Hey Everyone,
Just a quick questions on opinions between two different Masterbuilts.
In my little grill gazebo, I already have a reasonably large, basic propane grill that still works well (Nextgen 5 burner).
I don't need to replace that as it still works well and I have had no problems with it (aside from the igniter being a bit flaky)
I already have a Masterbuilt 30inch digital electric smoker (I know...boo hiss ) and a cheap back up Cuisinart 30inch electric smoker that I only use if I dont have enough room in the Masterbuilt for entertaining.
The Masterbuilt still runs like a champ, but I am considering moving up to something that is a little more flame involved as there seems to be something missing from just using the heating element to smoke with.
I was considering the gravity feed 560, but I also see the Masterbuilt 44241GW propane smoker having good marks here from 2019. When I click the link for the 4424 for Amazon, it takes me to the Masterbuilt MB20051316 which certainly LOOKS like the same basic model, though maybe a new model designation?
On Amazon currently, the price difference between the two is only $11 with the 560 marked down to $447 at the moment and the Masterbuilt MB20051316 is at $436.20.
My primary criteria is overall affordability, convenience and general foot print size. There is always something going on here and we have two special needs kids that require monitoring so I don't have much time beyond setup and monitoring cook temps from my blu tooth probes.
I do miss that intangible flavor that charcoal provides, which is why I was initially excited about the gravity feed 560. Then I started reading about the issues with the firebox that a lot of folks are reporting. The propane on the 20051316 will give a nice flame and as long as I have a stand by backup tank in case it runs out mid-cook that should work as well.
Most of my cooks when entertaining are maybe 2 pork butts, a 12-15 pound brisket or about 6 racks of ribs. My biggest issue is cooking space. Vertical cooking space doesnt mean much if you're trying to fit a 13lb brisket in a 30 inch smoker. I'm constantly having to separate the point from the flat to get them to fit in my current setup on anything larger than 7 to 8 pounds.
Even with the issues that have been reported, I'm still leaning towards the 560 because of the overall versatility that it can provide, even though I already do have a fully functioning propane grill.
Any input, insights as to the Pros, Cons for either, or something else that may fit the bill in the same price range? (my advantage to getting it through Amazon is 0% financing for a period of time, so that would be my choice of retailer) I'm not married to either option, so looking for good information to make an informed decision.
Thanks!
Just a quick questions on opinions between two different Masterbuilts.
In my little grill gazebo, I already have a reasonably large, basic propane grill that still works well (Nextgen 5 burner).
I don't need to replace that as it still works well and I have had no problems with it (aside from the igniter being a bit flaky)
I already have a Masterbuilt 30inch digital electric smoker (I know...boo hiss ) and a cheap back up Cuisinart 30inch electric smoker that I only use if I dont have enough room in the Masterbuilt for entertaining.
The Masterbuilt still runs like a champ, but I am considering moving up to something that is a little more flame involved as there seems to be something missing from just using the heating element to smoke with.
I was considering the gravity feed 560, but I also see the Masterbuilt 44241GW propane smoker having good marks here from 2019. When I click the link for the 4424 for Amazon, it takes me to the Masterbuilt MB20051316 which certainly LOOKS like the same basic model, though maybe a new model designation?
On Amazon currently, the price difference between the two is only $11 with the 560 marked down to $447 at the moment and the Masterbuilt MB20051316 is at $436.20.
My primary criteria is overall affordability, convenience and general foot print size. There is always something going on here and we have two special needs kids that require monitoring so I don't have much time beyond setup and monitoring cook temps from my blu tooth probes.
I do miss that intangible flavor that charcoal provides, which is why I was initially excited about the gravity feed 560. Then I started reading about the issues with the firebox that a lot of folks are reporting. The propane on the 20051316 will give a nice flame and as long as I have a stand by backup tank in case it runs out mid-cook that should work as well.
Most of my cooks when entertaining are maybe 2 pork butts, a 12-15 pound brisket or about 6 racks of ribs. My biggest issue is cooking space. Vertical cooking space doesnt mean much if you're trying to fit a 13lb brisket in a 30 inch smoker. I'm constantly having to separate the point from the flat to get them to fit in my current setup on anything larger than 7 to 8 pounds.
Even with the issues that have been reported, I'm still leaning towards the 560 because of the overall versatility that it can provide, even though I already do have a fully functioning propane grill.
Any input, insights as to the Pros, Cons for either, or something else that may fit the bill in the same price range? (my advantage to getting it through Amazon is 0% financing for a period of time, so that would be my choice of retailer) I'm not married to either option, so looking for good information to make an informed decision.
Thanks!
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