EAST OAK - 30 inch electric smoker, outdoor smoker with glass door and meat thermometer, 725 square inches, large capacity, 4 detachable shelves for

I can't say enough about this brand and the customer service. I will try...I've had the smoker for over a year now and I've used it quite a bit. I've smoked all types of proteins. Such as the most common - chicken, beef, and fish. No issues with the temperature control (although I wish it got hotter than 275f). The heating element didn't take too long to bring temperature to the set point. But you mileage may vary due to various outdoor temps. The unit sealed to perfection. Funny thing is that the first time I used the smoker and when I opened the door, I was blasted with a cloud of smoke that was unreal. Now, it wasn't a safety issue in terms of heat, it was just the volume of smoke that released - which was impressive. There timer appeared, at least to me, functioned correctly. The smoker is easy to move because of the handle and the 2 wheels. I also wanted to not that the slick design make it look like a refrigerator. I was asked about that many times and I told them what it was, they couldn't believe how great it looked. Unfortunately, the unit would not hold temperatures unexpectedly . It reached temps well above 275F and would error out and shut down the heating. So, as a reader, your asking yourself "why was 5 stars given if the smoker failed on this person?!?!" . I'll tell you why. It was East Oak's customer service. I wrote them to find out where I can find the thermostat kit for the smoker. At that time I thought I was past the warranty period and decided that I could repair the smoker myself. Anyway, I was sadly informed by EO that they don't sell the kit. Instead of them leaving me in a lurch that wanted to know the issue I was having and they actually made things right after a few emails and a video. The person that I was dealing with, (yes it was only one person) was a blessing. They were very professional and were very concerned that I had an issue with one of their products. All I can say is that the customer service was one of the best experiences I've had with any manufacture - hence the 5 starts.

First this device is China made but delivered from US, being with an US plug and 110V. Had to buy an transformer. After the first use I cleaned the water tank and the fat collector pan, with soap and water, and parts of the galvanization already came off. The rolls at the bottom that are meant to let you move it around, are fixed with pins that ate too long and scratch all over the floor. The temperature display is Fahrenheit only. The remote control works up to 3 meters, which makes it pretty useless. Definitely not worth the money.

Have only used once. Good quality. Maintained temperature well even in colder weather. Plenty of space inside. Side loaded wood chip tray works well. Much easier than my old charcoal smoker. Good investment.

I chose an electric smoker because I live in a high-rise apartment tower. Fire code prohibits grills and smokers with a live flame on our balconies. The community shared gas grills do not get sufficiently hot for a good grilling and are ineffective at smoking. This East Oak 30" inch electric smoker unit comfortably fits on my balcony. I assembled it in 15 minutes with the help of easy instructions. Be sure to remove the Styrofoam packing hiding up in the top of the smoker before heating the smoker for the first time to season it! After seasoning I was ready for a trial run on my new smoker. If you strictly follow the simple instructions, this unit performs extremely well. The double insulated chamber holds temperature rock steady if you don’t open the door multiple times during the cook. I use Thermomaven brand wireless meat thermometers to track internal meat temp during the cook, so I don’t need to open the smoker door to check on the meat until the cook is finished. Setting smoker temp on the East Oak's digital panel for 210 degrees for 3 hours was as simple as pushing three buttons. While the smoker preheated, I seasoned my 1.5 lb 2 inch thick prime ribeye steaks with a rub of fresh cracked peppercorns, kosher salt, a touch of cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and brown turbinado sugar. I set these aside to check the temp on the smoker. When it hit 210, the smoker was emitting a savory plume of smoke. I put in the steaks and closed the smoker door, sealing it tight with the built in clamp. I did not open the door again until I hit my target internal meat temperature of 115 degrees in about an hour. This Infused my steaks with a rich smokey hickory flavor. After removing from the smoker, I finished the steaks with a deep sear in a pre heated cast iron skillet over medium heat, flipping the steaks every three minutes until internal temp hit 125 degrees. I took them out of the skillet and let them rest 10 minutes before slicing. Result? Perfectly juicy tender hickory smoked medium rare ribeyes! On my next cook, I smoked thick Duroc bone-in porkchops using applewood chips. After these simple cooks , I felt ready to smoke a brisket. I got outstanding results on my first attempt. Smoked it for 12 hours at 250. Again the smoker temp held steady. I added more wood chips after 6 hours. One of the best things about this smoker is you don’t have to open the door to add wood chips. Chips are loaded into a cartridge case that slips into a slot on the side of the unit. The East Oak produced a Flavorful, tender, juicy competition level brisket, almost as good as the ones I used to produce on my $1,000 Big Green Egg with expensive real wood charcoal. I highly recommend the East Oak smoker, and I'm pleased that I did not buy one of the more expensive fully featured electric wood chip smokers or pellet smokers that appear to be so so problematic according to the reviews on Amazon.

This is a fantastic smoker. I had a different brand that I tried on Amazon last year but it was a major hassle and did not smoke well at all. I was constantly having to adjust the temperature and the smoke would just stop. However, this East Oak smoker is excellent. First, the thing actually smokes! It makes our meat taste like the wonderful meats we had in Kansas City - which is famous for their BBQ. The meat comes out tender, moist and extremely flavorful. The glass door is a plus as you can see inside without having to open it. It comes with a thermometer which works fine and the "set it and forget it" feature of the electronic thermometer is perfect. I do routinely check my meats because I tend to be a perfectionist about the smoked quality but the smoker makes the entire process super easy. I love this smoker!!! I never thought it could be this much fun to smoke our own meats. Thank you East Oak!!! The price is very reasonable as well. We did buy the stand for the East Oak smoker as well as we did not have a place to put the smoker otherwise.