"Creamy Goodness" <creamy at agbf1942 dot com> wrote in message
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> Ok, first off no flames here, I'm only asking a question. I saw a smoker at
> Home Depot the other day, can't remember the brand, but it used an electric
> element as a burner, with water pan and all that. You add hardwood to the
> bottom and the element heats the smoker and wood.
>
> Are these worth it? I think it was $40. The construction looked decent, no
> gaps where the lid met the sides, racks left a little to be desired, but no
> biggie for $40. Seems like it would give off consistent heat, something you
> obviously want, smokes the same as other smokers do, etc.
>
> Please no flames, I'm just trying to get an honest opinion and to see how
> many people have used one of these.

Creamy, it sounds like an electric ECB (el cheapo Brinkman). If so, one of the
highly regarded stalwarts of this group (now passed) started on one of them.

If he were here he'd tell you there's nothing wrong with one once you learn it
and if it meets your needs. He claimed to have turned out some damn good Q on
it.

I'd say go for it. You can find quite a few posts in the archives of this group
regarding methods.

Good luck.

_________
ht_redneck (who started out on a $25 Mr. Meat smoker)