What to Do...

Welcome to the forum.
I have a cookshack electric 009(not sold anymore I believe) and an Fec100, I cook primarly for my family, and have had to change jobs occasionally when the word gets out at work about my cooking hobby.
Each requires different cooking methods to produce good product.(at least in my opinion)
I purchased my first cooker the 009 with knowledge of the 30 day return policy, so it was at least for me as low of a risk as it could be. I have heard forever that you get what you pay for or in other words you pay for what you get, which ever way it is; I have been extremely satisfied with the service and support from cookshack. The help and support from this forum is outstanding as well due to the discussion on "how to" do this or that. This forum is a resource by itself. I wish you well on your journey to excellent smoked meat!

The Cookshack Elite 025 is a great entry level smoker. Relatively inexpensive, and low cost in terms of operation.

We're here to help and guide you. The only downside is the neighbors will all be at your house

I have the 025 for a year now. I absolutely love it. I cook for my family of 5 with enough room to cook for many more if needed.

I just ate a wonderful pulled pork dinner that I started last night at 11pm. It cooked all night and through early afternoon with no baby sitting. The smoker is amazing. Good luck with your decision. Vicki

i have an AQ. Love it. Having the probe connect into the controller is handy but not necessary. I rarely use the timer or hold function. I like having 4 racks. If I am cooking meat on the bottom two, I typically cook almonds on the top two at the same time. If you buy one, use the forum, rather than the book that comes with the smoker. The forum is better.

Hello Oldguy, I was in the same dilemma last Spring and decided on the Amerique. Here is a link to a video describing the various models produced by Cookshack. Hope it helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...QZo&feature=youtu.be

I have had my SM025 for three years now. I use it once a week on average. What size smoker you want is pretty much determined by how many people you will be cooking for. How big a crowd will you be feeding mostly?

Call Karen at Cookshack. There is a 10% discount that ends the 18th. FYI - I love my 25!

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Originally posted by iSmoke:
Call Karen at Cookshack. There is a 10% discount that ends the 18th. FYI - I love my 25!

This is from their facebook....."Don't forget to take advantage of our sale on our residential line of smokers and pellet grills! Only 2 weeks left to take advantage of 10% off of new orders. Use Promo Code NOEL10% and save today. Order online at www.cookshack.com or call us at 1-800-423-0698!"

Bless her sole, Donna use to make sure the forum was informed on such sales as this, oh well!