Smoking meat takes a long time. If you’re talking about a traditional smoker it can be a lot of work to not only tend to the food but also to keep the heat going at a consistent rate. Electric smokers make that process so much more convenient. More importantly, they offer more precise temperature controls like an oven. That’s precisely the case with East Oak’s smokers. You plug them in, set your temps, add your meat when you’re ready and that’s it. East Oak’s electric smokers also incorporate a convenient wood chip loader. You can add your wood chips of choice to infuse a little extra flavor into your cooks. Plus, the foolproof digital controls mean no fussing around with the settings.
Why am I telling you all of this? East Oak’s electric smoker is on sale for $30, which brings the price down to $270 instead of $300. There are two options, one with legs, that elevate it off the ground which is great if you’re placing the smoker in your yard somewhere or even on a nice patio or deck. The other has no legs and rests slightly off the ground. If you want to go even cheaper, you can grab the windowless smoker for $230. Either way, you’ll be smoking in no time.
Why would you want to buy an electric smoker?
Let’s get this out of the way first. For true savants, an electric smoker doesn’t create as much nuanced flavor as a traditional charcoal or wood-burning smoker. If you compare cooks from the different systems side-by-side it’s going to taste different. Realistically, it’s an acceptable trade off for the convenience that electric smokers provide. Because with the electric variety, maintenance is minimal, and as long as you have the smoker in a safe place, supervision isn’t as necessary. No, you don’t want to leave the smoker alone completely, but you can check back intermittently throughout the cooking session.
They’re also plug-and-play. You don’t need to worry about extra fuel like propane or wood. You can simply plug them in, set your temperatures and it’s ready to go. With the East Oak electric smoker you can also add wood chips for a little extra flavor, if you want. But it’s not required. That makes them beginner-friendly and an excellent place to start if you’ve never smoked before.
Another benefit of an electric smoker, over the traditional options, is they tend to be smaller in size, so they take up less space and they’re easier to move around your property. Not that you’ll be moving one constantly, but it’s nice to know you can if you need to.
