Customer reviews from cuisinart.com
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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17 out of
24)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Vertical 36" Propane Smoker - Black
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: Joshua H.
from san angelo, TX
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
A great starter model for those looking to get into smoking meats. easy to assemble and easy to use. great value for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing results from this compact propane smoker!
on January 22, 2024
Posted by: LarryZ
from Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent smoker. Has been such a pleasure to finally find a smoker which fits well on my lanai and produces such great results! Price was right, too. Once more Cuisinart has produced a great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
from Bummer ID
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Well made and easy to use. I have had 2 others and this one is the best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Smoke master
from Rural Hall, NC
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love my Cuisinart Smoker. Easy to setup and works great. Would recommend.to anyone that loves to BBQ. Have used mine a number of times. Get one and enjoy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Sam55
from Tennessee
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
very easy to put together and seals wonderfully. The smoker is very substantial and not like others I have purchased in the past. This makes it a little heavier than others but also makes it much more durable and usable. I love the extra water pan which was included. Well done Cuisinart.
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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: 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