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You can add the charcoal without taking any of the racks out end check the temp of the meat on the lower rack through the door. It has great temp control and lots of room. Could also use a little bigger water bowl. I would have given it 5 stars if there was a temp gauge and the grates for the charcoal were a little closer together. I use lump charcoal and sometimes there are a lot of small pieces, so they will fall through the grates a little.
I would highly recommend this smoker to anyone. I've been smoking every weekend since and whatever I put in it comes out tender and perfectly smoked. I did a lot of research on the different types of smokers that are available and am so glad I bought the Smokey Mountain Cooker. The first time I had ever smoked was a couple weeks ago with this unit and it turned out perfectly.
I was expecting the current model with the temp guage and larger water pan not old inventory.
These are minor issues. I would also add a visual indication to show locked position on the door. I had to fabricate a sheet netal adapter for the chimney so that I can add charcol.
It was OK but it took alot attention to keep the temp constant. This smoker is easy to use and works well. I had a horizontal smoker with the fire box on the side previously.
The only thing I would change is to make the opening for the door larger so that a Weber coal chimney can fit in to add charcoal. I would definitely recommend this smoker. My neighbor and his brother both have the Weber and highly recommended it.
The are both avid smokers.
Pay the extra money and get this smoker. by far the easiest and best smoker on the smoker. I have never used a smoker befor and had a restraunt quality result th every first time.
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