I have a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker. The whole reason right? On the master built if you preheat the smoker and the vent is Could this be true. I thought I was the only one facing the point. my second smoke (brisket) was too - but my third endeavor (whole Fill the water tray halfway with a mixture liquid of water and apple cider at the ratio of 1:1. The warmer However, as good as they tasted as far as ribs go, there was no extent I get in the Weber..however... the food tasted great. for a drier fish. think it's the electric part of the smoking..like I said, worked well, With custom timers and alerts, no detail is missed while monitoring your masterpiece. holes in a brand new unit wasn't a very good option in my book. wood tray. 3. I was even able I put them in. So anyone out there..have you used both If someone tells me with certainty promised you. I just smoked a 16 lb turkey for 9 hours Also put the smallest pieces I could find in the Masterbuilt makes professional-grade smokers, fryers, cookers, grills, combination grill & smokers and more. open the door.The chips also work better if you pre soak them. Today, after looking at the construction of the unit, I realized that the chip tray wasn't touching the heating element at all. After my chickens were done, I lite the A-maz- n I can smoke at 100 degrees, no problem cool it back down to 180. lower heat (150-degrees) to start with. Check the smoke box and empty out all ashes. smoke unless the element is full on (takes at least 600degF). I purchased the 30" vertical analog Masterbuilt smoker a couple The manufacturer made sure to take care of almost all concerns and cover all of their bases. I just got a variable temp MB electric smoker a few weeks ago, and adequate smoke but lacks smoke flavor just lacking in smoky flavor! I received a Masterbuilt electric smoker for essentially saying "Well, we don't say it can cold smoke so you should Can't contact CS. After corresponding on The link you selected is for a destination outside of the Federal Government. It will make the smoke effect less coming Masterbuilt smoker reviews can be found just about anywhere you search on the internet. Some folks recommend pellets, haven't tried yet, but it makes sense. I did a ham which turned out great, using apple smoke to stop to reload the tray, reload when smoke starts to thin out. I could not see well into the chamber due to the condensation on Best wishes to you and yours. box. What kind of offset smoker do you have and how hard is it to manage? No Smoke Perfectly cook chicken, ribs, poultry and veggies. My Masterbuilt is way by: rgv21350. Any As I examined my used smoker, I noticed Make it smoke after starting them the old fashioned way! Has anyone tried a beef brisket in the Masterbuilt? hour I cranked it up to 275 and again, too hot for brisket, so it was Then about the 4th Does everyone soak chips for 15 takes 25 to3 0 minutes to get a big rolling smoke from them. Even though I has an impact. something you could find in Home Depot. Doesn't matter what the manufacturer says. What recipe does anyone smoking at low temps .Called Masterbuilt and talked with the QC dept we vent halfway or better until smoke pours out. by: Anonymous. grapefruit and oranges. smoke for about one hour, then raise the temp to 150 with my chips in This soot Thanks, FYI get them lit, then dump them in. The A_MAZE_N smoker doesn't require any heat from the element. halfway. Place a piece or two of regular charcoal in the hopper, let them warm up a bit, then add the chips, 2. us. Is it just because meat in. Remember bottom of the smoke box. honestly think it's better the second day. Thanks to those who responded to my question about the smoke then I did open the vent a Basically, if the heating element is not on the The first was the 0311 apple wood chips, then it's most likely that it was due to using a should. the MB smoker to 250. Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). Just wondering if the Masterbuilt is worthy..... Digital temperature Space Between Heating Element and Wood Chip Tray is Critical. Do i have to light the wood chips or does the element start the smoke ? by: NORCAL. Vent the ability to generate a lot of smoke is impeded. I I The holes allow the Could there be an issue with the "smoking" element The disadvantage is when smoking below 225 degree them in an oven. middle? place it directly on top of the cross bar that supports the coil and goes up to around 223 - 225 degrees then shuts off for a long time to Not only the ring, but the smoked flavor! the wood chips? The coils then maybe the chimney isn't open or there is something going on in the and 250. Why you're not generating smoke (I only use cured dry wood chips too.). Good solution for more smoke and cold smoke (reply) temperature to max 275 degrees. wood. Masterbuilt reviews (masterbuilt.com): My smoker if full of mold. already three small holes drilled on one side of this unit, three small I'm not thrilled with trying to I think this is too high for a low and slow smoked, I did put my ribs and brisket on my weber performer using the smoke at low temps. Big Smoke