Electric or Charcoal Smokers

[martinbastin]

What is better? Electric or charcoal smokers?

[momathome8]

What is better? Electric or charcoal smokers?

I like food prepared both wayd electric and charcoal. I would suggest a combination grill and that way you will be able to taste the best of both!!  Just my opinion.

[pat2010]

Depends on what ya cooking, BBQ i say charcoal smokers.

[scrap_metal_worker]

For making smoked meats electric with some flavored wood chips, yum!

[jfremont]

I have had all three, electric, Gas, and charcoal. The best flavor came from the charcoal smoker. I am not the best at keeping temps regulated, and I don't feel like building a fire to use charcoal. gas is very hard to get a good flame at a low enough temp. Electric makes since for me, however i am on my third electric smoker, they break and are extremly expensive to get fixed.

[oldbuddy]

I would say thumbs down on all three, but then I have a hardwood pellet barbecue and smoker from Traeger. Nothing beats real wood smoke.

[ieatfelt]

I would say opt for the charcoal smoker ... Might not be the healthiest option but BY FAR the tastiest!

[martinbastin]

I would say thumbs down on all three, but then I have a hardwood pellet barbecue and smoker from Traeger. Nothing beats real wood smoke.

Hey Ol' Buddy. Funny that you mention Treager. I just bought some hickory flavored pellets myself. I heard they are awesome. So I wanted to give them a try. What flavor do you use on your fish?

[wischmeyersn]

I like both ways, my boyfriend cooks more with charcol, but his friends say they prefer electric

[oldbuddy]

I would say thumbs down on all three, but then I have a hardwood pellet barbecue and smoker from Traeger. Nothing beats real wood smoke.

Hey Ol' Buddy. Funny that you mention Treager. I just bought some hickory flavored pellets myself. I heard they are awesome. So I wanted to give them a try. What flavor do you use on your fish?

I use Alder whenever I can get them.