I d like to buy one that s sturdier and good at low temperatures.
Do electric smokers work good.
But if you are considering an electric because it is so darn easy to use the good news is that gas smokers are almost as easy to use as electrics they make better food and they are much less expensive.
There are a couple drawbacks though.
No doubt an electric smoker has become a vital appliance in your kitchen.
For those who are pressed for time do not want to do the heavy lifting on their own and want something seamless for smoking an electric smoker is an ideal solution.
Easy to make and then freeze and keep on hand.
Electric smokers are a perfect choice if you want a set it and forget it smoker.
Provide poor drafting and temperature control and they rust.
Wood smokers on the other hand specifically offset smokers start closer to 300.
An electric smoker in my opinion is only good for those who do not want the hassle of having to watch the smoker and work at maintaining the correct smoking temperatures.
I loved making smoked chicken.
The reason is e lectric smokers are easy to use to smoke food.
Electric smokers can be seen as an improvisation of the traditional charcoal smokers where you keep checking your meat whether it s ready or not.
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They leak heat and smoke.
I have friends who feel this way and that is perfectly fine however for someone like myself who enjoys a little more control even if that means i must stay close by during the entire smoke it is not recommended.
But the simplicity in design and ease of use make it a great option for many grillers.
The flavor of meat is accentuated in smoking says nicole papantoniou senior testing editor and producer at the good housekeeping institute s kitchen appliances lab.
Whether it is a spicy bbq fish or a vegetable the electric smoker will make the party on.
Ultimately the one i had rusted out and i have never replaced it.
In contrast most if not all not these electric smokers are set to operate in switch and forget it mode which enables self heat control and smoke flavor infusion balancing.
You will also need to consider where to place your electric smoker.
On the other hand an electric smoker is better than no smoker especially if you re in an apartment or condo where they won t let you have gas charcoal or pellets.
That said electric smokers are very cheap to run using only electricity and a minimal amount of wood chips.
But not just any electric.
Unfortunately these do not typically do a decent job.
Years back i used to have an electric water smoker.