Ok folks need some help. The wife has told me to pick out a new smoker for my birthday coming up. The budget is $200 or less. I have researched about every possible type of smoker along with fuel source(charcoal, gas, electric, etc). My past smoking experience is using my charcoal grill, with good results but hate tending to it every 30 mins with temp control.
The electric Masterbuilts intrigue me due to ease but I've read some of the problems they can have with equipment malfunction. For my budget a good charcoal smoker seems out of range. I should mention I don't want to do a build, like the UDS.
What does it sound like my best options are to some of you vets? Does the good outweigh the bad with the Masterbuilts or is there a solid charcoal smoker for under $200 that maintains temp for long smokes?
The electric Masterbuilts intrigue me due to ease but I've read some of the problems they can have with equipment malfunction. For my budget a good charcoal smoker seems out of range. I should mention I don't want to do a build, like the UDS.
What does it sound like my best options are to some of you vets? Does the good outweigh the bad with the Masterbuilts or is there a solid charcoal smoker for under $200 that maintains temp for long smokes?