I have one of these and just bought an offset. This little guy has been awesome for the past 4-5 years! Giving to a long time friend wanting to start backyard smoking!!!
Very informative, straight forward. I wish everyone had the same philosophy as you. No one is wrong and everyone is right when it comes to their own style. Im a newbie smoker. Just getting my feet wet with a couple smokers like you showed except electric. One old and one new for Christmas. Thank ya for this video. God bless.
Just got a used one similar to this from a good friend for helping him move some stuff. Gonna be smoking some tomorrow. I'm running it tonight just to get it cleaned up and ready for use. It was sitting for a year or 2.
Great detailed video, was honest and came from the heart. I've recently gotten myself a coolabah 2 door propane smoker and trying my hand at it. Seems like a fantastic entry level unit.
When I'm getting into something new I always go cheap. It helps you to get an idea of what to look for if it's something you want to invest more into. I've had a junky barrel style for years and just picked up a used electric to give that a try. If I don't like it I'll probably go offset
I have the same one and I did two 15 lbs turkeys for Thanksgiving and then a couple weeks later I did a 15 lb Brisket all with no problems. I also like you put the cast iron skillet in the bottom as I watched many reviews about that crap bottom pan. My only issue so far is the thermometer but I'm going to invest in a good digital thermometer.
We picked up a like NEW Smoke Hollow cabinet smoker just like this model at a estate sale about a month ago. I couldn't believe that no one wanted in on it (Auction) and paid $20.00 for it with a half full LP tank. The Widow of the man that owned it told us it was only 3 yrs old.. And only used a hand full of times to make deer jerky. While looking for a manual and replacement parts. Some one broke the regulator on the tank side. We discovered the Masterbuilt bought Smoke Hollow some time back. And they still offer replacement parts for them. $12.00 later we got it up and running. What I like is the racks and everything inside of it comes out and fits in the dish washer and cleans up PERFECT. The chip pan on this one is cast iron and has the Smoke Hollow logo on it and a nice cast handle. We put 2 racks of Beef ribs in it and two whole chickens on the top rack with the beer can method in one of them. I was very impressed with how well it held temperature. Just on low it kept a constant 275°F. We added a half of a bottle of cheaper (Moscato) white wine to the water pan. Im not sure that something thats needed. But I read it on the internet, So it has to be true. LoL. Good video Sir, We're going to give the chunk wood a try. A buddy gave me a gallon jug of Cherry wood pellets to try. I think I'll try chunk wood a try the next go around next Saturday. I'm thinking a pork shoulder roast with something garlic on it. Btw, Love the Pew Pew T-shirt.
Wow! That’s a score for you! Definitely give the chunks a try. They burn longer and give more flavor imo. Good luck with your new smoker and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video! i just got the exact same smoker ! To get into it , verry helpful to know im starting off right ! Yes having to cut the ribs in half is a pain ! But they turn out great again thank you !
Thank you! I just bought one and wasn't too sure about how it worked. Your video was informative and for the exact smoker I have. If you're ever in Puerto Rico, stop by for a smokin' BBQ!
As a former Qstoves user, switching to Asmoke has been a game changer for me. The precise temperature control on the Asmoke grill is phenomenal and has made my grilling experience much easier and more efficient. I appreciate the variety of wood pellet flavors available, it opens up a new world of taste for my grilling. Plus, Asmoke's smart design is perfect for on-the-go, making it my go-to for outings. The fact that it's battery-powered and portable is a huge plus. I also enjoy the convenience of being able to monitor the temperature and adjust it remotely via the app. It's these features that make Asmoke stand out for me compared to Qstoves. If you are considering switching, I would highly recommend Asmoke for its convenience, efficiency, and flavor-enhancing capabilities. #Asmoke
Great video Boss. A few questions for you. 1) After I got her smoking I closed the vents not all the way just a little, and it went out. Not sure if it overheated and automatically shut off 🤨 2) Do you soak your wood chips in water? Thanks brother. PEW-PEW!!! Oh, btw, I found my smoker on the side of the road. Everything was there. Just needed a good cleaning.
