Masterbuilt M7P 7-in-1 Smoker and Grill with Pan and Basket Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I went to various retail outlets to inspect Webers, Brinkman and the Masterbuilt. I ended up buying the Masterbuilt M7P. I also was not interested in refrigerator size smoker either. An 18.5 inch grill diameter suites me fine.
Here's why:
1. Brinkman - Single not multi-tiered. Harder to work in lower chamber unless you're very tall. Priced over (...)
2. Weber - Way over priced, period. Only had charcoal option not duel; charcoal and/or propane. Height to low.
3. Shop the inet. You can find an M7P for under (...).
I can control the heat better with propane rather than charcoal as I like a cooler smoke under 125 degrees. I bought the M7P strictly for smoking as I have a gas BBQ grill. The M7P water pan could be used as a drip bowl if you do.
Kit included an aluminum pot and mesh basket, I suppose for crab/lobster boils.
Masterbuilt M7P
Pros:
* Xlnt packaging as every square inch was utilized. Amazed how small a box the M7P arrived in. No waste. Go green.
* Nice finish. Over time we'll see if the shine holds. Wish it came in a primer (dull) black instead.
* Every piece was wrapped well.
* All nuts, bolts, and screws plainly labeled.
* Easy to follow assembly instructions.
* Smokes extremely well. I use the water pan as a heat blocker to cool the smoke down.
* King salmon, beef brisket and pork butt come out lip smackin' to die for dee-lishous.
* Breaks down easily so multi-usage becomes a reality. Just lift the sections up and away. That's it.
* Handles remain cool after 5 hours of smoking. BIG thumbs up!
* NO smoke leakage, it all inside the unit.
Cons:
* Looking for a another burner. The flame range is medium to high. When set low it tends to choke. By this I mean you hear a whooshing/roaring sound as the flame turns from blue/green to yellow/orange. By low I mean the flame is licking the chamber bottom 8" away, yet I cannot maintain a blue/green flame.
* Have to make adjustments to the top lid air/smoke vent so it closes completely.
**Note: When installing the burn unit note the positions of the legs. One leg is at the back while two are in front. Mount the unit so the propane hose faces the correct direction - right or left - as it's not long enough to reach around if mounted incorrectly. If U goof, it's a simple four screw removal to remount the unit...a 2 minute job.


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Exceptionally versatile, this outdoor smoker and grill allows for cooking in seven different ways. Use it for propane smoking and grilling, charcoal smoking and grilling, boiling or steaming, camp cooking, or deep-frying. The unit features a porcelain flame disk bowl and a solid-steel 19-inch LP gas-cooker stand and cast-iron burner with a type-1 regulator and hose. A propane tank must be purchased separately. Other details include U-shaped legs for stability, a temperature gauge, and cool-touch handles for safety. A 10-1/2-quart aluminum pot and a basket with a convenient drain clip come included for frying up fish, French fries, and more. Simply cook food in the pot then lift the basket to drain. The deep-frying basket features small drain holes and a long-stemmed handle with a rubber-covered end to keep hands safe and away from the heat, while the pot provides a sturdy flat base, generous loop side handles, and an easy-to-clean design. The unit requires some basic assembly and a user manual with recipes comes included. Great for camping, picnics, and cookouts with friends and family, the UL-listed seven-in-one smoker-and-grill unit measures approximately 18 by 18 by 26-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Bradley Smoker Bisquettes Review

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(More customer reviews)I use a few of these intermingled in a four hour smoke plan... strong flavor!

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Weber Wood Chips Review

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(More customer reviews)Being new to smoking we weren't sure which wood to go with. So we bought Apple, Pecan, and Mesquite. I think Apple is my favorite flavor but all had great results. The bags have lasted multiple smokings and don't require to be soaked in water for 24 hours to get a good smoke out of them (seems like some woods require a long soak time). Again, I'm not a pro, but thats how we felt about them!

