Price: $224
(as of Dec 03, 2024 19:02:58 UTC - Details)

At Pit Boss Grills, we have engineered a smoker that smokes out the competition. With the Pit Boss Analog Electric Smoker, you can reach temperatures as low as 100°F and as high as 325°F thanks to the double walled cabinet and 1650 watts of power. With built in controls that are simple to use, you’ll have your unit up and smoking in no time. The ability to infuse flavor into your smoker is easy with the oversized front load wood chip tray, offering up to two hours of cooking time per load. The large viewing window eliminates the need for peek-a-boo cooking and its elevated frame makes transferring your meal from the smoker to the table a breeze. The Pit Boss 3 Series Analog Electric Smoker features 684 square inches of cooking space, 4 porcelain coated cooking racks, an analog meat probe, and an external heat indicator. The rear wheels and handle increase mobility, and a stylish navy blue semi-gloss finish is sure to “wow” the crowd. Whether you’re new to smoking or an expert, experience how Pit Boss is redefining the smoker industry in your own backyard today!
Integrated analog controls
4 porcelain coated cooking racks
684 square inches of cooking space
1,650 watts
External access front loading wood chip tray
Porcelain coated wood chip pan and water pan
Analog meat probe included
External grease pan
Adjustable air damper
Double-walled construction; Power source type: corded electric; Care instructions: hand wash
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Pit Boss Grills PBV3A1 Electric Smoker, Blue Hammertone, 684 sq inches is an excellent smoker!
Review: This smoker is for sure worth the money. It has many great features and holds heat well enough to get the job done to a high degree of perfection. The inside is large and can hold briskets, ribs, chicken, and other types of roasts, no problem at all. Today, I’m smoking a 31 pound brisket with no trouble at all.The front door opens wide, making the inside easily accessible, especially for cleaning. And the water pan below is also nice because its large capacity means fewer refills during the cook, which can also lower temps. Another really nice feature is the large wood/chip tray. It holds lots of chips and, if you soak them 15 minutes before, results in fewer refills and undesirable temp drops.This is my second time using it. The first time, the brisket came out beautifully. I expect the same this second time around.As for its ability to properly hold the heat. I’ve read many reviews that seem to suggest an issue there. This, in my view and increasing experience, is an issue without a real problem. For one, smoking an 18 plus pound brisket is a low and slow proposition, not a fast cook. You’re looking at a 12 hour cook anyway—at a minimum. You also need low temps: 225-250, no more. With this information, the Pit Boss has no problem with maintaining these temperatures and producing professional results.But, don’t forget to calculate outside temperature, weather, etc. When it’s cold out, do your smoking in a garage, if you have one. In a garage, you’ll want to be mindful of clearances from combustible materials, such as walls and ceilings, but this is pretty well spelled out in the owner’s manual. If it’s raining, you might want to hold off as you can damage the electrical components in such weather, waiting till the environment is more favorable to your competition ambitions, as ambient outside temps do affect the inside temperature of the smoker. But, this is true of pretty much all smokers.If I were to choose something about the smoker I don’t like, I’d say the door thermometer needs to be replaced with a reliable, high-quality digital thermometer. Of course, this is by no means a deal breaker, but the built-in door thermometer is highly inaccurate.The solution is simple. Buy a meat probe that comes with an oven-rack clip. Connect the clip to one of the shelves, preferably one without any food on it, then thread your probe through it, snaking the wire out of the smoker, closing the door. Connect it to the thermometer unit and you’re off, with a way to accurately gauge the inside temp of your smoker. Just set the unit on top of the smoker and you’re good to go.Ok, hope this helps other backyard warriors!S

Reviewer: David L.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Worth the Money
Review: Before buying, I took the time to read some reviews and although there were some complaints that concerned me, I went ahead with the purchase. I so happy that I did! I think you should read the reviews with realistic expectations. Manufactured items are made on an assembly line and everything is not always perfect. If you get one that is not, send it back. I got a good one and I am totally happy with it. By the way, this was not my first time owning a smoker either, so I went into this purchase with my eyes wide open. Take the leap and enjoy.

Reviewer: Amanda
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Temperature
Review: I purchased this in November 2023 and we have used it 3 times and the temp never got above 200. Also this past weekend we used it and the cord and element just melted and now i can no longer use this and waiting on a response on refund or something. I paid full price and its been terrible the whole time.

Reviewer: Racine Walsh
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pit Boss is a great product.
Review: The Smoker is everything other owners said it is. Easy to use and we'll probably use the Smoker more than our grill.

Reviewer: sniper1
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for what it is, not great compared to a real smoker
Review: I've been using this smoker regularly for about a year now, maybe more I don't know. Here's what you need to know: it's basically a toaster oven with some wood chips in the bottom, no real fire. So, if like me you have an apartment balcony where grills are banned, this might be a good loophole. The downside is that you need a little fire to make good smoke and the quality of your meat will suffer for the convenience.The temperature control is useless. I turn it to full power and if the sun is shining, I can hold about 230 degrees Fahrenheit. If it's cold and cloudy or rainy it might not even break 200. So be ready to involve the oven in your cooks.You can make some pretty good bbq if this is what you have to have though. Here's what I've learned.Soak some of your wood chips, it'll stop the wood from all burning up at onceDon't ever fill the wood tray fully with wood and don't empty it out, let the ash hang out in thereLeave the wood tray sticking out a bit for more air flowOverall, I would not recommend this product if you have alternatives. There are plenty of smokers from Pit Boss and others that will give you a better finished bbq product for a similar cost and effort. If you can't have a real fire though, this is better than nothing.

Reviewer: LCarr
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bought as gift
Review: Will not heat over 200 degrees. Works for small quantities.

Reviewer: Ryan Cornell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great smoker!
Review: We were out to find the best electrical smoker without a digital display and believe this is it for sure!

Reviewer: Matthew H Bryant
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect for all smoking needs
Review: Easy assembly, instructions to operate are clear and concise, and customer service on the finished product is always readily available. Highly recommend to anyone looking into getting into smoking meat.