Smokin-It Owner's Group Created

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Nov 20, 2012
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New group created for the Smokin-It owners here at SMF. As popular as they seem to be getting lately I thought it would be a good place to exchange tips and tricks as well as answer questions for folks who are considering a purchase of one of these units.

If you own a Smokin-It, please join us and post what you have and any other useful info.

Thanks, happy smoking!
 
Just got my #1 yesterday. Goth the cart and smoker all put together. The cover I bought at Lowes fits like a glove, and I found some L brackets that I mounted to the cart for a perfect cord hangar. Looking forward to many years of smoking. Any advise on seasoning this bad boy?
 
Ordered a #2 last night. I hope I get it before the weekend. I don't think I'll be patient enough to wait 2 weeks to use it. It seems like there are few if any problem reports with Smokin-It smokers and since the original thread dates back to 2010 I guess that's a pretty good sign on reliability. I ended up spending a bit more than I originally wanted to, but figured it was worth it to avoid headaches down the road. How long have you all had your units now?
 
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Ordered a #2 last night. I hope I get it before the weekend. I don't think I'll be patient enough to wait 2 weeks to use it. It seems like there are few if any problem reports with Smokin-It smokers and since the original thread dates back to 2010 I guess that's a pretty good sign on reliability. I ended up spending a bit more than I originally wanted to, but figured it was worth it to avoid headaches down the road. How long have you all had your units now?
I've had my #3 since January and, like you, spent more than I intended to but at the moment I don't miss the $ or regret the bump into the #3. I don't know if anybody has posted a problem with one yet, except one guy at high elevations and that affects cooking on many levels. I really scoured threads, looking for problems, on here and other forums and even Googled it for info b4 parting with the money. Many users here use less wood than with normal units if that's of any use to you. Post your pics when u get it seasoned up and broke in.....enjoy
 
Yea, this has been a 2+ week hunt for me now. It's nice to finally come to a decision on a unit. I had to force myself to not impulse buy the MES40, and I'm glad I did, given all the problems they've been having.
 
I think we all spent more than we wanted on the SI, but as far as I know we are all happy we did given that there are no mods or tweaks to get the product to work as advertised. I think you will enjoy your smoker, and rest assured you made the right call.
 
Got my first smoke in my smokin-it under my belt. Four chicken quarters, one wood peg, hour and a half cook time. Should have smoked it without the skin cause it took most of the smoke flavor, but still wasn't bad. I may have to drill a second drain hole towards the front of the smoker cause I had quite a bit of liquid pooling there. Any other suggestions?
 
Nope, that smoker is so tight the entire chamber will fill with smoke and surround the product. A lot of times you can use that captured fluid to make a really good sauce or gravy too.
 
I still foil the bottom and the smoker box lid, it may just mean you don't have to change it out after each smoke. You are still going to get some condensate and other stuff down there. Just be sure to poke a hole in your foil so it drains into the pan.
 
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