Electric Smoker... Hot Holder?

[thunter]

I was browsing Amazon today, and saw a few electric smokers with glass fronts. They were fairly cheap, and I thought I might be able to use it as a hot holder for catering events, etc. Has anyone on the forum done this before? If you can dial it in on about 150-170 degrees, it might be workable. What do you think?

 

[sliding_billy]

I have used my electric as a hot box. Never for catering or anything but it works fine.

 

[The_Kapn]

Temp wise, they should work just fine.

Obviously check the internal dimensions to assure they will hold pans or whatever you hold in.

Good Luck

TIM

 

[Riz58]

Masterbuilt even advertises that they can be used as an extra oven/holding box on big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 

[Grimm5577]

I have used my electric as a hot box. Never for catering or anything but it works fine.

yep same with me.

 

[Wickedcajun]

Never used mine for catering... But use them all the time as ovens/hot boxes... Work great but only fit 13x9 pans...

 

[SmittyJonz]

I think 170*'is as low as my Masterbuilt will run.

 

[Smoke®]

My electric runs from 100 to 270° with 13x20" racks and works fine for resting butts and brisket.

 

[thunter]

I think 170*'is as low as my Masterbuilt will run.

That is perfect for me. At home, I hot hold in one of my ovens at 170. Works great. This is sounding better all the time!