School me on smokers

[GREENFISH]

Not in your stated price range but can't beat the taste from natural lump charcoal on a Big Green Egg. And it'll hold heat for over 16 hours. Versatility is unparalleled.
But I would shy away from propane as I've not liked mine.
Can't speak on the other types so listen to the replies...


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[Stainless]

I agree on the "stay away from propane". My work purchased a few of these that I used to cook for a function. I was pretty disappointed in the performance, or lack thereof.

[GreenLine]

I have one of the 3 stack electric smokers from Bass pro .
It works great. I think it was about $150
I soak my wood chips over night. I can cook 8-10 hours easy without adding chips
Water lasts about 6 hours. But it’s easy to add thru the side door.
Whole chicken done in 4 hours without ever adding anything.




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[HuskerSE]

Weber smokey mountain is a great smoker for a beginner. You can smoke for over 8 hours without adding fuel to it. For a charcoal smoker they are extremely easy to regulate heat as well. Pellet smokers are easier and more convenient but you will not get very strong smoke flavor using one. Use Hickory or mesquite for beef and fruit woods for pork

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[Cray]

I have one of these visions and the more I use it the more I like it. Half the price of a green egg and just as good if not better. Caught mine on a sale 150.00 off. I also have a master built 30” 3 shelf that does a really good job other than having to add chips which is not a big deal to me. Also have a propane converted to natural gas and can’t tell you last time I used it.
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[wannagofishin]

I use an electric Masterbuilt smoker - I use wood pellets in it; I'd put my smoked meats up against any using their fancy pellet smokers/green eggs/etc.... Get good meat, make up your own good rubs, control the temp exactly where you want it with the electric smoker and you'll get great tasting food out of it!

[GREENFISH]

Honestly, it comes down to getting comfortable with what you are using. Any smoker can produce fantastic results if you learn how to use it and regulate heat. Then figure out the spice blend you prefer and you're on your way!


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[Mike1234]

Take a look at the pit barrel cooker. It’s a charcoal cooker you get great flavor and you can set it and forget it. Pretty good capacity. The only thing I use my electric master built for anymore is to keep food warm if I’m doing a lot of food at once.


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[skunked again]

Thank you too all!

[Pithon]

Electric smoker for a first time smoker all the way. Set the time, set the temperature and walk away. Soak the wood chips for a couple of hours and put them in at the beginning of your cook. After the first 2 hrs of smoke you're not adding any more smokiness to the meat anyways.
If you do want more smokiness, like in cheeses, use dry chips. But never use dry chips in any smoker for meat. Too pungent.
But electric is the way to go for first, maybe second time smoker. You want to step up from there get you a Backwoods Smoker. But they a little costly and are competition grade

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