GE Smart Indoor Smoker Quick : In this review, of the newly released GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker, I’ll cover how the appliance works, how much space it requires, what you can cook with it, how to keep it clean, and who will find the most value in the appliance.
Smoking indoors is back in vogue with the launch of a first-of-its-kind small appliance for smokers.
Wannabe pitmasters need no longer wait for warm weather to break out the hickory and maple.
GE Profile took its new indoor smoker for a spin at CES in Las Vegas and we got to see the smart cooker in action.
CES 2024 is the official coming-out party for the indoor smoker that uses a catalytic converter to filter smoke, but we got to see the buzzy indoor smoker even earlier, at an exclusive preview event in New York ahead of CES.
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The indoor smoker is small enough to fit on your countertop, is safe to use inside and won’t fill your home with billowing smoke fumes.
It cooked various types of meats from smoke powered by wood pellets with just a few swirls of visible smoke inside and without releasing any plumes.
The brisket emerged from the chamber perfectly tender inside with a beautiful crust and hearty smoke flavor.
A more delicate smoke setting was used on trout, which was served over cucumber slices and carried just the right amount of Kona wood flavor.
It’s one of only a few indoor smokers and the first with true smart features and remote app control.
You can precisely control and monitor smoking sessions from your device, and the smoker offers suggested cooking times and temps and learns your preferences to fine-tune the process over time.
A built-in probe helps avoid overcooking or undercooking.
Indoor smoker with true outdoor flavor.
Engineered for smoking your favorite meats and more from the comfort of your kitchen, this innovative appliance also features preset smoking functions so anyone can smoke food like a pitmaster.
Active Smoke Filtration
Our electric indoor smoker turns real-wood pellet smoke into warm air using Active Smoke Filtration, so you can smoke meats, seafood, vegetables, and more any time—right in your kitchen.
Flavorful Smoke Generation
Get the convenience of smoking foods indoors while still delivering delicious, true wood-smoked flavor. Our smoke generation system precisely controls temps to release the best aromatics possible.
Efficient Pellet Usage
Using just a fraction of the same wood pellets used in outdoor smokers, you achieve the same flavor results, making this a more cost-effective way to smoke foods.
Precision Smoke Control
This smoker uses an independent heat source for burning pellets and a separate heat source for cooking foods, which means you receive unmatched smoke and temperature control for your smoked BBQ favorites.
Five Adjustable Smoke Settings
Want just a hint of smoke—or maybe full smoked BBQ taste?
Our indoor smoker lets you control the taste with five different smoke settings so you can experiment with smoke levels until you find your ideal flavor.
Six Preset Food Settings
Even novice food smokers can create amazing flavor results using our six preset functions that include brisket, pork ribs, pork butt, chicken wings, chicken breast, and salmon along with settings to keep the food warm and custom options.
Built-In Temperature Probe
The integrated temperature probe constantly measures the temp of your food so anything you want to smoke turns out precisely as you want.
Easy Clean-Up
A pellet capture system in this innovative indoor electric smoker extinguishes used pellets and collects them in a water tank for easy disposal and convenient clean-up.
If you’re like many people who love smoky-sweet plates of barbecued brisket, ribs, or chicken or you love topping your bagels with slippery ribbons of pink smoked salmon or serving a smoky burrata on a cheese board, you may have wondered how to make your favorite smoked dishes at home (as sadly, you can’t really use the best barbecues inside).
Usually, smoking large items like meat, fish, vegetables, and cheese requires an outdoor smoker or grill. You’d also need special wooden pellets and to keep a close eye on your food as it cooks, which can take hours depending on the size and type of meal you’re preparing.
GE, a leading brand in the home appliance world, has disrupted at-home smoking with its first product release of 2024: The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker.
That’s right: indoors. This is a countertop appliance that looks like a large air fryer or small refrigerator.
It turns wood pellets into warm air to slowly cook and smoke anything you like inside a controlled cavity that won’t fill your home with smoke.
As a trained chef and avid home cook who always keeps smoked salmon in the fridge, I had to try the new product for myself.
Here’s how my tests went, and what you need to know if you’re considering investing in this indoor smoker from GE.
GE PROFILE SMART INDOOR SMOKER REVIEW: PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The GE Profile indoor smoker (model number P9SBAAS6VBB) is currently available in the US for $999 from GE, Williams Sonoma, Sur la Table, and Crate & Barrel. Sadly, it’s not yet available in the UK.
GE PROFILE SMART INDOOR SMOKER REVIEW: DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY
GE is renowned for its well-designed, high-quality home appliances, and the brand’s latest release is no exception.
