Alto-Shaam Smoker Review

Reviewer photo for Mark Bratton
Mark Bratton
Executive Chef, Virginia Tech University/Salem High School
reviewed 1200 Model on 4/7/2023

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Review Answers

Positives:

  • Cold smoking capability
  • Slow cooking along with the smoking.

Negatives:

  • Smoke box heat element had to be replaced after 16 months of use.

My involvement with this product includes:


  • I am a user
  • I made the purchase decision
  • I manage users
  • I influence purchase decision makers

I have a single unit that I've owned or used for

two years or more.

Before purchasing this product I considered these other brands:


I ultimately choose this brand because:


it allows for both hot and cold smoking. Halo method slow cooking is excellent.

For me, the bottom line is:


Very good smoker that is great for dry rub BBQ

Reviewed Model Details

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Brand Series:


1200 Model

Access


Reach-In

Controls


Digital

Fuel


Electric

Mobile


No

Offset


No

Rack Style


Sliding

WiFi Enabled


No

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