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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this propane smoker for exceptional temperature control, spacious design, and reliable performance. Most highlight the accurate ThermoTemp feature, consistent heat retention even in challenging weather, and ability to smoke multiple whole briskets or large quantities of jerky in one session. Reviewers frequently cite professional-level results with minimal attention required. Many appreciate the intuitive digital controls, straightforward assembly, and sturdy construction lasting over a decade. A few report flame retention issues or door leakage, but these concerns are vastly outweighed by widespread satisfaction and strong performance across diverse foods.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great little smoker
Would RecommendOnly reason it's not 5 stars is the wood ship tray isn't on par with the rest of the smoker. But loving it, in 3 weeks I've used it 5 times. App has pretty recipes
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works as advertised, recommend
Would Recommendthis smoker is what I expected, it works great however it is a giant pain in the butt to put togeather....many parts, only pictures for instructions and not everthing fit well at the end. I does work properly and shud produce many years of good bbq
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Fantastic Smoker!
Would RecommendI bought the Masterbuilt 20051311 GS30D 2-Door Propane Smoker about a year-plus ago and couldn't be happier. It's well constructed, incredibly easy to use and the food capacity is simply extraordinary. I've smoked a spatchcocked turkey, whole duck and chicken all in one session. I've done Boston Butts, sausages fish and more! It's an outstanding product that will last a lifetime.
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great smoker.
Would Recommendlarge smoker. great that it uses propane. almost big enough for a whole hog.
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Best cooker for me
Would RecommendHave had several cookers, typical horizontal cooker with wood box on end but could not control heat. Had an electrical Vertical but too small. Had a Horizonal pellet grill but did not smoke near enough & had trouble controlling heat. Finally got this and really enjoy cooking now.... I found it user friendly and still to learn proper cooking techniques but this has given me my best shot at successful cooking / smoking meat.
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Smoker Heaven
Would Not RecommendThis smoker came to me as a gift. Probably the best gift of the last Three years.Smoking meats, sausages and even cold smoking fish with a sawdust spiral, isexcellenr. Smoking Haddock before poaching in milk is great.
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What a beast !
Would RecommendWasn't to bad to assemble and season. Handles large amount of assorted meats at one time
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Solid performer
I've been smoking on this bad boy for over a year and a half, including doing 60lbs of pork butt TWICE for different charity events in that time. the Thermotemp feature actually works as advertised, as confirmed by my leave in electronic thermometer. super simpe to operate, wide enough to do two slabs of ribs on each shelf. 100% recommend this unit.
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Great Smoker
Would RecommendGreat backup smoker for when we have a lot of guest coming over
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Ample smoking surface
Would RecommendThe extra width of this smoker provides plenty of room for a whole brisket, or up to 2 whole Boston butts per rack. If you appreciate the difference of vertical propane smokers, especially the slow and steady cooking temperature capability…plus the much easier clean up (no charcoal or wood pellet mess), I suggest you get one quick because they are getting hard to find.
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Plenty of room and accurate
Would RecommendPlenty of room for a brisket or turkey. Holds temps very accurately.
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My Smoker
Would RecommendI've had this smoker for a few years now, I love how I can set it and forget it. I've smoked some wonderful things in it but my favorite has got to be my deer meat shephards pie. It truly is the best, and most woods I use are fruit woods, which give it the right amount of smoke!
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40-Inch ThermoTemp™ XL Propane Smoker
Would RecommendI bought the smoker last summer and we are very satisfied with it. Had a minor problem. getting it going at first but called and the tec. told me how to fix it. We used it all winter in northern Indiana.
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Very spacious
Would RecommendI was recently gifted this for my birthday and it honestly is my go to smoker. It’s perfect to use for a large group of people be cause you can make so much more stuff.
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Easy to use and great food!
Would RecommendWe’ve had this for over a year and enjoy it a lot. Whether cooking for just or family of 4 or hosting a party this smoker can accommodate both. Great food every time
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so easy to make great food
Would RecommendLove this smoker, i tried the charcoal route, had such a hard time keeping consistent temperature. for this smoker, the water tray is too small, I add a cheap tinfoil pan filled with water to the bottom shelf. Temps stay so even with that extra water.
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Great set up
Would RecommendI have owned this smoker for 3 years. Love the ease of use. My meats always come out great. Duran15
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