The smoker has a clean, minimalist design that doesn’t overdo it with unnecessary bells and whistles. The user interface features a prominent dial that scrolls left and right to select a cooking time, temperature, and other settings.
The digital display panel clearly shows the smoker’s current and projected temperature, cooking time, smoke level, and probe temperature, if applicable.
The smoker has a very tight-fitting door that locks in smoke to keep your kitchen air clear.
It uses “Active Smoke Filtration” to turn smoke from wood pellets into warm air that fills the cooking cavity to slowly cook whatever’s inside.
The cooking capacity is large enough to fit up to three racks of ribs, a whole chicken, or a whole 14-pound pork butt.
It’s designed with three removable metal racks that you can arrange to accommodate whatever you’re cooking. They’re also dishwasher safe.
Unlike with a large outdoor grill, I found the GE device to be so easy to set up and operate that I didn’t feel the need to cook in bulk.
As much as I like brisket, it’s nice for my two-person household to not be drowning in leftovers. I was a bit concerned that using the appliance indoors would fill my apartment with smoke, but I didn’t see even a wisp escape.
When I wanted to check on my smoked salmon partway through cooking, I used the “Clear Smoke” button to evacuate the accumulated smoke from inside the machine so I could safely open the door.
GE PROFILE SMART INDOOR SMOKER REVIEW: FEATURES
The appliance is equipped with a few key features that make smoking a breeze. First, it has six preset cooking programs for some of the most common recipes, including brisket, salmon, pork ribs, pork butt, whole chicken, and wings.
The smoker also has a “keep warm” setting, so as soon as the cooking time ends or the temperature probe reaches your desired temp, it will stop smoking and keep the food warm for hours.
This way, you can set up a recipe in the morning and come home after work to a hot and ready dinner. Plus, the WiFi-enabled app lets you check on the smoker’s progress and adjust settings from afar.
The built-in temperature probe gives you precise control over your cook. I used the probe to make smoked salmon.
After curing my fillets, I preheated the smoker to 275°F and stuck the probe into the thickest part of one fillet. I set the temperature probe to 145°F.
The smoker automatically stopped when the salmon’s internal temperature reached 145°F and switched to “keep warm” mode, so my fish stayed moist and tender and I didn’t waste any pellets.
It’s worth noting that this device is only for hot smoking, not cold. The Active Smoke Filtration system that powers the machine requires heat.
GE PROFILE SMART INDOOR SMOKER REVIEW: PERFORMANCE
As someone who loves all kinds of smoked food, from seafood and meat to vegetables and cocktail garnishes, but who also lives in a New York City apartment with no access to outdoor space for smoking, I couldn’t wait to put this indoor appliance to the test.
I started with smoked sweet potatoes, which I seasoned according to a recipe in the GE cookbook that’s included with the smoker.
I selected a smoke level of 3 out of 5, and though the smoker did cook the potatoes fully and they were tender and delicious, I didn’t get quite the level of smoky flavor I was looking for.
For a later test of hot smoked salmon, I cranked things up to level 5 out of 5, and I was not disappointed. The salmon had a rich smoky flavor all the way through. It was flaky and moist, not dried out at all, and just a touch sweet from the salt and brown sugar brine I used.
The entire smoking process took about an hour for two 4-ounce fillets, and I had restaurant-quality smoked salmon at a fraction of the cost from the local grocery store.
Plus, I was able to season the salmon with my own spices and herbs. Next time, I’ll make a bigger batch and vacuum seal my fillets for the freezer.
GE PROFILE SMART INDOOR SMOKER REVIEW: VERDICT
This indoor smoker is intuitive to use, thanks to a WiFi-enabled app and a clear user interface. It has a sleek, simple design with plenty of room for smoking large and small cuts of meat and more.
The preset cooking programs make common recipes seamless, and the smoker produces great-tasting, lightly smoked foods with little effort on my part.
I was impressed by the appliances’ versatility and smart design.
The device does require quite a bit of counter space and does not cold smoke, plus it’s a pricy investment meant for smoked food lovers.
GE PROFILE SMART INDOOR SMOKER REVIEW: ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDER
If smoking food indoors isn’t a priority because you have plenty of outdoor space, regular good weather, and the time to watch over your smoke, consider one of the best smokers.
If you like charcoal smoking, consider our overall favorite, the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560. Or, for a high-performing outdoor wood pellet smoker, we love the Traeger Ironwood 650 (which we compared side-by-side to the also great Weber Smokefire EX4).
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