "meat probe actual temp" window, which is also not listed in the manual. I called Char Broil customer service on June 23rd, and while nice, the gentleman was completely clueless, which is all the more frustrating. Overall this smoker was a cheaply built , bitter disappointment. I will be returning the item to Amazon for a refund. Definitely not taking a chance on a replacement.
Kelly : Great smoker.
I love this smoker! Easy to use and food tastes perfect. My only complaint is that it is not easy to clean. I have started lining the bottom shelf with foil to make it easier to clean. The bottom of the unit collects grease from the meat. The other suggestion I have is to put vinegar and water in the water tray and run it through a preheat cycle to make it easier to clean the inside walls and the window on the door. Other than that no complaints. Love it.
H Joseph : Before you buy read this
Not even a year old and have had to replace the thermostat and the heating element TWICE!! Char broil has sent me replacement parts but the parts are not an easy fix. ALSO the 2nd breakdown was after Thanksgiving. Ordered it on 1-2-19 and received it last night as the parts were on back order. (Tells me there were many calls for the thermostat and hearing assembly after the holidays. Could not sync the remote also. WHEN it works it smokes well but the interior electrical parts are not up to par.
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Kelly : Great smoker.
I love this smoker! Easy to use and food tastes perfect. My only complaint is that it is not easy to clean. I have started lining the bottom shelf with foil to make it easier to clean. The bottom of the unit collects grease from the meat. The other suggestion I have is to put vinegar and water in the water tray and run it through a preheat cycle to make it easier to clean the inside walls and the window on the door. Other than that no complaints. Love it.
Angela Chinen : temperature isn't right
We were excited to get this smoker. Hoped that the thermostat problems mentioned by other reviewers were wrong... The smoke output is good and it flavors the food, but the temperature is way too high. The first thing we smoked was fish. Two pounds of fish should have taken at least 2 hours at 200 degrees but it was done in 20 minutes. (the temperature probe works good - I double checked that with my own instant read thermometer.) Then we tried a whole chicken. It also cooked very fast - under an hour for a 2.5 pound bird. It was tasty and smoky, so we didn't really worry. Then came the 12 pound brisket. We put it in at 200 degrees. According to the booklet, it should have taken a minimum of 6 hours, but it was cooked to the internal temperature in slightly over three hours. The flavor was ok but it wasn't nearly as tender as we had expected. Today, I tried fish again. About two pounds. I set the oven temperature to 100 degrees and the internal temperature probe to 145 degrees. For sure this should take several hours, right? Maybe I would have to bump up the heat after a couple of hours to get it finished. Wouldn't you know, it was done in 20 minutes. The flavor was good, but there's no way the internal food temperature could reach 145 if the oven temperature was set to 100, right? So what now? I'm not sure. By the way, I did purchase an oven thermometer, and after setting the smoker to 100 degrees for the fish, when it was done in 20 minutes, the oven temperature was 275 degrees. So yeah, the smoke flavor is good, but the oven temperature is all wrong. Good thing the fish was on sale at the market. Very disappointed in this purchase.
MikE : Perfect for beginners
Bought this smoker as an entry level for a new hobby. Simple to use. Setup is minimal. The remote helps you monitor temp time easily. Price was reasonable vs buying a more expensive unit. Now that I know I enjoy smoking, the only downfall with this unit is that you have to manually fill the smoker box. The other reviews from folks here were extremely helpful (ie: foil on drip pan for easy cleanup etc..). I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get into smoking. I have used this every weekend since I’ve had it and had some delicious food. Perfect entry level smoker.
Jamie : Nice smoker
Just purchased this smoker. While doing the initial seasoning set temp to 275 degrees for 2 hours. The timer only ran for 1 1/2 hours and shut off. I really won't be using the timer as I cook by temperature of meat internally. I did notice that the unit said 275 degrees and my thermometer that I purchased separately was reading between 300 and 330 degrees. Will have to do a little tweeking to get the correct temps(don't want to overcook a brisket with to much heat). Overall nice smoker not to heavy to put on stand and looks good. Will update after I actually smoke some meat in it.
Keith G. : Do Not Waste Your Money! Constant Error Messages Since Day One!
