Crockpot Smoker???

happycamper · 01-02-2013, 08:25 PM

My coworker received this as a Christmas present:
oster smoker/roaster

It looks like a large roaster oven, but it has cartridges on each side for wood chips to create smoke and a Weber-style daisy wheel in the lid.

So, what's everyone's opinion? We already had the debate about whether it was a "true" smoker, or if it would produce results similar to a crock pot.

He has only used it once for a pork loin...

lfurl43142 · 01-02-2013, 08:41 PM

Pretty much purists here. Dont think you will get a lot of support.

Pyle's BBQ · 01-02-2013, 08:48 PM

If you use it inside, where does all the smoke go? That would be my biggest concern.

caseydog · 01-02-2013, 08:55 PM

So, how do you get away from the wife, to drink beer in the backyard if you use one of those things?

Sorry, it ain't BBQ if you can do it while you help the wife clean the house on a Sunday afternoon.

CD

happycamper · 01-02-2013, 08:57 PM

I tried to convince him that the results would be similar to a crockpot, not true smoked.

I think it is intended for outdoor use.

Johnny_Crunch · 01-02-2013, 11:27 PM

Not much different than any other electric smoker. He should get decent results but it won't be as good as real Q.

bigabyte · 01-03-2013, 06:24 AM

Faux Que

RevZiLLa · 01-03-2013, 06:55 PM

It will work once you get to know it's idiosyncrasies. It will make a great meal that a family would love. Will it be outside pit Q? No...but it will be good.

Bludawg · 01-03-2013, 06:57 PM

Git a Rope!

01-02-2013, 08:25 PM	#1
happycamper Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-16-11 Location: Shakopee, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Crockpot Smoker??? My coworker received this as a Christmas present: oster smoker/roaster It looks like a large roaster oven, but it has cartridges on each side for wood chips to create smoke and a Weber-style daisy wheel in the lid. So, what's everyone's opinion? We already had the debate about whether it was a "true" smoker, or if it would produce results similar to a crock pot. He has only used it once for a pork loin...

01-02-2013, 08:41 PM	#2
lfurl43142 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-06-09 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Pretty much purists here. Dont think you will get a lot of support. __________________ WSM 22"; Weber Kettle 26 1/2, Vt.Castings Gasser

01-02-2013, 08:48 PM	#3
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you use it inside, where does all the smoke go? That would be my biggest concern. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

01-02-2013, 08:55 PM	#4
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	So, how do you get away from the wife, to drink beer in the backyard if you use one of those things? Sorry, it ain't BBQ if you can do it while you help the wife clean the house on a Sunday afternoon. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

01-02-2013, 11:27 PM	#6
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not much different than any other electric smoker. He should get decent results but it won't be as good as real Q. __________________ J Crunch

01-02-2013, 08:57 PM	#5
happycamper Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-16-11 Location: Shakopee, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tried to convince him that the results would be similar to a crockpot, not true smoked. I think it is intended for outdoor use.

01-03-2013, 06:24 AM	#7
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Faux Que __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

01-03-2013, 06:55 PM	#8
RevZiLLa is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-02-07 Location: Richmond, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It will work once you get to know it's idiosyncrasies. It will make a great meal that a family would love. Will it be outside pit Q? No...but it will be good. __________________ www.BowlingBallExchange.com on Facebook Brinkman water smokers (elec and charcoal) Weber kettle grill Uniflame Gold Stainless 5 burner propane grill / rotisserie BBQ Grillware upright propane water smoker

01-03-2013, 06:57 PM	#9
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Git a Rope! __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC