Nordic Ware Personal Size Stovetop Kettle Smoker, Compact, Black

The Nordic Ware Personal Size Stovetop Kettle Smoker has been an incredible addition to my kitchen. Here's why:Great for Smoking Salmon: I primarily use this smoker for smoking salmon with Alder wood, and the results have been consistently fantastic. The flavor it imparts is rich and savory, making every piece of salmon a delight.Versatile Usage: While my main focus has been on salmon, I've also had success smoking vegetables. The smoker handles them well, although it's easy to over-smoke them if you're not careful. A little trial and error, and you'll find the perfect balance.Compact and Efficient: The personal size is perfect for my needs, fitting easily on my stovetop without taking up too much space. It's efficient and gets the job done without requiring a large setup.Durable Construction: The build quality is excellent. It's sturdy and well-made, ensuring it will last for many smoking sessions to come.User-Friendly: It's straightforward to use, even for someone new to smoking foods. The instructions are clear, and the process is simple to follow.Overall, the Nordic Ware Personal Size Stovetop Kettle Smoker is a versatile and reliable tool that has enhanced my cooking. Whether you're a seasoned smoker or just starting out, this smoker is a great investment.

First time to try it. had to continually adjust heat to keep within 190-210 range. I did not see hint to put aluminum in bottom to help with cleaning. will do that next time. a real pain in the lobonza to clean. however, the ribs were well done and tender....smoky taste. next time I will put aluminum in the bottom. only real problem I saw was with the vents closed, smoke still came out around the vent. good thing I had vent hood fan on high. next day the apartment still smelled. I think it is a good buy and will recommend it. I will continue to use it.

1. It does smoke cook and easy to maintain temp. You do need to watch and adj burner at beginning .2. I have a glass Corning ware stove, this worked perfect on it.3. It does cook and smoke the food perfectly.4. It does not set off smoke alarms but ….see belowOk bad1. You don’t see smoke but you smell it, like when wildfires in summer hit in your house you could not see smoke but you smelled it, this is the same.2. I Opened all windows, turned on my room air purifiers plus I have a whole house air purification system. But for 24 hours I smelt the smoke. After 24 hours the smell was still there but slightly.It made me sick just like during the wildfires. I would not recommend this to be used indoors unless you have major ventilation and be prepared to deal with some smoke smells.3.I am thinking of getting an individual burner so I can use it in the garage and open garage door or use it on patio.4. Days later I’m still smelling it the smoke clings to blankets furniture etc. wish I would never have used this. Food was yummy and smoky but not worth the smoke smell in my home. Will ever use indoor again

It comes with a small manual that includes delicious recipes. It is easy to use. There is a tip in the manual about adding aluminum foil to the very bottom of the smoker to make clean-up easier. I didn’t see that the first time I used it, and it was pretty hard to clean, but after I followed that tip it was super easy. I would recommend getting the larger one if you want to cook for more than two people.

This looks like a small smoked for my small household. The thermometer however, was missing and I did not want to return the whole thing for this. I have other thermometers that will work. One can see where the thermometer WAS. There was leftover sticky glue on the bottom of one of the inserts.

It arrived with a dent in the top (but the price was discounted as a 'second-life item'). I followed the directions to a T - I used pam on the grill and the drip pan. I also added a thin layer of water to the drip pan. I kept my burner on law and it hit 218/219 for the first 20 min. A thin layer of smoke escaped the sides , but it was fine.But then I increased my burner to medium to hit 221 at 40 min. That's when the chips started burning and my kitchen filled with smoke. So, keep your burners low and at 219! Despite that, the chicken was well-smoked with a strong hickory flavor (although I probably used 2tsp as opposed to tbsp of chip dust).So, for the price, I loved it. Yes, clean up was a pain and everything is scorched, but it taught me low and slow is the way to go.

I just love smoked meats, when my outdoor large smoker died, I wanted something to use inside since its always too hot here in az. this smoker works for what I want to smoke. It won't do large hams or whole chickens but I do pieces or ham steaks which tastes wonderful.

I have one of its bigger siblings, the 36550. However, it was too large to take overseas. This little one is perfect for a single person. My first meal was spareribs. I cooked them long enough to get a little bark but no longer because the smell of smoked meat was driving me crazy. I devoured them in no time. I used a combo of smoke wood chips and pellets. For first use I cooked outside to break in the cooker. My next meal will be Italian sausages. This is perfect for all kinds of sausages. My favorite is Polksa kielbasa but the stores do not have that here.