Masterbuilt 30 Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker

Very nice smoker for the novice or pro

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By J.P. Joseph

I bought the Masterbuilt Smokehouse electric smoker a couple of months ago and have been pretty happy with my results so far. The smoker seems to hold the temperature quite well, even when the weather outside is very cold. I had no problem keeping it to 225 degrees during the winter which is great in my opinion.

The electronic timer and temperature control are built right into the unit and work great. The wood also lasts for a long time as I've been able to let the chips go for a couple of hours without replacing them. This is another aspect that I like more than the prior smokers that I have used over the years. Also, the side chute provides easy access to the chips meaning you don't even have to open it up to replace them. This is a good idea and a big reason why I went with the Masterbuilt.

One problem that I experienced was the side latch broke after one of the pop rivets came loose. The smoker is still usable but I have to be careful when closing it until I can get it fixed. The design of the latch doesn't lend itself to a lot of use so I would recommend going easy on it. Other than this shortcoming, I think this electric smoker is a great value. I was not a beginner but if you are you still won't have trouble learning the ins and outs of smoking your barbecue meal like a pro. It really just takes some practice, like anything else.

If it wasn't for the latch problem I would give the Masterbuilt a perfect score but I have to deduce 1 for this problem. I still recommend it though and would buy another given the opportunity.

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