Customer reviews from Pit Boss Grills
Pit Boss - 3 Series Vertical Electric Smoker - Gray
Average customer rating
3.5
(139 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 139 reviews
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
11
1 Star
35
61%of customers recommend this product.
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45 out of
74)
Customer Reviews for Pit Boss - 3 Series Vertical Electric Smoker - Gray
Customer Rating
5
Pit boss Pro Series 4 - Best Smoker out there.
on April 10, 2023
Posted by: Mike The Rock
from Kalamazoo, MI
Gender:Male
I talked my boss into buying 2 of these for our restaurant. They are phenomenal, I have a pro series 3 at my home and I really like the electronics on the side away front he heating element. The Bluetooth technology make using the smokers effortless. I have recommended these to several customers who have bought them also and are equally satisfied. I have smoked brisket, duck breast, chicken halves, whole turkey, turkey breast, pork belly, pork butts, Kan Kan chops, cream cheese, bologna etc etc. Everything came out perfectly. If your not sure what to buy, buy this one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Pit Boss Grills
Customer Rating
5
Too easy
on December 26, 2022
Posted by: Noazzatul
from Little Elm Texas
Gender:Male
Ive smoked on my log burning smoker for 40 years. smoking brisket takes alot of time. so this year I wanted to try one of those new pellet
smokers and saw this verticle pro series at lowes and I bought it 2 days ago on Xmas eve (2022) seasoned it for a couple of hours, trimmed and seasoned my brisket and around 9pm started smoking low and slow... I must say it truly is a learning curve for me because it's way to easy to a "set and forget" no more stoking fire through out the night. I found myself getting up throughout the night to go look a digital readout saying "hey old man ...I got this" pulled it off 13 hours later and let it rest in a Yeti (IMO A NEEDED TOOL FOR BRISKET)cooler for 2 hours . results were perfect. In fact the first complicated was "This is better than Hard Eight resturant "
smokers and saw this verticle pro series at lowes and I bought it 2 days ago on Xmas eve (2022) seasoned it for a couple of hours, trimmed and seasoned my brisket and around 9pm started smoking low and slow... I must say it truly is a learning curve for me because it's way to easy to a "set and forget" no more stoking fire through out the night. I found myself getting up throughout the night to go look a digital readout saying "hey old man ...I got this" pulled it off 13 hours later and let it rest in a Yeti (IMO A NEEDED TOOL FOR BRISKET)cooler for 2 hours . results were perfect. In fact the first complicated was "This is better than Hard Eight resturant "
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Pit Boss Grills
Customer Rating
5
Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey
on November 24, 2022
Posted by: RonnieL
from Jacksonville, Florida
Gender:Male
We purchased our Pit Boss Pro Series Smoker about a year and a half. We’re new to smoking our meats, thanks to Pit Boss they’ve made it easy, very easy.
We started out with Boston Buts, it’s a very easy meat to smoke. We that didn’t turn our the way we wanted it to as I left the meat in too long, so a good lesson. Next since I ruined the first trial of meats, I read some up on the recipes posted on the Pit Boss news sent to me with the news letter.
We started out with Boston Buts, it’s a very easy meat to smoke. We that didn’t turn our the way we wanted it to as I left the meat in too long, so a good lesson. Next since I ruined the first trial of meats, I read some up on the recipes posted on the Pit Boss news sent to me with the news letter.
We finally were able to use the Pit Boss Pro Series without burning up dinner. We got brave and we smoked out first Turkey last year. The Turkey was about 18lbs. With the Pit Boss it was ver easy, after reading up on a recipe, we set the Pit Boss Pro Series to an Actual Temperature of 300 degrees, & followed the start up directions of the smoker, we put water in the water tray, & started up the smoker. I plugged in the temp pro. & logged into the Wi-Fi on my phone. I set the temp prob to 165 degrees. After the smoker warmed up I placed the Turkey in & placed the temp prob into the thigh. With the Pit Boss Pro Series it’s like a very old commercial from the “Ronco Oven”, “Set it & Forget it”.
We like the height of the smoker, along with the large hopper for the wood pellets. The smoker is very easy to maintain & clean. I always check the convenient, grease trap, and the burner ash tray. With breaking in the smoker, we wiped the smokers inside with olive oil, including the smoker defused & water trays as the owners manual stated. The smoker has four really nice casters two with locks, & the cord wrap I very nice too. The cover that was included with the smoker is very nice as it keeps the unit clean, dry, & ready to go for your next event.
