Does food take longer to cook because of smoke leaks?
1011055
No, if your seeing smoke coming out you may need to adjust how it's stacked. Should not see almost any smoke come out.
1011056
I don't think so. It's mostly due to lower temperatures I think. My smoker door broke this spring so I'm disappointed about that.
1503281
I don't recall getting cooking times with mine. I usually do 2 mins then check. Not very scientific but I haven't burnt anything.
1990971
Two different types of heating. This type of lower heat is great for long, sustained "slow cooking" (this can be done with a fire but will require that you tend the fire adjust the distance between the item being heated and the fire, etc.). Other reasons might include sensitivity to pollution (e.g., in an area with high particulate pollution, perhaps an individual simply wants to choose a 'greener' way to heat food), a dislike of smoke (e.g., perhaps an individual could build a fire but prefers not to due to sensitivity to smoke), ...
2034531
it could be but not my first choice to be honest, burgers cook in like 8 minutes, a smoker is designed for low and slow think many hours, I would buy a cheapo grill for burgers frankly, btw i have both
2049200
The first responder gave good advice. Don't forget to close the lid on the grill to aid engulfing meat in smoke. You will only get a light Smokey flavor added to foods, this does NOT convert your grill into a real smoker. By cooking at a lower temp, the foods stay in smoke longer. This device is for enhancing flavor. How much time depends upon your taste preference. The first rule to smoking is LOW ( temp ) and SLOW ( cooking time ). This unit seems to produce more smoke from pellets than chips. Windy conditions can reduce foods being engulfed in smoke. IF, you only grill on max heat, this might not be for you.
1398514
I've used it in the rain and it does affect cooking time slightly. I typically figure 20 minutes per pound as a standard in relatively warm conditions, but I always use a meat thermometer to be sure. I use one with a probe and external unit so I don't have to open the smoker to see the meat temperature. I have enjoyed this cooker and this is my second unit as the first eventually rusted.
1735100
No you will need desperate ventilation. However remember you don't have the open flame heat like a gas stove so less ventaltion is needed just to remove smoke or orders. I just have a microwave above with vent and it is perfect!
1280476
Hello Vireyna, Yes my Aroma ASP-137 did make heavy smoke on the first cook. The smoke will be less as you continue cooking with it. Keep in mind that with the glass lid on, you may need less heat for cooking and smoke will stay inside the cooker until you lift the lid up. Read your manual and follow the cooking instruction for the proper temperature or heat instructions and for cooking time. You can go to Roma's web site at www.Aromaco.com, they have a "contact us" with phone number to get help. The magic secret is: how much heat and how much time for cooking. Good Luck...
823707
it depends on how big the fire is and how low you have the spit. I had it on there for about an hour and fifteen min. But I couldn't get the chickn to rotate with the spit correctly so I left it up high and kept it on a while. You could probably do it in 15 min. If you put it closer to the fire and got the chicken secure. I would recommend you use an instant read thermometer. When I made my chicken it was fully cooked but he meat was so juicy that it was actually hard to tell. I neve knew that chicken could be that chicken could be that juicy.
451519
I have mine internally venting as we speak. The fan is quite powerful and has no problem gathering any smoke that develops. I've been using my microwave since this past Christmas and so far, i haven't had any problems. I'm sure, however, that something like burnt oil would be a problem. Fyi- it's very important to keep the filters clean.
1890824
You have to be careful that the pan does not get too hot, but it doesn't smoke. After preheating the pan, then I lower the heat to cook the food.
749812
I believe that the smoke function can be set for up to 7 hours, in 30 minute increments. It can hold at least 6 bisquettes at once.
2058877
Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in... » Read More Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. « Show Less
586574
Sorry I haven't responded sooner, but I'm on a hunting and fishing trip and this is the 1st time I've checked my e-mail in a week. Anyway to your question, the unit does put out smoke, you should only use it under your stove vent with the fan on 'high', you will find the it is well worth the effort. I'm pushing 70 and I have never cooked and smoked with such ease, the food is alway delicious. Good luck and Good cooking. John
1867496
All smokers have leaks. The only thing that you can do is to spot weld where excessive leaks occur.No . Smokers have vents on the side of the fire box but not beneath.
1359922
Yes. I find this annoying too but the product does work well with induction ready cookware. It is important to use a fan or open a window for ventilation because there have been a few times smoke fumes filled the air the area I've cooked in.
1123084
I have used the slow cooking mode frequently and have not experienced burnt food. In fact, I have repeated the cycle a few times or added time after one cycle without adding more liquid and have not experienced burnt food. It could be an issue of how long the timer is set for and the liquid level. Hope this helps. This cooker is easy to use and quite functional.