Customer Reviews

Camerons Products Stovetop Smoker with Recipe Collection

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When I received my Cameron Stovetop Smoker, I rinsed it off and got

busy smoking a 9 pound Texas brisket. I followed directions and use hickory dust. It was rubbed with Pappy's rub. I smoked it for

one and a half hours and then, without switching pans but removing the lid, I roasted it for another three hours at 275 degrees. It turned out to be the brisket I remembered my mother making when I was a child except it was even better and had that smokey flavor.

Since, I have smoked whole chicken, whole trout, Alaskan cod and sturgeon. What a treat! It lets out small wisks of smoke, just enough to give my apartment a wonderful scent. If you follow directions, you will not be disappointed.

I purchased this smoker several years ago. It is 100% foolproof if you follow directions. Using this appliance has become so addictive that I've smoked sausages, cheese, chicken, pork chops, trout, salmon--you name it I've done it and it's quick too. This smoker is indispensable in our household.

I was inspired to purchase the smoker after seeing excellent feedback about it on Amazon, and I thought it would be a handy kitchen addition to use on with a high-protein diet. It is very useful and imparts unique flavors to foods: Pork loin is wonderful! It's great for cooking meaty, rich, and savory "guy food" when you're feeding someone who wants to sink their teeth into a memorable bit of beast. It is easy to use and meats cook more quickly than I expected... make sure to follow the directions in the handbook. I look forward to using it to whip up an impressive meal for a dinner party soon. For smoky grilled meats my husband usually fires up our full-size old fashioned Weber grill with mesquite chips; which seems like a lot of work for just two of us so I was hoping the smoker would be a less-fussy alternative to grilling. I found, however, that the results of the smoker are completely different than grilling, so it really isn't a replacement but good in its own right. Though the smoked items don't have that crispy char quality that grilling can impart; the foods are moist, savory, and fragrant. And now the downsides: The sliding lid and the rim of the base have very sharp knife-like edges; and given how large and heavy it is, it's a little harrowing to handle while trying not to get hurt. I've painfully cut my fingers twice on the lid, deep enough to require bandages. The smoker's size is a little awkward and it takes up a lot of space so we need to store it in the basement when not in use. Also, the drip pan did warp after 2 uses (I saw mention of this in other reviews), but it has not at all altered the functionality of the smoker. All in all, I would recommend the smoker if you can find it on sale. It makes for a novel method of indoor food preparation, but I don't think I'd pay the full $65 retail price for it.

I use this smoker primarily for fish and it's also great for tofu and veggies. The only thing you'll need for perfect results is a kitchen timer- no guesswork, no fuss- you don't even need to turn the meat over! The smoker cooks/smokes fish in under 20 minutes and the results are sumptuous, tender and juicy. Solid stainless steel construction and easy cleanup, too! I find this model to be the perfect size if you're one, or a family.

I bought this as a valentines gift for my fiance and let me tell you the things that come out of it are delicious! However, it's hard for us to use it in the winter or the summer (whenever it's not nice outside) because the smoke does seep out and if our windows can't be open our entire apartment smells like smoke for weeks.

The recipes are good and versatile and it's easy to use.

This product is awesome. The food is delicious and the setup and cleanup is easy! I want to buy this as gifts for everyone!

My mom saw a stovetop smoker in some cooking show she was watching and decided that she had to have one. After research, this is the one I decided to go with, and she loved it. Simple, effective, easy directions, and she's had a lot of fun cooking with it. Its great to use indoors, without worries about weather or convenience. If I ever decide to get one for myself, this would be my choice again.

Our first attempt with this item was a complete success. I smoked two pork tenderloins. It took about 30 minutes from start to finish and the meat was perfect. Since then we have smoked some salmon, cornich game hens, beef brisket, peppers, and onions. Everything turned out fine. I did find that I needed to "tweek" the smoking times a little to get the proper internal temperatures.

The smoker really did a great job. Sometimes you need to adjust the amount of chips used but otherwise very simple to use. Clean up was not a problem.

I have owned a smaller Cameron smoker for 20 or more years and found it to be a good product.
When I saw that Cameron had made a larger product, I thought I would try one. This is a high
quality product well worth the money.
It does emit some smoke during cooking but is not an unpleasant odor at all.
We did have a problem with the stove top being burned for some strange reason. It did
clean up but was still a problem.
I bought another one for my son as a birthday present and he also likes the unit