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Masterbuilt 20070910 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)The Masterbuilt smoker is a wonderful product for the price. Whether you're new to smoking, or an experienced smoker who wants a less hands on, labor intensive smoke, this is simply the best you can get for the $$.
Pros:
1. Digital thermometer: If you've smoked much, you know keeping the smoker at the right temperature is often what takes the most attention. As an electric smoker with a built in thermometer, you can set your preferred temperature and then just focus on keeping the woodtray filled, the contents mopped, and you're good to go. (You will still want to use a digital thermometer on the meats themselves to check their internal temperatures, but that's a different matter.)
2. Well insulated: Unlike a traditional side smoker, bullet or most other form factors, the masterbuilt is nicely chunky and really doesn't care overly what the outside temperature is at (within reason)
3. Capacity: Four racks (though with chickens, big roasts, shoulders and ribs you may only end up using two at a time. Still, I've loaded it up 30+lbs of meat at a time which for a product that often drops under $200 when on sale, is not bad at all.
4. Economy: It runs on electricity and with small amounts of wood relatively speaking. Rather than going through large amounts of wood and charcoal, you have a much more affordable smoke, which if you want to smoke regularly (or smoke small batches) is great.
5. Customer Support: You'll find repeated reviews of this online, but Masterbuilt's customer support is second to none. Its hard to find companies that stand behind their products the way Masterbuilt does. If something is defective, they will fix it with little to no questions asked.
So why don't I give it a 5 stars?
1. Size: Masterbuilt has a 40" version, but it is very hard to find. Really, if they made the 40" the standard, that extra little bit of space would allow you to use all four racks more often even with larger cuts.
2. Temperature Range: The Masterbuilt only goes up to 275. This is excellent for red meats which will often cook between 220 and 250 and fish, but not as good for poultry, where you want it up to 350 to get the fat in the skin to render (and avoid chewy skin).
3. Power: The Masterbuilt's electric heater sometimes doesn't seem to have quite enough oomph if you really load it with meat. I've had a hard time keeping the temp up when its full. There are people online who add their own heating elements to help boost it.
4. Needs direct plug: Masterbuilt requires you plug directly into an outlet. So, given the relatively short electrical cable that means you need to install an outdoors outlet if you believe them. I did use it fine with an industrial extension cord, but talking to their customer support, they felt it might be a reason for problem #3 above.
So, what do you have? A great form factor for a smoker, with good capacity, that maintains a set temperature, with multiple racks for different products, and that gives a consistently result. On the other hand, they have a slightly larger product that is only distributed much more limitedly, and they have odd limitations on the product based on max temp and wattage to the heating element. Given the price difference between the Masterbuilt and its nearest competitors, perhaps these limitations are forgivable. I still regularly recommend it to friends, and have many, including some who run a couple of well respected restaurants loving the products that come out.
Things I'd love to see from Masterbuilt as aftermarket products or even just upgrades:
1. External smoke box that attaches to the wood feed hole, so that you can do cold smokes for sausages, cheeses and salmon and other products.
2. A higher wattage heating element that can be swapped out for the standard one.
3. A higher max temperature so I don't need to take the chickens and game hens out 30 minutes before done and toss them in the oven to crisp the skins.
Regardless, to come full circle. If you want to dabble in smoking and are intimidated (which is easy), this is a perfect smoker to make things easy. And if you are experienced in smoking and just want to have either a more affordable smoke so you can do it more often, or a less labor intensive one, once in a while, this is the perfect supplement to your existing set up.

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Smoke large quantities of meat and other favorite foods with this easy-to-use electric smoker. The unit features a powder-coated steel exterior and a spacious 2-1/2-cubic-foot interior with four smoking racks for everything from fish and chicken to vegetables and jerky. Ensuring user-friendly operation, it provides a push-button digital control panel for time and temperature. The precise thermostat-controlled electric temperature delivers even heating and can be set from 100 to 275 degrees F, and the 0- to 24-hour digital timer automatically shuts the machine off after the specified amount of time. Other highlights include an air damper for better smoke control, a convenient side-loading wood tray for safely adding wood chips, and a removable drip pan and rear-mounted grease pan that make clean-up a snap. Completely insulated for energy-efficient cooking, the smoker measures approximately 19-1/2 by 18-2/7 by 34 inches.

