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Title: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: Kurt on October 12, 2011, 02:47:29 pm
This is my favorite new product this year. It turns any smoker or grill into a cold smoker and will produce a decent amount of smoke for 10+ hours on less than 1 1/2 lbs of pellets.

Read the full review (http://www.bbqislandinc.com/A-Maze-N-Pellet-Smoker-Review_b_34.html).

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Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: AzQer on October 12, 2011, 03:11:59 pm
Humm interesting tell us more what temp will it hold and what equipment did you use it with
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: Kurt on October 12, 2011, 03:59:24 pm
All the info and pictures can be seen at http://www.bbqislandinc.com/A-Maze-N-Pellet-Smoker-Review_b_34.html (http://www.bbqislandinc.com/A-Maze-N-Pellet-Smoker-Review_b_34.html)


I was using a 18.5 WSM. The A-Maze-N smoker produced pretty heavy smoke and did not raise the smoker temp more than ambient temperature +10 degrees. I will be using this thing a lot this winter. It is a really neat device.
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: jmcrig on October 12, 2011, 05:33:55 pm
Kurt, was at RD yesterday. They had single pork bellies for about $2.09 a pound. I would still get the bellies from Lee Lee's until you're ready to do a big batch. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: Kurt on October 12, 2011, 06:10:17 pm
Thanks Mark. I picked one up at Lee Lees. That place is awesome. So much cool stuff there. Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: chefrob on October 12, 2011, 07:52:57 pm
so glad that BBQ island is stocking this item! i have been fortunate to have been able to watch (and use the test models) this product grow from it's test stage to what it is now. Todd Johnson (the owner of Amazenproducts) is a stand up guy like the boys @ BBQIsland and this product is all USA made with USA steel with USA labor. you can litterally cold smoke chz with a cardboard box and a rack.........nice job BBQ Island for bringing in this product.


BTW - i am not on Todd's or BBQ Island's payrolls..... :D :'(  :D
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: wuykats on November 27, 2012, 11:56:14 pm
The link mentioned smoking fish at low temperature.  How are food safety issues not a problem if the temps are kept low?
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: Crash on November 28, 2012, 02:29:24 am
If you freeze the fish first it will likely kill all parasites....in a perfect world.  I've had no issues.
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: Wood Chuck on November 28, 2012, 06:21:27 am
I got one of these a few months back from BBQ Island and smoked some cheese with it came out great. Never cold smoked before, wanted to try it but everything I looked at was just to much ( equipment and cost) I thought.  This little gem is nice, guess what the family is getting for Christmas this year.
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: toys4dlr on December 01, 2012, 07:39:04 am
I have used this product to do a batch of smoked cheese and I cold smoked lox.  The salmon is brined in salt prior to cold smoking and my temps never got above 72 degrees for the complete 6 hours.  I use my PG500 to cold smoke. 6 hours later, I only used half of the maze. 

todd brought out a tube that works great to, but the maze has worked for me.  One note, only light one side of the maze or the cheese/lox is a little over smoked
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: someAZdude on December 01, 2012, 10:17:24 am
I use this thing for cheese, bacon, and jerky all the time. Great product! I have smoked all kinds of stuff with it including butter and maple syrup as well as salt. Lots of fun.
Title: Re: Tested the A-Maze-N Pellet Smoker
Post by: chefrob on December 27, 2012, 07:27:10 pm
todd brought out a tube that works great to, but the maze has worked for me. 

the tube does work great..........i've used it quite a lot this year.