Camerons Products Stainless Steel Stovetop Smoker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Camerons Products Stainless Steel Stovetop Smoker
Customer Review: Great Concept
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently purchased the Camerons stovetop smoker and tried it for the first time. I really appreciated reading all of the other reviews as it helped me really know what to expect.
I smoked half a rack of ribs for myself using the hickory chips. I was a bit afraid of possible smoke as I don't have a stove hood. The amount of smoke was minimal. I then placed the ribs in the oven wrapped in foil on a cookie sheet. I have to say that the ribs were wonderful. So tender and juicy! I couldn't believe they were cooked indoors.
Now for the downside; the lid did warp a bit during the cooking process, but fit back into the pan after cleaning. I placed foil on the bottom of the pan and also lined the drip pan, BUT the bottom of the pan still blackened. I can't really get used to that as I like my pots and pans spotless after use.
I called Camerons and they were very helpful and courteous. They assured me that this is normal and if I wanted to alleviate some of the blackness, I could try Cameo's brass and copper cleaner. I tried using Barkeeper's Friend to no avail. I use Barkeepers for my All-Clad and it works beautifully. Also, Camerons advised me NOT to line the bottom of the pan with foil as the smoke flavor will not infuse the food properly. I will try that next time as it didn't stop blackening the pan.
I would recommend this to others who have no choice but to smoke indoors.
Customer Review: Wow
Summary: 5 Stars
I used my stovetop smoker for the first time today, and all I can say is that it works exactly as advertised. I live in a small apartment with no decent ventilation and a very rudimentary exhaust fan; and all I got was a faint, pleasant, hickory aroma as I smoked 5 lbs. worth of brisket. The results? I had my 2 boys over for dinner today and I now have 0 Lbs of brisket left over.
After just 2 uses (I also used it on Brussels Sprouts while the brisket was finishing in the oven), I do have one strong recommendarion. Line the drip pan with foil; especially if you used a rub or marinade. I neglected to do so, and I have now 2 lumps of carbonized sugar that may never come off that thing.
Anyway, the reason I am here tonight writing this is because I need to order more assorted wood chips. The quantities that are shipped are sample-sized and won't last very long. I would suggest that if you know what you want to do with the smoker, order extra chips as well. Otherwise, just sample and decide what you like best.
If, like me, you live in an urban apartment with no place to cook out, this and a cast iron grill pan are an excellent substitute BBQ solution. Quite frankly; based solely on flavor, I would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the brisket I did today, and one done all day on an outdoor. The texture will be different, but c'est la vie.
Customer Review: Smoke your foods with less effort and less time
Summary: 5 Stars
This stovetop smoker is amazing. We currently own the Char Broil Silver Smoker and it take 5+ hours to smoke fish and meats. The stovetop smoker can achieve the same results in about 30-40 minutes. I love using different varietities of the smoking chips and foods come out tender, juicy and full of flavor. Clean up is simple since I use foil to line the bottom of the drip pan. All I have to do is toss out the smoking chips ashes, peel back the aluminum foil, give it a quick wash and rinse to get any moisture or any food splatter on the lid and store it until the next use. This unit does not fill your house with smoke but you can smell the wonderful aroma of cedar, apple, mesquite or whatever flavor of chips you use.
Since I have a smooth top stove and do not want to scratch the surface, I use the stovetop smoker on top of Sanyo HPS-SG3 200-Square-Inch Electric Indoor Barbeque Grill, Black and also use it on with my Weber 586002 Q 320 Portable Outdoor Gas Grill. Using it on the Weber Grill gets slower cooking results but it is great to take to picnics and camping to smoke up those fish you catch!
Customer Review: Mixed feelings about this product, but it works as described
Summary: 4 Stars
I have recently purchased this stovetop smoker from a local kitchen shop after taking a class there that featured it.
I am only moderately pleased with the quality craftsmanchip of the construction. There are sharp areas on the edges of the lid and other edges. The inner drip pan warps/twists with heat- my largest disappointment. I had to tweak the lid substantially to get a tight seal. Had I only paid 35.00 here on Amazon.com I would have dismissed much of this or given it little thought. I however paid 59.00 (and that was after paying 25.00 for the class to get "suckered" into buying it. LOL) I will therefore rate it a 4 instead of the 3 that I feel, because I will not take my lack of bargain hunting out on the product.
The smoker does produce nice results. I have had pleasing results everytime I have used it. I have not used it for other than a smoker, but the potential to use it as a stove top oven, steamer, and poacher etc, is interesting. I think that this product would be a great addition to a vacation cabin, or "tailgate" setup with only a single counter top burner. Used in conjuction with a portable gas burner, or gas stove the potential is even greater. I am a champion of gourmet picnicking and will likely get alot of use out of this.
Customer Review: Smokin' Heaven
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this product...got it in 1991 and having been using it steadily since then. I taught some cooking classes in Reston, VA. (just outside of DC) and probably sold at least 50 of them through participants who loved what we could make with it. I just sent people to Williams-Sonoma.
My favorites are very simple foods...I love Corn smoked in the husks using Applewood, and Mesquite. And potatoes, well don't get me started...I usually have to make two batches because I taste one to make sure it is done right and then sample the rest with a sprinkle of salt right up until they are gone.
Here is my latest delight: Slices of Acorn Squash sprinkled very lightly with sugar and an angel dusting of red chile then smoked with Maplewood. Whoa!
If you want a real hit for dinner parties...this is it!! Have a regular meal with one thing smoked and you know what the guests remember and talk abou?...Yep you guessed right the 'smoked' tidbit.
I have even smoked Stuffed Cabbage. My hungarian mother-in-law raved about that and of course, it cost me the price of another Cameron Smoker Stovetop Cooker.
I get somewhat smug when I see others set up that big old egg shaped smoker on the patio. I get what they get with convenience with my Cameron.
Love this thing!!!