@@rileycpo thanks for the kind words! I do not soak my wood in water. In my opinion, it’s unnecessary. Use your vents to help control temperature and the amount of smoke you want on your meat. The more you open the vents, the hotter and cleaner your fire will burn. More oxygen=hotter fire and cleaner smoke. Smoking is all about experimenting. Play around with your smoker. Eventually you’ll find the settings that you like! Good luck, have fun, and keep me posted! 💨 🔥🤙
@@GunSmoke216 We did man. My wife and I now have a new hobby and we love it. You’re correct when you say that you don’t have to babysit the smoker, but you do have to ‘stand-by’ and look it over every once and again. Thanks for responding so quickly. Take care!
I went from the MB electric smokers and switched to the Masterbuilt Propane XL... $360 bux and I turn out the best meat ever,, spatchcocked turkey, prime rib, brisket etc... With the wood chip tray on the bottom door I'm able to smoke the best cheese in the winter and control temps perfect with that set up. So easy to use and don't have to worry about dismantling jammed up pellet hoppers.
With the thermostat in the Propane XL, you can control the temps so good. Recently made smoked meatloaf sliders topped with homemade cole slaw on the Kings Hawaiian pretzel buns. Used the mini foil pans as a mold for them. Slices up to the perfect size for a slider bun.
Hi I have the same smoker you have and I love it. I want to let you know that you can smoke a brisket in that grill if you like I have done it with propane and charcoal with this grill no problem at all you just need a good charcoal basket and you will be on your way to having a good brisket on this grill.
You can definitely smoke a brisket flat. But a whole “packer” brisket would be tough to fit in there. I don’t think a 13+ pound packer brisket will fit.
Great video, I’ve been smoking meats for about 4 to 5 years now without a smoker, and last nights my wife and I went up to her property in Waverly, Ohio and there were two Madterbuilt propane smokers just sitting in front of the house and I figured it was a gift from the Grill Gods, and I tell her to pull up my last search on my phone on the internet, OfferUp and eBay, and because I was literally just looking for one to buy, and instead of driving my suv or her jeep I wanted to take the ride in my budget 2002 Jaguar X-Type that I’ve been working on and if you know this car then you know it’s a small sedan and I promise you I was determined to get this one of the smokers back home in Cincinnati, and I promise you I did after taking the legs off, and now I’m sitting here washing everything so that I can oil it up and realized that damn after five years of smoking meats I don’t even know how to use this an actual smoker 😂😂😂 but I’m glad I clicked on your video because you literally gave us the insight of this particular smoker and how it works and how it holds up with all the rusting and what you used to keep it going, I love it brother, keep it up and wish me luck you now have another subscriber 🙌🏾 Edit: I’m subscriber #172 💪🏾
Could you use whiskey instead of water as the evaporating factor for the whiskey to evaporate onto and into the meat instead of soaking the chunks or getting whiskey flavored chunks?
I clean the shelves if there’s any leftover food on them. I don’t really touch the inside walls unless there is an excessive build up. Basically clean up any excess build up of grease to prevent a fire. “Seasoning” a smoker comes after you first buy it before the first use.
@@fenceman7067 try and keep your smoker temp around 250 degrees. Figure on 1 to 1.5 hours per pound cook time. Take it to around 200 internal temp on the pork butt. But more importantly, it should feel like melted butter when you you probe it for temperature. I’ve taken them to 205-207 internal temp before. Everyone screws up smoking meats. Just keep trying!
Okay thank you very much hopefully next time we'll do better for me maybe I added too much wood chips they seem to have caught on fire pretty quick maybe that is what caused the chard black
I have one of these and just bought an offset. This little guy has been awesome for the past 4-5 years! Giving to a long time friend wanting to start backyard smoking!!!
I have the same one and i love it. It was a gift from my good old pastor and it's been an awesome smoker.
@@abemontes2518 it’s a great smoker. Especially for beginners and smaller cooking jobs. Thanks for watching and have fun with it!
