In the market for an Electric Smoker. Need advice for newbie smoker.

moxiesmoke said:

I've recently become intrigued by the new electric smokers.  I have absolutely no smoking experience.

I have a few questions:

1.  Is electric smoking legite?  Or is it simply an outdoor oven?

Why would it not be legit?  You can't use electric in a competition, but you're not competing

2.  I am familiar with the MES 30 digital and the MES 40 digital/window (been looking at it -- never have seen one in action)

Lots of post on SMF about the MES 30 & 40

3.  would like to consider options/brands that offer great results, with easy cleaning for the beginner.

CookShack & Smokin Tex make good units as does Bradley and Masterbuilt.  For the money($299 at SAMS Club), it's tough to beat the Masterbuilt 40"

Thank you for any info.  

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