Don’t fall into the trap of believing that grilling is the only focus of the summertime barbeque season. In addition, now is a great time to set up the electric smoker and cook some meat. It’s true that smoking isn’t something you’ll learn in Kitchen Skills: 101, but with the correct equipment, it’s not nearly as difficult as you would think—and it’s a great way to spice up any dish.
We’ve compiled a list of the top electric smokers available to get you started.
How We Ended Up Choosing These Items
While compiling this list, we sifted through online evaluations and consulted experts in the field.
A broad selection of electric smokers, ranging in size from little to big and from digital to analog, are shown here to meet the demands of a wide range of people.
The features we were looking for in electric smokers included more than just good customer reviews; they also had to include essentials like thick insulation and temperature controls or thermometers, as well as fun extras like windows so you can watch your food cook while you wait impatiently or the ability to connect to a smartphone app.
If you’re looking for a certain product, we can help you find it. Let’s start puffing now.
1. Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker
In my opinion, the greatest electric smokers are those made by Masterbuilt,” remarked Robyn Lindar, founder and editor-in-chief of Grill Girl. The Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker is a completely insulated electric smoker that comes equipped with a proprietary wood chip loading mechanism, a thermostat for controlling the temperature, and four smoking racks.
What we like:
- Controls that can be accessed through a computer
- Large storage space
What we don’t like:
- No way to view what’s going on inside.
2. Char-Broil Analog Electric Smoker
In addition to an insulated cooking chamber and temperature thermometer, the Char-Broil Analog Electric Smoker incorporates a water pan that keeps the meat moist during cooking. 3 chrome-plated cooking grates total 544 square inches of cooking area. As one reviewer put it, “This small electric smoker is so unbelievably simple to operate that it’s been a life changer.”
What we like:
- With a removable drip pan
- Affordable
What we don’t like:
- There are no digital controls.
3. Char-Broil Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker
The double-walled, insulated Char-Broil Deluxe Digital Electric Smoker is a sure bet. You can keep an eye on the cooking process thanks to the huge glass door, which prevents smoke and heat from escaping. There are also four adjustable and detachable racks that can hold 725 square
What we like:
- Control panel with an LED display and digital control
- Meat thermometer that can be taken out and cleaned easily
- Large storage space.
4. Cuisinart Electric Smoker
There is 548 square inches of cooking area in the Cuisinart Electric Smoker, split across three stainless-steel racks. An adjustable thermostat and a 1500-watt heating coil allow for temperature ranges between 100°F and 400°F to be achieved. As one reviewer put it, “I used this smoker for the first time in 17°F weather, and I’ve got to say it got to temperature fast and maintained that temperature owing to the insulated body.”
What we like:
- Dishwasher-safe racks
- Incapable of seeing into.
5. Bradley Digital 4-Rack Electric Outdoor BBQ Smoker
The Bradley electric smoker is built to endure thanks to its carbon-steel double-wall construction. In addition to the hopper, which can contain up to nine hours’ worth of Wood Smoking Bisquettes in a variety of flavors, it boasts a massive 573-square-inch capacity and four racks. According to one reviewer, “The cabinet is lightweight and generously-sized, with robust wire trays within.”” A fresh bisquette goes on the fire every 20 minutes, and the smoke generator doesn’t have any issues.
What we like:
- The app is simple to use.
- A water basin for storing grease and bisquettes