Very informative, straight forward. I wish everyone had the same philosophy as you. No one is wrong and everyone is right when it comes to their own style. Im a newbie smoker. Just getting my feet wet with a couple smokers like you showed except electric. One old and one new for Christmas. Thank ya for this video. God bless.
Thanks for watching! 💨 happy new year!
Thanks, someone gave me this smoker and I’m going to try this for the first time tomorrow.
Dude that helped my newbie ass a lot. Thank you sir.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. 👍
Guns, good food and an awesome attitude, wish I knew more people like him.
Thanks for that confort words at the end, gonna get it.
Just got a used one similar to this from a good friend for helping him move some stuff. Gonna be smoking some tomorrow. I'm running it tonight just to get it cleaned up and ready for use. It was sitting for a year or 2.
Thanks for the realistic information! Please keep it up!
Thank you i have own a smoker for two years know, i just but one like the one you have and i love it simple but gets the job done nice!
Great detailed video, was honest and came from the heart.
I've recently gotten myself a coolabah 2 door propane smoker and trying my hand at it. Seems like a fantastic entry level unit.
Thank you! And good luck with your new smoker! I love seeing new people enjoying this hobby. 👍
When I'm getting into something new I always go cheap. It helps you to get an idea of what to look for if it's something you want to invest more into. I've had a junky barrel style for years and just picked up a used electric to give that a try. If I don't like it I'll probably go offset
I have the same one and I did two 15 lbs turkeys for Thanksgiving and then a couple weeks later I did a 15 lb Brisket all with no problems. I also like you put the cast iron skillet in the bottom as I watched many reviews about that crap bottom pan. My only issue so far is the thermometer but I'm going to invest in a good digital thermometer.
Thank you for the tutorial Gun Smoke. I recently started smoking meat with my dad, and the meat tastes amazing.
We picked up a like NEW Smoke Hollow cabinet smoker just like this model at a estate sale about a month ago. I couldn't believe that no one wanted in on it (Auction) and paid $20.00 for it with a half full LP tank. The Widow of the man that owned it told us it was only 3 yrs old.. And only used a hand full of times to make deer jerky. While looking for a manual and replacement parts. Some one broke the regulator on the tank side. We discovered the Masterbuilt bought Smoke Hollow some time back. And they still offer replacement parts for them. $12.00 later we got it up and running. What I like is the racks and everything inside of it comes out and fits in the dish washer and cleans up PERFECT. The chip pan on this one is cast iron and has the Smoke Hollow logo on it and a nice cast handle. We put 2 racks of Beef ribs in it and two whole chickens on the top rack with the beer can method in one of them. I was very impressed with how well it held temperature. Just on low it kept a constant 275°F. We added a half of a bottle of cheaper (Moscato) white wine to the water pan. Im not sure that something thats needed. But I read it on the internet, So it has to be true. LoL. Good video Sir, We're going to give the chunk wood a try. A buddy gave me a gallon jug of Cherry wood pellets to try. I think I'll try chunk wood a try the next go around next Saturday. I'm thinking a pork shoulder roast with something garlic on it. Btw, Love the Pew Pew T-shirt.
Wow! That’s a score for you! Definitely give the chunks a try. They burn longer and give more flavor imo. Good luck with your new smoker and thanks for watching!
just awesome..!! i just bought a masterbuild becouse of you...thanks fore the inspiration... ;0)
Good luck with your new smoker!
I just bought a cuisinart 36" smoker. Thanks for the video. just getting started.
Good luck! Thanks for watching.
I just bought this from Home Depot. Thanks for your informative video.
You’re welcome. Good luck with it!
Thank you for this video! i just got the exact same smoker ! To get into it , verry helpful to know im starting off right ! Yes having to cut the ribs in half is a pain ! But they turn out great again thank you !
You’re welcome! Good luck with it 💨👍
Thanks for the tips! I just bought a used one for $80!
Great upload, mate. I'm thinking of grabbing one of these bad boys to make jerky or biltong, that was a tiptop explanation video, cheers.
Thank you! I just bought one and wasn't too sure about how it worked. Your video was informative and for the exact smoker I have. If you're ever in Puerto Rico, stop by for a smokin' BBQ!