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Bradley Digital 4-Rack Smoker Review

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(More customer reviews)It looks like a very small refrigerator.
Every piece of sheet metal is sanded on the edges, no cuts from sharp edges.
Easy to put together, no more difficult than putting together a refrigerator.
Quiet as a refrigerator too.
Read the instructions and season it first as directed.
You will need extra wood pellets. It does not come with any in the box, so order some extras. Each pellet lasts about 20 minutes.Bradley Apple Bisquettes 48 pack
NOTE: you have to put at least 4 pellets in the stacker to get it to burn 1 pellet. Just the way it works. I put in two pellets and nothing smoked. It needs 4 pellets to push the pellets along the tray to the burner. Not a problem, just try to remember that 3 of the pellets won't burn. So, if you want to cook for 4 hours you need: 3 pellets per hours x 4 hours = 12 pellets + 3 pellets to get them to burn plate = 15 pellets.
I tested a Butterball Turkey Breast first. I followed the Bradley instructions in their cookbook Bradley Recipe Book Volume 1 for the turkey cooking temperatures. I used their glaze recipe under the skin. I also used a wireless remote meat thermometer Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer feed the probe wire through the roof vent of the smoker. I used the apple pellets from Bradley Apple Bisquettes 120 pack
I sat back and waited. A few hour later the Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer began to chirp "almost done" "Almost done". The wireless thermometer is great because I was smoking the week of Thanksgiving and it was in the 30's outside so not having walk out to the smoker to check the meat was ideal. (My wife was concerned about the smoker being able to maintain cooking temperature in the cold outside. This smoker was stable, the temperature stayed steady. the outside of the unit did not get hot to the touch, except around the smoke vent which is to be expected.)
I used a Taylor Analog Instant-Read Dial Thermometer to verify the temperature of the meat when the wireless told me it was done. Both thermometers were within a degree of each other.
I took the turkey breast out of the smoker and let it rest for about an hour. The color was extremely golden skin. Not black or Smokey but as if was dipped in golden lacquer. A gorgeous turkey breast. No burnt places, not excess smoke, perfect. When I carved the Turkey breast it was as moist as a wet sponge. Unbelievably tasty, nothing like store bought smoked turkey. The taste of the turkey was like that of caviar compared to fish sticks, it was rich, smooth and wonderful.
This smoking robot works. Just add a Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer to you don't have to walk outside and let it do its job.
Also, we ran the smoker on our back porch, about 10 feet from the house. It only exhausts a small amount of smoke while working. It did not look like a fire at the, just a little smoke, less than the steam from a tea kettle. If you cheat and peak while it is cooking you will get your clothes smoked and have to change for dinner, but the smoke from the smoker did not get into the house otherwise.
Easy to setup, easy to control and easy to cook with. Oh, the trays are 11x15 so you could put a 12-14 pound turkey in it. Next is a Roast, Ribs and some Cheeses. The Bradley Recipe Book Volume 1 also includes recipes for cheese, fruit, and more. Just follow the instructions and be patient. It can do both hot and cold smoking.


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An ideal smoker for entertaining, the Bradley four-rack digital smoker makes it easy to roast, smoke, and barbecue without constantly monitoring your smoking tools. The digital smoker includes all of the features of Bradley's original smoker, but adds the benefits of digital technology. With a digital control panel that lets you manipulate temperature, time, and smoke down to the smallest degree, you can decide how much smoke you want, how long you're going to smoke your food, and at what temperature.

