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Masterbuilt smoker

jackiefaith — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:25:18 GMT

What thoughts do you have on the masterbuilt smoker? Do you think qvc will be featuring it as tsv anytime soon?

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

jaxs mom — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:43:37 GMT

I haven't heard of an upcoming TSV. As far as the product, personally I don't see the point of electric smokers that get their smoke flavor from sawdust. We smoke over actual wood fires.

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

gulf coast girl — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:20:08 GMT

We have one and we will probably throw it away. The smoker will not heat up at all. We think it's a piece of junk and I said so in the review I left. Ours is the 3 shelf one that was $149.00 at one time. I'm kind of thinking it's no longer available.

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Bird — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:38:11 GMT

We threw ours away, finally. It was taking up space and did NOT smoke. I found out later that some were shipped with a defective design where the little wood chip bin did not touch the heating element. For us it was a sad waste of money.

Honestly, I'd actually recommend it though. Just be sure yours actually SMOKES right from the start, and use it. They seem fire-safe for decks and the digital controls make it so easy to set it and forget it. Because of the mere 30 day return policy in the Land of Qz I'd recommend looking in big box stores where the return period is longer. - Bird

BTW the MB uses wood chips, not sawdust as someone mentioned above. AND...you should get it on a dolly so you can move it around. Mine had no handholds, no wheels. It was a major pain in a lower body part.

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

SharkE — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:06:51 GMT

I got the latest 300.00 one or was it 249 can't remember. LOL anyway, we love it ! Got it in cinnamon. Electric is safer then gas. Don't want to be burned. Squirt some smoke liquid into pierced meat or sprinkle with mesquite seasoning. Use mesquite or hickory wood chips. I run out to patio once an hr. to add fresh chips. Chickens are the best. Husband won't eat boiled hot dogs. Has to be in smoker or NuWave oven. Done small turkeys too.

For added height we put ours on a concrete square. We're both short, so, no problem just gives it an extra couple of inchs in height. If I was as tall as David or the guy who created I'd go for the extra attachment.

No gripe here.

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Tzu4u — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:32:10 GMT

We purchased out Masterbuilt Smoker 5 or 6 years ago, as a TSV. It is one of the best purchases I have ever made through QVC, and I have been shopping the Q for 28 years.

We have cooked ribs, chicken, turkeys, prime rib, briskets, shrimp, catfish, mac & cheese, and more in this smoker, and have NEVER had a bad meal, ever. all of our neighbors have bought similar smokers after tasting the deliciousness!

There is a learning curve to using a smoker. The electric smokers are much easier & faster than the "real" smokers that use charcoal & wood. We had smoked for years the old fashioned way, and the electric is a breeze in comparison. You cannot get a "bark" on meats in an electric smoker like you can in the charcoal type.

Absolutely love Masterbuilt, and will buy another when this one gives out!

ps- we use small wood chunks hubby chops up from our property (apple, cherry, maple, etc.} to use instead of the sawdust stuff. it smokes like crazy!

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

SharkE — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:43:04 GMT

I tried apple wood one time didn't care for it. Didn't like fruity meat. went back to mesquite

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RespectLife — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 22:23:51 GMT

Ditto EVERYTHING Wadzilla said! Best gift I EVER gave DH. Have used it this entire bitter, nasty winter in our garage. Never grill anymore.

Check clearance...I think I saw it on sale but I could be wrong.

I would buy another in a nano-second. Best tasting meats we have ever cooked.

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catmama — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 22:52:33 GMT

We have a wood smoker which hubby uses frequently, but he wanted to try the Masterbuilt for the winter when it's difficult to keep the wood smoker at a consistent temp. Bought it from QVC about 4 years ago, used it 3 or 4 times and hasn't used it since. Same problem, inconsistent and it leaked. Taking up space in the garage now.

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

SharkE — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:28:03 GMT

Electric smoker ""leaked"" ? What did it leak ?

I have this one K41147

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

jaxs mom — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 01:43:15 GMT

On 2/13/2015 catmama said:
We have a wood smoker which hubby uses frequently, but he wanted to try the Masterbuilt for the winter when it's difficult to keep the wood smoker at a consistent temp. Bought it from QVC about 4 years ago, used it 3 or 4 times and hasn't used it since. Same problem, inconsistent and it leaked. Taking up space in the garage now.