Thanks, great overview, got one from the fam and I’m excited to try it
Good luck and enjoy it! Thanks for watching
As a former Qstoves user, switching to Asmoke has been a game changer for me. The precise temperature control on the Asmoke grill is phenomenal and has made my grilling experience much easier and more efficient. I appreciate the variety of wood pellet flavors available, it opens up a new world of taste for my grilling. Plus, Asmoke's smart design is perfect for on-the-go, making it my go-to for outings. The fact that it's battery-powered and portable is a huge plus. I also enjoy the convenience of being able to monitor the temperature and adjust it remotely via the app. It's these features that make Asmoke stand out for me compared to Qstoves. If you are considering switching, I would highly recommend Asmoke for its convenience, efficiency, and flavor-enhancing capabilities. #Asmoke
Love the vid! Helped a ton. I have the John Mclemore series. And this video is going to help alot. Appreciate the time youbtook. Thank You!
You’re welcome! Good luck and have fun!
Cannot wait to start cooking
Just brought one ,good to know it's still does the job after 5 years. Great info buddy and looking forward to my first smoking next week!
Good luck to you! Enjoy your time outdoors smoking 💨💨. Thanks for watching!
Been looking to get this same make and model for my home. Thanks for the honest review. Think I will be getting one for my first smoker. Thanks
Good luck with it! Thanks for watching 👍
Great video Boss. A few questions for you.
1) After I got her smoking I closed the vents not all the way just a little, and it went out. Not sure if it overheated and automatically shut off 🤨
2) Do you soak your wood chips in water?
Thanks brother. PEW-PEW!!!
Oh, btw, I found my smoker on the side of the road. Everything was there. Just needed a good cleaning.
@@rileycpo thanks for the kind words! I do not soak my wood in water. In my opinion, it’s unnecessary.
Use your vents to help control temperature and the amount of smoke you want on your meat. The more you open the vents, the hotter and cleaner your fire will burn. More oxygen=hotter fire and cleaner smoke. Smoking is all about experimenting. Play around with your smoker. Eventually you’ll find the settings that you like! Good luck, have fun, and keep me posted! 💨 🔥🤙
@@GunSmoke216 We did man. My wife and I now have a new hobby and we love it. You’re correct when you say that you don’t have to babysit the smoker, but you do have to ‘stand-by’ and look it over every once and again.
Thanks for responding so quickly. Take care!
Well said dude and very nice tut I have same smoker and love it BRAVO Oh my kids got me this same one on father day :D
I went from the MB electric smokers and switched to the Masterbuilt Propane XL... $360 bux and I turn out the best meat ever,, spatchcocked turkey, prime rib, brisket etc... With the wood chip tray on the bottom door I'm able to smoke the best cheese in the winter and control temps perfect with that set up. So easy to use and don't have to worry about dismantling jammed up pellet hoppers.
With the thermostat in the Propane XL, you can control the temps so good. Recently made smoked meatloaf sliders topped with homemade cole slaw on the Kings Hawaiian pretzel buns. Used the mini foil pans as a mold for them. Slices up to the perfect size for a slider bun.
Love the T-shirt! Great information too 😉
Thank you. 👍🔥💨
Hi I have the same smoker you have and I love it. I want to let you know that you can smoke a brisket in that grill if you like I have done it with propane and charcoal with this grill no problem at all you just need a good charcoal basket and you will be on your way to having a good brisket on this grill.
You can definitely smoke a brisket flat. But a whole “packer” brisket would be tough to fit in there. I don’t think a 13+ pound packer brisket will fit.
Looks great....!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for the info . Appreciate it!
Thanks a lot, this was very helpful
I just bought this smoker. Thanks for the video. Do i have to do anything with the vents at the back?
I really enjoyed the video. Thanks. I’m starting soon
Thanks! And good luck to you👍
Hey bud! You have great videos here. Following you now…
Thanks Troy. I appreciate that! I’ll be doing more videos soon. 👍👍
Good info, Thank you!
You’re welcome
awseome thx
what a great video
mahalos 👍🏾
Thanks for watching!
How long did it take you to cook the chicken?
