How good *is* an electric smoker?

[normanaj]

Wish I could get my butts to cook that fast!The last two I did were 3 and 4lbs and both took over 14hrs.

 

[Bearcarver]

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I get Great Chicken Parts & Turkey Breast from my MES 40.
All I do is turn it up to 275° for the last hour or 2 (Actual Temp 270° to 280°).
The Skin comes out Great---That's Bear's Favorite Part !!
Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast
Chicken Thighs (Hickory Smoked)
Chicken Thighs (MES 40 Smoked)

Bear

 

[jamesroy]

Electric smoker is better than no smoker, especially if you're in an apartment or condo where they won't let you have gas, charcoal, or pellets. ... Pellet smokers are just as easy to use as electrics, produce much better tasting food, but they are more expensive.