Electric Smoker for Long Term
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FDChappie
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The best smoker uses electric to turn an auger to feed pellets. You'll never get a good smoke ring or bark with an electric smoker. I am partial because I do make smoker pellets. https://winecountry-bbq.com
For long term the Green Mountains can be plugged into a cigarette lighter power outlet in a car to power them. I have a Green Mountian Daniel Boone that I'm very happy with. Just ate a smoked pork chop for lunch.
For long term the Green Mountains can be plugged into a cigarette lighter power outlet in a car to power them. I have a Green Mountian Daniel Boone that I'm very happy with. Just ate a smoked pork chop for lunch.
jamesagya
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500$ is quite good budget for an electric smoker. You can get variety of choices in this budget. I would recommend you to go for Masterbuilt Smoke Hollow 30162E. This smoker is best for winter and for long term.
Winchested
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The problem with the masterbuilt junk is after a couple years they discontinue the parts, especially the digital controllers. I ended up converting mine over to an analog with a 1000 watt burner and plug in controller and put a analog thermo gauge inset into in the door. Have to monitor the temp a bit more frequently in the first hour but works good.
The masterbuilt digital controllers are not waterproof.
Not sure about the traeger style controllers, but my bro in law has one and says the controller feed can stick and he has to cycle power for it to get out of retard mode.
The masterbuilt digital controllers are not waterproof.
Not sure about the traeger style controllers, but my bro in law has one and says the controller feed can stick and he has to cycle power for it to get out of retard mode.
Winchested
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I agree you do get a good flavor but you're right you never get that nice pink smoke ring.