BIG CHIEF SMOKER REVIEW AND AMAZON DEALS

Today I show my second Big Chief Smoker and some new smoking supplies . Smokin Amazon Deals on the hickory pellets. Smoking meats is real easy to do.
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[@MC-pz3ps]

For the money you can't beat them. A lot of good times. Mine was totally black from smoking when I moved, threw it away, still worked fine. I miss mine.

[@camcam3087]

Are you putting the actual pellets on the tray above the burner or in a pellet tube? Im looking to do this but found when others use pellets instead of chips, it has burned too hot too fast in their chief smokers.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes exactly as you state. No more chips for me the pellets are my favorite. As to burning too hot , nope never seen it . Cheers

[@oldchevy4x4]

That's a nice looking smoker! I've never used an electric one before. I started out with an offset pit, then moved to my Ugly Drum.... and now I'm using a gas smoker. The drum was probably my favorite to use, but the gas smoker can bbq 4 times the food. Thumb's up Steve!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks buddy and as long as you're out there trying new things like a smoker it's a good day. Cheers !!!

[@wyattoneable]

Your getting ready for summer! Nice purchase Steve. I know your going to love it.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I like to use it mainly for jerky but experimenting is always good.

[@BruhMakesGlass]

Just made me some smoked salmon and a whole smoke chicken in mine, it’s my first smoker and I love it

[@forgettable8300]

Thats awesome i hope i can learn to use it well enough for that one day

[@BruhMakesGlass]

@@forgettable8300 KZbin and patience is all it takes… and a good brine and salmon and chicken too I suppose

[@ChaosGarage]

That looks like a nice smoker. I have a Stumps charcoal smoker at the camp that I enjoy using. We've got plenty of hickory growing down there so it's easy to find and use. You can't pic up that Stumps smoker with one finger though that's for sure, that thing will break bones if it fell over top of you. Good video!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks buddy , I enjoy smokin all kinds of stuff and it seems people like to see more of it. Cheers

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Bill Goudy he uses electric smoker and uses the pellets. I use wood chips and wet mine like 35 minutes before so they don't burn. Mostly because my smoker is gas. If not my wood chips would just burn up fast and not smoke good. I will be watching to see what you are up too. Smoking a Ham?

[@SteveRobReviews]

I think the gas smokers are better because you can crank it up to temps I cannot. I'm cold smoking and you can do both if you turn it down . Electric is just more convenient . My main purpose is jerky and I have been experimenting with pork and it seems my children prefer the pork to the beef as in texture and flavour. I use pork loins at 1/3 the price of beef eye of round.

[@marcoplozzer4381]

Hey Rob - thanks for the video Just wondering which unit you prefer (older vs newer)? Are there any notable differences (did quality get cheaper - as it does w/ most products)? Also, how were the pellets 👍 or 👎

[@SteveRobReviews]

I would say the newer one is designed a bit better and a bit lighter but works just the same . Like them both as they both smoke great,

[@jimzivny1554]

I've had a wood fired smoker which I loved and presently have a propane smoker which works great and because of the design has better heat control. I've only used chunks and chips for smoke, never pellets, I wonder if long soaking periods used on chips would cause them to fall apart? Hope it works great, I'm sure by the end of the forty pounds you'll make it work. And remember, you can't have too many smokers and grills!! Happy Fathers day.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I don't think you can soak pellets LOL Thanks buddy and Happy Father's Day to you too.

[@jimzivny1554]

STEVE ROB I took a quick look online, a few guys said there must be moisture in with the pellets, a few said dry. I hope you let us know how you make out no matter what the results. My first thought is they will charge and possibly ignite from the heat of the element the pan sits on but I've never fooled with the pellets except in a pellet stove which obviously they ignited dam fast. I'm looking forward to your experiments.

