Perplexed

[rick5250]

I have been using a master built electric smoker and have been extremely disappointed with the temp control. Foods that should be taking 10-12 hours are getting done in 8-9. I have even gotten a new thermostat from the manufacturer Now I am in the market for the best smoker I can get. Whether electric gas or coal. I have been told to get a green egg. What do you think? I don't mind spending the money but I want something good Thanks for your help. I have been getting you recipes for a while now and really enjoy them and your rub is outstanding. Thanks again Rick

 

[Bearcarver]

I have been using a master built electric smoker and have been extremely disappointed with the temp control. Foods that should be taking 10-12 hours are getting done in 8-9. I have even gotten a new thermostat from the manufacturer Now I am in the market for the best smoker I can get. Whether electric gas or coal. I have been told to get a green egg. What do you think? I don't mind spending the money but I want something good Thanks for your help. I have been getting you recipes for a while now and really enjoy them and your rub is outstanding. Thanks again Rick

If it's taking 2 to 3 hours less time than it should, your temp has to be wrong. Only a digital wireless like Maverick ET-732 can be easily checked for accuracy. I've been ignoring what my MES smoker says the temp is for over 4 years now.

On another note, My Son loves his Big Green Egg !!!

Bear

 

[JckDanls 07]

If you like the MES's other features (besides the heating problem).... The heating can be fixed for under a hundred bucks with a PID system .....

 

[jirodriguez]

Big Green Egg is $$$ and heavy as sin!

I would save some $$, get a 22.5" WSM (Weber Smokey Mountain), then use all the $$ you saved and fill a freezer with meat!

 

[rick5250]

Thanks , I will look into the weber

 

[maple sticks]

 
Big Green Egg is $$$ and heavy as sin!

I would save some $$, get a 22.5" WSM (Weber Smokey Mountain), then use all the $$ you saved and fill a freezer with meat!

Best there is...

 

[sctdg35]

Chargriller Akorn Kamado ,one third the price of the egg .No where near as heavy and cooks every bit as good as any ceramic Kamado out there . Oh yeah,uses very little charcoal.