Purchased this smoker May 26, 2021. From day one it has thrown random error messages (control panel) 1 thru 4 and error message "0" which even isn't in the manual. In addition, the toy quality remote control shows an error message in the "meat probe actual temp" window, which is also not listed in the manual. I called Char Broil customer service on June 23rd, and while nice, the gentleman was completely clueless, which is all the more frustrating. Overall this smoker was a cheaply built , bitter disappointment. I will be returning the item to Amazon for a refund. Definitely not taking a chance on a replacement.
Joe : Electronics Charred
Purchased this smoker about 8 months ago. Go to fire her up this weekend, everything seems normal, set it to preheat, come back 20 minutes later and the cooker won't heat up. Touch the coils - no heat. Open up the rear panel to access the heating coil wiring and lo and behold, the connector is absolutely disintegrated along with what I'm guessing is the residue of what used to be more foam insulation. Waiting to hear back from Charbroil on this one, but I would not purchase a device with electrical failure to this degree. Maybe I got a lemon, and I hope the company responds accordingly as I am within the warranty period. I will update this review if anything positive comes from this.
MarigoldLilyRosemary : Great flavor.
We’ve cured and then smoked a salmon, smoked a brisket, and then a whole chicken where we let the drippings fall into a pot of mixed veggies. Everything tastes great! Used Alder for fish and hickory for the chicken and beef. We bought as a joint 12th wedding anniversary gift. We love BBQ and with this Covid virus quarantine we couldn’t get out to our favorite BBQ place. This made for a great experience of both food and celebration.
T : Outstanding..!!!
VERY impressed and would strongly recommend this to anybody, especially if you’re a beginner smoker like me! I did not want to buy an expensive smoker with all of the bells and whistles for a first time purchase. I did a lot of research and this one was number four on the top five list. But for the price and the quality both on the craftsmanship and the finished cooked product, I absolutely love it and well worth the money! Product was packed very securely. Easy to unboxed and easy to assemble. Plugged it in and ran it for two hours to clean it out. We just got done making our first smoked bacon wrapped turkey breast and fajita meat. Very tender and very juicy on both! The temperature probe is outstanding. When the turkey breast reached 165° it shut down to a warming temperature of 120° by itself. A very nice feature. The glass door made it nice so I didn’t have to constantly open the door to check the meat and have it lose its heat. Another nice feature. Tomorrow will be salmon. My only question is why didn’t I do this many years ago?
Kodiak Jensen : Good smoker, not much smoke
I have had a similar sized propane smoker for years but it only had 2 racks for smoking meat and I got tired of trying to regulate the temperature. I wanted an electric smoker so I could let this run overnight and not need to deal with temperature regulation or worrying about running out of propane. I have been using the a-maze-n pellet smoke box (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007ROPJ1M/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_6TDMEb6BPN7VH) for over a year and I love it so I wanted a smoker where I could fit this a-maze-n smoke box down toward the bottom. You have to get one of these a-maze-n smoke boxes. It will put out a good amount of smoke for up to 12 hours. The best!
I chose this smoker for the following reasons: - has 4 racks for smoking meat - has a good drip tray to help keep it cleaner - has room for me to fit the a-maze-n smoke box at the bottom - electric - digital controls - built-in food temperature probe - no paint on the inside of the smoker (don't want to deal with peeling) - well insulated (only warm to the touch when smoking meat) - has wheels and handle for easy moving - has integrated drip pan (no more mess on the ground) - affordable and small enough to be compact but get the job done - built in LED light is useful at night when you open the door
Cons: - built in smoke box does not put out smoke at low temps (225-250) - runs 10-25 degrees hotter than desired temperature setting - glass door is where most heat loss happens - glass door gets dirty (would not get glass door again) - short cord (you will need a heavy duty extension cord) - the blue LED digital display is hard to read, in direct sunlight (not a big problem)
steve a. : Electrical problems
This morning at 530 am went to start my smoker to get ready for a family gathering. Turned it on and no heat. Not being the first time I have had this problem. I quickly removed the back cover where the wires connect to the heating element. I found once again that one wire had just burned up and deteriorated away and was not connected to the element. I once again modified the wire and connected it back to the element and now have heat. I have had it for not quite 3 years and this is the fourth time I have had to fix it. Including Christmas morning a year ago. Fortunately I knew what to look for. I see others in their reviews complaining of popping breakers and the smoker just quit heating. Obviously there is a problem with this product. Honestly with the trouble I have had it is amazing it has not started a fire. There is evidence of overheating and burned up wires inside the access cover. My element is beyond repair the next time this happens and I have repaired the wires to the point that they will not be usable when this happens again.