[@SteveRobReviews]

James Zivny I have made a vid cooking wings in the smoker with the pellets as is dry and they did not go on fire . The pellets worked fine . In my playlist cooking With Steve Rob

[@stuzman52]

The smoker looks very comparable to your old one and I'm sure you'll get some good use out of it as you did before. You guys sure get overcharged for a lot of stuff up there. Does hickory pellets should do the trick and should make a lot of smoke. Happy smoking Steve! 😀

[@SteveRobReviews]

We pay on average 40 % more for everything than Americans . Badgertronix pays 40 % more than Canadians. LOL Yes i'm a happy camper with the pellets, should have used them years ago.

[@GrizzlyGlen]

I have wanted one of those smokers for a while...you just helped me make up my mind to buy one 👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Glen it's easy to use and the cookbook inside has plenty of easy to make recipes. I would definitely go for the pellets , their great tasting and cost a lot less than the chips.

[@GrizzlyGlen]

thanks Steve...great vid and advice as always.thanks for the reply 🍺

[@ValerieReese]

Very cool. Can't wait to see what's smokin

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Val , now you don't have one and they make a nice little one too. Would be great for something different when you doing cooking videos. Most love smoker vids so you show this post to Steve and Steve you buy Val a little smoker to play with. LOL

[@ValerieReese]

LOL. Steve said he'll buy one for himself to play with.

[@pioneersmokehouseschannel]

Great video. I learned how to smoke fish when I was a kid with a little chief smoker and I have been a fanboy ever since. Fish is my all-time favorite for this smoker but jerky is also great. I did London broil jerky the other day... I know this comment is dated but you can use a pellet tray on the bottom rack of this smoke and it works great. I switch the drip pan with a great and put it as low as possible.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I have since switched to pellets only . Much better burn time and a much better flavor. Thanks for such a nice comment.

[@pioneersmokehouseschannel]

@@SteveRobReviews thank you for producing useful content. so much BS online, lol

[@LeeRalph100]

CAUTION HEAVY...Be careful Steve!! I have an older electric one that I rarely use...I may have to break it out more often! Congrats on the new smoker...enjoy!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHA thanks Lee , yes get it out and smoke something to cook over an open fire. Even hotdogs are great in the smoker and finished off on the BBQ

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Will be interesting to see how well the pellets work out.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I have seen so many others using them now and for me they're the best way to go and at least 70 % less expensive than the 2 lb bags of chips I was buying.

[@RustyGlovebox]

Solid design Steve and same great quality. A lot of grills and smokers are going to the pellets.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I will never go back to chips , the pellets are great. I like to see the same smoker 20 years later essentially the same , shows its good.

[@LifeinFarmland]

I have two of them as well. They work great. Just wish the had a temp control. Good stuff bud!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes I agree on the temp control. I like them and they are great for making jerky. Cheers buddy.

[@farmboy30117]

I was looking at smokers just the other day and saw this one on Amazon. I think it seems a little small for what I usually smoke (spare ribs) so I'm going to get one a bit bigger. I have a round smoker now and I have to cut the ribs into 2 pieces to smoke them. I think the pellets will work fine, just wonder if you'll get more smoking time out of a pan vs wood chips.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Jay I get more smoking time out of a pan of pellets and a ton more smoke. I can not see the garage wall now when it's smoking it's crazy smoke from pellets. I won't go back to chips . I see a lot of guys up here just buy a single electric burner and put it in a fridge that quit working , Bill Goudy uses an old stove because you have a lot more room as well. At your place you have lots of room so an old fridge would work great and wide enough for the ribs. Makes a great 20 part youtube series on building a smoker too. LOL

[@farmboy30117]

Haha, I've seen those too ;) Good to know about the pellets!

[@gatorsworld]

I was thinking the same as Calvin...a ham or bacon ...you have a lifetime supply them pellets Steve. I use to shop at Le Baron here in Ottawa to but Its all gone but now Sail and Cabbalas are the main ones but can`t say I seen the wood chip.....I`ll be watching CHEERS my friend

[@SteveRobReviews]

I always made salt pork in the fall, I bet you know what that is. I was thinking of smoking it first before I make a batch. Not too many today eat that but man is it good.

