How good is the Smoke Hollow 44" smoker ?

[thunderball]

I really do like to use mine and use it pretty often. Im in Georgia. The two burners and large size sets it part from most units like this.

To answer someones question above, I have found that pellets will smoke longer than the chips.

I bought one of those tubes from "Amazin" that folks talk about on these forums and have had absolutely no luck. I bought the 18" one.

After a few tries, it always just goes out. I got to the point that with all the tips and tricks that didnt seem to work for me, the tube is just laying in my garage. 30 plus bucks NOT well spent.

Anyway, Ive done about 10 briskets, 15 or so butts and many,many chickens as well as ribs. Im really glad I got this 44 smoker.

 

[parman]

I have had mine for about a month. I used the green egg gasket to seal the door as it did leak. The green egg gasket works just right. the width is a perfect fit for the door. When putting it together I used a sealant to prevent leakage.

I've used the same propane tank for 3 long smokes. I've just cooked two briskets at the same time. Then followed with two pork racks and finished with a tri-tip.  Because of the design,upright smoker, my brisket cook time is under 10 hours for a full packer. Pork ribs cook in about 3 hours. I also purchased 2 extra fire boxes to pre-load with chips so I don't have to fool around with a very hot firebox during the cook. just pull the used and replace with the new one.

I've always used horizontal smokers and the smoke hollow is my first upright. I found it cooks much faster as my first ribs were over cooked. The temp control is fine. Again you need to

experiment as your times will be different from a horizontal smoker.

Hope this helps.

 

[sharryn]

I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and have used it three times.  I love it.  Once you get to the correct temp it maintains fairly well, unless it's really windy.  I started with a 1/2 full 20 lb. tank, used it for at least a total of 17 hours and still have plenty remaining in the tank.  I used apple wood that I saved from one of my dead trees, some about as round as my thumb and they all lit just fine.  I can't remember but I believe the instructions say to use the wood chips.  That may be why some owners have trouble with the wood staying lit.  The wood they are using may be a little damp also, and I've heard others say to put them in the microwave for a couple of minutes to dry the wood.  As I said, I love mine and can see me using it for quite a long time to come. 

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• sharryn
• Nov 20, 2015

 

[chili50bq]

Have you tried the fish tank pump I posted on here a couple weeks ago for the MES. I'm sure it will work here also. Check my thread out earlier for the MES an no smoke.                                 Bear in Texas

 

[kevhil]

I've got a 38 inch smoke hollow and have loved everything I've done in it. Low temps aren't a problem just turn it towards off and shield it from any breeze. Cleanup is really easy.

 

[heffy]

I like my Smoke Hollow.  Best is the door, look without opening and the glass cleans easily with a sponge and water. 

I still have trouble keeping good smoke. I have removed the smoke box's and added 12"x12" wok boxes (got holes in em)  holds a couple of pieces of wood and I lower the flame after the wood starts to smolder.  The gas level is below low just before it goes out. I burn one side before the other. That way I can stoke every two hours and keep the smoke roll'n.  Any other hints are welcome.

 

[eric overby]

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• eric overby
• Dec 1, 2015

Used mine to Smoke 36lbs of Turkey.  Couldn't get the temp up to 325 with just gas, so I used my AMNps with charcoal loaded in it to get to there.  Worked out well.  Was really pleased with the cook and the flavor.   Meathead's Simon and Garfunkel Rub is the stuff for Turkey. 

 

[novegan007]

I have an earlier model of this smoker and I love it. Folks you have to have realistic expectations of what any piece of equipment can do. If you want to cold smoke do it in the winter.....it's a propane smoker! For a cooler smoke in the summer you need to open all vents and i put an aluminum foil shroud around the chip holder down to the burner. This reduces the amount of direct heat entering the cabinet, I live in the Pacific Northwest and I actually do my cold smoking in the winter. If you want to cold smoke year around any smoking cabinet in combination with a smoke generator will work.

 

[cayotica]

It's okay to light them that way but after that don't expose them to direct flame, some say "A great "smoke" isn't made by the physical smoke you can see, it's the smoke you can't see that gets the job done." Is it true? I don't know, but by some, I really mean a lot.

 

[cayotica]

Hey there, why are the legs on the right of you smoker shorter than the left...and how lucky you are that a couple of red bricks are just the right size to level it out...lol but seriously did you have to cut them because of corrosion?

p.s. a micro wave won't dry wet wood but it will draw resins out of the wood, course resins burns quite readily.

 

[sharryn]

Hey there, why are the legs on the right of you smoker shorter than the left...and how lucky you are that a couple of red bricks are just the right size to level it out...lol but seriously did you have to cut them because of corrosion?

p.s. a micro wave won't dry wet wood but it will draw resins out of the wood, course resins burns quite readily.

I have it sitting in a drive that goes to the basement so it's downhill.  I had to put the bricks under it to level it.  Works great!

Oven maybe then?

 

[cayotica]

If the oven is set to a low temperature it will dry the wood but honestly I have never had a problem smoking with seasoned woods, even if they had been left out in the rain for days water will barely penetrate the surface .

 

[cayotica]

p.s. Since you have explained the bricks to me I can see in the photograph that the wall although level has more bricks in it as you proceed to the right, of course if I was Sherlock Holmes I would've noticed that in the first place. LOL

 

[meatmedic]

I’ve had mine about a month and have done 4 or 5 smoking sessions, the longest a little over 6 hours. Am still working on the same tank of propane (30#) and it still has plenty in it. Had an issue with the regulator going bad after the 1[sup]st[/sup] session so I replaced it with an adjustable one from the local propane dealer. I can regulate it down to about 120 degrees using 1 burner.   Just got my order from A-MAZE-N so haven’t had a chance to use that yet but will post once I do.   For the price this unit is tough to beat. (And they were nice about the regulator, offering to send a new one right away but I have had issues with other China made regulators on other products so just by-passed that all together)

 

[bill ace 350]

I have this smoker, I have had absolutely no problems with it. Have had it up to 400 degrees F and as low as 150 degrees F with one burner.

Have smoked cheese, salt, nuts, bacon, Canadian bacon, pork chops and summer sausage.

For cold smoking I use the AMNPS.

If I need consistent temps lower than 150, I use one or 2 1500 watt hot plates instead of the propane. Works great.

Doesn't seem to use an excrssive amount of propane.

 

[nabor25]

I bought the smoke hollow pro series at Sam's, it went together real easy.
The trouble I have is the wood chips burns up real fast. I smoke around 225. Instructions said they would last a long time. And what do you use to clean the glass door?

 

[chili50bq]

Hey Nabor25, I'm not gonna go in length about what to do cause I'm sure your gonna get a lot of answers but the first thang I would do is throw the manu. suggestions away. I soak some chips for about 30 mins. Get the cooker started then throw some chunks of what you like in the tray, I use 1 at a time, I also use the wood off my trees which I prefer and throw a charcoal or 2 in that I've got started already. Other then that you'll learn with practice. I clean with soapy water, sponge and Weber's Grill Cleaner, works grate. 

                                                                         Happy Q'ing

                                                                         Bear in Texas 

 

[nabor25]

Thanks very much Bear.

 

[jond36]

Any glass can be cleaned by a razor blade and soapy water. No lie. Thats how window tint is done.

Also chips only burn for 30 to 45 mins period. Doesnt matter the smoker or fuel.

 

[goodbeer]

Rubbing Alchohol works like a charm and is cheap!