Customer reviews for GE Profile™ Smart Indoor Pellet Smoker with Active Smoke Filtration and 5 Smoke Control Settings forSmoking Inside
I’ve smoked turkey legs and wings. This was my first smoke and it turned out amazing!! I have did three different kinds of chicken wings. Last night I made macaroni and cheese. Tonight I will make the peach cobbler or apple cobbler. This is easy to use and I love it!! The house smells soooo good while smoking.
Fantastic product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This GE Profile indoor smoker is a must-have for anyone who likes to smoke meat I am so impressed by how the filtration system is 100% effective no smoke in the house at all my husband loves to smoke turkey we used it for the first time right before Thanksgiving and smoked our turkey I also put some corn on the cob inside I really like how it has the various racks so you can smoke multiple things at one time I used some real wood pellets in mine very easy cleanup too the sleek design and various settings makes it real easy to use
Killer smoker!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am huge fan of smoking meat - brisket, ribs, pork butt, chicken, you name it. This new GE smoker is a game changer. I don't have to constantly walk up and down steps to check my food. I am blown away by the quality and ease of use this machine and there is zero smoke. Total game changer.
Amazing indoor smoker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have one used this once so far but we will definitely be using it hopefully weekly. We made a pork loin in it and it came out so tender and juicy. It has that smoke flavor to it. Its so great to be able to use it in the house. The only complaint i have is i wish it was a little bit wider.
Indoor smoker outdoor taste
We used our new indoor smoker last night to make chicken and it was as simple and easy as ever. The flavors were extra smoky and you wouldn’t know that it was cooked inside instead of smoking for hours outdoors. We will definitely be using it almost every week!
So convenient
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This indoor smoker has changed the things we are able to eat during the cold winter months here. We are now able to smoke meats indoors, without the smoke, just the sweet, sweet smell of smoked food. This smoker is very simple to set up, get the app all set up, and ready to start the first smoking job, with the ease of the app and the instructions included, we were ready to begin in no time! There are 5 adjustable smoke settings, and 6 preset settings for this smoker, the preset options are nice for the beginner smoker, and the 5 adjustable settings are great for a person who has experience, and wants to experiment to get their perfect flavor. The pellets are very simple to use, and not many are required for each use, it is very efficient, and a lot less used than with an outdoor smoker. The pellets are collected in a water tank making clean up a breeze, as you let them cool and throw them out. The drip pan is very simple to clean as well, just wipe it out, then wipe clean with dish soap. The 3 racks, are also not hard to clean, as they can be soaked, and food comes right off. The built in temperature probe is very handy, as it is always updating the app with the temp of the food, as well as it is very simple to use without the app to see the temp of the food. The pulled pork that we had smoked turned out fantastic with this smoker, better than we ever imagined, the flavor was perfect, not strong, and definitely not weak. The pork pulled apart with ease, had the perfect smoked color, and flavor. The smoker is the depth of a normal size counter, after it cooled down, we cleaned it, we have it stored in the cabinet, as to not take up all our counter space. The smoker, does provide a strong smoking smell into our home, it is not vented out very well, making our home smell like a firepit. Overall the food smoked is great, flavor is amazing, easy set up, wonderful app control, we have no complaints!
