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Big Chief Electric Smokers Review

Last Updated On: November 6, 2025
Big Chief Electric Smoker.
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Shiny metal box with front removed. "Big Chief" is printed on the front. Inside we see racks loaded with meat jerky. A green plastic bag of wood chips sits on the right.

Big Chief Electric Smokers come in two models, front loading and top loading. Both have the same MSRP of $159.95, but you can easily find substantial discounts. You load it by removing the front or top depending on the model. It is primarily used to make smoked fish, cheese nuts and meat jerky. But the 450 watt heating element will not generate much heat, particularly in cooler weather, so stay away from cooking large BBQ items like brisket and pork butts. This lightweight non-insulated aluminum box is 18″ wide x 12″ deep x 24.5″ high. Includes five removable chrome plated grates, recipe booklet, 1.75 pound bag of hickory chips. Small and lightweight, fishermen love their Big Chiefs. It’s perfect for fishing trips when you have access to electricity.

They also make a couple smaller models: Little Chief and Mini Chief.

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Model:
Big Chief Electric Smokers
Item Price :
160.00
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Review Method:
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We have seen this product up close and we have also gathered info from the manufacturer, owners, and other reliable sources.
Primary Function:
Smoker
Fuel:
Electric
Primary Capacity:
Large (about 39 burgers) : 800 square inches
Manufacturer Information
Big Chief aka Smokehouse Products logo

Founded in 1968, Smokehouse Products, LLC designs and manufactures front and top load electric smokers and gas smokers/cookers that are primarily used to make smoke-cured fish, meat jerky, sausage, poultry, cheese, and nuts. Smokehouse caters to the consumer market; they do not make commercial equipment.

They also offer smoker accessories, including wood chips and chunks, sausage making kits, sausage mixes, seasonings, rubs, jerky screens, smoker insulation blankets, and replacement parts. The company markets its products through retail stores, online retailers, and its online shop in the United States, as well as through a distributor in New Zealand. As of 2007, Smokehouse operates as a subsidiary of Bear Mountain Forest Products, a large manufacturer of wood pellets.

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