asap quick thoughts on electric smoker masterbuilt 800..

cd82

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so I think I have decided to  go with an electric smoker because im new to the game.

and it would be easer for me to work with here where im at..  I have the room for it but not so much a big wood smoker

I feel I can learn better with this electric smoker  then I could with a wood one. 

I loved smoked ribs and briskets and turkeys.   how are electric smokers 

do they taste as well as wood smokers I know I can use wood pellets and chips   thoughts please

 

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mneeley490

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• May 10, 2014

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My buddy has one, and he's happy with it so far.

 

azbohunter

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If you go to the groups link at the top of page you will find one for Masterbuilt and get tons of information.

That is the same smoker I have minus the glass door and stainless finish, I am pleased with it.

 

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A Stick Burner will give the best flavor by the nature of the beast. But, that being said, I have had and used both and with a good rub, sauce and wood pellet choice, definitely talk to Todd at http://www.amazenproducts.com/Default.asp , you can make a product in that smoker that is 99% as good as that which comes off of wood...JJ

 

cd82

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well thanks for the input lowes no longer carys the one with the glass door but they have the one without the glass door. 

so its prob the one I will get  to start me off 

 

welshrarebit

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Home depot has the glass door and stainless exterior model.

 

cd82

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this homedepot does not cary them in store  said they don't sell enough I would have to order it online.. 

 

chuck41

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I have a MES-40 with the remote and glass door and love it.  The glass door needs to be cleaned after each use or it becomes worthless after a couple uses.  Not a big deal, but you do need to do that.  Mine has a stainless door with steel cabinet.  Stainless cabinet would be nice but certainly not essential.  I do like the remote as well as the glass door.  I often use mine when it is cold outside and to be able to check it without going outside and opening the door of the unit is a real plus to me. Mine is 4 years old and at the way it is going it will likely last another 4.  I have repaired the solenoid  board at the bottom of the unit about a year ago and just replaced the heating element last week.  It gets a lot of use.