While people still enjoy using the larger Masterbuilt smoker at home, more and more people are finding that having a portable smoker makes their overall experience even more enjoyable. Whether you’re a person who is new to the world of smoking meat, an expert smoker chef, or someone in between, we believe you’ll find the Masterbuilt portable smoker to be very enjoyable.
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This small portable smoker not only carries the same reputation for quality, durability, and versatility that the larger Masterbuilt smoker models offer, but it is simply ideal for preparing meals whether you’re at home or away from home.
So when people ask us “What is the best portable smoker?” we have to tell them we believe it’s the Masterbuilt portable smoker.
If you don’t believe us, take a look at five of the ways people have found to utilize this Masterbuilt tabletop smoker.
Best Portable Smoker for Camping
Statistics show that over 60 percent of households in the U.S. include at least one person who likes to go camping. Camping can be enjoyed as a family, as a couple or even just going alone. While it provides many hours of fantastic recreational activity, people consider it a time to disconnect from their normal day to day activities and just relax in the outdoors.
If you talk to any of these people, they will tell you that camping is fun but it takes work to prepare for each camping trip. Each of them knows that planning is important to make the trip easier and more enjoyable, by reducing the amount of stress and increasing the amount of fun.
One of the most important factors in planning each camping trip is deciding what to pack. This includes the food you are going to prepare and eat. Of course, people who enjoy eating smoked foods would really like to be able to take their smoker with them. But the problem has always been, not having a small portable smoker for camping that is compact and convenient enough to take on the trip.
The Masterbuilt portable smoker is the solution for people who want to take their smoker with them. It has become known as the best portable smoker for camping because it is not only small and compact to use, it is also convenient because it comes in both an electric model and a propane model. The Masterbuilt portable electric smoker works on either a 30 amp or 50 amp service and can even be hooked up to a generator if you have one.
Masterbuilt Portable Smoker for Camping
Best Portable Smoker for RVs
A large percentage of people who go camping use some type of recreational vehicle or RV like a camper trailer or a motorhome. Camping in an RV provides people the opportunity to camp more often, in greater comfort, and with more storage.
Planning your trip these days doesn’t have to be difficult and there are many resources available that make this process easier. But planning what to take can still be challenging because there are limitations on what you can take in an RV.
Deciding what you will pack in the way of food is an important part of the planning. RVs have appliances that make storing and preparing food much like being at home. However, people who enjoy being able to smoke their foods would like to have a way to take a smoker with them without having all the bulk of a larger Masterbuilt smoker.
The portable smoker by Masterbuilt is considered the best portable smoker for RVs and is available in both an electric model and a propane model. The electric portable smoker comes with a 1400 watt heating element and pulls about 12 amp, so it will work on 30 amp or 50 amp service. If you have a generator, this small electric smoker can be run off of a generator too.
Best Portable Smoker for Tailgating
When we think about sports, we often think about tailgating especially during the spring, summer and fall when the weather is warmer. Gathering in the parking lot before a game to enjoy the pre-game festivities is just part of the experience.
Football season is a great time for tailgating but once the weather begins to get colder it’s not quite as appealing. But football is not the only sport where you can enjoy tailgating parties. People also like a good tailgate party for baseball, horse racing, motorsport racing and whatever else you can dream up.
All you need to do to have the perfect tailgating event is make a plan, choose all of the food and beverages, choose how you will prepare the food, choose some activities, decide how you will keep hot things hot and cold things cold, and then enjoy time with your guests at your tailgate party.
People commonly use a grill to prepare the food while tailgating. But if you are looking for a small portable smoker to use while tailgating, then look no further. The Masterbuilt tabletop smoker is drawing attention and fast becoming a crowd favorite as the best portable smoker for tailgate parties. Because it comes in both an electric model and a propane model, you have the choice of deciding which model works best in your tailgate plans.
Masterbuilt Portable Smoker for Tailgating
Best Portable Smoker for When Work Takes You on the Road
Sometimes work requires people to be away from home for days or even weeks at a time. When that happens, it sure is nice to be able to take along some of the things we enjoy from home.
For people who travel for their work and really like smoked food, we hear them say they’d like to have their Masterbuilt smoker with them while they’re out on the road working. Fortunately, there is a small portable smoker that makes it possible.
Masterbuilt has come to the rescue by designing a small patio smoker that meets the needs of people who find themselves in this situation.
One particular gentleman tells how he carries his Masterbuilt portable smoker in his truck when he is working out of town. Because it is small and compact enough, he is able to find a place for it in the bed of his truck along with all of his other gear and it travels with him from city to city.
This little smoker is quickly getting the name as the best portable smoker for when work takes you on the road. With the option of having an electric smoker or a propane smoker, you can decide which model works best in your situation.
Best Portable Smoker for Home
Depending on where you live, outside space can be very limited. Maybe you live in an apartment, townhouse or condo where space is more limited than a house.
Whatever the case may be, there are many great smoker recipes for preparing smoked food and now you can enjoy them too.
