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Key Features
- 756 square inches of cooking area allows up to 35 pounds of food to be smoked at once
- Digital controller with meat probe allows precise automatic cooking to pre-set internal temperatures
- With the 140-300 degree temperature range you can smoke meat, fish and vegetables for a variety of dishes
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Refer to manufacturers manual for full warranty details.
Cookshack Residential Equipment is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and when installed in accordance with factory recommendations. Cookshack Residential Equipment has a two (2) year limited warranty for parts only. Cookshack, Inc.'s obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or replace at its option any part deemed defective. Labor not included.
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Customer Reviews
20 reviews
SC
Apr 23, 2026
This is my third Cookshack, owning the last one for over 5 years, and still have the same questions; How do you get ashes out of heating element tray, I have to use a shop vac? And why doesn't the drip tray attach to the unit? I don't know who the engineer was who changed these items was, but they must have also designed the Ford Pinto, AMC Pacer, and Pontiac Aztec..........
Apr 7, 2026
This is my 2nd Cookshack in 16 years. I love the ease of use. The small size (40lb capacity) is perfect for a small family. It uses very little wood per smoke. Always cooks perfectly. Happy Me!
Jun 17, 2025
Absolutely would recommend! Kil
60 south east of rockford, IL
Jun 3, 2025
this is a great small smoker but don't lets it small size fool ya, holding up to 4+ pork shoulders of 8+ racks of ribs was a surprise to me I bought a small wire rack from Uline - this smoker fits great, larger wheels and was about to raise it off the ground 20 inches this is an image of the last pork shoulder I did last week, 3rd week of May, 9 pound bone in,12 1/2 hours, em em em
May 13, 2025
Great smoker. Completely satisfied.
98272
Jan 7, 2025
This is my second cookshack...I owned a sm008 for 24 years. Always worked great until there were some temp variations. I purchased a sm045 recently - 12/28/2024. Delivery/shipping was as expected. My only complaint is that there were no instructions, registration or cookbook inside. I am sure this must be an oversight given the overall quality of the product.
Michigan
Dec 13, 2024
I bought my first Cook shack smoker in 1994 and it is still working fine, I've since replaced it with a new Super Smoker a few years ago which is a fantastic unit also Can't day enough good things about it.
Alabama
Nov 16, 2024
I have had this smokers for a couple years now. When it's working correctly it does great. After the first winter I started it up and it popped the GFI for the outlet. Reset everything and moved on with no problem. I started to notice that if the unit was unused for a while then the first use would pop the GFI again. Called the number and talked to support and they said it was just humidity and after it warmed up it would be fine. I finally dug into it and the first thing I noticed is that there is no UL or CE certification tag on it. I think the current path that is poping the GFI breaker is inside the box where the heating element mounts to the chassis.
Dec 31, 2022
Purchased this on black friday. Quick delivery. It takes longer to heat up than I thought it would. Have smoked a couple of chickens on it. They were perfect. Thermometer is accurate. Easy to clean up.
chesterfield va
Sep 17, 2022
The people that left less than 5 stars for this unit should be ashamed. Also the customer service at bbq guys is awesome aswell
Questions & Answers
HI Bob. Cookshack smokers require a 120-volt, 15-amp circuits. You may want to have an electrician check the ground fault receptacle. Unfortunately, they don't last forever, and become more sensitive to variances in line voltage.
Asked by Bob with 1 oh | Answered by WesleyHi Othy. The Cookshack SuperSmoker can be set at holding positions after smoking foods.
Asked by Othy | Answered by WesleyI have house in the hill country, where the humidity not as bad as coast. I have my smoker for little over a year, and I keep it on covered porch. I have had no problems with it. I have had cook shack smoker at my house in Midland for 20 hrs and no problems, although no humidity. Good luck.
Asked by Randy | Answered by mtisdaleWe've had our smoker for several years with high humidity in Illinois. It's working just fine, no problems. Happy smoking!
Asked by Randy | Answered by eudoraclareI personally keep mine outside on a patio on a covered carport. So far, it is held up to the elements quite nicely. Jeremy Coco Certified Executive Chef www.chefjeremycoco.com Facebook.com/chefjeremycoco Twitter.com/chefjeremycoco
Asked by Randy | Answered by jeremyI live just north of Atlanta and have my smoker on a screened-in porch. The humidity gets quite high here in the summer and the smoker has held up just fine for several years now. I do keep it covered when not in use.
Asked by Randy | Answered by l.m.perryI can't help, live in the midwest and store it in my garage.
Asked by Randy | Answered by johnlknudsenAbsolutely!! Very satisfied with this product overall too.