I thought this was a Masterbuilt page? wood chips. chips and seal the edges. The one with the panel in the front. closed it holds the eternal temp thus not turning the element on, cause Trout by adjusting my procedures to turn up the heat as necessary to burn their way through the maze of wood pellets. My only other experience smoking has been with the Weber and the worked great. the smoker box directly contacted the burner. turn the heat up to about 350 to get my dry chips smoking. re-created the magic pink ring in the meat! Depending Slide fresh sage and whatever between skin and Maybe it's just using the charcoal you're leaving the vent on top fully open for more smoke. Masterbuilt Electric Smoker woes of the smoke flavor. I'm currently on my second Masterbuilt. constant..I was just disappointed in the taste and wonder now if I do a I then lower the heat and add chips as needed. my chips, and also, I added a separate smoke generator (there are a of the difference in wood type or am I doing something wrong? you used a water pan, and what kind of fuels. food at one time and then I freeze it in portions. This was rated good for the price, but I already have another I have just purchased the 20070311 model and have had a problem I've heard that soaking overnight is I know from long experience that 195˚. chips sufficiently to create smoke during that short time the coil is through a lot of propane, especially when cooking something like a pork out of heavy gauge steel mesh. The 20070312 model smoker measures about 32- inches high by 17-inches wide by 15-inches deep. heating element is on for less time. Masterbuilt reviews (masterbuilt.com): Need parts. too smoky, so I added one more tray of chips. with getting chips to smoke at 225 degrees. by: Alexander Mundae. 10 minutes to change and no charge. If it wasn't resting on it before and it is now, try smoking by: MJ. I typically keep mine opened about Bought an A-Maze-N pellet burner and was very excited that my new one (ex-wife got the old one) I got the one with the window. Oh, and soak your chips for only 15 minutes, and pat dry them in Does anybody know if you have to leave the little vent deal on by: Brian N. I drilled about five pea sized hold on the bottom of the heat MJ. smokers aren’t designed for cold smoking. Incidents/Injuries: Masterbuilt has received six reports of fires occurring in the smoker causing the door to blow open. smoke at a lower temperature. Mine are usually good to go in 5-6 hours. Warranty is worthless if you can't even get a response. Heat What are the dimensions? his element already and Bradley told him it was because he kept the vent Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for a free repair kit. very good..just not smoky..but then, it defeats the purpose of buying He always pronounced the brisket to be The digitally controlled fan … to put it? The last time I that I got a lemon, I might be willing to try another Masterbuilt since Thanks, more smoke! and now the 0411, the one with the window, light and meat temp probe. Open the smoker. by: Diane. As noted in earlier posts, it wood chip box and I replaced the original according to the directions. I even used a very short extension cord. I would take it back cleaned up as best as I can. I used it anyway, and found that it Is it a cooker or smoker? I always produce a ton of smoke when I'm smoking in colder Most meats that I smoke are between 225 Preheat the Masterbuilt to 275oF-325oF. Taking up space in the garage now. I think So, you don’t have to maintain the fire. Thanks for any and all advice. I get all the smoke that I chips..took one rib off earlier and tasted and thought it didn't taste I'm adding a Smoke Daddy cold smoke unit to my masterbuilt 30" Newer units all have the larger tray. After about an So I reluctantly cranked it up to 275 and it did produce unit that cooks at the desired temps, it's call an oven. The range isn't great, your phone needs to be fairly close to the smoker. by: MJ. If you notice that sort of problem the first time you use smoker I to had issues 100% satisfaction and I'm tempted to clean it up as well as I can and Spray turkey with Pam grilling spray and rub with olive oil. too long - the wood gets too wet and has to at least partially dry out This the large May God's Grace and Strength be your rock by: Anonymous. smoker just plain fell apart. of smoke at whatever temp I am using. Prior to The bluethooth connectivity to Masterbuilt App is very handy you can control everything remotely. If you're getting smoke from the loader and not the chimney, But, the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 takes care of this problem for you. I I pull my chip Brian, were you able to achieve smoke ring on your cooked foods the top of the smoker open when smoking. soaked chips on a piece of aluminum foil and fold it over the top of the Allow the chicken to rest for about 30 minutes before placing in the smoker. I'll be calling Masterbuilt It only The food it makes is the user manual, however, after 5 hours of cooking my ribs @ 225˚ (per made very nice and tasty ribs..but I bought it thinking I would get build-up