Tom Ellington : So far So Fair
I received the smoker very quickly thru Amazon. I set it up and seasoned it according to the instructions. Right away I noticed the temp. controller is way off. NOT that big of a deal, I run an external meat and temp probe. I'll just have to adjust the temps as I go. I set the temp on the smoker to 100 for a starting point. The smoker remote says it's 80 deg. in the smoker. I have 2 external heat probs. from 2 separate units. One says 130deg. and the 2nd says 134deg. ( Temp Swing ) My External probs. showed it reached 136deg. then fell back to 105deg. At the point it kicked back on and raised the temp back to 126deg. SO it looks like it's going to run between 105 & 126 deg. now that it's settling down. Most anything electric has a swing in temps. SO in short, I think this will work fine making Andouille sausage with out rendering the fat out. Just be careful and start out lower than you need until it settles in.
Paulywood : Top smoker!
What a great little Smoker, for home gatherings, BBQs, etc, I’ve cooked Ribbs, sausage, chicken, ham, just about anything you can smoke this little smoker will do it, chip box full gives you about 4-6 hours of smoke (depending on temp of course) cons- takes a little use to getting your temps steady, but all comes with experience, but that’s the fun of it right?, as we say all experiments must be eaten ( as long as they are not raw!) ????????. Give it a good 4 1/2 star ⭐️‘S from me, little “Smokie” works great for me????
Kodiak Jensen : Good smoker, not much smoke
I have had a similar sized propane smoker for years but it only had 2 racks for smoking meat and I got tired of trying to regulate the temperature. I wanted an electric smoker so I could let this run overnight and not need to deal with temperature regulation or worrying about running out of propane. I have been using the a-maze-n pellet smoke box (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007ROPJ1M/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_6TDMEb6BPN7VH) for over a year and I love it so I wanted a smoker where I could fit this a-maze-n smoke box down toward the bottom. You have to get one of these a-maze-n smoke boxes. It will put out a good amount of smoke for up to 12 hours. The best!
I chose this smoker for the following reasons: - has 4 racks for smoking meat - has a good drip tray to help keep it cleaner - has room for me to fit the a-maze-n smoke box at the bottom - electric - digital controls - built-in food temperature probe - no paint on the inside of the smoker (don't want to deal with peeling) - well insulated (only warm to the touch when smoking meat) - has wheels and handle for easy moving - has integrated drip pan (no more mess on the ground) - affordable and small enough to be compact but get the job done - built in LED light is useful at night when you open the door
Cons: - built in smoke box does not put out smoke at low temps (225-250) - runs 10-25 degrees hotter than desired temperature setting - glass door is where most heat loss happens - glass door gets dirty (would not get glass door again) - short cord (you will need a heavy duty extension cord) - the blue LED digital display is hard to read, in direct sunlight (not a big problem)
Charles W. Fain : Great Smoker for 9 Months
Received this electric smoker in September 2020. Arrived dented but since the door sealed, I accepted it. Worked great for about 9 months. Control panel stopped working. Contacted Char-Broil to find they only warranty parts and charge you shipping to send parts. Ordered control panel and installed. Then remote didn't work with new control panel. Also, no Temperature Control. Ordered thermostat and paid more shipping. Installed thermostat, doesn't work. Spend about a month dealing with friendly Customer service but no usable smoker. Reviews implied they should last 5 years, mine didn't last 9 months. If you purchase, hope you have better luck. I noticed they have reduced the price but if it does not last, I don't think it's with it.
JRook : I'm free!
I've gone from grills with smoke boxes, cheap flimsy electric kettles. charcoal kettles, offset stick burners, and propane smoke boxes to this. All would make good BBQ, but sometimes the effort was pretty wearing. Now I can put the food in the smoker, set the temp and/or time, add wood chips, turn it on and then go do what I want. No more babysitting the smoker trying to keep the temp even which is every pitmaster's bane. No more constantly checking the fire to add more fuel at all hours during a long smoke or have the propane run out. I love this thing!
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