Great video, I’ve been smoking meats for about 4 to 5 years now without a smoker, and last nights my wife and I went up to her property in Waverly, Ohio and there were two Madterbuilt propane smokers just sitting in front of the house and I figured it was a gift from the Grill Gods, and I tell her to pull up my last search on my phone on the internet, OfferUp and eBay, and because I was literally just looking for one to buy, and instead of driving my suv or her jeep I wanted to take the ride in my budget 2002 Jaguar X-Type that I’ve been working on and if you know this car then you know it’s a small sedan and I promise you I was determined to get this one of the smokers back home in Cincinnati, and I promise you I did after taking the legs off, and now I’m sitting here washing everything so that I can oil it up and realized that damn after five years of smoking meats I don’t even know how to use this an actual smoker 😂😂😂 but I’m glad I clicked on your video because you literally gave us the insight of this particular smoker and how it works and how it holds up with all the rusting and what you used to keep it going, I love it brother, keep it up and wish me luck you now have another subscriber 🙌🏾
Edit: I’m subscriber #172 💪🏾
That’s one of the best comments I’ve ever received. Thank you! Good luck with your new smoker! I wish you all the best!
@@GunSmoke216 absolutely keep the great work up, I’m watching your baking powder versus your regular wings right now.
great video!
I have a similar one, cheap. You chunks, I'm using small strands. Do I need wet pieces or just add
@@muttsarebetter I never wet any wood for smoking.
I just picked this up on sale for $198 CAD. Thank you for the great info.
Thank you brother bought a used one just like this can you do brisket in it or is it not recommended
I’ve done briskets in mine, can’t be huge, make sure you trim it! Mine always came out great
Could you use whiskey instead of water as the evaporating factor for the whiskey to evaporate onto and into the meat instead of soaking the chunks or getting whiskey flavored chunks?
I use apple juice, water, etc. Never tried whiskey. Bbq is about experimenting tho. So I think you could try it.
Need to make vocal track louder in the future.
I was wondering how to keep the temperature at 250. When I smoked my brisket I had to leave a crack on the door.
With a propane smoker, you can control the temperature by lowering the gas and closing or opening the dampers.
Or get one of those needle valves to have better control over the propane flow.
Awesome video
What is the internal size of the smoker? W and high??
I’ll get you the measurements tomorrow.
How often do you have to clean the inside of them. Do you season the smoker afterwards
I clean the shelves if there’s any leftover food on them. I don’t really touch the inside walls unless there is an excessive build up. Basically clean up any excess build up of grease to prevent a fire. “Seasoning” a smoker comes after you first buy it before the first use.
@@GunSmoke216 Thank you for the response great video
New to smoking try to do a Boston butt came out charred black not really sure what I'm doing wrong any suggestions
@@fenceman7067 try and keep your smoker temp around 250 degrees. Figure on 1 to 1.5 hours per pound cook time. Take it to around 200 internal temp on the pork butt. But more importantly, it should feel like melted butter when you you probe it for temperature. I’ve taken them to 205-207 internal temp before. Everyone screws up smoking meats. Just keep trying!
Okay thank you very much hopefully next time we'll do better for me maybe I added too much wood chips they seem to have caught on fire pretty quick maybe that is what caused the chard black
This was a great video!
Your positive attitude and messaging was so cool to hear.
I hate BBQ snobs. If it’s edible it’s awesome!
Thank you! I’m just a regular guy who loves to bbq. I appreciate your support!
Can you use pellets in this smoker?
I’m not sure to be honest. It’s recommended that you use chips or small chunks.
Do i need to soak my wood chips in water?
No, you don’t have to. 👍
give it me
What is meat church gospel?
It’s a brand of seasoning. The company name is meat church.
Can't hear you!!
I apologize. I’m new at this. I’ve made adjustments since this video. I’ll do better in the future. It’s just a hobby of mine. Thanks for watching!
Don't forget you already paid $300 for it
Can't hear you.....gave up before 1 minute.
I apologize. This was one of my first videos.
I can hear it fine and I’m only at 1/4 volume on my phone.