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Cuisinart - Vertical 36" Propane Smoker - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(26 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 26 reviews
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71%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Vertical 36" Propane Smoker - Black
Customer Rating
3
Gets the job done ok but not Cuisinart quality
on January 30, 2020
Posted by: Donyale
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This product is not the quality I consider Cuisinart. It is made from thin flexible metal. The product was damaged when received with major dent and bends. The door is crooked. With that said it still works pretty well after I had to bang out the dents and bends myself since Cuisinart (or the manufacturer that actually made this) will not cover these items. Getting the temperature high above 200 degrees in the smoker is tricky. I did best when I turned the smoker on without the water/wood tray and lets the body warm up first then put the water and wood chip tray inside. Then you should be pretty good. I do not think this is Cuisinart quality. I'm still a Cuisinart fan since I know that Cuisinart didn't actually make this product but partnered with the manufacturer that did. I would not get it but if you do it'll get the job done but not at the quality experience you would expect from Cuisinart.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: DrBenway60
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The first bit of praise goes to the instructions. They very easy to follow and absolutely perfect. Congrats to the Author.
Next is it's very easy to use and worked perfectly after assembly.
Last is it made my best pork should to date. Yum!
Next is it's very easy to use and worked perfectly after assembly.
Last is it made my best pork should to date. Yum!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Noname griller
from Newark,Delaware
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Temperature varies wildly and thermometer does not give accurate reading. Plan on buying a chamber & meat thermometer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Lisamd
from Indiana
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have had different smokers in the past . By far this is the easiest one to operate (for me anyway). It stays fairly consistent with temperature’s.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: BBQGuy31
Verified Purchase:Yes
Smoker is a very entry level smoker. Lots of modifications have to be done to make it work successfully. (Youtube videos are a must, and will definitely help here.)
The pros:
Lots of room
If have lots of time it can work great
Built well
Lots of room
If have lots of time it can work great
Built well
Cons:
Temp will not go above 215/220
Water tray is terrible
Smoking chips tray not the best
Have to watch your trays and protect them, as grease is in direct line of fire.
Temp will not go above 215/220
Water tray is terrible
Smoking chips tray not the best
Have to watch your trays and protect them, as grease is in direct line of fire.
Over all, very entry level smoker. If looking to spend a little money and get a feel for smoking, this is an option. If wanting something more and willing to pay definitely look at other options.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Ken H1
from Sarasota, Fl
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Problem getting unit up to temp when using water tray. dosen't seem to hold smoke as much as I would like. No insulation to hold heat. Otherwise a very nice smoker. Would probably invest in a more expensive one next time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Picky Smoker in KC
from Kansas City MO
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Good - Cabinet, Doors, Handles, Legs, & Ignition/Burner are well built. Quality Racks and Water Tray fit into dishwasher nicely. The Bad - Thermrometer off by 40 degrees so replaced for accurate one for 10 bucks. The Adjustments - I do not use water or wood chips on the Smoke/Water Tray as stated in directions - I cover it with foil with each cook. How do I get smoke? I use a smoker tube filled with wood chips/chunks (better flavor than pellets) but will sometimes will use pallets. I drilled holes on the front side of the Smoker/Water tray where I place the smoker tube and this supplies a good amount of O2 for the smoker tube (poke holes in foil where holes were drilled). The smoker tube can be easily lit quickly by placing it on smoker burner (use mits). I haven't cooked in cold weather yet and if burner cannot supply enough heat, then I will drill more holes on the other sides of Smoker/Water tray to send more heat up to the smoke box. I also cut some MDF boards that lay nicely against legs to stop cold air/wind drawing into burner box if desired. When not in use, I keep the smoker in a clean garage on a wheeled cart I built. The cart is nice because top shelf holds smoker and a prep area. The bottom shelf is big enough to hold 2 propane tanks and a couple 5 gallon buckets filled with smoking stuff. The cart also brings smoker to eye level which I like alot. I will probably get the Quisinart Smoker Cover even though my smoker is stored in garage.
Prevously, I had a M*****C**** electric smoker that never regulated heat, burnt up its door seals, and melted the circuit board after using it 2 times (seemed like good idea for, set and forget smoker, but bad design).
I am happy with this unit (quality and price) and don't anticipate anything ever going bad (maybe a gas regulator some day and his smoker has no electonics to break).
I am happy with everything I have smoked. I take notes with my cooks and I strive to match meats/desserts prepared at the best BBQ Joints here in KC. Thanks for reading
Prevously, I had a M*****C**** electric smoker that never regulated heat, burnt up its door seals, and melted the circuit board after using it 2 times (seemed like good idea for, set and forget smoker, but bad design).
I am happy with this unit (quality and price) and don't anticipate anything ever going bad (maybe a gas regulator some day and his smoker has no electonics to break).
I am happy with everything I have smoked. I take notes with my cooks and I strive to match meats/desserts prepared at the best BBQ Joints here in KC. Thanks for reading
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
cuisinart cos-233 propane smoker - A STEAL !!!
on September 5, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from hanover pa
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
GREAT! price excellent smoker, easy to follow directions you make fantastic coffee makers.
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