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Bradley BTIS1 Original Fully Automatic 4-Rack Outdoor Food Smoker Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this smoker for 3 years and have been very happy. I've cooked ribs, brisket, picnic shoulder, boston butt, and salmon and they all have come out fantastic. Using the Bradley is very simple. I've tried smoking the traditional way but for the occasional weekend smoker keeping the heat low and slow is nearly impossible; the constant monitoring of heat and fuel for 6-12 hours took out all the joy of eating. Bradley is the way to go!
Besides making sure there were enough "pucks" of wood, you have to check the water pan to make sure it doesn't go dry. If you're smoking something fatty like a boston butt, I would recommend tossing out the oil and ash that drips into the pan after 3 hours or so and add more water. Other than that it's set and forget.
We don't have a much of a selection of wood where I live (mesquite is king) so it's great how easy it is get different woods to try and mix them like the pros do. It's not expensive to run, Bradley recommends that you only need to smoke the food for only half the total time it takes to cook your food, so if it takes 12 hours to finish, you only need 6 hours worth of pucks.
The only reason it doesn't get five stars is because it doesn't get hotter than about 250 degrees. If it had a more powerful heating element it would have greater versatility and you could cook perfect chicken with crispy skin, or use it during colder outdoor temperatures.
Side note: Just as important as the smoker is the rub and sauce. The best cookbook for BBQ I've found is Peace, Love, & Barbecue: Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies from the Legends of Barbecue. It gives you the REAL award winning recipes, not the common "based on" recipes from some well-known BBQ pros. In addition, there are valuable hints on prepping and cooking that most other books don't give and a great guide that will help you develop your own signature rub.

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Taste the great outdoors with the original Bradley smoker, a unique four-rack meat and food smokehouse sold complete with its own smoke generator. The smoker makes it easy for the expert or novice smoker to enjoy gourmet-quality smoked food without heading to the nearest BBQ joint.
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Outdoor Leisure 36189C Smoke Hollow Charcoal Wagon Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this grill for about 3 years now. My wife bought it for me as a present to replace my old Smoker. I cook outdoors constantly and have an tendancy to burn up grills and smokers in a rather short time because i use them so much. One of the things that drew me to this grill is the ability to raise and lower the charcoal on the grill part. I use this grill all the time for grilling. but when it comes to smoking i have never been able to get it up to temp. I like to smoke between 200 and 250 degrees when i smoke. but i have never been able to get this grill over 180. I dont know what it is but it just never gets warmer.
I do love the ability to adjust the charcoal and the cast iron grill grates. those are a must for anyone who uses one as much as i do. I use this grill a couple times a week and have been for the last few years. its held up nicely and if i could just get the tinder box to heat the smoker to over 200 i would rate it a lot higher.

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Browning Smoke Vaults Review

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(More customer reviews)Previously had the Brinkmann Gourmet electric model. Element broke in several pieces after snowstorm (damn Colorado weather). Found this unit on sale @ Gander Mountain. Really didn't want a gas smoker, but the price for the smoker size was unbelieveable. Cooked a bison tenderloin & a smoked salmon earlier, both to perfection. Am trying some baby-back ribs now, but am having a little difficulty maintaining the 225-250 range for long-term smoking. I'm sure it's the devil in the details, and I'll work it out once I've perfected the heat vs. the vents. The size is extraordinary, and will work very nice as I will add a brisket, salmon and 4 more racks of ribs to the unit later...all at once. Finally, a smoker that can handle the workload that I occasionally have.

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Brinkmann 810-5304-4 Smoke'N Grill Electric Smoker and Grill, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)It's really a pretty smoker...but I don't know if it works or not...there are missing parts.
This must be a common problem for Brinkman...as they have in bold lettering, "for missing parts, call customer service at 1-800-xxx-xxxx). I've called the number several times. They should call it "customer dis-service", because you don't talk to anyone, you listen to some recordings, punch in your telephone number, and they'll call you back when they get around to it. It's been over a day and I've not heard anything. I hope that when/if they do call, I'm not in the shower or otherwise occupied.
If/when I get the call, I'll edit my review. I hope i get those parts before Thanksgiving...i was planning on smoking a turkey.
Thanks Brinkman!
UPDATE: I finally received a call...but of course I was in the shower and couldn't take it. They left a voicemail suggesting I visit their website which I had already done and found no help. I looked up their corporate number on the 'net. The receptionist put me through to customer service...supposedly on hold with a live person. As I was waiting, I received an e-mail stating the missing parts would be mailed tomorrow. No "I'm sorry for your inconvienence" or anything.
I wonder if Brinkmann's CEO ever reads these? or their shareholders? I believe I'd want to know if my customer service team was failing.