I really like this smoker because it is very easy to use and you get started smoking dinners for your family.
RonnieL
Written by a customer while visiting Pit Boss Grills
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Smoker
on November 26, 2022
Posted by: Michon212
from Columbia SC
Gender:Female
Bought a week before Thanksgiving 2022, set it and forget it. Temp was on point the entire cooking time. Not much left overs for sandwiches.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Pit Boss GrillsBy Danson's, Danson's Customer Service, November 30, 2022
Wow! That Turkey looks amazing! Wish I could have a piece! Thanks for your amazing review!
Written by a customer while visiting Pit Boss Grills
Customer Rating
5
Great Smoker you won’t regret it!
on April 10, 2023
Posted by: Black Betty
from Reading Pennsylvania
Gender:Male
I smoke venison sweet bologna, sweet sticks, pork butts, brisket, Turkey, chicken, etc… I recommend using good pellets “not cheep ones”. I smoke a lot of meat and this thing doesn’t disappoint. I also use it to cold smoke cheese. Also the Wi-Fi / Bluetooth function works great. It’s sends you alerts when your grill hits the temp you set it at. If your meat is cooking/smoking a little to fast you can turn down the heat using the app.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Pit Boss Grills
Customer Rating
4
Stress free smoking
on March 5, 2023
Posted by: Bumbler
from Duluth, MN
Gender:Male
Bought this smoker on Feb 15 and was delivered Feb 20. Assembly took about 1.5 hours. Decent construction. Base seems stable, controller is easy to operate. It's cold outside so I was worried about temperature. The initial seasoning temp registered 300F when outside air temp was 21F. The smoker produced plenty of smoke and the cooking temperature was very stable - plus/minus a few degrees - except when I opened the door. I had to fill the water pan every hour. This smoker is capable of producing a decent bark with a moist interior. On the negative side, my reason for removing 1 star is there is about a 3/16" gap in the door seal on the hinge side, I would like all the smoker to exit out the adjustable vents on the back. The water pan gets very dirty on both the top and bottom - I recommend the water pan liner. Everything considered I am happy with the smoker for the $$$ and I would recommend it. Already planning the next smoke.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Pit Boss Grills
Customer Rating
5
Great smoker!
on March 7, 2023
Posted by: Danno3636
from Virginia
Gender:Male
I've had mine since Christmas 22. I've smoked ribs, mac and cheese, beans and wings and a few other things. It holds temp perfect and seals well. If i had to complain it would be it doesn't let you do half temps. its either 220 or 230 no 225. They switched the app and im not a huge fan of it. Set and forget almost.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Pit Boss Grills
Customer Rating
5
Best All-Around Smoker I've Owned
on June 14, 2024
Posted by: Rob2K
from Springville, UT
Gender:Male
I've used several smokers over the years, and although I've got great results with standard pellet grills and you'll definitely get a superior cook with an offset if you do it right, I've been a huge fan of my friends vertical smokers and after upgrading my other grill decided to get one for myself.
My favorite points and the reason I prefer the vertical:
1) Large Hopper - Huge benefit compared to most pellet grills, you can cook a ridiculously long time and never need to worry about refilling the pellets
2) The Space - not only can I fit more food with a more consistent result than typical smokers, but I have hung sausages, and also removed the racks to put in a vertical spit on the bottom to cook Al Pastor and Shawarma.
3) Removable racks - With many foods I take my racks out with gloves and set them directly on a large cutting board to rest, also super easy to clean
4) Smoke distribution - the air gap in the sides where the smoke comes at at multiple points & levels throughout does way better than I ever expected, and it also adds insulation; this is the best home-level pellet grill I've had at cooking in colder temperatures.
As you'll note in my pictures, I've always got great bark and this has done just as well as any other pellet grill for results, all without using a smoke tube.
I love the better portability and form factor in my backyard, and I've never had any issues with it over 2 years, but I also have it covered and keep it clean, periodically clear out the auger. It is built from cheaper materials, and can't directly sear things but for what I use it for I don't think I can ever go back and for the cost this has been a game-changer for me. For anyone with similar preferences and priorities this will be a great purchase you won't regret.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Pit Boss GrillsBy Pit Boss Customer Service, June 18, 2024
Wow, thanks so much for this glowing review! Sounds like you know your stuff 😎🔥
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