But, I mostly use it for quicky stuff like ABT's and Fattys, And also when I foil, use it as an oven. When I first bought it, I did everything in it including : brisket, lotsa chicken, butts, jerky and meatloaf. Haven't used it since buying my bigger smoker. I just last week figured I would try it again for some spares and a small 3.5 lb butt. It did ok considering I was working at the time, it's insulated and was cold outside. But there was no comparison against the charcoal/wood burner flavour and quality of the finished product. But I was in dire need of some smoked meat.

They're great for smoking almonds. :D They work great as cold smokers, too.

my smoker of the electrical variety is a home built... I only only use for cold smoking or ... as my sausage house.

I admit... I own three electrics. MES, little chief and a big chief. I know... I know... one of these days I'll step up to a stick burner. :cool:

Used to have one. Wish I still did for doing sausage.

I use an electric, but I can change. If I have to. I guess.

(borrowed from Red Green)

yep - that's me, original bradley. But seriously looking to build something cheaper to run (wood from trees is free - wood from bradley is bloody expensive)

I got a Big Chief. Works good, Louie does her Salmon on it!

My ECB elec is somewhere in storage (around Detroit).... agree it could be handy as you currently use it, Lee. But I find the drum is just about as easy to fire up and manage, too.

I can help you all fix your problems.....

Build a drum! :thumb:

This is my plan Bubba. They do impress me.


I can help you all fix your problems.....

Build a drum! :thumb:

i run coal & wood in my watt burners i have several even a converted charbroil its the way to go:thumb:

MES & Big Chief here....Love them both, but thinking about getting a WSM.

I've got an MES and a homemade electric/charcoal hybrid. I liked the MES temp control and the BTU's you get from charcoal, so thought why not both :banana_smiley:.

As the charcoal burns down the element takes over holding temps steady, saves fuel just like a car :bounce:.

I just got my first smoker ever from my wife for my birthday. It's an electric Brinkman. Seeing that I am new to this and after alot that I have read here I am looking forward to getting more and different equipment to expand my knowledge and experience base. This said, my experience with the Brinkman has been great. So far I have done a Tri-tip, a few chix and a London Broil. I used hickory and mesquite. I was very pleased with the results. :sausage:

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