I love this smoker, but it really isn't an indoor smoker. The smoker lid allows too much smoke to escape into the surrounding area. I have found that by using it in my well ventilated garage, on a work bench that is clutter-free and heat resistant, I have excellent results. If a garage isn't available, it would do fine on a porch or patio that has availability to an electrical outlet. I also would recommend storing the unit inside your home, in the box it comes in with the flaps closed (strong aroma lingers). I have a lot of experience with outside electric water smokers and this one rivals even the best; just don't expect to use it indoors.

Great

Used once and so far works great. Great smoked ham.

I love this! It takes a couple tries to know how much wood to put in. Once you get past the learning curve, you'll love it! I even like the slow cooker function. It's not a crock. It's a light, nonstick pan. No weight to it but cooks the same. Very happy

My first impression is that it definitely works. As others have described, the controls are pretty complicated. It really could benefit from some additional buttons or a better UI. Other than that, I added an elastic strap to hold down the lid a bit better. I live in a 6 unit apartment and my stove vent inexplicably vents into a back stairwell where smoke alarms are located. I'm constantly setting them off when I'm searing roasts or frying stuff. My neighbors love me! LOL Without a little weight or a strap on the lid, the smoke does escape and I really want to be able to use it in my kitchen. My first test was to smoke fresh ground turkey patties on hot. They came out a bit too smokey but that's probably more related to the quantity/type of wood chips and needing to play with the settings. Overall, I'm very happy with it and am looking forward to using it often in my Chicago apartment year round.UPDATE after 3rd use: No regrets because I mostly needed a slow cooker but the smoking will definitely take practice and an understanding of the capabilities and limitations. Does it smoke stuff? Yes. Will it behave like a pellet grill/smoker? Absolutely not. You're going to need to accept these limitations and adjust accordingly. Use it to add a great smoke flavor to meats but you'll need to incorporate a cast iron grill pan or a broiler to get your meats to not have a steamed/boiled texture.

I so far have only used this as a slow cooker, but it does a fantastic job. It is much lighter than the average slow cooker which makes it more manageable to transport to another location, which we did over the holidays. It is nice and large - large enough that I was able to cook two boneless turkey breasts at one time. I am anxious to try the smoker feature, just haven't had the time to do so. Highly recommend based on the slow cooker feature alone.

Paula Gilreath

I enjoy smoked foods, but I have never had a smoker, nor have I ever actually attempted to smoke my own foods, so I thought this would be a good first step for me. I have only tried it a couple times so far, and I am definitely going to need more practice, but I like having this option available to me. Since I am such a novice, I wish it would have included some recipes, but I am glad that it gave me a helpful smoking guide to know what type of smoke (cold/hot) and how long to cook different kinds of food. I really like that this product can be used as a smoker or as a normal slow cooker. The instructions are clear and it is easy to use both ways. It seems to cook fine both ways, and as a smoker it really does produce a good amount of smoke. The outside of the unit does get pretty hot, so you will definitely want to make sure to give it plenty of space when you are using it. One time I tried smoking some cheese, following the instructions in the booklet, but thought it seemed like it needed more time. I was wrong and my cheese melted all over and made a really big mess, so don't be like me! I can't smell anything for the most part, but every once in a while I get random bad smells and that is one that hung out in my house for a long time. No fault of the product; just the cook. With the exception of that time, the cooker has been pretty easy to clean. I don't know that this would replace an outdoor smoker for many people, but it is great to have for the cold seasons when you would rather stay inside. If your cook is better than I am, however, maybe it would be a good replacement. Since it is a larger unit to store, I love that it is a multifunctional device. The space it takes up feels more worth it when it counts as a smoker and a slow cooker.

I received this for Christmas and I love it after just cooking 2 kinds of meat. First of all it is really light, easy to clean. The directions weren't great but I figured it out. Has estimated times to smoke stuff or slow cook. I did some boneless skinless chicken thighs and they were probably the tenderest ones I've every had! On high smoke it probably took 1 1/2 hours or so. My smoke alarm doesn't go off and it's only 20 feet away, but it makes the house smell great! Easy enough to haul around I can see myself putting it on the deck in nice weather. I live alone and a big smoker would have been too much for one person so I asked the kids for this. It can definitely hold a whole chicken or pork roast if having company. Great product!

great for the price

Smoked chicken on it moist tender great smoked flavor

Cooks well. Easy clean. Scratches some what easily. Cooking time is great. Haven't used smoker part yet but the concept is great.

Great Smoker. Meat has flavorful infused smoke flavor. (I used hickory wood chips) The lid seal could be tighter so the smoke smell is not so strong indoors. That is the only issue I have.

I'm using this for the first time OMG, my entire house smells like smoked meat. The nicest part is i can use it for quick meals such as it doesn't take all day to smoke. I can also make cheaper cuts of meat taste like the great chef's do easily!

Working great and programmable functions do too. Comes with everything you need. Well made. Good instructions.

Weston Brands 2-in-1 Indoor Electric Smoker Programmable Slow Cooker is easy for me to recommend. To date, I've only smoked with it, but that's enough to know I'm completely satisfied. My first experiment was with chicken thighs, we love them smoked. Previously, when unable to smoke outdoors, I used a stove top smoker (basically a metal cake pan and cover) to smoke indoors. Using Weston's programmable smoker (and slow cooker) is even easier. I covered the thighs in rub and rested them in the fridge for a couple of hours. After the temp was set to hot smoke and oak chips were added, I put the thighs in, set the cooker cover in place, and inserted the temperature probe. Cooking time was less than ninety minutes and the results were awesome. The thighs came out juicy and flavorful, with a distinct, sweet, smoke flavor. Tender too. We didn't need knives. I smoked a tri-tip next because I'd smoked one outdoors before and it was a super success. I'm impressed with this Weston indoor smoker. If you want a smoker, or are looking to give one to a friend, I recommend this one for having dual functions and proven performance.

What a world we live in. We can now smoke in the kitchen, in the middle of winter.Being someone who lives up north, my smoking season is short, in comparison to the season that which I desire smoked meats. I enjoy eating bbq year round, but I don't want to have to watch my smoker outside when it is snowing or sleeting or whatever.So up until I got this machine, I basically went without good bbq from October until April (not due to snow, but due to temperature control being more difficult, but some of those months were snow related).It has a relatively small capacity, in comparison to traditional smokers, but then again, you don't want to fill your house up with smoke. Might cause some problems, if you follow the law and have smoke detectors.Easy to use. Place soaked wood chips in the ring, put the little cover over the heating ring. Then place the racks and meat or whatever in. Close and go.Has different settings for different styles of smoke, cold vs hot smoke.This also acts as a slow cooker, so you can finish off your pork butt to make pulled pork.Definitely a nice thing to have for those of us who live in areas where smoking year round is not an option, unless you don't mind frigid fire box management.

I was completely crushed when my Presto Indoor Smoker was recalled. I've been ,impatiently waiting for another one to come out. I'm very pleased with this product.However, I do wish that the lid sealed better to prevent less smoke from escaping. A little smoke escaping is expected, but more smoke than desired is escaping, forcing me to put the smoker outside. Using this smoker is more convenient than using my big smoker for smaller food portions. TIP: Only a few chips are needed for the full smoke flavor.

ordered on 9/15/22, arrived on 9/20/22! Well packed. All components received. Nothing missing, Nothing broken. Particularly note that there were no defects or voids of the coating on the unit interior, nor on the interior/exterior of the separate liner (as was reported by one user). Can't wait to try! Happy smoking!