WESTON BRANDS 2-in-1 Indoor Electric Smoker & Programmable Slow Cooker, 6 Quart, With 3-Tier Smoking Rack for Meat, Cheese and More, Dishwasher Safe Crock, Temperature Probe, Black (03-2500-W)

I've wanted on of these for a long time and finally decided to go ahead and buy one. Even though this is a smoker and a slow cooker, I have zero interest in the slow cooker option because I already have a slow cooker that I'm happy with. But, as far as a smoker, it's awesome. Not awesome because it does something that other smokers don't do, awesome because I can smoke indoors! I've sucxessfully smoked chicken, pork chops, pork tenderloin, pork belly, steaks, salmon, ribs and macaroni and cheese. I know the big question is whether it smokes up the kitchen while cooking. The first time I used it I found there was some smoke, not enough that I was overly worried but a little more than I liked. However, every use after the first one has resulted in very minimal smoke. The way the lid gasket is designed could be a little if they did two things. 1) Make the gasket a little larger for better sealing and 2) Add a couple of clamps the help the lid seal better. With that said, if you center the lid properly, you won't get very much smoke. In and and around the smoking chamber at the bottom where you put the wood chips can be a little tricky to clean but is far from a deal breaker. I use aluminum foil layered in the bottom to make cleanup a little easier. It has a temperature probe to help you monitor the status. I think mine is a few degrees off but nothing major. Obviously you can't smoke as much food in this smoker as a larger outdoor model but it's still large enough to smoke plenty for the average family or small gathering. Once you start using it, you'll get a feel for how quickly it burns through wood chips and how many to use. I mainly use it to smoke meats and I'm looking for a deep, smoked flavor so I usually fill the smoking chamber all the way up. The meat will be wet while it's smoking but as soon as it's done and it's taken out, it will dry in just a few minutes. I also have a Ninja Woodfire that doesn't get much use due to needing to use it outdoors so if you're on the fence about the Weston and you'll actually use it, just get it, you'll be happy with it.

I was only looking for a smoker I could use inside, and it turned out to really need to be used outside. In spite of that, I am really happy with it. I make my own bacon and it does a fantastic job of smoking that. The slow cooker part turned out to be invaluable as well, as my other slow cooker is very small. The larger one that's part of this smoker has allowed me to make soups and casseroles in bulk that I can put in the freezer in meal portions. It does make more smoke than my stove hood would handle, but I use it now on a long extension cord outside, and it works fine for that.

I bought this as a smoker for sausage-making, so I'll leave the slow-cooker part to other reviewers. The smoker coil works very fast to fill the chamber, and the triple-stacked racks provide plenty of surface for your food. I did a hot applewood smoke for some fresh-ground bratwurst links, and they turned out perfect. You may have to make some adjustments to your timings because the maximum temperature is 200F. The probe was a little tricky to arrange through the hole and into one of the links, but once I got it placed the reading was fine. It didn't vent a huge amount of smoke into the air during operation but there was definitely seepage around the lid. It made the kitchen smell great, and it wasn't enough to be overpowering (or set off the nearby smoke alarm). Cleanup afterward? That got 1 star because 0 isn't an option. Well let's just say it's not easy. First, the power cable isn't detachable so it's in the way while you clean and the chamber has integrated electronics so it can't be immersed; the best you can do is surface clean it. Then there's the sticky mess of drippings to mop up from the bottom, which can also get into the wood-holder. The racks need a pretty good scrubbing afterward to remove both food and smoke residue. The interior of the chamber is fairly non-stick but the wood holder is not. It's filled with basically charcoal when done, and the best I could manage was to wipe up the drippings, then remove the wood holder parts and just shake the chamber out over the trash. Then, more wiping it out. The lid got clean enough, but the rubber seal was sticky and difficult to clean from greasy smoke. Overall I'm pleased with it after one use. The cleanup hassle might lead me to using it less often than I would otherwise, but this device will definitely be a part of my sausage-making going forward.

This is an amazing 2 in one in door smoker and slow cooker. I use it primarily for cheese smoking. It holds up to 2 1 lb cheeses beautifully and smokes them at the same time. The smoker is light weight and is easy to operate. I am a blind person and never had a single issue in operation of this smoker. Odor during smoking is barely noticeable and rather pleasant. Tip: Keep the thermometer in place during smoking, it is not necessary to connect it if you don’t need to check the temperature, just insert it in its place on the lid to prevent smoke escape. I highly recommend this product.

So I haven't written a review in a while, but this product was something I was on the fence about and I was so pleased with it I figured it was worth a review. A couple thoughts: -Is this as good as a 500$ indoor smoker? I honestly have no idea, i wouldn't spend 500$ on an indoor or outdoor smoker which is why i got this one. But is this an awesome 120$ smoker? absolutely yes -Use this under or over your stove hood and turn on the hood fan! otherwise you will low key smoke your whole house, if you really like hickory smell, sure that's great, otherwise the seals on this work fairly well, but smoke does escape but if you put this around a hood fan you'll be fine. -Minor complaint, the temp and timing functions are very basic, with a probe you cook to a temp, without a probe you cook to a time, its a bit confusing and the panel isn't intuitive, but once you kinda figure it out, you'll be ok. -It smokes really well! We've done salmon, cheese, poultry, and pork, all of its smokes great. we get the pellet sampler packs and have had great success -Its not super easy to clean since the heater element is just in the bottom. so make sure you put some foil in the bottom to catch drippings. -Again the seal on the lid isn't perfect, this isn't a fancy smoker that has some sort of air circulation system, the smoke will escape so see point 2 again. Overall really happy with this purchase. Was on the fence about it, but if you are also on the fence this is a really budget friendly way to get into smoking without going outside.

