Electric Smoker Suggestion

[pulledporkman84]

What should I get? I had the G2 MES but it had all kinda of problems and had to load wood every 45 minutes to an hour. I was thinking 50 inch G2 MES but thought I'd check first.

 

[padronman]

What's your budget?  Not sure why you would get a smoker from the same Company that you had issues with. 

Look at

Smokin-It

Smokin-Tex

Cookshack

I own the Smokin-It #2 and it's not too much more than an MES 40 but oh so much more reliable.  

Scott

 

[eddiek2000]

Does the Smokin-It #2 need and external controller like:

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=380

Or does it work pretty well as is?

 

[chef willie]

I've got the SI#3....remember, this is an analog controller so much like your oven you will have the temp swing as it cycles on & off. Unless you need precision temp control, for some reason, the installed controller should suit you fine. If you are doing a 10 pound butt or 13 pound brisket the final result will be delicious with the long cook time. I set mine on 250 for a large butt, turn it on before hitting the bunk and in the morning the porch smells delicious. Depending on your budget I think the SI#4 has a built in PID, but I'm not sure. I also think smaller SI's can be had with a PID if you want that. It's been a while since I bought and I'm not totally up on new offerings. For the money, it's awesome to me. Cook-Shack quality clone without the hefty price. Again, my opinion only but since we cook to temps and not by time in the long run the controller is adequate. HTH....Willie

 

[chef willie]

Oh, I forgot.....looked at a MES early on at Home Depot even before all the issues. Compared to the Smokin' It or other brands mentioned it's a POS IMO and I'm soooooooo glad I didn't get one for the price they were asking. Again, my opinion only....YMMV

 

[eddiek2000]

Oh, I forgot.....looked at a MES early on at Home Depot even before all the issues. Compared to the Smokin' It or other brands mentioned it's a POS IMO and I'm soooooooo glad I didn't get one for the price they were asking. Again, my opinion only....YMMV

Thanks Willie.  Thats what I want to hear.

 

[eddiek2000]

I bit the bullet and went the WSM route.  It gets rave reviews everywhere, second only to a UDS, which I don't have time to learn or build now.