- Nov 19, 2020
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Recently purchased a Masterbuilt electric and smoked a great brisket on it. Had to separate the point/flat as it’s too narrow. After about three hours, the thermostat showed 300 degrees and would not turn back on (max temp is 275) so I finished it in the oven overnight. I contacted Amazon and will spare you the long story but they ultimately gave me a refund....and keep the smoker.
I’ve no confidence in it and will only use if I can keep an eye on it so am looking for another.
My BIL lives in Texas and uses a stick smoker. He says a pellet won’t be quite as good but that the meat will be quite close and with less fuss. He recommended Pit Boss factoring both quality and cost.
My concern is after reading a LOT, it seems pellet smokers often yield a less-smoky flavor than stick...or so I’ve read. Also, WiFi/Bluetooth and stuff like that means to me more things to manage and breakdown. Indeed, most comments I read are highly critical of the electronics.
So my question is this; should I get a stick burning smoker in spite of the inherent needs when cooking over a pellet? I’ve never used one before, have used two electric versions and a propane; one of each with long success. FWIW, I’m not the guy who puts everything in and goes to work for 8 hours; at most, I’d be away 2 hours.
It seems like I should either get a proper wood smoker or a pellet without all the doo-dads, yes? I’d like to spend $800 or less. Any recommendations? I live in Northwest Arkansas should location be a factor in choosing a manufacturer.
Thanks y’all....
So sorry for the vagueness and helpless tone, just weary of considering options with so much unknown.
I’ve no confidence in it and will only use if I can keep an eye on it so am looking for another.
My BIL lives in Texas and uses a stick smoker. He says a pellet won’t be quite as good but that the meat will be quite close and with less fuss. He recommended Pit Boss factoring both quality and cost.
My concern is after reading a LOT, it seems pellet smokers often yield a less-smoky flavor than stick...or so I’ve read. Also, WiFi/Bluetooth and stuff like that means to me more things to manage and breakdown. Indeed, most comments I read are highly critical of the electronics.
So my question is this; should I get a stick burning smoker in spite of the inherent needs when cooking over a pellet? I’ve never used one before, have used two electric versions and a propane; one of each with long success. FWIW, I’m not the guy who puts everything in and goes to work for 8 hours; at most, I’d be away 2 hours.
It seems like I should either get a proper wood smoker or a pellet without all the doo-dads, yes? I’d like to spend $800 or less. Any recommendations? I live in Northwest Arkansas should location be a factor in choosing a manufacturer.
Thanks y’all....
So sorry for the vagueness and helpless tone, just weary of considering options with so much unknown.