I received this Masterbuilt smoker for review. Â As always, all opinions are entirely my own.
Masterbuilt, where have you been all my life?Â
I’ve had two other smokers before, both of which I used a grand total of…two times. Â Ever. Â They were a hassle to use, had virtually no features, lacked the ability to make adjustments…and just plain weren’t fun.
So they got stuffed in the garage…or sold at a garage sale…heck, I’m not even sure where they are. Â They’re around here somewhere. Â I think.
I’ve used our new 30″ Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker four times in a week (that says it all), including smoking ingredients I’m going to be using for some canned condiments.  It’s so dang simple to use and with great results!
But before I get ahead of myself, let’s take a look at the setup and features.
Assembly was pretty easy and straightforward. Â It took my husband about 40 minutes to get everything set up (yes, I delegated that job to him.) Â We also got the smoker cover and a set of Carve and Serve Gloves designed for handling anything hot during and after the smoking process.
Here are some of the features of the 30″ Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker with Window and RF Controller:
- Four chrome-coated smoking racks — smokes up to 80 lbs. of food
- Watch food cook with viewing window and internal light
- High output LED lights illuminate food in low light when door is open
- Integrated thermostat temperature control for even, consistent smoking temperature
- Top air damper for smoke control
- Built-in meat probe thermometer for perfect results every time
- Front blue LED digital control panel design allows for more prepping space on top of the smoker
- Removable water pan, drip pan, wood chip tray, and front access grease pan for easy cleanup
- Drip deflector diverts drippings for easier cleanup
- Rear-mounted handle and wheels for easy mobility
The door latch is also adjustable to allow you to get a super tight latch so no hot air escapes.
A super nifty feature, the RF remote controls on/off, temperature, time, light and monitors internal meat temperature so you don’t have to keep going outside to check on it.
Adding wood chips throughout the smoking process couldn’t be easier.
The Masterbuilt smoker features a patented side wood chip loading system that allows you to add chips without opening the smoker door.
Now let’s test put this smoker to the test!
First order of business: Â Smoked jalapenos for making my own homemade chipotles en adobo sauce. Â (Will I be posting the recipe? Â You’d better believe it!)
Next up I wanted to make some Mexican pulled pork burritos and I wanted to experiment with pre-smoking the roast before adding it to the slow cooker.
I set the temperature to very low and added a few doses of wood chips. Â Just long enough to smoke the roast without cooking it through.
The outcome: Â It infused the roast with a smoky flavor that contributed beautifully to the pulled pork! Â (I even added some diced smoked green jalapenos, yum!)
With the success of my smoked chipotles I next smoked a variety of peppers which I later finished off drying in my food dehydrator to use for grinding my own smoked pepper-based rubs and adding to stews.
Poblanos, serranos, Anaheims, habaneros…absolutely smokin’ beauties!
Then it was time for something ultra delicious – smoked homemade sausages!
I made some sun-dried tomato, basil and mozzarella chicken sausages – real hog casings and all. Â (Oh yes, the recipe’s coming up!)
Normally I would have just fried these up like regular brats but I wanted to smoke this batch and create a sliceable smoked sausage that we could enjoy with cheese and crackers.
DANG, they were good!
Since making these sausages I’ve picked up Masterbuilt’s Sausage Hanger.  I am soooo excited to put it to use making more sausages, including my own hard salamis!
Additionally, I also got the Rib Rack for perfectly smoked ribs and the Fish/Veggie Mat for perfectly smoked fish and which will be super helpful for smoking peppers and other smaller items that could fall through the grates.  And here’s a Masterbuilt Accessory Kit that includes the rib rack, fish/veggie mat and some heavy duty gloves to protect your hands from heat and while carving.
While the sausages were smoking, out of nowhere I had this idea for another dish: Â Smoked Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes. Â So I threw jalapenos in the smoker and whipped up the potatoes as a side dish for dinner.
My goodness, it was delish!