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Enjoy slow-cooked barbecue and authentic smokehouse flavor with this electric smoker and grill. Perfect for large gatherings, it comes equipped with two chrome-plated steel cooking grills that can hold up to 50 pounds of food. Cook a ham on one level and a chicken on the other. Both the top and bottom grill levels cook at about the same temperature, so when cooking different types or cuts of meat at the same time, place the meat that cooks the fastest on the top grill for simple removal. Its stable base contains a 1500-watt electric heating element, which delivers consistent heat--ideal for longer smoking times or smoke cooking in cold weather. In addition, the unit's domed lid supplies a heat indicator for checking the temperature at a glance, and its front-hinged door allows for adding water during the smoking process. Other highlights include a porcelain-coated steel water pan, high-grade wooden handles that stay cool to the touch, and an easy-to-clean lightweight design. An instruction manual comes included. Housed in beautiful stainless steel, the UL-listed electric smoker and grill measures 17 by 17 by 32 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Camerons Products Smoke 'n Fold Smoker, Stainless Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)The quality of this product exceeded my expectations. It is built well & works well. The convenience of being able to fold it up & store it when not in use is a big plus. Well worth the price. I am very pleased with it.

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Outdoor Leisure SH36209 Smoke Hollow 40-Inch Barrel Review

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(More customer reviews)I never buy anything like this that doesn't require "modification". This was no exception. The box arrived destroyed. It had been wrapped in plastic wrap to hold it togethor. The delivery guy understood however that I wanted to check it out before I accepted it so he and I tore it apart to see if there was any damage. Amazingly, all the parts were there and there wasn't a scratch. Unreal considering the condition of the box but I will count my luck. Assembly -the firebox comes in two pieces (top/bottom). One of the holes didn't align at all (front left if looking down inside the top door)and I had to re-drill it. No big deal. The washers are entirely too small in the firebox as well and will press right through the holes here as you tighten them up.....so I put larger more substantial washers all the way around the inside of the fire box. The bolts for the firebox are realllllly looooowwwww grade and soft metal as well. Since the firebox flanges don't fit well togethor (ultimately leaving about 1/4 inch gap between top and bottom halves), it would be good if you could tighten it down all the way around to close the gap a bit......but the bolts are too cheap and will shear before you get there. If I had known this before getting most of them in, I would have replaced all of them with higher grade bolt, nuts and washers. Not sure why for $607 they couldn't spend another $8 for proper hardware here? The 1/4 inch gap is not a big deal however because it is in the firebox and allows a bit of air into the combustion chamber. If it were in the cooking chamber it would not be good. The other piece that had to be modified was the temp guage hole. It simply wasn't big enough for the temp guage to fit....so it had to be bored out before it fit snugly through the hole. (again, not a big deal). Smoking- the fire box is good sized and got proper air flow (this is the absolute biggest and most important piece with these things). It could use a grate at the bottom that has smaller openings so it will hold charcoal (the charcoal slides right through it as it is). I will be fabricating a tighter screen to place on top of the current grate (which shouldn't be difficult). I ultimately used a mixture of charcoal and wood for the fire. This will take a bit of study as I go to get the mixture right but I feel I was on the right path. The unit does leak around the main door just a bit, but again, it appears maintaining temp is not going to be too difficult because of the large firebox and proper openings for air in/out. All of offset smokers leak air to some extent. As with all offset smokers, this one could also use a convection plate that carries the heat further down towards the center of the cooking chamber instead of most of the heat coming up on the right side where the firepit hole is. I will be fabricating one of these as well (again- shouldn't be difficult). I also wish the smokestack entered the cooking chamber down near the cooking grates. This would help force the heat and smoke to exit at a lower level (thereby smoking/cooking the meat better). The tendancy with exit holes this high is that the heat goes straight up, then over to the exit, bypassing the meat to some extent. I have only seen one offset smoker that got this point right however. I will maybe see if I can fabricate an exension of the pipe inside the smoker to lower its entry point. I see all of these things as items that I would have to do to almost every offset smoker out there btw. It did smoke a shoulder to 180 degrees over about 7hrs. I was playing with the temp the whole time however trying to figure out the best combination. All smokers will require a bit of a learning curve. The smoker as a whole appears sturdy and looks like it will hold a good amount of meat. I am probably going to mount two more good quality thermometers to it....right at the cooking surface with one on the right and one on the left so I can try and even the heat out from one side to the other with convection plate design.