[@PAPATexas]

Nice new smoker. Looking forward to see you smoke something in it. Great price on the 40 lb pellets. I have never used pellets. Thanks for sharing Steve.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks , try the pellets their is way more smoke at such a reduced cost.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

What kind of temperature can you get from that electric horseshoe heat source? Internal enclosure temperature.

[@SteveRobReviews]

About 230-240 max but most times i'm smoking in the winter so my heat gun shows about 140-170 . I bought the second smoker for all the deer meat I smoke. Deer is by far the best meat for jerky and now I can do so much more in less time. If I was going to get a smoker for all round use it would be one with a higher heat level . Great question Mike.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

I have a Master Forge vertical smoker that I really like. It is propane. I can get 250-270 during the summer and like yours, only 190-200 in the winter (therefore I just don't use it during the winter). I will do a feature on it soon. I like making Slim Jims with venison, chicken, turkey, hams, butts. My new hunting club has many wild hogs so that may become a new staple. Cheers!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Slim Jims , never seen it but look forward to seeing a vid on it. I like to try new stuff. Making pork jerky for the first time this year and its terrific too.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Never heard of Slim Jims, oh yeah that's the cat's meow. Good stuff.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

Slim Jim is the commercial name brand sometimes referred to as a "Snack Stick". It is spices meat (beef, venison) cured in a collagen casing. I've made Original, Spicy, Teriyaki, and Maple. Good Stuff!

[@PennsylvaniacookingBlogspot]

I'm gonna have to try the Little Chief. MrMegaFredZepplin did a vid on his and now I see your bigger one. The small one is pretty affordable. Love that it's made in the USA. You know I'm a nut about that. Wow, chips are expensive! People use pellets for their smokers here all the time. Some even use sawdust or shavings.

[@SteveRobReviews]

It's a great smoker , i'm on the same heating element has to be 20 years. The only drawback is the max temp , its a cold smoker really for some stuff. The booklet that comes with it is real nice for recipes. I take regular hot dogs and smoke them a bit and put them on the BBQ , just dandy.

[@bowstarchannel]

very cool my friend, nice one.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks buddy and I have two videos coming up mentioning Ireland :)

[@txsviking]

Those stay around because they work so well. Built to last too.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes and after 20 years the same way. Why change a good thing.

[@mathewwalworth5236]

I was going to build a smoker out of an old-style refrigerator but I've been checking into the Big Chief and I really like it! In this video his help steer me to go by one on Wednesday

[@SteveRobReviews]

I really like this unit because its lightweight and the element lasts forever. I bought a spare element and its been over 20 years and its still in the package :) Cheers👍

[@bigronshobbies8209]

Looks great I love any kind of meat on a smoker !

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ron using a smoker is actually a european favorite as well. My lifelong family friends came from finland and it was saunas and smoked fish , well I think you just might know about all this too. LOL

[@debbieblum9127]

I live alone, I’m over the moon excited. I got a little Chef smoker. Can’t wait to be able to use it.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hope you enjoy

[@Badgertronix]

shame they took the picture of the Chief off the front of the smoker. Now you have to guard your own jerky. Interested to see how you get in with those pellets

[@SteveRobReviews]

The pellets are terrific and wont go back to the chips again. Big cost savings and more smoke too.

[@shovelhead8]

Haven't fired the smoker up yet this year. But I did make some Canadian Bacon jerky that was pretty good. Thank you for the video, Rob

[@SteveRobReviews]

Wow I wouldn't mind seeing that done . I have yet seen a vid on that. I bet it would go over big on youtube. Cheers

[@shovelhead8]

Stuart at Scottish Wanderer did it. I have a video made, I will post it tomorrow.

[@shovelhead8]

Just posted the video, Steve

[@rogerlawson4516]

Steve I think you can get those pellets a The Home Depot for about $9.00 bucks, 25# bag. Several different woods.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Roger I did see some there but they were for a pellet stove not for a smoker.

