If you're primarily interested in low and slow, look elsewhere

Sold on this smoker because of its low, low price and amazing reviews over at Amazing Ribs and elsewhere. And it's true it has some major selling points: temp can get as low as 175, holds temp very consistently, has a huge capacity. However! For low and slow smoking, I've already returned to user my Weber kettle grill, where I get much more flavorful results. The main drawback here is that wood and charcoal do not stay lit in this product when you're cooking low and slow, even when you burn them on high with the door open for 20 mins or so with the door open, before turning down the heat and closing the door. You have to be up around 300 degrees consistently for coals or wood to stay lit, too hot for brisket, short ribs, smoked fish, you name it! Would recommend either spending less and making due OR spending more. This product misses the mark if you're trying to cook low and slow.

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