SKU: SM045 Super Smoker Elite, SS with Digital Controller and Meat Probe

I purchased one of these 12 years ago and I have no regrets. I have a Big Green egg, weber propane grill and a pellet grill and none of these come close to the Cookshack when it comes to smoking. In my opinion the pellet grill is nothing more than an expensive convection oven. A hamburger comes out like meatloaf (No crust, no open flame BBQ taste). I like the Weber or Green Egg for a stake because 700 degrees or greater easily achieved on either but for smoking Cookshack is king.

I bought this as an upgrade from my Bradley Smoker that I have had for 8 years and we loved it. This SMO45 is amazing. The quality far surpasses anything I have seen out there. The quality is more on the commercial side of things and this will last me the rest of my life. Our 1st smoke was a meatloaf. I will probably do a tri-tip next and follow it up with a bear butt chicken. This has completed my collection and works perfect next to my Big Green Egg. Thank you Cookshack

I bought my sm045 over ten years ago. I can't think of any other product that I have bought that has held up as well, performed as consistently, and given me as much pleasure. I rarely give reviews but this product is top notch. Whether butts, ribs, chicken, or brisket, she always delivers

I wanted to upgrade my arsenal of cooking products to include an electric smoker. Instead of paying for the Cookshack, I decided to go with a less expensive brand. Of course, the less expensive brand is just that because it is mostly made in China but assembled in the US. Upon receipt of the product, before I could even season it, the smoker would not reach or maintain a temperature. After a terrible customer service incident with the owner of the company, it was determined that "the wiring must have come loose during shipping." I was told to remove the back panel and connect any loose fittings...ON A BRAND NEW UNIT! Not being satisfied with the unit or the customer service, the jerk of an owner told me to ship it back for a refund. I had to pay for shipping (which is not cheap on due to weight), but I ate it and sent it back. I did receive my full refund and was thankful that experience was over. Then I made the decision I should have from the beginning. BUY AMERICAN! I purchased the Cookshack Model 045 SuperSmoker, and I could not be happier. It is a beast! It cooks like a champ, and has worked flawlessly for the past 11 months since I purchased it...up until this weekend. I was 5 hours into a 6 hour rib smoke. I noticed the temperature of the oven reading at 230, 235, 240, 245, 250...rising pretty quickly beyond the set temp of 230. The controller then read "HI" before finally reading "Prb." Thankfully, I was able to complete the cook, and the ribs were dang good. However, I was thrown a little about the error code. I did some research online and read a couple of forum strings. Apparently, this looks to be a controller issue. Things happen. After all, it is electronic. I contacted customer service and was put in touch with a gentleman named Bill. I explained what was happening, and without hesitation, Bill said he was going to ship out a new controller panel today with a return receipt for me to send the old one back. No questions asked. No charge. No hassle. No issue. THIS is how customer service works! Bottom line...You will not find a better electric smoker. It is an American company. It is built in America. Americans answer the phones in America. And they make the situation right if there is an issue. This is the best customer service I have received in my memory. Cookshack is amazing, and I would highly recommend these products to anyone.

I’ve had the small Cook Shack for almost 20 years and it finally gave up on me. Probably a fairly easy fix but it’s time to upgrade. The 45 will last me the rest of my life if the old one is any gauge. Sturdier than any smoker you can buy in a box store by far.