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Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by JEBar » Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:58 am

it has been decades since I used a propane smoker .... I still prefer an electric, computer controlled but I now have 2 high dollar, dead ones in the garage that in retrospect were most certainly not worth the money ... I'm considering going back to propane and after looking at one at our local Bass Pro, in interested in the one shown in the link below .... the good news is, I have plenty of time to shop around because with our travel schedule, it will be late March at the earliest or after we return from South Dakota in mid August .... comments, recommendations, alternatives would be most welcome

https://www.amazon.com/Masterbuilt-2005 ... adcefeb448
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by Mistered » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:47 am

I have been using a rather basic Smoke Hollow LP unit that has worked very well and I use it a lot. The only problem is in the winter it is tough to maintain the right temp for smoke cooking. I am currently looking at a new one myself but it will be some sort of double wall insulated style. I believe I have looked at the Masterbuilt one in your link and it may wind up on the short list!
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by JEBar » Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:40 pm

there are a couple of features built into the one in the link in the first post that I really like .... first it has 2 doors .... when you go to add liquid or chips, the cooking area remains closed so the cooking temp remains unaffected .... they have a similar setup on their 30 & 40" models .... on their 44" they have 2 burners which can be burned individually or at the same time .... that gives a good bit more flexibility in cooking temperature .... their 30 & 40" units have a single burner
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by Mistered » Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:47 pm

I see the 40" has the single door but then that is reflected in the price being the lowest of the three. I suspect if I go with the MB it will be the 44"
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by JEBar » Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:12 pm

here is a link to a Masterbuilt 40" two door model ....http://www.basspro.com/shop/en/masterbu ... ane-smoker .... Bass Pro's prices are a good bit higher than Amazon
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by Mistered » Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:22 pm

to a Masterbuilt 40" two door model
I think YOU found my new smoker!!
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by JEBar » Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:41 pm

back when I was using a propane smoker, I found that temperature, humidity, and wind could easily make a difference in the necessary burner setting .... with the way the weather changes in our part of the country, some days required closer monitoring than others .... I had a "bullet smoker," don't remember the brand .... it was designed to where it could use gas, electric or charcoal .... it didn't take any time to figure out charcoal wouldn't work for us .... the electric heating element proved to be the simplest to use .... my hope is the next smoker will be the last one I have to buy .... our history is we use a smoker heavily in the fall and to a lesser degree throughout the rest of the year .... with the 44" we should be able to increase the amount of food smoked at a time which would nice .... I spent some time looking at and really liked the 40" .... the biggest features I'd be buying with the 44" would be capacity, having 2 burners, and the double door .... I like both of them .... as noted it will be 4 to 9 months before we buy another one, no use buying a new one and hitting the road for an extended period .... that will give me plenty of time to look .... I've seen several interesting styles in Texas that I want to checkout
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by JEBar » Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:27 pm

after considerable talk and pondering, I just ordered the Masterbuilt smoker shown in the link in the first post .... I didn't order it from Amazon .... I received some gift cards for Christmas so I went with Cabela's instead because it is cheaper than Amazon .... https://www.cabelas.com/product/MASTERB ... s?slotId=1 .... as this is being typed on Saturday, we are in Texas, and are due to get back home next Friday the 16th .... we should be able pick it up the following Thursday the 22nd .... that should work well for smoking ribs and sausage for a family gathering the following weekend .... I do plan to order a MAGNUM size smoke daddy attachment .... I'm glad a decision has been made and am looking forward to getting it dirty ....
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by JEBar » Mon Mar 19, 2018 6:53 pm

we just got back from picking up our new Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker at our local Cabala's .. :D .. cut the box open and to say "Some Assembly Required" would be a major understatement .. :shock: .. a string of medical appointments will make it impossible for me to get started on it until Wednesday morning at the earliest .. :cry: .. what I do know for sure at this point is, she's heavy ...
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Re: Masterbuilt 44-Inch Propane Smoker

Post by JEBar » Fri Mar 23, 2018 5:16 pm

today is Friday and after working on it for 4 hours, our new smoker is assembled ..... tomorrow morning it will be seasoned and then put to work smoking 20 lbs of bulk tube sausage and 10 lbs of 3 oz patties .... 6 racks of ribs are scheduled to be smoked later this coming week .... it will be good to once again have the scent of hickory in the air .... as far as the assembly instructions go, lets just say they leave much to be desired .... it would probably help if they would update them so as to reflect the current parts ....
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