Thinking about buying a smoker. Need advice.

**Iwannafish** · 07-29-2014, 07:30 AM

I am about ready to buy a new grill/smoker. I have an old offset Charbroil smoker/grill combo that I have been using for about 10 years, but she is about shot. I was thinking about getting a Big Green Egg and a dedicated vertical smoker. I am looking at the Masterbuilt smokers, but I am not sure whether I want propane of electric. I have never used electric, but it sure does seem like it would be handy. Come to think of it, I have never used propane either. Always a charcoal and wood chip man up to this point. But I have to admit watching the temp on charcoal is a labor of love.......

What say you? Electric or Gas? Why?
Any other good brands out there beside Masterbuilt.
What would you get?

**IkenI** · 07-29-2014, 07:59 AM

The best, by far!

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**Eagle 1** · 07-29-2014, 08:01 AM

Attachment 169588 Attachment 169589 Attachment 169590 Have had this one 8-10 yrs. never been a problem/works great . Has place to put chips and it is electric .

**"G"** · 07-29-2014, 08:05 AM

I have been smoking with charcoal and wood for 30 years.....but just recently got a Masterbuilt electric and I love it.

**blugrasmaniac** · 07-29-2014, 08:13 AM

I'm a charcoal man all the way. For straight smoke, I think electric would be good, and easy. But for cooking, give me charcoal. I have used a Green Egg for the past several years, and after about a year into it, I got rid of my nice LP grill. Simply no comparison of grilled meat between gas/electric heat and a real fire.

For the Green Egg and other similar ceramic cookers, you can get a digital temperature regulator that will regulate the temperature by managing the airflow. So you can set it for 225F and go to bed without having to worry about checking on anything. Honestly, though, as long as you use good lump charcoal and don't have airflow blockages, I've found that the Egg stays very steady for very long periods of time without dropping or rising due to wind/rain, etc.

**BigRiverMarine** · 07-29-2014, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by blugrasmaniac

I'm a charcoal man all the way. For straight smoke, I think electric would be good, and easy. But for cooking, give me charcoal. I have used a Green Egg for the past several years, and after about a year into it, I got rid of my nice LP grill. Simply no comparison of grilled meat between gas/electric heat and a real fire.

For the Green Egg and other similar ceramic cookers, you can get a digital temperature regulator that will regulate the temperature by managing the airflow. So you can set it for 225F and go to bed without having to worry about checking on anything. Honestly, though, as long as you use good lump charcoal and don't have airflow blockages, I've found that the Egg stays very steady for very long periods of time without dropping or rising due to wind/rain, etc.

Good review!!!

**Boatbottom** · 07-29-2014, 09:07 AM

You might want to check out the Primo Smokers, American made, Oval shaped, more capacity. I've used one for a couple of years and really like it. Best price I found was at Blue Angel Hot Tubs and Grills in Pensacola.

**satdoc1** · 07-29-2014, 10:43 AM

Masterbuilt electric is the best I have seen. Got one that will be put to use the minute my contractor finishes my new house!

**hawgdog** · 07-29-2014, 11:58 AM

Just curious which Masterbuilt smoker you guys are talking about....bout to but me a new one, and I would like to research a proven smoker

Originally Posted by "G"

I have been smoking with charcoal and wood for 30 years.....but just recently got a Masterbuilt electric and I love it.

**"G"** · 07-29-2014, 12:02 PM

I bought the 30 inch one without a door glass

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