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Bradley Smoker 5 Flavor Variety Bisquettes 60 Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)It is a good product. The only fault I can find is when using the smoker with the vent closed for like ribs, so much condensation builds up in the smoker that any wood biscuit left in the cooker at the end of the cooking falls apart and cloggs the feeder.

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Camerons Products Smoke 'n Fold Smoking Chips, Hickory Review

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(More customer reviews)This is what I needed for my electric smoker. My electric smoker had trouble burning the bigger regualr sized wood chips but these work perfect. These wood chips are very small almost like a sawdust so they get smoking at lower temps, I imagine they would be great for cold smoking also.
Be warned if you are looking for regular size wood chips these are not them.

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Camp Chef 24-Inch Smoke Vault Propane Box HD Steel and Stainless Door Smoker, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)At first the smoke vault looks a bit gimmicky, yet it delivers with some wonderful applications. Bake all the way up to 500 degrees - pizza, casseroles, etc. Smoke cool by opening the door. Smoke hot and sizzling, smoke wet. With the enournous size, I can do two turkeys! Great for fish, game, ribs, anything. Heats up quick, easy to assemble, easy to use, easy to clean!


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Outdoor Leisure 38208G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been considering buying a propane smoker for a long while, and after much comparison shopping I chose this one.
Background:
Outdoor Leisure makes several smokers, of which this is the top of the line. These are the main differences between them, sorted by Amazon price:
30169G - 30" high, 16" wide, 14" deep. Cast Iron burner. Two cooking grids. Outdoor Leisure 30169G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker
34168G - 34" high, 16" wide, 14" deep. Cast Brass burner. Three cooking grids. Outdoor Leisure 34168G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker
30160G - 30" high, 16" wide, 14" deep. Stainless steel burner. Three cooking grids. Outdoor Leisure 30160G Smoke Hollow 30-Inch Propane Smoker
38208G - 38" high, 20" wide, 14" deep. Cast Brass burner. Four cooking grids. (This is the one I bought) Outdoor Leisure 38208G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker
Details:
Construction-wise, there are all similar: they have a large welded box, four legs, a burner assembly, regulator assembly, wood box, water container, and several chrome plated cooking grids. I was able to assemble mine in about 30 minutes. It is bulky, but not too heavy all considered; I am able to move it myself (two people are better). The only construction defect I found was that the burner assembly was a bit bent in places, but it worked fine. The various models have slightly different details in the handle type & etc.
Note that the size is WITHOUT the 8 inch leg height. It is the height of the smoker box.
Pro:
- Straightforward assembly. Follow the directions carefully. Tools needed are a screwdriver and pliers.
- It lights easily and the propane tank connector is a quick-connect style, very easy to use.
- Does a GREAT job of smoking. The instructions said that I would run out of water after 4 hours, but I smoked for almost four and still had lots of water and wood left.
- The cooking grids are very stoutly constructed, and clean easily. The wall shelf attachments can be adjusted so that the shelf heights are completely changeable.
- The wood box is large, with a nice cover. Both this box and the water container are porcelain coated steel and cleaned up fairly easily.
Con:
- Okay, this is a big one. I almost gave this product four stars instead of five. The regulator on this unit burned too hot. Even on the lowest setting, the interior temperature was 350 degrees!. From reviews I have seen on the net, this is a common problem with the Smoke Hollow line, and the company will send a replacement regulator when asked. I have asked, and will update the review accordingly.
WORKAROUND: Despite this problem, I was able to cook at 220 or even lower. The trick is to set the regulator on HIGH, then push it in as if you were going to turn it off - but only turn it part way off. In this way one can set the temperature to whatever is desired. I smoked between 220 and 240.
- The temperature gauge was not very accurate. I would recommend that you get an oven thermometer and set it inside. I found the interior temperature to be about 40 degrees less than the outside gauge indicated. I list this as a "Con", but it is typical of most smokers.
Cooking:
- If you are new to smoking, I suggest that you do a search and look up the subject. There are many techniques that can be used, and the type of wood you smoke with will have a lot to do with the final taste. I mesquite smoked two chickens and a pork loin, and all were delicious, moist, tender, and had a great smoke flavor.
- I was pleasantly surprised that there was not a lot of smoke coming out of the box when cooking. The smoke stayed pretty much inside.
Summary:
Despite the issue with the gas regulator, I recommend this product. It does a good job and is well designed.
***UPDATE****
I exchanged a series of emails with the company over the regulator. At first they suggest I try the "work around" I listed above. I replied that this actually is not a good long term solution; pushing in the temperature gauge to shut off is a safety feature. After that exchange, the company is sending me a replacement regulator, but it is on back order until June. I will update when it arrives.
****Update June 2010****
I finally received the replacement regulator. It took about 15 minutes to install. Now the unit works fine - minimum is about 175 degrees and maximum is about 300 degrees. If your smoker won't provide cooler cooking, be sure and contact the company for a replacement regulator!

