Tsores, it is considered a hot smoker instead of a cold one. It does not do well with items that needs low and slow, but is more for foods that cook quickly. With beef, it would do a steak (although IMHO I wouldn’t trust it to not overcook) but would not work with ribs or brisket. It can be used for brisket but only when you would also cook to tenderness another way such as steam, a bbq or a regular oven. It works great with fish, seafood, chicken and other items that can cook for usually 45 minutes or less.

Your little smoker is the best & most fun way for me to stay on the “good neighbor” list. I’ll pick one up tomorrow from Bed Bath & Beyond.

Kenji from Serious Eats smoked chicken wings in a wok using sugar & tea. I’ll have to ask him for some more creative options that can be done in the Cameron.

Ahhh–I’ll definitely try that, CC.  I love my little smoker already.

I had a Cameron Smoker when I lived in Boston and the best thing I ever used it for was lemon/pepper smoked bluefish.  Bluefish is not regarded as a delectable fish but when smoked, it is wonderful.

Hey, wait a minute. Bluefish is a very delectable fish, as long as you cook it shortly after catching it, and you grill it or broil it.

Okay!  I’m in.  I’ve been wanting to try tea, also, and the link from CC adds some interesting ingredients, besides.  Think I’ll try it with salmon.  Thanks!!!

I had a Cameron Smoker when I lived in Boston and the best thing I ever used it for was lemon/pepper smoked bluefish.  Bluefish is not regarded as a delectable fish but when smoked, it is wonderful.

love 2 bake,
 
 
 
it looks delicious. I second the tea idea. Very popular in Asia.

Watch out though, it’s like drugs. I used my Cameron Smoker for years, built up an addiction to it and a month ago bought a Traeger Junior smoker. Now I’m wondering if I should have got the next size larger. I got a smokey monkey on my back!
 
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I must be missing something.  How is it that this smoker can smoke beef in such a short time when BBQ joints need to smoke theirs for 10 to 15 + hours?  Does this device bypass the need for low and slow for successful smoked meat?  Please clue me in.  I’m interested. 

I’m contemplating purchasing a Cameron now, and wondering if anyone has any updated information to share before I take the plunge on it.
 
Thanks!!

Not much updated on it, just watch what you smoke, idtdoes better with certain things than others. My favorite in my Cameron is smoking shrimp. Yum!

I do not know much about the Cameron but sounds like it would be nice for small items so I think i will stick with my Berkley smoker.

Thanks, everyone!  I’m gonna do it.  Smoked shrimp sounds amazing, btw. 🙂

It’s a waste of time if you are only using chips in that manner. Use either a grill , smoker, or Liquid Smoke.
BTW, I would never use Liquid Smoke.

Thanks, Ed!
 
3 Olives, I guess I’ll have to figure out for myself if it’s a waste of time.  Thanks, though.