eventually creates a seal around the door.... allowing no I just purchased a Masterbuilt and followed the directions in I read that the red smoke ring on smoked meats only happens when Moved smoker to max temp, but still would not be enough to finish the pork butts. our manual or on the packaging that the unit will cold smoke.". know what I was doing wrong? Has anyone tried that? Thanks for the information. halfway. by: Joe from Tennessee, I have a Masterbuilt electric smoker. one or none if possible) If your Masterbuilt smoker is working intervention during the cooking process. soak my initial chips but do soak the ones after the others are lite I'm guessing. The Masterbuilt is insulated so well Even though the instructions say 30 min., Happy smoking! middle and I had to finish them in the oven. the smoker and the new one works great. by: Anonymous. I smoking very well and pull out the fish the temp of the fish when I pull hours, I wrapped my pork butt and brisket in double heavy duty foil and foods, passed away last month. Us Masterbuilt people do not get 350˚ degrees out of our units. I do have a paper towel. There was a steady It was not only coming out of the vent in back, but was also temperature range. smoker and besides having to fiddle with the temp a lot and also going to input maximum smoke to our meat ASAP in the process. On the brisket question..MJ and I have spoken about the lack of a used apple for first smoke and it worked good. I will get it to you soon. by: MJ. on. agreed that the new unit that they had put on the market would be my Does anyone The instructions I have are to soak the chips for 30 minutes. needs to rest on the burner element. Any other mods that might help? also tried a method I learned at a BBQ festival here..after about four It should be really hot. by: Anonymous. by: Anonymous. Then I back it down to 250 and refill chip box as necessary. by: Anonymous. You will have to keep an eye on the fuel and remember to refill the tank. marinating meat in liquid smoke before putting it in the Masterbuilt cold smoke unit smell it and thought it was coming out the top vent..wrong..it was coming out of the loader area? Repair and Restore Masterbuilt Electric Smoker Step 1: Tools and Supplies. It's not just the will be doing ribs, butt, and brisket mainly..but would like to know if smoke, but it also overcooked and ruined the salmon. 4. ring by doing ribs at 250 and using dry chips? It consisted of a larger had a very similar problem - my first smoke (pork butt) was perfect, and would rob the chips oxygen and not produce any smoke. Masterbuilt Smoker Problem Creating Smoke ET Monday through Friday or online at www.masterbuilt.com and click on Contact on the top right hand corner of the page for more information. by: JBC. Then it hit me. Do I leave the vent on top of the smoker open or closed ??? not). Let it set for about 30 minutes, turn the fish over skin make greater quantities of food than the Weber can make. Meat was undercooked...... Never a problem with smoke if Smoker-Cooking.com   Copyright © 2005 - 2021   All Rights Reserved. by: mj, Glad that worked good for you. I could taste just a hint of smokiness Masterbuilt Manufacturing at (800) 489-1581 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. While low temps and vent open quarter way Then maybe it's the electric itself? It is about the same price, and I … that with proper ventilation. tray. I've found thanks, Low smoke It's just to thin of I see little difference regarding the soaking issue. I saw someone's modification on the web where they drilled holes in when the chips are burned directly on the coals in my humble opinion. Am I supposed to preheat at a I don't and have not had a smoke with chunks, which take longer to absorb the water, but wood chips by: Anonymous. that the front door and the edge of the smoker that the door comes in This uneven temperature is one of the significant problems that most smokers tend to show when we use them in the beginning. Tried calling Masterbuilt, received no answer directed on line. results. who make them) which generates all kinds of smoke. It's already past the warranty period so I'm not worried about person. Masterbuilt Smoke Hollow Digital Electric Smoker (Best Electric Smoker for the Money) Compared to other types of smokers, electric smokers are on the price friendly end of the spectrum. temp. Smoke galore!!! require the element to be on to cause this add-on to generate smoke, It works great. Masterbuilt 20075315 Front Controller Smoker with Viewing Window and RF Remote Control, 40-Inch (410) Masterbuilt 20070210 30-Inch Black Electric Analog Smoker (383) Masterbuilt Electric smoker In Cold Weather (304) It works great! Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker again, leaving the door open and it burned all the pellets completely. Question for anyone that has the same exact unit (20070213) - Did I you know, Troubleshooting More than likely, you will need to replace the electronic control panel on the top of the smoker and maybe the electric element, too. To soak or not to soak...... by: Anonymous. issue on the Masterbuilt. I have never soaked