SMOKIN-IT SMOKER

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I received it new years eve, and smoked a pork shoulder in it that very day (after a 4 hour seasoning run of course).  I try to use it every weekend, and sometimes twice a weekend.
 
Just Smoked about 6 lb. of chicken wings (tips removed) on my Smokin-It model 2, dissolved 1/3 cup kosher salt in 2 quarts warm filtered water added about 3 cups ice to cool to room temp. put chicken and brine in 2 1/2 gal. freezer bag, put in fridge 24 hours. seasoned with black & red pepper, let sit in fridge. 4 hours, set smoker @ 235 deg. cooked 3.25 hours, only used maybe 1/2 to 1 oz. mesquite wood, BEST SMOKED WINGS I ever had, had 7 guest over every one loved the wings, very tender, very moist without being wet, being a Texas boy I usually like BBQ sauce on most smoked meats, these wings were so good I would not think of putting anything on them. Got to love my set It & Forget Smokin-It model 2
Glad to see such xlnt results posted. I'm doing the break-in seasoning on the #3 right now and monitoring temps & swings. I know the chamber is empty but it will give me a baseline to go by. It's 38 degrees on my porch, Maverick read 43 mid-chamber when I turned it on. Took only 15 minutes to hit the set temp of 250.....and I was concerned about pre-heating.
 
You've got a 1200 watt element in there; lots of heat.  Pretty nice unit, the model 3.
 
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I took the plunge.... Cant wait for it to arrive!  Just ordered it today.  

After 4 weeks of research, countless hours of reading boards, and watching YouTube... I went with the Smokin-It #3.  

Order Details:


CodeItemQtyPriceGrand Total
smkmdl3Smoker Model #31$499.99$499.99
SmkrCart-3Stainless steel Smoker Cart for Model # 31$199.99$199.99
chipinsrtModel # 1 & # 2 & # 3 Smoker box chip insert
[size:Model #3]
1$22.99$22.99
smkplt3Model #3 Cold Smoke Plate1$39.99$39.99
searack3Model #3 Seafood grill rack1$29.99$29.99
CHM2Cord Hanger Model 21$4.99$4.99
covercart3Model #3 smoker and cart cover1$39.99$39.99
 
 Subtotal:$837.93
 Tax:$0.00
 Shipping Cost:$150.63
 Grand Total:$988.56
 
 
Here was the cost breakdown of the three smokers I was considering... (posted this on another thread, but thinking it might be useful here)

____________________________________

Here is the breakdown on the 3 different smokers I have been looking at.  (with accessories I want).

Keep in mind the Smokin-It Model #3 has a 1200-watt heating element and 14x18 racks.  The SmokinTex 1400 has a 700 watt element and the 14x14 racks.  

The cookshack comes with extra electronic extras, but man is it expensive compared to the others.

Smokin-It  (China)

SmokinTex  (China)

Cookshack  (USA)

Model #3

1400* special package includes items priced at 0.00

SuperSmoker Model SM045

Smoker

499.99

595.00

1295.00

Stand

199.99

195.99

375.00

Wood Chip Insert

22.99

14.95

0.00

Cold Smoke Plate

39.99

49.95

69.95

Cover

34.99

0.00

195.00

Seafood Rack

29.99

0.00

44.35

Shipping

149.91

149.95

258.00

Total:

977.85

1005.84

2237.30
 
I just purchased a Smokin it model 2 myself, can't wait for it to arrive. One question for those who have one. I live in the NW in Washington state and it is pretty damp here most of the time. I have to store the unit outside with a cover. Do i need to do anything to prevent moisture damage?
 
This unit #2 is DEFINITELY my next. I have a question about the heater element. How does it hold up in the long run?

Has anyone tried FRUITAWOODCHUNKS yet? I'm thinking about a thread on mixing different wood chunks and/or differences between woods. I've seen ones about woods but they aren't really about wood differences that I can find.

Good smoke!
 
This unit #2 is DEFINITELY my next. I have a question about the heater element. How does it hold up in the long run?

Has anyone tried FRUITAWOODCHUNKS yet? I'm thinking about a thread on mixing different wood chunks and/or differences between woods. I've seen ones about woods but they aren't really about wood differences that I can find.

Good smoke!
Fruita wood chunks are very highly rated...
 
Here was the cost breakdown of the three smokers I was considering... (posted this on another thread, but thinking it might be useful here)

____________________________________

Here is the breakdown on the 3 different smokers I have been looking at.  (with accessories I want).

Keep in mind the Smokin-It Model #3 has a 1200-watt heating element and 14x18 racks.  The SmokinTex 1400 has a 700 watt element and the 14x14 racks.  

The cookshack comes with extra electronic extras, but man is it expensive compared to the others.

Smokin-It  (China)

SmokinTex  (China)

Cookshack  (USA)

Model #3

1400* special package includes items priced at 0.00

SuperSmoker Model SM045

Smoker

499.99

595.00

1295.00

Stand

199.99

195.99

375.00

Wood Chip Insert

22.99

14.95

0.00

Cold Smoke Plate

39.99

49.95

69.95

Cover

34.99

0.00

195.00

Seafood Rack

29.99

0.00

44.35

Shipping

149.91

149.95

258.00

Total:

977.85

1005.84

2237.30
Interesting breakdown of the numbers....very ez to make the decision based on $$. I've had my #3 for about a week and so far real happy with it, the performance was better than I had hoped for. Just got an 8# butt to do some PP for the Superbowl so that will be my first long smoke in it. Looking forward to your review of it....enjoy
 
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This unit #2 is DEFINITELY my next. I have a question about the heater element. How does it hold up in the long run?

Has anyone tried FRUITAWOODCHUNKS yet? I'm thinking about a thread on mixing different wood chunks and/or differences between woods. I've seen ones about woods but they aren't really about wood differences that I can find.

Good smoke!
I've been getting chunks of wood off ebay for about the same price as fruitawoodchunks. I've been happy with the quality so far. But fo some hard to find woods fruitawood looks like the place to go.
 
I just purchased a Smokin it model 2 myself, can't wait for it to arrive. One question for those who have one. I live in the NW in Washington state and it is pretty damp here most of the time. I have to store the unit outside with a cover. Do i need to do anything to prevent moisture damage?
Hmmm, I think 'damp' is an understatement for this neck of the woods. I've had mine on the porch for a week now without using the cover yet. It has been raining here and some heavy fog at nights but the #3 is staying dry so have not used it. Being SS I doubt you will get any damage to it BUT I would make sure the interior is very clean before buttoning it up for a long period. You could wind up with a mold issue to deal with. If it's just gonna be sitting out in the elements do the best you can to protect the investment.
 
This unit #2 is DEFINITELY my next. I have a question about the heater element. How does it hold up in the long run?

Has anyone tried FRUITAWOODCHUNKS yet? I'm thinking about a thread on mixing different wood chunks and/or differences between woods. I've seen ones about woods but they aren't really about wood differences that I can find.

Good smoke!
Not sure about the element in the #2. I have heard reports from others on here the elements work fine and easily replaced if needed. I have the #3 with the 1200 watt element. It hit the set temp of 250 degrees from a very cold start of 38 degrees outside in about 15 minutes. I'm a chunk guy myself and have some to use up from the Home Depot before ordering more. I've heard fruitawood is a good suppy. I also have the AMNS dust burner and will be making use of that. Contrary to some posts my AMNS stayed lit in the oxy starved chamber so I'll be able to cold smoke with it and hoping I can also make use of it in a hot smoke.
 
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