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Cookshack Amerique Electric Smoker Review

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Cookshack Amerique Electric Smoker
Cookshack Amerique Electric Smoker

Cookshack Amerique

Derrick Riches

Construction Quality
Temperature Control
Features
Smoke Production
Durability

Specifications

  • 1008 square inches of total cooking space
  • 50 pounds brisket or pork butt, 28 pounds ribs, or 8 whole chicken capacity
  • 304 stainless steel dual layer construction with 850 degree F. insulation in between
  • 750 watt electric heating element
  • Easy access smoker box that typically uses large chuck wood blocks
  • Large capacity, removable, external drip pan
  • Mounted on 3-inch casters make it relatively easy to move
  • Cold smoking available with optional cold smoking baffle
  • Made in the United States by Cookshack

Full Review โ€“ Cookshack Amerique

PROS

  • Large Capacity
  • Quality Construction
  • Simple Controls

CONS

  • Limited Technology
  • Comparatively Expensive

The Cookshack Amerique was designed for the person who loves homemade barbecue but doesnโ€™t have the time to tend a fire. This computer-controlled electric smoker oven allows you to select a smoking temperature, set a desired internal meat temperature, and walk away. When the meat reaches its correct temperature the smoker goes into a holding cycle that keeps your barbecue warm but doesnโ€™t dry it out.

If you prefer you can select a time period to smoke to and then it will enter the hold cycle. This is the convenience of a modern appliance in an outdoor smoker. Of the electric โ€œrefrigeratorโ€ style smokers this is probably the best.

One of the great advantages of this unit is that its large capacity can get you smoking 8 whole chickens or one. Since the unit is heavily enclosed you donโ€™t need a lot of wood to generate authentic smoke, making this unit very efficient to operate. The complete 304 stainless steel construction and machine washable cooking racks make it easy to clean and maintain. While $1,700 is steep for a backyard smoker this unitโ€™s fantastic construction and efficient design mean you get more barbecue for your buck than you would with large, traditional units.

Cookshack has been in business since the early 60s and has a great reputation for standing behind its products. This unit comes with loads of instructions and recipes. The Cookshack website has an active bbq forum and every year they hold a barbecue class so youโ€™ll have plenty of opportunities to learn how to use this smoker.

There are several companies making (or importing) similar smokers, but they lack the quality construction and functionality of this Cookshack smoker.

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Recipes

  • Smoked Leg of Lamb
    Looking for a sensational dish? Try this smoked lamb leg infused with lemon, herbs, and garlic. Perfect for holiday feasts and special occasions!
  • Smoked Chorizo Queso
    This indulgent smoked chorizo queso will be the star of your next or gathering!ย 
  • Smoked Baby Back Ribs (2-2-1 Method)
    Sink your teeth into phenomenal smoked baby back ribs! Perfect for seasoned chefs or beginners. Get ready to grill!
  • Garlic Herb Rack of Lamb
    Fire up your grill and give this fantastic garlic herb rack of lamb a try. It’s perfect for the holidays and special occasions!
  • Pineapple-Maple Ham Glaze
    This easy, homemade Pineapple-Maple Ham Glaze will make the perfect caramelized candy coating on ham!
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