New smoker

[TimShrek]

Looking to possibly upgrade from my grandfathers smoker. I am thinking I would like electric so I can set and forget (basically). But not sure how much I want to spend (I am thinking not a lot). I don't use it that often, just a couple of times a year, but I use to to make smoked saugages, pepporini, jerkey etc...

 

[Winterrider]

Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker | Academy

Experience the exquisite melding of succulent smoked meats and unparalleled flavor by harnessing the power of the Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker. This ...

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Multi Purpose Controller [WS-1510ELPM] - $159.95 : Auber Instruments, Inc., Temperature control solutions for home and industry

Auber Instruments, Inc. Multi Purpose Controller [WS-1510ELPM] - The WS-1510ELPM is a versatile temperature controller to have in your home. It can be used for various applications such as Sous Vide cooking, controlling an electric smoker, making yogurt, dough proofing, controlling the...

www.auberins.com

One of the best electric setups you could ask for.
(Whoops smoker was suppose to be the 40 inch)

 

[TimShrek]

Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker | Academy

Experience the exquisite melding of succulent smoked meats and unparalleled flavor by harnessing the power of the Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker. This ...

www.academy.com

--with

Multi Purpose Controller [WS-1510ELPM] - $159.95 : Auber Instruments, Inc., Temperature control solutions for home and industry

Auber Instruments, Inc. Multi Purpose Controller [WS-1510ELPM] - The WS-1510ELPM is a versatile temperature controller to have in your home. It can be used for various applications such as Sous Vide cooking, controlling an electric smoker, making yogurt, dough proofing, controlling the...

www.auberins.com

One of the best electric setups you could ask for.
(Whoops smoker was suppose to be the 40 inch)

Thanks! Pretty easy to use then?

 

[Winterrider]

Very easy, have to do a little wiring for the PID but tallbm here as walked many of us through the steps. Quite easy. . .

 

[Winterrider]

Pic of my setup with mailbox mod ( lots of info on this also in search forum )

 

[fxsales1959]

I have two MB electrics. Had them way before I found this forum. The first was a bluetooth version which was fraught with issues. It's still sitting on the patio next to the other one which is still functional. I never figured out what wrong with the first. Claimed warranty with the first and HD sent me a check for enough to buy the second. The second had some control issues and it was before I found this wealth of knowledge. I found out through googling that the MB controllers had heat issues. (imagine that) removed the controller and added spacers between the controller and the top of the cabinet. I has worked fine since then.
I'll probably get jinxed for saying this but I still use it for "short jobs" where I don't want to waste charcoal in my WSM for a 1 hour cook. I mostly use it for pork bellies when making bacon or a tri-tip with low heat..\
If you don't want to go all in and make a "mailbox" attachment I would consider buying a "smoke tube".

Amazon.com

If my current MB electric takes a poop, I'll probably buy another.

 

[TimShrek]

I have two MB electrics. Had them way before I found this forum. The first was a bluetooth version which was fraught with issues. It's still sitting on the patio next to the other one which is still functional. I never figured out what wrong with the first. Claimed warranty with the first and HD sent me a check for enough to buy the second. The second had some control issues and it was before I found this wealth of knowledge. I found out through googling that the MB controllers had heat issues. (imagine that) removed the controller and added spacers between the controller and the top of the cabinet. I has worked fine since then.
I'll probably get jinxed for saying this but I still use it for "short jobs" where I don't want to waste charcoal in my WSM for a 1 hour cook. I mostly use it for pork bellies when making bacon or a tri-tip with low heat..\
If you don't want to go all in and make a "mailbox" attachment I would consider buying a "smoke tube".

Amazon.com

If my current MB electric takes a poop, I'll probably buy another.

So I have the weber smoker but the electric probe version. I have used it for sausage, turkey and jerky and it has worked fine, but I constantly have to monitor it. Not sure it is worth buying a new one now or just wait.....

 

[Winterrider]

Don't know anything about the Weber but maybe just adding a PID similar to what I posted and you could have rock solid temp control. Just a thought.

 

[BigW.]

Another possible option would be a pellet cabinet smoker. Maybe a bit more more money but the Pit Boss Sportsman or Grilla Mammoth would be something to look into. You certainly need to smoke more than a couple times a year. Look around the forum a bit. You'll start doing pork butt, briskets, bacon, chicken wings etc in no time.

 

[TimShrek]

Don't know anything about the Weber but maybe just adding a PID similar to what I posted and you could have rock solid temp control. Just a thought.

I like that idea.

 

[cdf bbq]

Don't buy a Mammoth - mine was dead on arrival! Customer service is non existence on weekends.