If you want a wood smoker for winter I suggest the Big Green Egg, it has the thermal mass to maintain even temps even in bitter cold.

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

Mothertrucker — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:30:06 GMT

Love it...and hate it!!

When it works, it works great, love the smoked meat and ease of use- and yes I havve a big Green Egg and a Weber BBQ lso-

Problem is...my first one just quit working..15 lbs of meat prepped and ready to go on..Turned it on, seemed fine, put all the meat on, an hour later when i went to cj=heck on the chip...nothing not heat no display, nothing..

So Masterbuilt said there was no fix for this bad control panel on my model they offered to sell one to me at a reduced price..

I bought it, cause when they work, they are great but I live in fear of going out and checking and finding it "dead" again

There are plenty of reviews around the WEB on these, on Amazon and even on Facebook..check them out-

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

RASHIKE — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 07:33:19 GMT

I've been very happy with ours. Had for 5-6 years now. Done poultry, ribs, roasts, home made bacon. Even in the winter with the ambient temp being in the teens. Still want to do a brisket!

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gkelly — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 01:12:45 GMT

On 2/13/2015 Sharke said:
I got the latest 300.00 one or was it 249 can't remember. LOL anyway, we love it ! Got it in cinnamon. Electric is safer then gas. Don't want to be burned. Squirt some smoke liquid into pierced meat or sprinkle with mesquite seasoning. Use mesquite or hickory wood chips. I run out to patio once an hr. to add fresh chips. Chickens are the best. Husband won't eat boiled hot dogs. Has to be in smoker or NuWave oven. Done small turkeys too.

For added height we put ours on a concrete square. We're both short, so, no problem just gives it an extra couple of inchs in height. If I was as tall as David or the guy who created I'd go for the extra attachment.

No gripe here.

I also have mine on cements squares on the back porch! I use mine MB electric smoker at east 4 times a month and more during the summer time! Turkeys, hams, whole chickens & boston butts! I have no problem with it "smoking" I see the smoke drifting out from the back glass doors. T he best is setting the temp and walking away!! Just have to "play" with the time it takes. I would buy another one if anything happens to this one!!

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

SharkE — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 01:52:19 GMT

I could go for one of my smoked chickens right now, but, to cold LOL

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gkelly — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:22:34 GMT

sounds good! I have my boston butts down to perfection & the last time I smoked a whole turkey (2 weeks ago), I injected it with butter/garlic...couldn't believe how moist it was!

Re: Masterbuilt smoker

Mothertrucker — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:12:23 GMT

You know, one of the most popular things i smoke is shrimp!

So good while we are waiting for the "real" food! I usually sprinkle one side with Tony Cachere's the other with Old Bay and smile at 225 for about 20 minute...just till BARELY opaque- don't let them go too long! you will love it!

I am sure any good rub sprinkled on would work, but those are what I usually have on hand...

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RespectLife — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:37:37 GMT

On 2/17/2015 Mothertrucker said:
You know, one of the most popular things i smoke is shrimp!

Spot good while we are waiting for the "real" food! I usually sprinkle one side with Tony Cachere's the other with Old Bay and smile at 225 for about 20 minute...just till BARELY opaque- don't let them go too long! you will love it!

I am sure any good rub sprinkled on would work, but those are what I usually have on hand...

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! Shrimp is one thing we haven't smoked yet.

I have Old Bay on hand...but never heard of Tony Cachere's. I googled it and many items came up on Amazon.

I am assume you use the creole seasoning he has? What a great flavor combo!

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Mothertrucker — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:45:59 GMT

Yes the Creole in the green ""can"" (shaker) It is spicy but not too..... These disappear fast so make plenty!

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RespectLife — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:36:03 GMT

Great! Thanks for the info! I can't wait to try this! It will be a balmy 20 degrees this weekend...a big heat wave from the past 2 days when we couldn't even hit zero!

I think some smoked shrimp...and a drink w/ an umbrella in it...is just what we need to get out of this winter funk!

I am picturing smoked shrimp with Calypso Quinoa (subbing Quinoa for rice in the recipe "Calypso Rice" posted by DiAnne, 7/30/14)...along with a fresh salad with apples, pears, cranberries, glazed pecans topped with a fresh vinaigrette made with Blood Orange olive oil.

Now if I could just move all this to the Caribbean....awwww.....