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Great Smoker But a Work in Progress	August 18, 2014
Reviewer: Tim P from Lake Bluff, IL United States

I purchased this smoker a few months back and have tried a few different things. Thus far, I have done a brisket, pork shoulder, St Louis ribs, cold smoked salmon for homemade lox (after I salt cured and brined) and will be doing a bone in pork roast followed by another brisket (packer this time). A few things of note. I would suggest using a thermometer to track the smoker temp and the food. I have noticed that the smoker is a little inconsistent with its temperature but seems to run hot. I think that is because it is made so well and sealed up so tight that it's like one big smoky pressure cooker at low temps of course. Looks like my review is too long so will have to do another update. Bottom line, use less heat and less wood to start.

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Review	August 18, 2014
Reviewer: Mike P from Carlsbad, NM United States

Best smoker for the money. Built like a tank. I had a Model 2 for eight months sold it after saving enough aluminum cans to buy a Model 3. Fist smoke with the Model 3, 2 racks of Ribs. Thanks for building such a great unit.

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Believe it	July 6, 2014
Reviewer: Joseph Rizk from Naples, FL United States

25 years of smoking and a grand championship to my name in Northwest Missouri. I have previously been a traditionalist with real smoking, but due to the fact that our condo association here in Florida does not allow "real" smoking, I opted for this electric model after scouring the internet for the perfect electric. Go no further in your quest, this is it. I just had salmon that is as good as any before, and the chicken wings are awesome. One hour on the salmon and 1 1/2 hrs on the wings. Set and forget beats constantly having to check the fire as in the past. Can't wait to do brisket and ribs. You will not be disappointed with this smoker. Look me up on Facebook. I will tell you personally.

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Love this smoker	August 10, 2013
Reviewer: Kevin Bosch from OFallon, MO United States

I've now used this smoker 4 times. It's built extremely well. It couldn't be any easier to use. As a tip, in addition to lining the bottom and the smoker box with foil for easy clean up...I simply put a large aluminum pan in the lowest shelf with the meat on a shelf above it and it catches all the dripping before it even hits the bottom...then I just pitch the pan and don't even have to clean the bottom.

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AWESOME SMOKER	April 18, 2013
Reviewer: JAMES J HARRIS from TACOMA, WA United States

I bought the smokin-it-3 about a month ago. This is my first smoker. I am using it for the 4th time today, smokin salmon. I did a lot of study and reading of reviews before I made the purchase. More than satisfied with the performance of this awesome piece of smokin equipment. The pulled pork was quickly devoured by my children and grand kids. As a 70 year old grandad I am happy to have another motivator with which to bribe my kids and grands to visit me and have a plate of smoke. LOL

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Awesome smoker!	November 20, 2012
Reviewer: Todd from Ontario, Canada

I purchased smokin-it #3, I have smoked just about everything and came out with great results. lots of room for full rack of ribs, briskette and shoulders. I made a batch of venison pepperettes and they came out better than store bought! Takes time getting use to tempurature, cooking time and amount of wood needed but thats with every smoker. This is a well built- quality smoker, great price compared to other smokers.

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Markley from Vail	July 6, 2012
Reviewer: Cosmo Mariano from Aurora, ON Canada

Hi Markley, You may very well have some issue with your specific unit. I'm sure the owner will work that out with you. However, I have a friend who lived in Vail for many years and he could never get his product to cook well because of the elevation factor. This may also be affecting your smoke.

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SMOKIN IT #3	June 30, 2012
Reviewer: Keith Markley from Vail, AZ United States

Shipped quickly, but when I pulled it out of the box there were screws on the top that were ready to fall out. I had to screw them back in. My first smoke was baby backs set at 225 by the dial. Came back 5 hrs later and the ribs were not done! I left them in for another hour, still not done. I put them in foil and left them. 4 hrs later the ribs were finally done. I tried ribs one more time and manually checked the temp this time. Found out the temp on the dial is wrong. 225 was really 210. I turned the dial almost to 250 and it held at 225. Ribs did great in 6 hrs. Now I can only hope it can get to 250 when needed. I tried to contact the owner through email and phone and almost a week later still no reply. Maybe he is on vacation or something I don't know. The first time I called with a question, he answered right away. So after buying the smoker, s/h, cover and tray insert I have a good $700 invested and would have liked a response by now.

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Smokin-it 3	May 27, 2012
Reviewer: Smokeman from OH United States

I've been wanting a smoker so I purchased the Smokin-it 3. This is a great smoker. Very well made. I smoked to 2 pork ribs. Did not have to cut to fit in smoker. Lots of room. I did the 3-2-1 method and the ribs came out great. They were gone within 15 minutes. Should have made more. I'll be smoking quite often with the Smokin-it 3. For the price you just can't beat it. Another smoker this size will cost you much more. The one I ordered is the newer version. It has 2 latches on the door.

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Best bargain around	March 3, 2012
Reviewer: Smokeasaurus from San Fernando Valley, CA United States

The #3 model is a top quality smoker. Easily as good as "Cook-Shack" quality!! This smoker is extremely solid and well made. I used to own a Cook-shack and this smoker is just as good. In fact to get this size of smoker with another MFG it will cost you at least a 1000.00 more!! Very heavy duty shelves. This unit creates more smoke than it's competition. I don't even need to add a water pan, the moisture this unit builds up inside is more than enough. The unit stays cool during long cooks and holds its temperature. This smoker churns out real old-fashioned pit BBQ without all the guess-work and hard work. Customer Service is great. Don't worry about problems after the sale..they will be here for you!! My neighbor loved this unit so much, I ordered a Model #2 for her as well!! If you want a top quality electric smoker without breaking your bank account and want to turn out great BBQ the Smokin-it electric smoker is the only way to go.

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