If you want to smoke, this is it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Simply unbelievable. The kitchen smells like BBQ but there is not one puff of smoke outside this machine. And it smokes great!!! The machine is easy to use and has presets for those who are experienced. If you make a change (temp, time, smoke, etc) it will remember it for the next time (yes, you can reset if you need to). When it is done cooking, the temp drops and it goes into warm mode. No more waking up in the middle of the night to time the cooking right. I could not be happier
Great idea in theory but falls short in practice
GE indoor smoker is a great idea in theory, but falls short in practice. I received this indoor smoker just prior to the Super Bowl and was looking forward to smoking up some meats for the big game- that is until I had my first experience with chicken wings. I immediately set up the unit per the included instructions and prepared to cook. Problem 1: it takes absolutely forever to preheat. I expected a similar wait time as I have for my current outdoor electric smoker. IT IS NOT EVEN CLOSE! This thing takes in excess of 20 minutes or longer to reach temperature. Problem 2: This things is small! Don’t fall for the advertised hype- anyway you look at it, it is far too small-especially when compared to the amount of counter space this thing consumes. The output simply does not justify living with this behemoth on your counter. Be prepared to explore an appliance garage if you decide to allow this boss to move on. Problem 3: It ain’t smokeless! Just like uncle Jimmy, who claims to have kicked the habit, you will return to a kitchen absolutely reeking of smoke. In fact, both times I used my unit the smoke alarms went off- not to mention my house smelled of “ a rich blend of hardwoods” for many days after each attempt. How could so much smoke come from such a small combustion chamber? AND I assure you, I followed the instructions exactly! Problem 4: The room gets smokier than the food inside. Don’t get me wrong, the smoke flavor is there but only very subtly. Perhaps if one could space out the food better, maybe it could absorb some of the smoky flavor wafting from the sealed machine into your house. Problem 5: This thing is expensive! Even if it did the job as advertised it still costs several times more than some standard outdoor smokers. In conclusion, GE’s new indoor smoker may be good for people who like smoking their home throughly but not the small about of meat they can jam inside. Again, I love the idea especially for residents of apartments or those with restrictions on outdoor grills and smokers but for the average person who actually likes smoky food it simply does not get the job done. Perhaps skip the 1st generation in hopes the designers/ engineers make drastic improvements in the future. The real rating from me is 1.5 stars.
Thanks so much for connecting with us! When the unit is in "preheating" mode, the smoker is warming up in preparation for smoking. During the preheating phase, the smoke chamber may not begin to heat immediately, however, we still recommend putting your food in the smoker after the preheating phase is complete (about 15 minutes). If desired, you can skip the preheat. You can find information about this on page 19 of the manual - https://products-salsify.geappliances.com/image/upload/s--c3XleoJo--/qqamm7ufiv6mpsjxvrud.pdf?_gl. Smoke is not vented out of the unit due to our active smoke filtration. If you are going to open the door during the smoking process, we recommend using the "Clear Smoke" feature. There's info on page 20 of the manual in regard to this. If your smoker is venting smoke out of the unit, please give us a call at 1-800-432-2737. Our smoker can fit 3 full racks of baby back ribs (cut in half), 1 brisket (cut in half), 1 whole chicken, 2 dozen chicken wings, or 1 pork butt. You can smoke a party's worth of amazing food in a single cooking session. A huge plus for our indoor smoker is the fact that you can smoke at any time of year! Enjoy smoked food on a rainy day or during freezing temps without missing any part of the party inside.
Great smoker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] GE profile smart indoor smoker is a great product, it brings everything I love about grilling and smoking my favorite foods outside to the comfort of my kitchen. It’s easy to use, recipes are simple to follow, I love using the app to help me prepare my favorite meals and keep up with the temperature and time. I highly recommend to anyone who loves the taste of smoked meats and vegetables but is looking to bring it inside and enjoy cooking from the comfort of your kitchen. Great quality, reliable brand, highly recommend using the app while using this smoker to make cooking easier and reliable.
Stuck in preheat mode
Just a quick public service announcement about the GE Indoor Smoker: there’s a major issue where it can get stuck in preheat mode and never actually start smoking. The chamber heats up like it should, but for some reason, it doesn’t transition from preheating to being ready to smoke. This happened to me after only four uses, and after digging around online, I found that it’s not just me - plenty of others have run into the same problem. It’s a real disappointment because I was really enjoying the smoker. But now, I’m questioning the quality control - this seems to be happening way too often. Bottom line: buyer beware. You might end up with a lemon like I did. Hopefully, GE steps up and fixes this issue for good.
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