Latest reviews about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

Ladybugbuggin says "Rival kc smoker/roaster is fabulous" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

Ladybugbuggin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:05:22 GMT

I've been looking for a smoker. Looking at Brinkman electric but, found this one at the Goodwill. Looked up the reviews before buying and WOW! Paid $26.00 and it is wonderful. I just smoked a pork butt. It came out juicy and extremely flavorful. Missing the instruction manual but, was able to figure out. My next project will be a chicken and some veggies. Clean up wasn't bad either. I am glad I found this smoker and at a bargain basement price. The power cord was too short. Got heavy duty extention cord at Home Depot and was all set. For a novice smoker/griller like me, this was the best deal!

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igneous333 says "Rival KC Smoker- Good barbecue made easy" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

igneous333 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:44:28 GMT

I've had mine for over a year now. I've used it at least a dozen times. It maintains temperature really well. It produces the right amount of smoke. Fairly easy to clean up but no smoker is easy to clean. I'm not sure what the reasoning is with the short power cord. Just be sure to use a heavy gauge extension cord, not one of those brown or white zip cord type extension cords that you would use on a lamp or TV. It's the perfect size for a couple racks of babyback ribs, a pork butt, a chicken or small turkey. A regular rack of spare ribs needs to be cut in two pieces. I haven't tried a brisket yet but it will fit just fine as well. My only complaint is that the power indicator lights for the smoker and roaster are hard to see in daylight. They're not very bright. I bought mine online at WalMart and had it shipped to the local store but their website now says "Not available in stores", "Not available online". (10/20/08) Not sure if it's just out of stock or maybe they......

sberry752 says "The only thing this is good for is giving meat smoky wood flavor" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

sberry752 — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:53:13 GMT

After wasting over $60.00 for meat, and using this smoker .. the smoker is GONE! Everything I attempted to cook (per the instructions) was ruined .. toughest meat I've ever eaten .. only good thing was the flavor (I used hickory wood chips) .. and that cord .. what a JOKE!...

SEL says "Yumm-O, easy to use, better than goin to on expensive BBQ place!" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

SEL — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:17:36 GMT

I received the Rival KC Smoker for Christmas in 2007. I probably should use it more, so that I could learn more about it. The food comes out great, moist and tasty. I have no complaints about that. Even the clean up hasn't been bad. The only complaint I would have is that when I follow the temp control settings on the dial, the meat cooks too fast with not much smokey flavor. The baby backs were super though.......So, like I tell my kids "Practice makes Perfect"! I will keep trying........

mommy0427 says "yummy" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

mommy0427 — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:38:40 GMT

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LoneWolf68 says "Foolproof and delicious!" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

LoneWolf68 — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:36:37 GMT

I have had my smoker for over a year and have used it a lot. Everything I have made with this has turned out very good. Made some killer baby backs yesterday. In the winter I use a short bungee cord hooked to the handles and stretched over the lid to keep it tighter. I also use a very heavy duty short extension cord. My biggest complaint is the clean-up. YUUUUUUUCK!...

gotenks says "lots of fun" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

gotenks — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:27:39 GMT

The Rival KC Smoker has met all my expectations. My brother-in-law has 3 of them doing a variety of meats at once. He sold me on the product and I immediately went about the process of finding one. I have used the bar-b-que sauce recipe on baby-backs. WOW... were they ever a hit. And sooo moist. Awfully easy to impress with bar-b-que from this little jem. This oven was purchased for the Christmas holiday use. It was easy to use and performed very well with easy to read instructions I can't wait until later in the summer to use it outside to smoke a ham or turkey. I roasted a 20 pound turkey for our Christmas feast and it came out great. You really must try this product.
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long1t says "i love to bbq" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

long1t — Sun, 11 May 2008 07:17:41 GMT

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Onenurse says "compact and useful" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

Onenurse — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:42:11 GMT

This grill is very useful for outdoor grilling and a great addition to the family outdoor experience. It enhances the time that the family spends together and creates bonding experiences that are priceless and memory making. Time spent together during a cookout is time well spent in the great outdoors that we are meant to enjoy and share with others. It is a great tool for entertaining guests and having friends, associates, church members, family members and neighbors.

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Feohdragon says "I've never been good at smoking meat, but this is so easy." about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

Feohdragon — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:13:39 GMT

We purchased the smoker after this past Christmas, and seeing it at Wal-mart. I had never had the patience for smoking meat and always tended to rush it, usually resulting in a poor meal. I followed the instructions for beef briskit, and after the time given for cooking was up, pulled out the most tender and flavorful thing I had ever managed to make. I have since done other items such as pork and chicken and been very satisfied with the results. The only drawback is having to clean up after stuffing yourself with good food. ...

Tuscanblue says "Best Quality and Value" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

Tuscanblue — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:55:14 GMT

best value worth every penny i have spent to buy this machine. rival has done it again. i trust the company and quality provided to the consumers. most of my appliances are from rival, over the years, it has never fialed me....

Bozone9 says "Great cooker. Plug it in and come back in 3 or 4 hours." about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

Bozone9 — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:23:15 GMT

This roaster does what it ts supposed to do. We cooked 8 pound pork roast with wood chips and it came out great. The meat was tender and had a smoked flavor. Set and forget....

kid-kansas says "My wife decided we needed another Smoker!" about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

kid-kansas — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:41:24 GMT

I have a large gas grill, a wood smoker/grill and a few small table top gas grills. So why my wife felt we needed another outdoor cooking device is beyond me. She went out before Christmas and bought the Rival K.C. Smoker, it is an electric appliance and resembles a large roaster.

Rival K.C. Smoker

I will have to admit it is very easy to use and with 2 meat racks you can do separate cuts of meat together is a relatively small space. It uses smoking chips or pellets if that is your preference and you can also use liquid to further enhance the flavor of the meats you smoke. My favorite liquids to use would be orange or pineapple juice, beer, wine and whiskey. Then you add some garlic and some fresh herbs and you have a mouth watering meal fit for a King or Queen!

For Christmas she smoked a nice large ham in it and did it on our front deck with snow on the ground. Now I prefer to use wood to smoke with but I must say this one delivers a real nice end result. She used Apple Wood Chips for......

ocoldlady says "Love smoked food and this makes it a lot easier." about Rival K.C. Smoker Grill

ocoldlady — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:58:46 GMT

I am still learning about smoking food, but this sure makes it possible. I have made large amounts of food in this smoker. It's fun to experiment with marinades, rubs, etc. I will be able to tell more the longer I have it. You simply soak your chips overnight and put those in the bottom. The next tray is where your water, wine or liquid goes. You then put your racks of food in, set outside and plug her up. Set it low and let her smoke. Get a themostat so you can make sure it is cooked to the right temperature....