Let's Talk BBQ
Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Electric Smokers => Topic started by: Bill-B-Que on November 29, 2012, 08:33:34 PM
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Does anyone have experience with both of these smokers? If so what one did you prefer and why?
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Maybe Old Dave will find this thread. He might have experience with one of them or even both..
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I have the Amerique, purchased April 2012 as a scratch and dent from Cookshack, saved a bundle. So far I have had no problems and the controller keeps the unit chugging along within a degree or so of what is set. I really enjoy this over the old barrel smoker I used to use (still have it). So far I am only doing ribs and butts and they have been superb. I use a simple rub of garlic powder, coarse salt, pepper and dark brown sugar. I cannot offer any first hand comments on the Smokin Tex line. But you should be able to join both Smokin Tex and Cookshack forums and get a lot of user comments. My next smoker will be a Smokin-it model 3. Comparing capacity to cost I consider it a good value, i.e. the Smokin Tex 1400 versus the Model 3. One thing going for the Smokin Tex is a dedicated forum. No searching the web for advice; same for Cookshack. That in and of itself is something to consider. But this site is chock full of advice, tips, encouragement and the like so that a brand dedicated forum may be secondary.
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My neighbor has the Smokin it. I have a Smokin-Tex. My boss has a Cookshack.
Cookshack made in OK
The others overseas.
If you want digital readouts..get the Cookshack.
They all cook the same...excellent...best bang for the buck..........Smokin-Tex...great customer service and a well built smoker...they all are..can't go wrong with em. Smokin-it just got goin so the jury is still out. SmokinTex and Cookshack have been around and aint going anywhere!!
Tee has a Smokin-Tex. Maybe he will offer his thoughts................