Customer reviews from thefulhamgroup.com
Cuisinart - Vertical 18" Charcoal Smoker - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(48 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 48 reviews
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Star
0
87%of customers recommend this product.
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40 out of
46)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Vertical 18" Charcoal Smoker - Black
Customer Rating
4
Great new cooking option
on September 13, 2017
Posted by: DH from the bay area
from Bay Area
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Although it was quite challenging to assemble, once it was done, it was fairly easy to use. I've always wanted a smoker but was intimidated by the idea of needing to stay engaged during the process. This is definitely fool proof, but something an outdoor griller would be able to understand. Is there anything better than smoked meats?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
HOLY SMOKES!! literally
on May 24, 2018
Posted by: Amber I
from Orange County, CA, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Takes the flavor of food to a whole new level!!! Nice design & wasn't too difficult to put together, took about 20 minutes Love the way the charcoal adds a great flavor to the meat.Even though this is a charcoal smoker, you still have ability to be able to put wood chips along with it too, which is great.You can use it as a grill, as a smoker, with charcoal, with wood chips, you can add apple cider to the water bowl for added flavor. We have cooked everything from burgers, fish and steaks to brisket on this smoker. the size is great for our smaller sized patio, and we love using it while entertaining our guests. It makes everything so much easier, that it's vertical and we can take it along to the beach, camping & outdoor parties, We foresee using it many summer weekends to come!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
3
Decent quality but did expect more from Cuisart
on November 14, 2018
Posted by: Gary
from Long Beach, Ca
1. It takes longer than 15 minutes to assemble.
2. You need some type of wrench to tighten screws.
3. Assembly instructions are not clear regarding charcoal parts, for example coal grate and pan. Regarding the pan, the vent cut out leads one to believe that that piece should be turned and exposed to air.
4. The fire ring is flimsy and will deform and likely rust and break before the end of the smokers life.
5. The tabs holding the grates are too long resulting in having to spill the water basing making a mess.
6. The assembly latches are misaligned, do not compress tight, and when carrying the assembly it falls apart. I happened to have had the assembly fall apart over a wood floor and the sharp sided legs gouged the floor.
7. The video is cheesy and more a sales pitch rather than a helpful tool that explains how to load, start coals, adjust temperature. Right now I have no clue how the bottom venting system is supposed to work. Also the video and instruction sheet shows a charcoal starter being used and of course that does not come with the smoker.
2. You need some type of wrench to tighten screws.
3. Assembly instructions are not clear regarding charcoal parts, for example coal grate and pan. Regarding the pan, the vent cut out leads one to believe that that piece should be turned and exposed to air.
4. The fire ring is flimsy and will deform and likely rust and break before the end of the smokers life.
5. The tabs holding the grates are too long resulting in having to spill the water basing making a mess.
6. The assembly latches are misaligned, do not compress tight, and when carrying the assembly it falls apart. I happened to have had the assembly fall apart over a wood floor and the sharp sided legs gouged the floor.
7. The video is cheesy and more a sales pitch rather than a helpful tool that explains how to load, start coals, adjust temperature. Right now I have no clue how the bottom venting system is supposed to work. Also the video and instruction sheet shows a charcoal starter being used and of course that does not come with the smoker.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
3
How to attach the door?
on December 17, 2018
Posted by: Bear
from Cville, VA
I received this as a gift and have assembled it. The handle is on the door but I am puzzed as how to attach the top of the door to the barrel. I’m I missing something? A part perhaps? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
Assembles Easily
on January 27, 2019
Posted by: Jeff1110
from Chicago, IL
Although I haven’t used it yet I would comment that it is quite well made and assembled easily.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
3
Just ok
on March 12, 2019
Posted by: ALCHEMY bbq
from Baltimore
Just got this vertical smoker today and assembled it. Cheap hardware, thin main body and the locking latches are super flimsy. Only thing that feels well made is the lid.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
Not bad
on March 24, 2019
Posted by: pghfanone
from Mesa, Arizona
For the price a very nice smoker. Assembly was longer than expected and the latches a little flimsy. The paint did burn off in places but that is to be expected. The temp gauge went south and is stuck at 440 . Hopefully, I can get a new one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
4
would have given a five
on May 25, 2019
Posted by: mattyo
from kentucky
Love the unit except for fitment of mid section onto the base section. It is very loose and quite a pain to secure with fastening clips supplied
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com