Ratings & Reviews for Masterbuilt Analog Smoker 535-Sq. in Black Electric Smoker

Can’t keep temps

I had a similar smoker for 20 years and it worked great! It finally died so I bought the 30 inch electric smoker. I noticed the controller was very cheap compared to the new one. It can’t keep the correct temp at all!! It’s 60 degrees lower compared to my temp probe. Cooked the first time without using my external temp probe and ribs took 8 hours to cook that’s when I checked with external temp probe and realized the problem!! Over the years I told anyone who asked it was a great smoker now I wo...

Great little smoker

This is a great smoker. It is easy to use and makes moist and flavorful food.

A Backyard Hit!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Switched from a gas Masterbuilt vertical smoker to an electric one and I am more than pleased! Much easier to control the temperature, making cooking my perfect cut even easier. I've smoked beef roast, pork, chicken, turkey, meatloaf, even a prime rib and everything just turns out tasting perfect. Unit takes up just a little patch on the covered patio. When my current smoker is in need of replacement I don't need one of those fancy named sm...

Good smoker

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a few years ago and it works great but I don’t care for having to open the main door to add more chips. Lose heat each time. If I buy one again it will be one with a wood chip box that I can slide out without using the main door.

The smoker that does it all

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned this vertical smoker for and last year purchased a second one just to bring camping. I have smoked everything from ribs to fish and always had great success in preparing flavorful delicious meals. I have done prime rib, venison summer sausage, beef roasts , turkey and many others. I would highly recommend this smoker for anyone that wants to use a smoker and not break the bank.

MDS 230S hands on smoking

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the MDS 230S in 2018 and have enjoyed using it since. The 230s is charcoal/gas combo. After an initial learning what works best for it, I consistently smoke baby back ribs, whole chicken, and brisket. I use Amazing Ribs and hey grill hey to try rubs sauces and different ideas for the smoker. I love the challenge of trying new techniques and foods in smoker. I live in North Carolina where folks know their barbequed and smoked meats...

adjustable grills

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it a few years ago and have smoked lots of different meats and poutry.

Very durable

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have had mine for over 2 yrs now and no parts have failed. All electronic features still function completely and even the Bluetooth feature has not failed. The only issue I have is keeping low temps consistently, but I manage farely well.

Easy to use

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the smoker years ago and still works great

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Great one!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used my Masterbuilt 30-Inch Analog Electric Smoker several times now and it consistently delivers great results. It's incredibly easy to use: just plug it in, add wood chips and water, and set the analog dial to your desired temperature. The double-wall insulation holds heat well, even on a breezy day. My briskets and pork butts come out perfectly moist and tender every time. Cleanup is a breeze thanks to the removable drip tray and wat...

Very good smoker.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this smoker for over a decade and it smokes very well and is reliable.

Pretty good smoker

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Has done a good job on everything I’ve smoked. I like it a lot.

Awesome smoker

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This thing is easy to assemble and use. Best smoker I have ever purchased. Plug it in turn it in have your wood chips or pellets in and any juice or fruit and let it cook

Delivered quickly. Easy ordering process.

Good little smoker

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had the smoker for three years. Always works great. Just had to order a new controll panel for it.

Poor temperature

Used just a handful of times and every time I use it I have to pull the meat off of the smoker and move to a propane grill because the smoker will not get above 150-175 degrees. I have tried it cleaning the thermometer gauge, the temperature probe, using different outlets and extension cords. Nothing has worked. Short of replacing the control panel I can’t clean or attempt to fix anything else. Would not buy again because of the struggle to heat to a reasonable temperature.

wouldn't get up to temp. right out of the box

I received this smoker as a Christmas gift in 2024. We didn't open it up to use until Summer, and even with no water in the pan, at full power, it will only get up to 215F degrees. Now I'm going to have to figure it out myself, and likely replace the element which was likely faulty from the factory. I think I'll just stick with my Weber Smokey Mountain charcoal smoker.

awsome smoker

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] my food comes out perfect every time! Love cooking with this smoker.