recommend me a new smoker please .

[Willy]

My experience in smoking is close to zero - I had a small steel shoebox I would put wood embers in and set it inside the big Weber. But dang - tending that for 12-15 hours is getting close to hard work.

But I love smoked ribs, brisket and veggies.

The Cuisinart smoker looks interesting. Inexpensive entry level - heat goes up to 400°F. Cons: must open door to load more wood. Does anyone have any experience with the digital electric smoker from Cuisinart?

 

[scrap iron]

I recently bought an Oklahoma Joe's Rider pellet smoker grill. I don't know if this applies the OP. I have only used it for grilling so far but used Hickory pellets. The chicken and steaks and hamburgers all came out great. Wide range of temps from 200 - 650 F for searing. My wife is sensitive to smoked meats, so I'll try a brisket soon for a family get together and grill something for the wife.
I did find some Royal Oak hardwood charcoal pellets and did a mix with Hickory and it was more tolerable to my wife. Those who are sensitive to smoke might try the charcoal pellets in your pellet smokers/ grill. They do burn hotter than wood pellets so be aware.

 

[whoaru99]

I bought the Billows mainly for use with my ceramic grill and tried it with the WSM, I verified that the WSM does not need any temperature controller.

You guys must be good. My WSM benefitted greatly with Auber temp control.

I can walk away for a long time and temp holds pretty much spot on the setpoint.

 

[shoengine]

I also have the 18" WSM and I prefer the results (smoked ribs) over my ceramic grill (Vision Grill). My thought is that the water pan helps with the meat retaining moisture.

I bought the Billows mainly for use with my ceramic grill and tried it with the WSM, I verified that the WSM does not need any temperature controller.

I had the Smokey Mountain until a tree hit it. I had a lot of fun with that one.

 

[fluketamer]

I had the Smokey Mountain until a tree hit it. I had a lot of fun with that one.

the tree was getting revenge for all the wood you burned in there

 

[shoengine]

Yeah, that's fair. However I'm going to burn that tree as well, so it feels pyrrhic.

 

[GoeHaarden]

You guys must be good. My WSM benefitted greatly with Auber temp control.

I can walk away for a long time and temp holds pretty much spot on the setpoint.

Once it's levels off it'll hold a temp for as long as it has fuel. Give it time to settle in and make small adjustments to the vents. Otherwise, you'll just be chasing your tail. "Tending to the smoker" is just my excuse to not go anywhere and drink beers, but it really pretty stable.

Last year I got the itch to get something new but then I decided to keep it and just buy some upgrades - I'm glad did. By far the best thing I did was hinge the lid. Then I bought the the Cajun bandit upgrade kit with the huge fuel ring, stainless door, and I also got the beefy stainless grates. Looking to get another 12 years out of it.

 

[hottpeper13]

I have yet to find anything I can't do on my Vision Kamodo from 650 * pizza oven to a 225* slow smoke. I do have a Little Chief for cold smoking. Hope the Vision out lasts me!

 

[szap]

I have a Masterbuilt Gravity 800. It is similar to an offset smoker with temperature control. It is made to use with charcoal but wood chunks and splits can be added. I have had a propane smoker, an electric smoker and a Traeger. The Masterbuilt gives a far better smoke flavor than any of those.

 

[Brewdit]

I have a Masterbuilt Gravity 800. It is similar to an offset smoker with temperature control. It is made to use with charcoal but wood chunks and splits can be added. I have had a propane smoker, an electric smoker and a Traeger. The Masterbuilt gives a far better smoke flavor than any of those.

I second the Masterbuilt Gravity, I bought the 560 when it first came out, smoke low or crank it to 700deg, holds temp very close and no tending for 10-12 hours.

 

[whoaru99]

Once it's levels off it'll hold a temp for as long as it has fuel. Give it time to settle in and make small adjustments to the vents. Otherwise, you'll just be chasing your tail. "Tending to the smoker" is just my excuse to not go anywhere and drink beers, but it really pretty stable.

Oh yeah, I've had it for many years. Certainly one can manage the temp by tending the vents well enough to get good results. Did that for long time.

I simply find it easier to set them to the same point every time and punch 250 (or whatever) on the controller and let it manage the air for spot on temp without me needing to ride the throttle, so to speak.