Big Chief Electric Smoker

Item # 401685

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Key Features

50-lb. capacity
Electric heat to a maximum of 160°F
Aluminum construction, chrome-plated grills
120 volts; 450 watts
Vented for proper dehydration

Our Price $119.99

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Indulge in smokehouse-quality meats and fish at home with the Big Chief Electric Smoker. With a 50-lb. capacity, this front-loading smoker features five chrome-plated grills and is vented for proper dehydration. This easy-to-use smoker plugs into any standard 110-volt household outlet and heats to a maximum of 160°F. Includes recipe booklet with complete user instructions and a 13/4 lb. bag of smokehouse natural wood chips to give you the authentic taste and smell of a smokehouse in your backyard. 120 volts. 450 watts. 24.5"H x 18"W x 12"D. Two-year limited warranty.

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4.6

(based on 19 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (19)
Adds flavor (14)
Works efficiently (13)
Durable (11)

Cons

Best Uses

For self/couple (12)
Portable use (11)
Small gatherings (9)
Indirect cooking (7)
Large gatherings (7)

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- Grilling enthusiast (9), Occasional griller (5), Master griller (4)

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1/9/2013

5.0

does what i want it to do

By ken

from zanesfield oh

About Me Grilling Enthusiast

Pros

Adds Flavor
Easy To Use
Works Efficiently

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple
Large Gatherings
Portable Use

great smoker

12/24/2012

4.0

Works like a champ

By Bread man

from Ogden, Ut

About Me Grilling Enthusiast

Pros

Adds Flavor
Durable
Easy To Use
Works Efficiently

Cons

None

Best Uses

Great For Adding Flavor

Very easy to use works great. Recipe book was helpful made some tasty jerky doing a turkey next.
Many uses the skies the limit.

11/23/2012

4.0

I am now the jerky king

By Robby T

from Davison, MI

About Me Grilling Enthusiast

Pros

Adds Flavor
Easy To Use

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple
Indirect Cooking
Portable Use

I bought this for the sole purpose of making venison jerky. I was surprised how easy this was to do. When making jerky u only really use smoke the first few hours and the rest of the time you are drying the meat. I was surprised how well it turned out my first time ever making it. Took it to hunt camp and it was gone after a few hours of playing cards. I have my second batch marinating as I write this. Mouth is watering mmmm

8/27/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Smoker, great value

By Smoked Salmon Enthusiast

from Weston Valley, Idaho

About Me Grilling Enthusiast

Pros

Durable
Ease of use

Cons

Best Uses

Easy to use, well thought out, consistently delivers a quality product.

7/7/2012

4.0

Easy to use, great for fish

By Easy Way

from Sullivan County, NY

About Me Occasional Griller

Pros

Easy To Use
Works Efficiently

Cons

No variable heat control

Best Uses

For Self/Couple
Large Gatherings
Portable Use
Small Gatherings

Bought Big Chief because for some reason it was cheaper than Little Chief. No problem, works fine with "small load." Wanted smoker primarily for fish, after reading reviews of numerous smokers, decided to try this one. Smoked two small (20 inch) lake trout (skinless filets) using slightly modified recipe from the included book, ready in about 4 hours, 90 degree day, no additional cooking needed, very happy with results. Only needed two of the five racks for the filets. Simple design, light-weight, easy to move, easy to load and use. Have only used it this one time, but it may turn out to be a 5 star for fish.

1/12/2012

5.0

A Christma Gift

By baz

from North Carolina

About Me Occasional Griller

Pros

Adds Flavor
Durable
Easy To Use
Works Efficiently

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple
Large Gatherings
Portable Use
Small Gatherings

This smoker is very useful and easy to use. It will smoke any type of meat and fish. Every thing comes out smoked to perfection. I would recomend this product.

11/21/2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

big chief

By shane

from upstate, ny

About Me Grilling Enthusiast

Pros

Adds Flavor
Durable
Easy To Use
Great beginner set up

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple
Indirect Cooking
Portable Use

easy to put together, great recipes, easy to clean

12/27/2010

4.0

I would buy this product again

By annabell

from Maiden,NC

About Me Occasional Griller

Pros

Easy To Use
Works Efficiently

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple
Small Gatherings

I give this as a present. He started using it Christmas day and is very pleased with it.

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Q:
how long do you smoke a 13 lb turkey
Asked on 5/9/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  Turkeys less than 12 pounds are suitable for smoking whole. A larger turkey will not cook fast enough in a smoker to guarantee its safety. Larger turkeys can halved or divided into pieces for smoking.
  
  Turkeys should not be stuffed when smoking. Because smoking uses a very low temperature, the stuffing will not cook fast enough and will spend too much time in the danger zone, below 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  Smoking Times
  Smoke the turkey at a low temperature, between 225 and 250 degrees. Expect that the turkey will require at least 30 minutes per pound to smoke at 230 degrees. A 12-pound turkey will need six hours--minimum--to smoke.
  
  Read more: How Long Should a Turkey Be Smoked? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5215041_long-should-turkey-smoked_.html#ixzz29edLPmxv
  Answered on 10/18/2012 by Justin M. from Overton's
Q:
what are the measurements
Asked on 12/2/2010 by Anonymous
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Q:
What is the lowest temp setting for this smoker. I want to cold smoke about 100 degrees.
Asked on 11/22/2009 by Anonymous from Kansas
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1 answer
- A:
  160 degrees is about the average It has one setting
  Answered on 8/11/2010 by MSGT from Ms
Q:
Are the shelves removable for example smoking a small turkey.
Asked on 11/8/2009 by Bub from Stratford WI
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Q:
can this electric smoker be used inside or does it let off too much smoke?
Asked on 9/13/2009 by Anonymous from cleveland, oh
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  A:
  Outdoor use only.
  Answered on 10/6/2009 by rockfordredneck from Rockford, MI
Q:
How do you operate this smoker?
It dosenot have instructions,im trying to make Jerkey!
For Example where do you place the wet wood chips?
and where do you place the water?
Asked on 6/16/2009 by DOMINI from Seattle WA.
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2 answers
- A:
  You dont use water in this smoker. Just put dry chips in the pan and start smoking. This smoker makes awesome jerky. I have used it for 2 years now and I love it.
  Answered on 7/26/2009 by Lee from Martin, MI
- A:
  The instructions are in the recipe book. It's available from the manufacturer's website (http://www.smokehouseproducts.com/LCRB.pdf).
  Answered on 8/13/2009 by Woodie Chips from Woodburn, KY
Q:
who carries non idodize salt
Asked on 5/23/2009 by Bob from Indiana
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- A:
  You can find it at any grocery store, usually right next to the iodized salt.
  Answered on 6/16/2009 by Ron from Houston, TX
- A:
  Miejers
  Answered on 6/23/2009 by John from Taylor MI
- A:
  Use Kosher or Sea salt!!!!!
  Answered on 6/23/2009 by rlilabner from york.pa
Q:
how do i get the operater book for big chief.
Asked on 11/26/2008 by Anonymous
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  A:
  You can email the manufacture and have it sent out directly to you.
  Answered on 12/1/2008 by Spencer from Gander Mountain
- A:
  you can download from maufactures web site
  Answered on 3/24/2009 by kabuki from syracuse ny