New pellet smoker recommendations

[MarkG33]

Planning on getting a electric pellet smoker, was looking at the pit boss pro series 4 pellet smoker. Never owned a smoker before, and figured this smoker would be best for a newbie like myself other than starting out with something I have to feed constantly. Any advice or other recommendations would be great. Thanks.

 

[ravenclan]

I started out with this still have it today and its around eleven years old.

Description
Simply plug this Masterbuilt 30" Analog Smoker in, set the analog controls, and it does the work. You'll achieve competition-ready results in your own backyard, without the hassle of charcoal or propane.

Features

• Adjustable thermostat controlled temperature
• 3 chrome coated smoking racks
• 548 Sq. inches of smoking space
• Removable wood chip tray, water bowl and grease pan
• Temperature gauge in door
• 1500 watt heating element
• Maintains consistent temperature between 100 to 275 degrees Fahrenheit

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

I started out with this still have it today and its around eleven years old.

Description
Simply plug this Masterbuilt 30" Analog Smoker in, set the analog controls, and it does the work. You'll achieve competition-ready results in your own backyard, without the hassle of charcoal or propane.

Features

• Adjustable thermostat controlled temperature
• 3 chrome coated smoking racks
• 548 Sq. inches of smoking space
• Removable wood chip tray, water bowl and grease pan
• Temperature gauge in door
• 1500 watt heating element
• Maintains consistent temperature between 100 to 275 degrees Fahrenheit

That's awesome I started with that exact smoker as well and taught myself how to smoke on it. Paid $100 for at Aldi's. Heating element died on it about a year ago and got rid of it. That thing put out some awesome Q over a few years.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

As far as your question goes you might look into a MES. Easy to start on and if you get a pellet tray(search AMNPS) to put it in you don't have to keep feeding it chips every 30 minutes. If you do go the pellet route I have heard good things about the pit boss. I'm sure someone else will chime in on some recommendations as well.

 

[sandyut]

what is your budget?

 

[BigW.]

I think you're on the right track with pellet grill. You can smoke/grill/bake etc on it. I have a GMG Daniel Boone. There are several manufacturers in the $500 range. All slightly different in features but all should make some good food.

 

[MarkG33]

what is your budget?

$400-500

 

[ravenclan]

I also have the PitBoss 700FB pellet grill from Wally world. Works fine for me.

Here is some pics

first time brisket and baby back ribs

second try with brisket

 

[FlyFishinX2]

I also am new and recently purchased a Green Mountain Grill Daniel Boone with WiFi and love it.