Smoker

Anyone have any input on smokers? Looking at a Weber Smokey Mountain as a possible Fathers Day gift.

My neighbor has a Brinkman electric. He loves it, drives me nuts he uses it so much.
I have a Brinkman charcoal one, I really like it, but electric is a heck of lot easier and you still get the smoked flavor. And electric keep a steady temperature, even in winter. All you do is load the woodchip pan, plug it in, turn it on & load it up. Come back when the stuff is done.
If I buy another smoker, it will be electric.

I have the electric one from Sams Club. I love it. I smoke something atleast 2 times a week. Man it even has a remote so you can check the temp and adjust everything from inside the house.

Really? An electric smoker? I guess I never gave them much thought. I'll have to look into them.

I have had several charcoal smokers and as great as they are I started using a electric smoker about 2 years ago and will not go back. Holds the temp about 200 degrees for as long as you want it to. I will not be going back to Charcoal.

I've got to give the Brinkmann electric smoker a recommendation.

There are some differences between electric ones: The Brinkman my neighbor has, has only one temp: on. Which is 250 degrees.
Others have a variable thermostat you set. Academy or BP had one on sale this week that has a variable setting, about $250 if I remember correctly.

Electric is the way to go. Get one that has a door that opens in the front like a refrigerator. I use a barrel type that loads from the top and it's a little unhandy. Spend the extra money, you wouldn't be sorry.

Looks like I'm leaning towards electrics! Thanks again!

I have a Masterbuilt and I really like it. Digital readout thermostat heat control, timer, and temperature probe. You don't even have to open it up to add wood chips. Set it and forget it!

Bass Pro has a Masterbuilt electric on sale for $199.00.

Thanks Carl, just took a look at it on Bass Pro! Looks like a good unit.