I bought this for the smoker setting. I was able to use it a total of four times and achieved some outstanding smoked trout using the combo smoke setting. It was efficient, easy to use, and not too bad to clean. Best of all I could use it indoors under the stove vent. I honestly thought I might have found an alternative to my Big Chief smoker for smaller batches of fish. A little ways into my fourth batch of trout, I noticed that the smoker had cut off. I tried turning it back on but had no luck. I then noticed that some nearby appliances were not working. It then dawned on me that the circuit breaker must have flipped. I ended up moving the smoker to another outlet where there was nothing plugged in on the breaker. It came on briefly and I set it up to smoke and walked away again. Came back a few minutes later to find it off and another breaker flipped. I moved my trout to the oven at that point. As much as I liked this thing, I am afraid it might be a hazard. I am scared to use it further and will luckily be able to return it as I am still in the return window. I hope that I just got a lemon and that other ones work great out there. However, I would strongly advise folks to be careful with this.

I am really impressed with this smoker. The best part is the 2-in-1 design because you can use it as a slow cooker too, which saves a lot of space in the kitchen. I used it for a salmon and the flavor was amazing. It gives you that real smoky taste without having to deal with a big outdoor grill or charcoal. It’s also very easy to set up and the digital controls are simple to use. Cleaning it was much faster than I expected, which is a huge plus for me. If you want BBQ flavor but live in an apartment or don’t want to go outside in the cold, this is perfect.

This creation is absolutely brilliant—transforming a crockpot into a smoker is pure genius. Over the years, I've seen my boyfriend smoke various foods, constantly tweaking the temperature, adding and soaking the chips, and managing all that smoke. After we broke up, the idea of never having smoked mac and cheese again was worse than not seeing him (LMAO). I did thorough research and found this to be the best solution. A few tips: - Don’t use a sugar-based rub. - Do not overfill the chip cup—more is not always better. - If stacking all 3 racks, cover the chip cup with a folded piece of foil to prevent the meat or food above from burning. - Get yourself a pair of Ove Gloves. - ALWAYS use the rack with handles on the very bottom, so you can lift everything out. - Do not use harsh abrasives to clean. Soak chip cup components in hot water and soap for about an hour. - Spray some oil on a paper towel and rub it on the racks when cooking meat. DO NOT spray into the pot itself. - When cooking is complete (for meat), tip the pot so all grease goes to one side and soak it up with paper towels. - Use a fork or something similar to remove chips. - DO NOT get oil/grease on the coil (a little is okay). If you do, wipe clean. - Remember, this is a smoker; it will never be “clean.” Treat it like an iron skillet. - NEVER turn it upside down to empty, as this will create ashes all over the place. - If only smoking something that requires one rack, never use the bottom. Place 2 racks in the pot and use the top. You really don’t want to smoke close to the coil if you don’t have to. Pluses: - Has 3 racks, so you can easily smoke a rack and a half of baby back ribs or 1 rack of larger ribs. - Smoke is contained. - No worrying about maintaining temps. - Has a meat probe for dense meats like pork butt. Don’t need it for ribs. - No need to add chips during the smoking process. - Carefree, amazing indoor smoker—set it and forget it. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. If you are, the beer's on me.

Estamos encantados con este ahumador de casa, si deja ligero olor a humo dentro de casa por lo que lo tenemos cercas de una ventana, pero el sabor que deja en la carne es delicioso, si lo recomendamos.

I bought this smoker pot for my husband, and it’s become one of his favorite kitchen tools! The versatility of this smoker is incredible – you can slow cook meals, smoke meats, fish, and even veggies with ease. The option to use trays for different types of cooking makes it even more practical. My husband was so excited when we first got it that he used a bit too much wood chips, and the flavor of the food ended up being very bold with the wood chip taste! But that’s a testament to how powerful the smoker is. It's perfect for anyone who enjoys experimenting with different cooking techniques, whether for a family meal or a special occasion. It's a fantastic gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, or Christmas – highly recommended!

Omfg, fantastic. My pork chops have never been so tender and tasty. Great buy

I'm not sure how this can be an indoor smoker. I put it right underneath the stove fan on high and it completely smoked the place out. It would also be nice if you could adjust the temperature without having to use the internal meat thermometer. But it did make tasty smoked salmon with some tinkering between cold smoke and hot smoke to get the right temperature, or else you can put a wooden spoon under the handle to keep it under 200° f, but again you'd have to put it outside. This would be an okay smoker if you used it outside.

Exactly as advertised. My only issue is it says that smoking can last 2 hours if you fill the chamber. I find it barely lasts an hour. Which is fine I just fill it up with more wood but it's just not accurate on the description is all. But the product works fantastically!!