Masterbuilt Electric Smoker at ALDI for $99.99 starts June 3rd could be regional or nationwide

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05-28-2015 at 07:10 AM #2

Not bad. Amazon has only had it for $100 a couple years ago.

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05-28-2015 at 08:31 AM #3

is this worth it? I'm thinking about buying this one to do my pork butts and briskets.

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05-28-2015 at 08:49 AM #4

is this the one tractor supply had ? or Is this one just a cheaper model.

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05-28-2015 at 09:55 AM #5

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is this the one tractor supply had ? or Is this one just a cheaper model.

This is a lower model than what they had.

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05-28-2015 at 12:02 PM #6

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Decent price for an electric smoker not high end but not a bad deal if you smoke occasionally or to use as a backup. I am sure at this price point it doesn't have a digital timer or a thickly insulated door, however it comes with the leg kit which by itself is worth around $50.00. As stated in the title the sale doesn't start until June 3rd and some locations may not carry it.

Description from ALDI
Thermostat-controlled temperature for even, consistent smoking
Wood chip tray and removable water pan for perfectly flavored, juicy meat
Three large smoking racks

https://www.aldi.us/en/weekly-spe...ic-smoker/

How much smoke does this give off? Does it fill your whole backyard with smoke?

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05-28-2015 at 12:12 PM #7

Not 100% sure but this sure looks like it.
https://www.masterbuilt.com/30-in...house.html

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05-28-2015 at 12:36 PM #8

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How much smoke does this give off? Does it fill your whole backyard with smoke?

The goal would be to have "thin blue smoke" coming out of it Darker or heavier smoke will just make the food taste like a charcoal briquette (and is actually bad for your health).

That said, while you probably won't be smoking the neighborhood out, the smell is definitely noticeable (in a good way, if you ask me, but I'm not your neighbor).

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05-29-2015 at 08:48 AM #9

stock photo means that it is this model? https://www.masterbuilt.com/30-in...house.html

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05-29-2015 at 08:53 AM #10

Quote from spl152db :

is this worth it? I'm thinking about buying this one to do my pork butts and briskets.

The amount of smoke is all up to you. The wood chips are just for flavor.

I had a similar electric some years back and usually added the soaked chips in small amounts early on until I had a nice smoky bark. Now I'm using a primo ceramic but electric is a good set of training wheels.

Edit, this should have been two replies. Also replying to the guy asking about smoke quantity.

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05-30-2015 at 03:56 PM #11

Thanks, I was just thinking about buying something like this. I have never smoked before so wanted something affordable to give a test run.

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06-03-2015 at 05:16 AM #12

Sale starts today

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06-03-2015 at 05:38 AM #13

Quote from pjbc77 :

How much smoke does this give off? Does it fill your whole backyard with smoke?

Just a tiny bit of smoke. You may smell it, but you will not see it.

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06-03-2015 at 05:45 AM #14

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Thanks, I was just thinking about buying something like this. I have never smoked before so wanted something affordable to give a test run.

Go for it. I have the digital version and love it, but the display is getting a little flaky after 5 years of being stored in the garage. Pork Butts are very forgiving for a first smoke.

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06-03-2015 at 06:15 AM #15

I have the one with the digital temperature gauge and I've smoked a pork shoulder, a couple of sets of ribs and just this last Sunday my first brisket. Overall, it's worked well. Cooking with it seems to take much longer than it should... I'm not sure if my temperature gauge is off or if it's just my cooking/prep (i.e. not letting it warm up out of the fridge long enough before going in). I'm guessing it's the latter.

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