Some of the electric type smokers they say are not real smokers because they steam the meat do you feel this is the case with this smoker? Bark y/n?
349596
This is a true smoker, cooks with mild heat. The amount of smoke flavor depends on how much wood you add. Once your smoker is seasoned one small chunk is enough.
349597
No......this has a good sized exhaust hole at the top that allows the steam to escape. The meat I cook in this unit has a nice bark and smoke ring.
195754
I use it almost exclusively for smoking and just with the supplied ceramic insert. Best smoker out there. Used it with a water pan the first time. Never again. The meat was actually noticeably too moist. Jerry Jordan
1560953
While I am certainly not an expert smoker (only been doing it 2 years) I have smoked ribs, chicken, pork loins and made the BEST beef and venison jerky in mine. The smoker itself is awesome and I see no reason why it wouldn't do right by you for sausage.
1219140
I have used pellets in my gen 1 30 inch master built electric and my new Gen 3 master built (Bluetooth). Just load them in the tray and the heating elements will get them to start smoking. I actually prefer the pellets over wood chips. I may try out the a-ma-zing pellet tube smoker next.
603750
I'm not expert on venting, but I wouldn't think so. There's a trickle of smoke that comes out at all times, but when you open the door to get your meat out, there's quite a blast (which I love, btw). :-)
125601
I have trouble getting the meat temperature to above 170 F. I don't think it is a power issue but a controller issue. Whatever the cause, the smoker is best suited to long time cool smoke. I plan to rebuild the temperature control when I have spare time.
281348
I guess they are just to help the drippings smoke more and give a smoked flavor to the meat. I really can't say I can tell anything but really it is the seasonings one uses on the meat that flavors it mostly I think!
520332
I think so. The flavor comes primarily from the smoke from the type of wood you use, not from the heat source.
1264044
This smoker needs to be seasoned before you use it. I added a different thermometer to the front after seasoned and it's no big deal. Seing the doors in my opinion is a waste of time and money. I read reviews suggestions dealing doors etc so I bought the tape for the door seams. I used the smoker and felt the smoke that escapes the deans is not a issue because it conducts plenty of smoke and heat for the meat. Buy a BBQ basket as suggested in the review for the charcoal tray. Fits perfectly and the charcoal pans provided do not breath. I use the pan for a "ash catcher" at the bottom. Hope this helps.
1818369
Yes, I just got mine a few weeks ago. This is my first smoker. The digital controls and the ability to add chips without opening the doormake this a great choice. And don't forget that it is an insulated unit which makes it perform better.
2058879
Yes, I have not experienced any smoke, only a little steam when cooking any kind of meat.
1104607
I think that they are two different experiences. I love my Bradley and wouldn't trade it for a conventional smoker. The flavor is amazing and it's a great product to use.
2235845
Tomorrow my son n law will be using his Kettle as a smoker and be using some wood, not sure how all wood will work. Are you going to smoke or grill using wood?Question for you, what do you cover your Smoker with? I can not find a cover for this monster. Thanks Don
153049
I get plenty of smoke without the smoke generator. There is a nice smoke ring on all the meats, so far. An add on shelf that collapses or is easily removed would be a nice feature.
1506382
We have used the BBQ for the last year. It is a good smoker as well. But as with any piece of equioment it tkaes some practice to get it right. I wouold buy another.. even though it was a pain to put together in the form of time. it is a good buy.
873899
Never use this indoors. Although the heating is electric it produces smoke like any other smoker. As for sub zero temperatures it can be used in the winter. The directions say to adjust the temperature when dealing with cold outdoor temperatures. They do not give you an adjustment range, but if you check some forums you may find what others say.
1549256
I like the cyber Q .The only time I have problems with flare ups is when I have the door open to long the smoker is getting to much air at that time.