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Originally Posted by Janet Wilder[_1_]
My El Cheapo Brinkman Gourmet has bit the dust. It lasted longer than I
expected given the dampness here.
I started looking for another smoker, perhaps a more "upscale" one and
saw a Brinkman very similar to mine that is electric.
My first thought was that an electric smoker would be proficient at
keeping the temperature the same without having to check it and refuel,
etc., but how does the food get smoked in an electric smoker?
Do you use little packets of foil with wood chunks in them like I do on
the charcoal smoker and on the hot side of the big gas grill?
What are the thoughts here regarding electric smokers?
TIA
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Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
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I love electric smokers..own two right now. The Brinkmann Electric is the best I have found in its price range. No foil needed. The heating element rests on lava rocks..all that is required is to throw some wood on it. Chunks..small tree llimbs..pecan shells..whatever you like. On a nice warm non windy day it seems to hold a temp of around 295 f. which is about right for most stuff. As with most small bullet type smokers its a little wind sensitive but nothing major. In cold windy weather or rain..an empty 55 gallon barrel or a big #2 washtub dunked down over the top makes a great insulator...and in the case of the barrel makes a great place to keep it out of the elements when not it use. For those with a few extra bucks Smokin Tex seems to be close to the Lincoln Town Car of the class and is on my agenda to be a proud owner. I have a pal who has one and brags about it constantly...even uses if for catering purposes. Bon Apetit!
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This is another great one to consider. Used in a lot of commercial applications but not sure how it stacks up against the Smokin Tex. PS Edit..Having looked again I do not like the looks of built in TV set on top. Mine will have to hang out outside. Not sure how the gizmo hold up on a tornado. The Smokin Tex controls should be more weather resistant I think.
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