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Great for smoking pork, beef, fish, poultry and more--all in the great outdoors--this gas smoker seals in smoke from any favorite hardwood chips for moist, tender meats, every time. Built as tight and stout as a brick smokehouse, the Smoke Hollow outdoor gas smoker brings out all of the mouthwatering flavors in pork tenderloin, beef brisket, and more. Fish aficionados have plenty of room for halibut steaks or strips of sockeye thanks to the smoker's four adjustable-height cooking grids that ensure plenty of elbow room between pieces so that heat flows steadily upward for even cooking top to bottom. Not only do the cooking grids offer plenty of space for chicken breasts and thighs, spare ribs, baby backs, and prime rib for the whole family, they're also chrome-plated for easy cleaning after the party is through. In addition, the smoker's porcelain-coated steel wood-chip box resists scorching and corrosion even under extreme heat from Pecan, Hickory, White Oak, Apple, Alder and Mesquite woodchips, while its porcelain-coated steel water pan defies corrosion through years of use and ensures easy cleaning. Other highlights include a simple push-button ignition system, a cast-brass burner, a handy temperature gauge, and a stay-cool door handle. The propane-gas smoker measures 21 by 15 by 39 inches.

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Outdoor Leisure 34168G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased a Smoke Hollow propane gas smoker from the high recommendation of a good friend who has one and uses his extensively. It arrived on time and after some painless basic assembly, I seasoned the unit using the directions included with the smoker. I was excited to christen the smoker with an offering consisting of one whole chicken, and a large pork butt (shoulder). I was NOT disappointed. The unit lights up instantly and trouble free. Temperature is easily maintained at the desired 200-220 degree mark. The entire smoker is well built and the water pan and wood fire box are constructed for many years of faithful service. With four meat racks, a BBQ aficionado can smoke just about anything you could imagine. I have since successfully smoked whole turkeys, hams (to add a smoky flavor), scallops, shrimp, fish, bratwurst, ribs, brisket, chicken, and of course my personal favorite, pork shoulder roast to produce THE BEST pulled pork sandwich. I have not yet tried it but I feel confident I could even cold smoke a slab of bacon, ham hocks or cheese in the unit if the door were to be left ajar a little with a flame low enough to just ignite the wood box, especially if you tried it in the winter when it's nice and cold out so the heat wouldn't build up in the box. This smoker is basically bullet-proof and it turns out savory slow cooked, melt in your mouth BBQ every time. It is also an economical propane user as I can smoke quite a few all day loads without necessitating a propane refill (5gal bottle). I've tried many other units; electric, charcoal, etc. THIS is the easiest, most successful and trouble free unit I've tried. I highly recommend this smoker!

