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Customer reviews for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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Electric Water Smoker - Black
Two-in-one smoker and tabletop grill, total cooking area: 2200 cu. in. 50 lb. capacity on dual chrome grates. Black powder coated steel body. 6 qt. water pan capacity. 1650 watt heating element. 5 ft. grounded electric cord with temperature control. Warranty: 1 year.
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(10 reviews) 10
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6 out of 10(60%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Review 1 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
We received it for Christmas, and my husband has hardly grilled anything since. He's done ribs, pulled pork, cornish hens, chicken pieces and a whole turkey. We've found baby back ribs cook better than shoulder - they're smaller and allow better air circulation. We've hardly done any rubs or sauces, because with the hickory/mesquite chips the meat is full of flavor on its own. And SO tender! The smoker takes very little prep (soak the chips, add the water and meat) and absolutely no supervision. We throw meat in before we go out on the boat, and come home to dinner ready. It's a great way to slow cook anything, and since it's electric there's no messy smoke. It does take some time to reach and maintain ideal temperature, so it's not for a last minute dinner. We bought one for both our fahter's birthdays! We love it and totally recommend this smoker.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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smoker
,PostedJanuary 2, 2008
It has been pretty good.
If you are going to put the meat( like a turkey) early in the morning for lunch the water pan dries up too quick. The water pan should be deeper. I like that there is a door so water & wood can be added. Directions could be a little better.
If you are going to put the meat( like a turkey) early in the morning for lunch the water pan dries up too quick. The water pan should be deeper. I like that there is a door so water & wood can be added. Directions could be a little better.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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will never purchase again
,PostedNovember 28, 2007
order this product as a gift for myself. It arrived yesterday, opened the box and noticed right away that the lid had 3 areas of rust on the inside, the body has chipped paint areas.
Needless to say, it will be returned immediately. I'll go back to my tried and true Brinkman electric smoker from another vendor.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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heater element is Achille's heel
,PostedNovember 26, 2007
I have to agree with one of the other reviewers, the heating element and controller are the weak links, I got great results with chicken, turkey and brisket, but am having to buy a new smoker, the parts cost doesn't justify the purchase and replacement.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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No Smoke!
,PostedApril 2, 2007
I purchased a Char-Broil (Electric Water Smoker – Black) Model 475451203, this past weekend.
However, I have a problem. I could barely get the temperature in to the “Ideal” setting for smoking. Even when I “cranked-up” the temperature to High.
Also it didn’t create a lot of smoke. I smoked a Brisket for about 9 hours and it had zero smoke taste, I basically had to throw it away.
The outside Temperature was about 70F.
I might try adding some Lava Rocks and just put a smoker box right on the element. Perhaps this will create more smoke.
However, I have a problem. I could barely get the temperature in to the “Ideal” setting for smoking. Even when I “cranked-up” the temperature to High.
Also it didn’t create a lot of smoke. I smoked a Brisket for about 9 hours and it had zero smoke taste, I basically had to throw it away.
The outside Temperature was about 70F.
I might try adding some Lava Rocks and just put a smoker box right on the element. Perhaps this will create more smoke.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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Excellent Smoker
,PostedJanuary 18, 2007
Our good friend had one of these Char-Broil Electric Water Smoker and he made us a wonderful smoke chicken that even our kids loved. This was in the summer time. When my boyfriend expressed that he wanted to get the same one, specifically with the thermostat dial, I thought "why not as a xmas gift". I didn't realize how popular they were til I went and looked everywhere for one. Luckily and close to the deadline (xmas time) I found one! When it was time to open the gifts he was very surprised & happy when he unwrapped it. Not only is it a great gift for him but for the whole family since he is the grill master of our group. We will be eating healthier & happier!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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Electric Smoker
,PostedOctober 16, 2006
I am getting ready to buy my husband his 3rd smoker! He loves this smoker and we use it constantly for smoking meats for parties and as a back up grill on our covered porch when we have inclement weather. We keep one at our vacation home. We have not experienced any problems with peeling paint or flipping breakers. However, we seem to go through the heating elements. After replacing them a couple of times, it is cheaper just to buy a whole new smoker! We give these as gifts at Christmas, too..
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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ELECTRIC SMOKER CHAR BROIL
,PostedSeptember 18, 2006
dsloan
I picked up the smoker and plugged it into the back patio electrical outlet and a short time later the breaker tripped. I took the smoker to the outlet by the front door, plugged it in and the breaker tripped there. I had to plug it into a dedicated receptical I had in the garage, a 20 amp service is necessary to operate this product, so if you have 15 amp breakers you may need an electrician. 2. The smoker has a thermostat with high to low settings, I found that with a rack of ribs in the smoker that if I left it on high, the temperature gauge never went higher than " Ideal" so I doubt that the burner element is large enough even though it needed 20 amp service, not good. 3. As another review stated I noticed that after one use the inside paint failed and started to rust within 12 hours of usage especially along the seam. I have relatives coming from Denmark this week and will try to cook a brisket, wish me luck...
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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Great product, bad choice of paint
,PostedSeptember 5, 2006
I received this product as a gift and have made many a spectacular meal with it. While the overall product delivers great tasting meals, there are some issues with it.
1) The Paint: The paint used on the inside of the smoker blisters and peels off after a couple uses. Mostly the paint can be peeled off in large sheets, but I did lose one of my pork shoulders and 6 hours of cooking time when the first large sections of paint came lose and dropped onto the food and could not be removed. It might be worth running your smoker a couple times empty (but with water) until the paint comes off to avoid this unfortunate occurrence.
2) The Thermometer: My thermometer only worked for a couple uses at which time I had to use a secondary meter. My product only had Warm/Ideal/Hot so I did not miss it very much when it failed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
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A MUST
,PostedMay 12, 2006
KEVIN
from Austin, TX
Great grill- very versitale not affected by wind- cooks evenly- do not have to watch constantly- economical to use- if you like to cookout-this grill cooks as good as any expensive ones- smoke meat all day- or grill anything- no more burned meat!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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