Electric smoker

[Bmcox86]

I'm looking for an electric or propane smoker to give it a shot. Not looking to spend over $100 because I don't know how much I will use it. Anyone know if the big chief that's on sale at sportco is decent. It's on sale for 84.88

[T Pearce]

I used mine for years. Dont throw away the box!!!!!!
I gifted mine when I left the midwest, dad gave me his unused chief last year but the box was discarded..... the box acts as insulation.
Anyway, will hold 170*F  if not too cold out.  Jerky, Fish, Cheese, Peppers, Oysters, Domestic duck, salami list goes on.
If I need higher temps I use the weber kettle (Brisket/Ribs/Chicken). I think the chief is a  good place to start.
Propane is too hot, some may not agree.

[carlyoungs]

Buy the electric brinkman. They sell them at Home Depot and they are great. Think they are like $75 and better than the big chief imo.

[lokidog]

I've got several Little Chiefs, I love them for salmon.  I have a propane smoker that I use for roasts, chicken and turkey.

[CAMPMEAT]

I've had a few electric smokers and I've found that this best one is the charcoal Weber BBQ/smoker out there. Great flavor and easy....

[Brad Harshman]

I love my charbroil propane smoker. It's pretty big and holds Temps wonderfully.  As a matter of fact, I just smoked a whole turkey today. 10 hrs. Couldn't be happier.
I had the little chief.  It was terrible. I threw it away.  It would never hold temperature. I even used the box and addition blankets. 

[Fl0und3rz]

Get a chief on Craigslist for a fraction of the price, but get the box.  My $10 little chief has done salmon, sausage, pepperoni, and cheese with no problem. 

[PolarBear]

I've had my Big Chief for at least 12 years and it still does an awesome job.  I use it for fish, cheese, on up to pork shoulders.  I do, however have to finish the shoulders in the oven but I get a great smoke ring from the Big Chief.

[Alchase]

I love my Bradley Smoker, just put enough pucks for how long you want smoke, set the temp, set the wireless meat thermometer or timer, go watch TV until its ready.

[The Weazle]

I love my Bradley Smoker, just put enough pucks for how long you want smoke, set the temp, set the wireless meat thermometer or timer, go watch TV until its ready.

I love mine too, but he is looking to spend less than $100...If you can find a Bradley for less than a hundy, get me one too!

[Smokepole]

Recently bought this smoker at Ace Harware for $99.  I like the simple design.  It has adjustable temp, removable racks.  Mine has a window.  Ace recently had them on sale, and some local stores might still have a few with the window.  It's a good deal & you can use your own wood chips.  I buy the weber aluminum pans to collect the drippings when I cook meat.  I've done three briskets in mine, cooked at 225 & they turn out great.  I see Walmart carries them too. 

  http://youtu.be/JTv4g8HlyTM

[Rich_S]

These are the propane smokers my son has been making for friends, but I don't think you could get one in your price range. The designs are those requested by the customer.



I have a much smaller Char-Broil electric H2O smoker which works well. Only two wire shelves and the temp gauge only lasted a year. I add chips on top of the element, but it did blow the lid off once when a backdraft ignited the smoke. Other than that, it's fine. 

[gaddy]

Now that is one Awesome smoker !!! Nice work.

[Blacklab]

Very Nice Rich  Lets see some product 

[Bmcox86]

Thanks, I actually got a brinkman from jackelope and smoked some dolphin this afternoon. Turned out great