[@rogerlawson4516]

I use them all the time. All over KZbin, people use them.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ok I will have to check them out then. Thanks Roger

[@thermos750]

Great video! How was the new smoker with the pellets? Did you see the one from smokehouse products that attaches to any BBQ on the side?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Love the new smoker and I always use the pellets now, much better .

[@TheBobcatGuy]

Nice box lol i us the pellets all the time you have to let me know how they work for your smoker great new smoker steve my mail will be there monday they tell me

[@SteveRobReviews]

Fantastic and the bobcat guy will be here on the steve rob show on june 20th with a special request involving our buddie Spongie. LOL

[@mathewwalworth5236]

Quick question I'm making homemade summer sausage next week and I'm using High Country fibrous casings can you give me some helpful hints to do this in my big chief?

[@SteveRobReviews]

With raw sausage I like to use hickory and smoke them for about 10 minutes then onto the BBQ to cook . Give that a try 👍

[@mostlymoparih5682]

It's Father's Day here in the states how about up there in the great North Woods? Well Happy Father's Day either way.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes its Fathers Day up here but only for fathers thought , we heard in America they celebrate Father's day for those that are not fathers at all or even males. I'm not sure which washrooms you're allowed to use down there either. Happy Father's Day buddy :)

[@mostlymoparih5682]

I see ya keep your GC close still. Yeah we gotta smokin good deal for ya down here if ya can pick the Wright bathroom. Happy Dad's Day .... Dad.

[@christopherw4527]

I bought a little chief in 89. used it for years. I wish they didn't get rid of the indian on the front. wonder when luhr jensen sold out?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Not sure but the stuff made today is still pretty good. Cheers

[@christopherw4527]

@@SteveRobReviews I just looked online. can't find nothing myself. My son's new big chief works just as good too. I hang kokanee by string line and paper clips in the little chief rack. You can really pack in a lot of those little buggers that way. So many new fancier smokers have come out in the last 25 years, but I'm just sentimental I guess.

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Looks like a great deal and great unit. I need to get one. Thanks for the vid Steve.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I think so too . It's a fun hobby. Cheers

[@j.5821]

Hello' is there a diff in smoke on the new unit. I notice there is no vents on front of new unit.. J.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Its about the same overall . The new one is designed a bit different but does exactly the same . Cheers

[@ClassicCarOverhaul]

I got to try one of those!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Sam I think you would love it. They have a small version of this one for $40 down your way and it does the same thing but not as much. I do a lot of jerky but putting some sausage in there and then on the BBQ is to die for. Cheers

[@jjhammer28]

Those same chips are 2 for 4 bucks where I am 7 dollars a bag seems outrageous

[@cutworm59]

Awesome smoker Sir Stephen! Wowza, I love to smell meat smoking bubba.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Steven meet Steven. Kinda like introducing doctors at a doctor's convention. How do you do doctor. Doctor. Doctor. Doctor. ....

[@cutworm59]

MostlymoparIH Dr Howard, Dr Fine, Dr Howard. .....

[@mostlymoparih5682]

How are you? I'm Fine. No I was talking to Dr Howard. Oh I'm fine. Dr Fine? No no Dr Howard. Howard you? Fine Here we go again. Do you know Who's on first.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks you sir and I can see you have been playing with Mopar marty here. LOL

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Hey mom, can I go outside and play with Stevie Ray and Stevie Rob?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

nice will it also do evap leaks lol

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes it will , I will have to show that in the future. LOL

[@normansmith7806]

Good vid ! I need a smoker!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Norm it's a nice little hobby experimenting with flavours and eating at the same time. Now that's a hobby LOL

[@Moondoggy1941]

How do you fit a deer in there, Aya. Go Canada.

[@SteveRobReviews]

LOL

[@pioneersmokehouseschannel]

in small pieces, lmao

[@medicmark9683]

Will it hold a turkey

[@SteveRobReviews]

Sure it will but about 15 lbs at most .

[@BrosephRussell]

That is freaking sweet bro #Hellfreakingyeah smoke some Salmon

[@SteveRobReviews]

I love smoked fish too. Cheers buddy

[@whatnextsunshine3046]

Like the 2 smokers next to each other... :-)) makes the difference real clear. :-)

[@SteveRobReviews]

Cheers and thanks for taking a look at some smokin smokers.

