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I wanted to buy an electric smoker. (I have zero smoking experience though.) The girlfriend bought me a propane smoker for Christmas. Do i keep it, or exchange it for electric? Hate to hurt her feelings and swap it, especially if propane is a good way to go.
Input?
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We have a smoker that uses either, but the wife always has it using the pellets.
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I’ve never used anything but a wood smoker-pit. I use mostly mesquite.
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I have a Smoke-N-Tex electric smoker which is stupid easy. Uses chunks or chips of any wood you wish and is as bullet proof as a smoker can be.
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Just calculate the amount of water produced by a pound of propane...
It is almost three pounds produced per pound of propane.
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I really like my propane smoker.
It may not be a real bbq pit that looks like a choo choo train, but it uses actual flame, rather than a hot plate.
For some really low temps, I suppose the Electric would be superior. I dont mess with the cold stuff.
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An electric smoker never runs out of gas.
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If your going to smoke in colder Temps don't bother with electric. I had a Bradley electric smoker years ago that would not get past 150 degrees if the Temps were around freezing or less without a huge blanket around it.
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As usual, you get pros and cons both ways. Just use it and enjoy. It'll work fine.
That said, I use a Green Mountain pellet grill.
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If your going to smoke in colder Temps don't bother with electric. I had a Bradley electric smoker years ago that would not get past 150 degrees if the Temps were around freezing or less without a huge blanket around it. That is a Bradley problem, not an electricity issue.
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My Masterbuilt 340G has a temp dial on it like an oven.
Its really easy to use.
Flame is better than a hot plate in my opinion.
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An electric smoker never runs out of gas. Unless the power goes out? The element burns out? I use propane. Works year round.
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I’ve never used one but agree on the flame. Use it.
What model is it?
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I use propane, you can cold smoke or turn it up and cook whatever needs cooking.
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If your going to smoke in colder Temps don't bother with electric. I had a Bradley electric smoker years ago that would not get past 150 degrees if the Temps were around freezing or less without a huge blanket around it. That is a Bradley problem, not an electricity issue. I’ve used my Bradly electric in 20 degree weather with good results.
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It's a Camp Chef "Smoke Vault." Thanks for all the feedback.
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If your going to smoke in colder Temps don't bother with electric. I had a Bradley electric smoker years ago that would not get past 150 degrees if the Temps were around freezing or less without a huge blanket around it. That is a Bradley problem, not an electricity issue. I’ve used my Bradly electric in 20 degree weather with good results. You don't use it in winter?
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It's a Camp Chef "Smoke Vault." Thanks for all the feedback. Looks like a good one.
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