Masterbuilt Electric Smokers

Masterbuilt electric smokers are front loading. They resemble a small refrigerator. They are designed for cooking small to medium size cuts of meat. The automatic thermostat control will allow you to preset cooking times up to 24 hours. This assures that you will never forget and overcook your food. The thermostat and controls are located conveniently on the top.

Masterbuilt electric smokers are very tightly built. This keeps the heat in and allows you to set the temperature and leave it unattended for long periods of cooking. Stable temperatures are critical for doneness and juiciness. Sealing in the moisture is as critical as sealing in the smoky flavor. The thermostat will allow you to set cooking temperatures between 100 degrees and 275 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wood chips will add the smoky flavor to the food in your electric smoker. There is a wood chip tray on these models for that purpose. If you want your meat to have the coveted smoke ring that charcoal grillers are so proud of, you can do this in your electric smoker by adding a couple of pieces of charcoal to the wood chip tray. This causes the meat to get a pink ring, or smoke ring, often associated with excellent cooking.

If you need to use an extension cord, be sure to use one with a large capacity. Small, household extension cords will not suffice for Masterbuilt electric smokers. Covers for the model are also available. If you are keeping the unit outdoors, this will greatly increase the lifespan of your unit.