Asked by Randy | Answered by bridgewater.timHi Ted - I would say it is OK, providing you shield the unit from wind. Typically, I use my Traeger when it's cold in NE. Phil Provencal | Director of PCBA Manufacturing 53 Otis Street, Westborough MA 01581 This e-mail message is generated from Columbia Electrical Contractors, Inc. d/b/a Columbia Tech. If you are the intended recipient, any information herein is to be held as CONFIDENTIAL, and, if applicable, a Trade Secret, pursuant to any Non-Disclosure Agreement between the parties. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail information is prohibited. Additionally, the information may be subject to export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and/ or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This information shall not be exported, released, or disclosed to foreign nationals inside or outside the United States without first complying with the applicable export authorization requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete it from your computer system.hard-copy version. CAUTION: EXTERNAL EMAIL
Asked by Ted | Answered by provencalWorks excellent and maintains constant temperature when cold or hot outside
Asked by Ted | Answered by bridgewater.timI have an older model and the outside temp has very little affect on the cooking temp. I bought a newer version, but have only had it during the summer. It seems to be as well insulated as the older model. Hope this helps. T. Mark Tisdale Attorney Clayton Williams Companies Six Desta Dr., Suite 3000 Midland, Texas 79705 CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL: This email message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information for purposes of settlement and negotiation, or, information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. The document may not be forwarded, used as evidence or disclosed to any third party without additional written authority of the sender. If the reader of this message has a question about whether they are the intended recipient or can make other use of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this message is strictly prohibited and you are requested to please immediately notify us by email or telephone. You may call collect to anyone at***.****. Thank you.
Asked by Ted | Answered by mtisdaleIt holds it temperature very well, within 5 or 10 degrees. Best cooker for your money. Easy to get the smoke flavor, it only takes one small square about 2inches .
Asked by Ted | Answered by ivansbarnsWe live in Cleveland and use all year without issues.
Asked by Ted | Answered by kellyloiczlyVery well. Well insulated and a great unit all around
Asked by Ted | Answered by fredI have used this smoker to smoke turkey at Thanksgiving but I live in Atlanta where the temperature is usually above freezing around that time. The cooker did maintain the temperature quite well even with the temperature in the 40s. I hope this helps.
Asked by Ted | Answered by l.m.perryI live in Az.....so cold is 36 degrees. It's a great product simple to use and does a nice job with minimum hassle. As long as it's dry And out of the wind you should be ok
Asked by Ted | Answered by skj1156That is exactly what I use mine for. I was having trouble keeping my old propane smoker at the right heat on Thanksgiving in the Northeast. The Cookshack has kept its heat perfectly in the cold.
Asked by Ted | Answered by sterabIt's well insulated. We haven't used in the middle of winter but I think it should work well.
Asked by Ted | Answered by eudoraclareHi Joe! The outside height of the box itself is about 24 inches so you will not have 18 inches of hanging room from the top shelf. The maximum cooking capacity of the SM045 is 40 pounds of heavy cuts of meat or 24 pounds of ribs. The cooking shelves are 14 by 18 inches. Hope this helps.
Asked by Joe | Answered by TiffanyHi Corey. This should not be used indoors.
Asked by Corey | Answered by JoeyHi Rick - 1) This does include an aluminum drip pan. 2) A water pan is not included. 3) You add the wood from the front, by sliding the wood box into the slot at the bottom of the open unit.
Asked by Rick | Answered by NickHi, Garth. You absolutely can smoke briskets and get a nice bark on the outside with a Cookshack smoker.
Asked by Garth | Answered by SethHi Rob. The amount of wood can vary depending on your personal taste. The manufacturer recommended 2 ounces of wood when cooking up to 60 lbs of meat. Adding too much wood, or adding more during the cook can cause food to taste bitter.
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Exterior Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exterior Stainless Grade | 201 Stainless Steel | 304 Stainless Steel | -- | 201 Stainless Steel |
Class | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium |
Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Collection | SuperSmoker | Legacy Series | Legacy Series | AmeriQue |
Configuration | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding |
Size | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") |
Cooking Grid Dimensions | 18 X 14" | 17 X 14 1/2" | 14 1/2 X 14 1/2" | 18 X 14" |
Made In USA | No | No | No | No |
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None | None | None | None |
Primary Color | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Total Grilling Area | 756 Sq. Inches | 986 Sq. Inches | 630 Sq. Inches | 1008 Sq. Inches |
Thermometer | Digital | Analog | Analog | Digital |
On Wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Side Shelves | No | No | -- | No |
Quick Ship | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Smoker Type | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
Smoker And Grill | No | No | No | No |
Water Smoker | No | No | No | No |
Best Use | Residential | Residential | Residential | Residential |
Max Temperature | 300 F | 250 F | 250 F | 300 F |
Lowest Smoking Temp | 140 F | 100 F | 100 F | 140 F |
Number Of Racks | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Max Food Capacity | 35 Lbs | 60 Lbs | 38 Lbs | 50 Lbs |
Commercial-Grade Multi-User | No | No | -- | No |
Marine Grade | No | No | No | No |
Width | 20.5" | 20.5" | 17.5" | 20.5" |
Height | 35.75" | 35" | 29" | 39.5" |
Depth | 19.5" | 20.5" | 21" | 21.5" |
Weight | 103 lbs | 107 lbs | 70 lbs | 150 lbs |
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