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Great for smoking pork, beef, fish, poultry and more--all in the great outdoors--this gas smoker seals in smoke from your favorite hardwood chips for moist, tender meats, every time. Built as tight and stout as a brick smokehouse, the Smoke Hollow outdoor gas smoker from Outdoor Leisure Products brings out all of the mouthwatering flavors in pork tenderloin and beef brisket and more. Fish aficionados have plenty of room for halibut steaks or strips of sockeye thanks to the smoker's 3 cooking grids that, at approximately 16 by 14 inches, ensure plenty of elbow room between pieces so that heat flows steadily upward for even cooking top to bottom. Poultry people will enjoy smoking whole turkeys weighing up to 15 pounds with a cook time of roughly 45 minutes per pound. The cooking grids are perfect for chicken breasts and thighs, too. Not only do the 3 cooking grids offer plenty of space for spare ribs, baby backs, and prime rib for the whole gang, they're chrome-plated for easy cleaning after the party is through.
The Smoke Hollow is packed with plenty of versatile features for smoking a wide variety of fare with ease. Multiple adjustment levels let you smoke slowly for days or turn up the heat to quickly marbleize side dishes and entrées. A cast brass burner stands up to high temperatures and long cooks. And, the smoker's porcelain-coated wood chip box resists scorching and corrosion even under extreme heat from Pecan, Hickory, White Oak, Apple, Alder and Mesquite woodchips. The water pan is also porcelain-coated to defy corrosion through years of use and fore easy cleaning. The door's magnetic latching system prevents leaks, trapping heat at a consistent level for quality smoked foods. Fitting nicely into patio corners, campers, and even car trunks for hauling to the family reunion or tailgate party, the unit measures 34 by 16 by 14 inches. And, a push-button ignition system means easy starts every time. A solid temperature gauge offers accurate cooking temperatures for easy monitoring. Two deluxe side handles make transport to and from the beach, campground, truck, patio, or deck a breeze.Best of all, assembly is a snap with easy to follow instructions and clear labels on all parts.

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Bradley Smoke Generator with Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I got one of these to automate my smoking process.
As a quick set up, I mounted mine on a smoker/grill I already had that got little use.
Now it is my smoker for cold smoking Salmon and Chicken breasts.
It did get sticky once so far, and I had to take it apart and clean it up to make it work properly again.
If not for that, I would have given it 5 stars.
I got a large package of my favorite, Hickory, wood pucks for my runs with it.Bradley Hickory Bisquettes 120 pack
It goes 20 minutes and feeds a new disk onto the burner. I have a large pan that was a part of the original smoker/grill that catches the used puck so they can finish smoldering, if anything is left.
I find it very easy to load it for a nice 8 hour run and just look out now and then to see the smoke wafting away that tells me it's working.
The salmon I smoke in it comes out delicious!
I use the frozen salmon portions we get at our local Costco. They are flash frozen Atlantic salmon and individually sealed in vacuum packed plastic.
I've smoked cod, and yellowtail, as well.
The Cod I made some Smoked Fish Dip for a Family gathering at my Baby Sis' house and it got rave reviews. So did the 2 pounds of Smoked Almonds I did at the same time in the smoker.
(My "dip" came out more like a "Pate" though. But still, they loved it!)
So easy with the Bradley smoke generator!
I've had or built my own smokers for 40+ years, but this smoke generator is the cats meow.


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