Smokers are like everything else, and everyone thinks whatever they have is the best there is. Since I’ve only had one and don’t have a frame a reference to compare, all I can say is that I love my Masterbuilt 560. 
I've had a Cookshack, and a knockoff, both were purchased used and functioned fine and produced good food. I have several friends that have Masterbuilts, they also have functioned fine for the cost and did a good job. The Cookshack and knockoffs are tanks, heavy, solid cases, seal well. The masterbuilt is not built the same way, will give you several years of service though.
There are a bunch of them on marketplace, including a cookshack in Owasso for $300.
There are a bunch of them on marketplace, including a cookshack in Owasso for $300.
we have the masterbuilt with the cold smoke box added and it is nice for cheeses and summer sausage been using it for about 11 years, we still use the old stick burner for some things because its just better at it.
Masterbuilt® Slow Smoker
Masterbuilt® Slow Smoker
I bought a Masterbuilt electric smoker about 6 years ago at Lowe’s for the lake house. It has been great and I haven’t had any trouble with it. Set it and go. The one I have doesn’t have WiFi but does have a remote so that I can check the temp and time without having to go out to the smoker.
I will be buying another one whenever this one dies.
I will be buying another one whenever this one dies.
I know I’m somewhat of a Prepper. But I have the Masterbuilt propane smoker. The reasoning….smoking meat when electricity is an issue. Also if no electricity and no propane, easily converted to charcoal or wood fired
Check into a 6 shelf Bradley digital smoker. I love the auto feed of the pucks - set it and forget it.
I grew up with a smoke house. I still have the old thermometer that would *** into the meat. Now it's rocket science...but it sure is easy!
I'll have to do some research and compare
I have one, been a great smoker,
