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30-inch Propane Smoker

Entry-level 380 sq in, 2-rack propane vertical smoker with a 15,400 BTU burner and push-button ignition.

$149Approx. MSRP

A solid budget beginner propane smoker if you assemble it carefully and add your own thermometer, but don't expect an airtight seal.

Pros

  • Inexpensive way into propane smoking
  • Simple to light and operate once assembled correctly
  • Reasonable size for family-sized cooks
  • Easy on the wallet ($149)
  • Built to last (insulated steel body, stainless steel burner, porcelain-coated flame disk bowl)

Watch-outs

  • Door doesn't seal tightly, causing heat/smoke loss
  • Built-in thermometer isn't accurate enough to rely on
  • Assembly mistakes can cause recurring burner problems
  • Tight cooking area (380 sq in) — small batches

Known niggles

  • Burner going out unless the igniter knob is held down the full 5 seconds at lighting, or if the gas line's back-pressure safety switch isn't tightened correctly during assembly
  • Door doesn't seal tightly, with a reported gap of roughly 3/16 inch letting heat and smoke escape
  • Built-in heat gauge is low quality and unreliable
TypeGas
FuelPropane
FormatVertical smoker
Approx. MSRP (USD)$149
Primary cooking area380 sq in
Total cooking area380 sq in
Main burners1
Main BTU15,400
Build materialInsulated steel body, stainless steel burner, porcelain-coated flame disk bowl
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Masterbuilt 30-inch Propane Smoker

Features

  • 2 chrome-coated racks, 380 sq in total
  • 15,400 BTU stainless steel burner
  • Push-button ignition, easy-read temp gauge
  • Removable water bowl, wood chip tray
  • Fits 4 chickens or 4 Boston butts
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