Would this hotplate be suitable for use in a smoker?
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That is actually the reason that I purchased this particular hotplate. Unfortunately, I have not had the free time to actually construct and test it in a smoker. From what I can tell it would work fine.
1367345
This item was a gift. As of this date it is used daily as a substitute because of an out of order stove. It is doing a great job so far.
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When I lived upstate N.Y. I knew many people who hunted and/or raised their own animals for food. Yes, they all had smokers but to the best of my knowledge no onw used a hot plate to do the job.
1621391
If you are sure that the probe/wire will not go above 392F in your smoker, then certainly!
1717653
I don't believe that would be a good usage The kettle smoker is made to operate at around 190-212 D F. We have done a pork loin roast in it on the side burner of a gas grill. (we cut the roast in 2 equal pieces) so it would fit in the smoker. it will take a long time and be sure and check the water pan so it doesn't go dry.
1660694
You could but it would take a bit longer to cook seeing as the charcoal is at the bottom. You can remove the top. It is really made for smoking I would not suggest it. The exterior may not handle all of the smoke..
174382
I really do not know. My guess is that it would, but would take an hour or so to heat up enough to start smoking. I would always put it directly on the burners. The smart thing to do in your case would be to place direct on the burners until they start to smoke, then move them to the grill grate. I never have tired it, but the next time I will. I believe that would work.
1374735
I don't know for sure, but I suspect it is okay. We use it in our smoker, and it gets pretty darned hot. However, that being said, I think I would call the manufacturer just to be sure.
1834859
You could, but shouldn't. I tried it once, made a big mess. A smoker needs to be seasoned, you rub down the inside with canola oil and get it hot, and a charcoal fire in the cooking area would make the food taste weird when you smoke again. This is a great smoker for the money, I love it
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The electric smokers work on the same principle as the stove top ones, so it should be fine. In this case, though, you might go through an awful lot of chips because of the size of your smoker. The chips are tiny, some of them almost like sawdust, and are designed to work best in small spaces. I think larger chips would be more cost-effective over the long haul, especially if you plan to do a lot of smoking of large cuts of meat. In your place, I'd use larger chunks of wood.
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I honestly don't know, my smoker is for a gas range. I use it on top of my stove and it works great. Smokes the food really well; and no smoke spills out into the house. Just the wonderful smell of food cooking. I am sorry I could not be of more help.
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I do not see why it wouldn't, I used it on a side box smoker and it worked well but I did have to block half the holes with screws to get the temp down to 125 for smoking. Hope that helps. Michael
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I would think so. I used it to seal the door on my smoker which is basically the same thing.
2250347
That's a good question. My answer would be yes as long as you don't get the chamber to hot. If that's the only reason your using it for, you could something much cheaper. It does however make great pizzas and I smoked a chicken in it which came out wonderful. Hope this helps
795103
No. The grill functions only as a grill powered by either gas or charcoal. I don't know anything about accessories or making it into a smoker.
912236
The smoker will work on any sufficient hot source of heat. You'd have to ask the manufacturer of your stovetop whether it might be damaged.
170508
It has a clip that fits a BBQ grill. Don't know how your smoker is set up but would not think it would prolong life of probe if it were to rest in a heating surface.
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I'm sure it could. You would just have to be careful not to pinch the wire. I've only used it in my smoker though.
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Yes, just make sure its a 3 prong grounded plug type and a heavy cord.This is a great Smoker...Ken