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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.
Average Customer Rating:
out of
5
(10 Reviews)
6 out of 10(60%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Review 1 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Super Easy & Fabulous Meats!,
May 18, 2006
By Michele
from Palm City, FL
"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."
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
smoker,
January 2, 2008
By GMgs
"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."
Review 3 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
will never purchase again,
November 28, 2007
By mjragusa
"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."
Review 4 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
heater element is Achille's heel,
November 26, 2007
By labrat1
"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."
Review 5 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
No Smoke!,
April 2, 2007
By Henk
"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."
Review 6 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Excellent Smoker,
January 18, 2007
By ejavines1028
"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!"
Review 7 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Electric Smoker,
October 16, 2006
By mareca
"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.."
Review 8 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
ELECTRIC SMOKER CHAR BROIL,
September 18, 2006
By 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..."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Great product, bad choice of paint,
September 5, 2006
By Smoker
"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."
Review 10 for Electric Water Smoker - Black
Overall Rating:
out of
5
A MUST,
May 12, 2006
By 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!"
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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