Big Chief, Big Smoke.

Born in the salmon-smoking country of the Pacific Northwest, the Big Chief has helped generations smoke fish, jerky, sausage, game, and more.

Built for a Different Kind of Smoking

The Big Chief was created for the traditional low-temperature smoking methods used throughout the Northwest.

More than half a century later, its purpose remains refreshingly simple: produce consistent smoke without complicated controls, apps, fire management, or constant adjustments.

High-Capacity Smoking. Est. 1968

The Big Chief holds up to 50 pounds of your favorite fish, meat, game & more.

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Why the Big Chief Smokes Differently

The Thermodynamic Difference

Other electric smokers are designed to hold in heat. The Big Chief is designed to maintain the ideal balance of gentle heat, airflow, and steady smoke.

HIGH-HEAT COOKER

Other Electric Smokers

SMOKES AT 250°F+
Typical insulated electric smoker heat illustration

Most electric smokers are made of thick, insulated steel designed to retain heat. When set to lower temperatures, trapped heat causes the smoker’s heating element to cycle off before wood chips can smoke properly.

The compromise

To generate smoke, users often need to raise the temperature to 250°F or higher, creating more heat and less control over delicate foods.

PURPOSE-BUILT LOW-TEMP SMOKER

Big Chief

SMOKES AT ~165°F
Little Chief electric smoker airflow and heat illustration

Due to its lightweight aluminum design and ventilation, the Little Chief maintains a steady ~165°F throughout the smoking process, the Goldilocks zone for fish, jerky and other delicate foods.

The result?

Unmatched smoke production and penetration—perfect for fully smoking and dehydrating fish and jerky, as well as adding rich smoke flavor to meat and poultry before finishing on the grill or oven.

Smoking Made Simple

Load It. Add Chips. Let It Smoke.

Three simple steps are all it takes to start producing real wood-smoked flavor.

Placing food on the Little Chief smoker racks
01
STEP ONE

Load It

Place food on the four chrome-plated racks.

Adding Smokehouse Wood Chips to the flavor pan
02
STEP TWO

Add Chips

Add wood chips and place the flavor pan into the smoker.

Little Chief electric smoker producing wood smoke
03
STEP THREE

Let It Smoke

Plug it into an outlet and let the Big Chief do its thing.

Big Chief Front Load Electric Smoker

Product Specifications

Fuel Type Electric

Technical Specifications

Quick Reference
Specification Details
Temperature Approx. 165°F
Heating Element 120V 450W
Power Source Corded electric
Electrical Connection Standard outdoor household outlet
Capacity Up to 50 pounds
Product Dimensions 24.5″H × 18″W × 12″D
Item Weight Approx. 17.6 pounds
Outer Material Embossed aluminum
Warranty 2 years covering manufacturing defects

What’s Included

Standard Package
Item Qty. Details
Big Chief Smoker 1 Front-load electric smoker unit
Chrome-Plated Racks 5 Removable, easy-slide smoking racks.
Wood-Flavor Pan 1 Holds up to 2 cups of wood chips
Galvanized Drip Pan 1 Collects drippings beneath the smoking racks.
Electric Power Cord 1 Connects the smoker to a standard 120V outdoor outlet.
Recipes & Instructions Booklet 1 More than 50 recipes tailored to the Big Chief.

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