The Masterbuilt patio smoker is something for you to consider because it has been designed for people with limited space. As a matter of fact, we hear more and more about people who would like to have a smoker but they have space limitations that keep them from purchasing one.
So whether you prefer the Masterbuilt electric portable smoker or the Masterbuilt propane portable smoker, both units are a great idea when you are limited on space. This smoker is becoming very popular with people who have space limitations. It is even referred to by many people as the best portable smoker for home and is a fantastic choice for places where space is limited such as a small patio, deck, or balcony.
One thing to always remember in areas where space is limited is to watch for overhead structures and be sure there is plenty of room for smoke from the smoker to escape.
So Let’s Talk About the Features and Benefits
You can choose from the Masterbuilt MB20073716 patio-2-portable electric smoker or the Masterbuilt MB20050116 patio-2-portable propane smoker. Each has its own attributes that make it the ideal choice to smoke meats whether you’re at home or traveling away from home.
Masterbuilt Portable Electric Smoker
- Two removable smoking racks that are chrome-coated to make clean-up easier
- The 1,400-watt heating element that heats up quickly and provides plenty of heat for smoking foods
- Analog temperature control that makes dialing in the smoker temperature quick and easy
- The built-in temperature gauge on the front of the smoker door that is simple and easy to read
- Collapsible legs that fold under the smoker making it portable and compact
- Adjustable air damper to help control smoke level, moisture and smoker temperature
- Removable wood chip tray for easy clean-up and emptying the ashes
- Water bowl and grease tray that are removable making them a snap to empty and clean-up
- Comes with a recipe booklet and quick start guide so you can begin using the smoker immediately
Masterbuilt Portable Propane Smoker
- Two chrome-coated smoking racks that are removable and easy to clean-up
- Push-button ignition that makes lighting the smoker convenient and easy
- 5,000 BTU stainless steel burner that provides plenty of heat for smoking meat of your choice
- Regulator knob that allows you to adjust the flame to the right temperature inside the smoker
- Collapsible legs that fold under the smoker making it portable and compact
- Adjustable air damper to help control smoke level, moisture and smoker temperature
- Removable wood chip tray for easy clean-up and emptying the ashes
- Water bowl and grease tray that are removable making them a snap to empty and clean-up
- Comes with a recipe booklet and quick start guide so you can begin using the smoker immediately
Each of these portable smoker models can be cleaned by using a spray bottle with a simple mixture of equal parts of hot water and apple cider vinegar. Simply apply the mixture to dirty areas and wipe clean to remove grease and unwanted particles from the smoking racks and the inside of the smoker.
If you are looking to enhance your outdoor experience, then a Masterbuilt portable smoker for camping may offer the answer. This portable smoker offers many advantages while still being lightweight and easy to transport. By most standards, the Masterbuilt portable electric smoker is simply the best portable smoker whether it be for camping, RVs, when having tailgate parties, when work takes you on the road, or just to use at home.
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So Let’s Talk About Performance
This portable smoker is really pretty simple and straight forward to use. Just fill-up the wood chip tray with your favorite type of wood chips, then add either water or juice in the water tray, set the temperature to preheat the smoker for about 15-30 minutes, then place the meat on the racks and check it periodically. That’s really all there is to it.
You’ll also need to add wood chips periodically, then turn the smoker off once the meat reaches its safe minimum internal temperature. Once the proper internal temperature is reached, the meat can be removed from the smoker and set aside to rest for a short time before serving.
Both the small electric smoker and small gas smoker by Masterbuilt are noted for their clean design, reliability, and versatility in terms of the type of meats that can be prepared. Both models are lightweight with each weighing less than 25 pounds. Both models also have a simple dial-type knob controller to control the temperature inside the smoker with settings of low, medium and high that cover the range of temperatures for the types of meats you’ll be smoking.
You will want to purchase a thermometer to monitor both the temperature inside the smoker and the internal temperature of the meat. There are many options available but we recommend using a wireless thermometer with probes that monitor both the temperature of the smoker and temperature of the meat at the same time. This will help to reduce the number of times you have to open the smoker to check the meat.
The Masterbuilt MPS 20B patio-2-portable propane smoker uses a disposable 1 pound propane cylinder that is not included with the unit. These cylinders last about 1.5 to 2 hours on high heat, so you’ll want to have at least 4 of these 1 pound cylinders on hand each time you operate your smoker.
If you decide to purchase the portable propane smoker instead of the Masterbuilt MES 20B patio-2-portable electric smoker, we recommend you purchase an adapter hose to convert from the 1-pound cylinder to a 20-pound cylinder. The 20-pound cylinders last about 28 to 30 hours on high heat.
Whether you use the 1-pound cylinder or the 20-pound cylinder, it is always a good idea to keep an extra propane tank(s) on hand.
These Masterbuilt portable smokers have become very popular with people of all ages because they are easy to transport and use. There is even an accessory bag designed to carry these smokers.
These portable smokers are worth considering as a gift idea because they are a great fit for beginners, for a second smaller unit if someone already has a larger Masterbuilt smoker that may not be as easy to move around, or for empty-nesters who may want to smoke smaller portions.