[@rogerlawson4516]

What temperature does that smoker cook at?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Roger I haven't put a temperature gauge inside , I should. Its definitely a smoker and not a cooker. I would guess about 200 degrees. It must show on their web site. Cheers

[@rogerlawson4516]

Thank you. I think I will give one a try.

[@josephd1046]

@@rogerlawson4516 165 degrees is what the temp is set at.

[@derekengland8875]

were did u get the pellets and how much

[@SteveRobReviews]

Derek I bought them from amazon $40 - they will last me forever and are much better than the chunks.

[@rogeroconnor5182]

is there a receipe for smoked giant black flies??? lol,that is a nice smoker and it looks like you used the other one quite a bit

[@SteveRobReviews]

Haha I wish there was , I got bit to pieces last week, worst I've ever seen. The old smoker has to be 20 years old for sure.

[@forgettable8300]

A costumer at the store i work at gave me one today i think its the big chief anyone know a good place for fish and jerky recipes? Thanks in advance (Its the old school one) Im gonna keep it pristine its so damn cool

[@SteveRobReviews]

Check out the internet its full of great recipes.

[@forgettable8300]

@@SteveRobReviews i will i cant wait to start smoking stuff im not sure which ill like more jerky or making my own smoked salmon its gonna be sweet

[@SteveRobReviews]

Jerky is by far the best . 👍👍

[@DriveShaftDrew]

DO A NICE BIG SMOKED HAM YUMMY

[@SteveRobReviews]

Smoked ham has to be a number 1 on the list. Cheers

[@marcoplozzer4381]

FYI - amazon price as of today = $56.99 + $54.81 shipping (Cdn)

[@SteveRobReviews]

👍

[@tlcbear2]

thats cool almost have me talked into smoking somthing lol

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well I would suggest some sausage to start off with. It's all low carb and fat free using a smoker . LOL

[@BackCountryWrenching]

i smoke with treated 2x4's thrown in the chipper gives the jerky a unique flavour hahahahahaha

[@SteveRobReviews]

Them wing wang skids are a great choice for adding flavour too. LOL

[@goneFishing-yx5zy]

How do you like the pellets

[@SteveRobReviews]

I will never go back to chips. It's a huge cost savings , longer lasting and to me identical smoke flavoring.

[@goneFishing-yx5zy]

Very nice I also use pellets in my little Chief I take a torch to them at first to get them going

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@goneFishing-yx5zy I never tried that but I will now . Thanks

[@goneFishing-yx5zy]

It works great to get them going it takes so long for them to get started if you don’t

[@ashoppa]

You smoking chicken? Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!

[@SteveRobReviews]

I already did wings and their off the wall good. I'll try something else most have not seen. Cheers

[@lynndee2644]

Lol ty another good review

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Lynn

[@a420man2]

Let's see your version of smoked eggs! Bet mine's better lol.

[@SteveRobReviews]

I bet it is Al :)

[@LilDoggy]

Those must be good smokers.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Mike I like them because there's no moving parts and reliable. The same heating coil for 20 years and ov course I have a spare sitting ready for the last 20 years. LOL Light and easy to operate .

[@tysonsnowboard]

$7 dollars a bag ? There 26 down here in Saskatchewan

[@SteveRobReviews]

Wow thats wild . I'm on the hickory pellets now , better than the chips and its $40 a 40 pound bag from Amazon. 1 pound goes three times as far as a bag of chips .

[@tysonsnowboard]

@@SteveRobReviews what’s the brand name so I can find this thanks awesome videos

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@tysonsnowboard Pit Boss 55436 Hickory Wood Pellets for Cooking BBQ-40 No Bag

[@tysonsnowboard]

Awesome much appreciated!

[@forgettable8300]

26 holy cow

[@buzzsah]

A smoken vid. I never tried it.

[@SteveRobReviews]

You should it opens up a whole new world of flavours.