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There’s nothing like a Tippah County fall weekend — cool air, the smell of wood smoke, and a backyard full of folks waiting on ribs. An electric smoker takes the fuss out of low-and-slow barbecue: plug it in, set the temperature, load the wood chips, and let it work while you watch the game. No babysitting a fire, no flare-ups. Here are five of the best-reviewed electric smokers on Amazon right now, picked for Tippah County backyards.
Why Tippah County Families Are Switching to Electric Smokers
Charcoal and offset smokers are a hobby; an electric smoker is dinner. For folks in Tippah County who work all week and want real smoked brisket or a pork shoulder on Saturday without tending a fire for 12 hours, electric is the practical answer — steady temperatures, easy cleanup, and results that hold up at any Ripley cookout.
1. Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker (MB20071117)
The Masterbuilt 30-inch is the best-selling electric smoker in America for a reason: 710 square inches across four racks, digital controls that hold anywhere from 100°F to 275°F, and a patented side wood-chip loader so you can add chips without opening the door and losing heat. It’s the right size for most Tippah County families — a couple of pork shoulders or a full brisket with room to spare.
Capacity: 710 sq. in. across 4 chrome-coated racks
Control: 800W element, digital thermostat 100°F–275°F
Chip loading: Side-access loader — no opening the door
2. Masterbuilt 30-Inch Digital Electric Smoker with Leg Kit (MB20070421)
Masterbuilt’s 30-inch digital smoker is the set-it-and-forget-it pick: 710 square inches across four chrome-coated racks — room for 7 chickens, 2 turkeys, 4 pork butts, or 4 racks of ribs — with digital time and temperature controls up to 275°F. The patented side wood-chip loader feeds flavor without opening the door, and the leg kit puts it at a comfortable working height on the patio.
Capacity: 710 sq. in. across 4 chrome-coated racks
Control: Digital thermostat, up to 275°F, with timer
Ease of use: Side chip loader, leg kit, fits full racks of ribs
3. Masterbuilt 20070210 30-Inch Analog Electric Smoker
The old-school analog Masterbuilt is the pick for folks who like simple: a dial controls the 1,500-watt element, a door thermometer keeps you honest, and dual-wall insulation holds heat steady. With 548 square inches across three chrome racks it’s the smallest of the five, but it’s plenty for a family cook — and usually the easiest on the wallet.
Capacity: 548 sq. in. across 3 chrome-coated racks
Control: 1,500W element, analog dial, dual-wall insulation
Build: Front-loading chip tray, door thermometer, removable water and drip pans
4. Masterbuilt 40-Inch Digital Electric Smoker with Leg Kit (MB20070122)
When the whole crew shows up — church, tailgate, family reunion — the 40-inch Masterbuilt earns its keep: 970 square inches across four racks, room for a whole turkey or multiple briskets at once. Digital controls run to 275°F with a timer and auto shut-off, the side chip loader and removable water bowl make it easy to run, and the included leg kit raises it to a comfortable working height.
Capacity: 970 sq. in. across 4 chrome-coated racks
Control: Digital to 275°F with timer and auto shut-off
Ease of use: Side chip loader, removable water bowl, rear grease tray
EAST OAK’s 30-inch smoker is the value play that keeps showing up on best-of lists: 725 square inches of cooking space, a built-in meat probe so you never guess at doneness, and a clear viewing window so you can check the bark without cracking the door. The side chip loader stretches each load into up to six hours of uninterrupted smoke — plenty for a long brisket cook in Tippah County.
Capacity: 725 sq. in. across 4 chrome-coated racks
Control: Digital temperature control with built-in meat probe
Ease of use: Clear viewing window, side chip loader, up to 6-hour smokes per load
Size your cook: 550–750 square inches handles a family; if you’re feeding a crowd or hosting the tailgate, the 970-square-inch 40-inch Masterbuilt is worth the step up.
Digital vs. analog: Digital models hold temperature with less fuss and usually add timers and auto shut-off. Analog models are simpler and often cheaper — nothing wrong with either.
Chip access matters: A side wood-chip loader (Masterbuilt, EAST OAK) is the feature you’ll thank yourself for every cook — opening the door drops the temperature and adds time.
Check for recalls: Before buying any electric smoker, glance at the CPSC recall list for the model you’re considering — it’s a two-minute check that matters with any appliance that runs for 12 hours at a time.
Final Word
For most Tippah County backyards, the 30-inch Masterbuilt is the sweet spot — proven, easy, and big enough for real barbecue. If you’re cooking for a crowd, go big with the 40-inch. And if you want the simplest path to dinner, the analog Masterbuilt asks nothing of you but a dial turn. Fire it up Saturday morning and let the neighborhood smell what you’re doing.
Prices as of 2026-10-19 and subject to change. Check the listing for the current price.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
