Meco 5030 Smoker Reviews

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The electric smoker is so much more convenient, consistent, and powerful than a charcoal one it's stupid (not to get it). I have never been happier. My Meco is made out of good materials that are not rusting. I don't honestly have much complaint. from Amazon.com First let me say that I am not a cook, But I have gotten nothing but rave reviews on the BBQ briskets and chicken that I have done on this great little smoker. An eight pound brisket fits quite well on the top shelf, while a chicken and some links snuggle on the bottom shelf. I followed the cooking times given in the Meco instruction sheet for all items, and the results are Great! Both mesquite and hickory have yielded excellent flavors. from Amazon.com I bought this smoker because I did research on it on web and it is supposed to be one of the better ones on the market. Meco Model 5030 Electric Grill and Combination Water Smoker When I got my shipment and started the assembly the instructions were either vague or skipped over. The barrel was elongated, the lid does not fit well,(I have to bang on it to close it), the manufacturer incorrectly installed the pop rivets. from Amazon.com These little Mecos are fantastic! I've had mine for over 5 year now and it has performed great. from Amazon.com (If you do brisket, get a full brisket with the point and flat end and a nice layer of fat on the top - the fat will peel off once you're done but the meat will be moist and delicious. It's best if you eat it within the hour or so after you take it off.) If I know I'm going load it with say too much meat (if you put a vertical rib rack on each grill you can load it with slabs of ribs), I just add 6 charcoal pieces on the electric coil 1/2 hr before I put all of the meat in and it gets the temp up to 220 faster real quick. OTHER POINTS: Get a Weber grill thermometer (the one with a nice square at the 220 temp) and drop it in the top vent so you can see actual numbers; the Meco thermometer in the front doesn't provide actual temperature which makes you wonder why it's there. Also, don't worry if you stack the pieces and there are slight gaps. from Amazon.com The new one is also bent But I will live with it. Other companys should use Amazon as a role model for Customer Service. The bottom line is forget Meco, spend a bit more and get a Weber! from Amazon.com the meat and smoker both got rave reviews! from Cookware.com i recently used it myself for smoking turkey. from Cookware.com my husband went king salmon fishing and i knew he would bring back more fish then i would know how to prepare. from Cookware.com i dare not submit a review about a smoker -- we new yorkers are smart enough to know to get in the back seat when it comes to bbq and college football -- but this little baby has done me right. from Amazon.com

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Meco 5030 Smoker Reviews

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Specs

Released	over 3 years ago
Type	Smoker
Fuel Type	Charcoal
Wheeled	No Wheels
Ignition Type	Manual
Cooking Area	351 sq. in.
MPN	5030
Temperature Gauge	With Temperature Gauge