Electric Smoker

Electric Smokers will smoke food in the traditional way using wood chips (cherry, apple, hickory etc.) to impart flavor. Just set and forget! No need to check if the fire is still going.

Electric smokers are available in a range of styles and sizes - choosing one to suit you will depend on the amount of use to which you will put it and the price you are prepared to spend - from $70 to over $7,000. In the end, it is all down to the size and convenience of the smoker and the flavor it gives the food.

Among the foods you can cook with an Electric Smoker are fish, chicken, turkey, ribs, pork and steaks. Smaller meats will cook whole; larger meats such as chicken and turkey should be cut smaller.

In general, large meats can smoke longer because the fat will help to prevent the meat from drying out, although it will need to be wrapped to prevent the liquid fat spilling out. Medium sized meat and fish need less smoking time. Brush with marinade or wrap in foil to keep moist . Small meats such as chicken legs, cheese or sausages require less smoking time. Very small items such as shrimp should be kept together in a container in order to retain moisture.