Conclusion:
We LOVE this smoker! Â Love it!
This smoker is such a BREEZE to use. Â It’s seriously so simple. Â And that’s important to me because if it’s complicated or a hassle to use it’s just going to wind up sitting in the back of the garage.
This Masterbuilt smoker is constructed in such a way that makes it intuitive and extremely easy to use. Â You simply plug in the smoker, set the digital controls and go about your business while the smoker does the rest.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, if you’re looking for a great electric smoker we highly recommend the 30″ Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker with Window and RF Remote.
For more information about their products, visit Masterbuilt’s website.
And before you go…
Here’s a fun YouTube video I found from the Masterbuilt team to help you get your groove on!
Also check out these great YouTube videos about Masterbuilt, the smoker, how to properly season and clean it as well as recipe videos:
-History of Masterbuilt – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW9OT2sGTDw
-Features & Benefits – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A-lMHNSFeI
-Assembly & Pre-Seasoning – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfLhUCfcj7I
-Cleaning & Storage – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqVY-dzr-oU
-Dadgum Good Recipes – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXw8UPI3yTk and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4xaOgTjttI
**** Â THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED **** Â Congratulations to our winner, Cary!
Here is your chance to win this smoker complete with several accessories! Â
To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment below.  One winner will be randomly selected and notified via email.  The winner has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.  Giveaway ends October 14, 2016.
Disclosure: Â I received this smoker without any obligation to write a positive review. Â I’ve used this smoker several times now, love it and wanted to share my experience with you. Â As always, all opinions are entirely my own. Â Â
Mary Keeler says
Wow this looks amazing. How much energy does it use? I have not had the greatest luck smoking things on my grill, it’s so difficult to keep the temperature consistent. I need this smoker in my life.
Chris voge says
This would awesome to have. Just imagine the fun you can have
Cyndy Maida says
Are you kidding! Thanks for the opportunity. Living San Diego, we would certainly be using this baby all year long!
Birgit Bond says
Love this smoker !
Mary Ann Payne-chase says
Wow looks amazing.
Christina Holmes says
I need one of these!
John Sheffield says
I would love to be able to get my hands on this. I dearly love smoked meat and fish, etc. and I like the idea of making my own.
Jack says
I would love to have this for our outdoor kitchen. We do 26# turkeys on a done charcoal bbq also prime rib. Been looking and asking on how to smoke.
Nicole Troccoli-Dennis says
With spring taking its time to get going this year it’s the perfect time to start smoking up a treat. We would love this smoker :-)
Shelby Forbes says
This little beauty would quickly become and integrated part of the family. I’d lose both my husband and son outside while they attempt to work their way through a self compiled list of what can or cannot be smoked. (While I doubt they’d admit anything “couldn’t” be smoked… just requires a different finesse.)
Amanda Schoenberger says
This would be the perfect addition to my kitchen! My children and I dehydrate and can and cook together as much as possible.
Michelle T. says
I love cooking, and my husband and now grown sons love eating! I am always experimenting with new recipes, but often return to cooking spicy creole dishes for my husband as he is from Louisiana. I would love to win this smoker so I can try my hand at smoked turkey, and some home-made boudin. This is just awesome! There will be 5 very happy tummies thanking you!
Ted Hess says
My first thought since it’s coming from you, Kimberly, is kassler richen and smoked salmon. lol I would use the heck out of it doing traditional Southern smokey goodness like ribs, brisket, pork shoulder too. I like the fact that it’s essentially a walk away unit. No more tending the coals and wood at 3 am doing a brisket, etc.
debbie olson says
We have one of “those” simple smokers and in spite of it being old school my family just loves smoked turkey. It would be some much easier in one of these. Just thinking about all the other recipes I could do in this smoker!
Denise Duenas says
We’ve been wanting a smoker for awhile now. I love the things you’ve done in it. I never thought about smoking peppers. my hubby is intrigued by your jalapeno mashed potatoes. sounds yummy