Bradley Smart Smoker 4-Rack
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The Bradley Smart Smoker is unlike any other electric smoker. Instead of wood chips you reload manually, it uses proprietary 'bisquettes' — compressed wood pucks that auto-feed every 20 minutes. Set it for 9 hours and walk away.
What We Love
- +Auto-feeds wood for 9 hours unattended
- +Smoke flavor is more consistent than chip-based smokers
- +WiFi connectivity through the Bradley app
- +Insulated cabinet holds temp well in cold weather
- +780 sq in across 4 stainless racks
- +Hot smoke and cold smoke capable
Watch Out For
- −$899 is expensive for an electric smoker
- −Bisquettes cost ~$1 per hour of smoke (proprietary)
- −Bisquette feeder occasionally jams
- −App is functional but dated
- −Stuck with Bradley's flavor selection (no aftermarket)
Specifications
Cooking Area
780 sq in (4 racks)
Temp Range
100°F to 320°F
Smoke Duration
9 hours auto-feed
Material
Stainless steel exterior
Power
AC (110V)
Warranty
1 year
The Full Review
The Bradley's bisquette system is genuinely innovative. Every 20 minutes, the feeder advances a fresh compressed wood puck onto the heating element. It produces consistent smoke for up to 9 hours — long enough for almost any brisket or pork butt cook.
For cold smoking — bacon, salmon, cheese — the Bradley is in a class of its own. The smoke generator can be set to produce smoke at temperatures as low as 80°F, perfect for traditional cold-smoked products.
The ongoing cost is the real catch. Bradley bisquettes are proprietary and cost about $1 per hour of smoke. A 12-hour brisket cook uses $12 in bisquettes. Compare that to wood chips at $5/lb that last 6+ cooks. Over 100 cooks, the difference adds up.
The insulated cabinet is the unsung feature. In Minnesota winters where my Masterbuilt struggles to hit 225°F, the Bradley holds temperature without breaking a sweat. The double-walled construction makes a real difference in cold weather.
WiFi is reliable but the app is dated. You can monitor temperature, adjust setpoints, and check bisquette count remotely. It works; it's just not as polished as Traeger or Recteq apps.
How Does It Compare?
At a glance against its closest electric smoker rivals.
| Grill | Rating | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Smart Smoker 4-Rack (this) | 4.4 | $899 | The bisquette-fed electric smoker — automatic wood feeding every 20 minutes for 9 hours of unattended smoke. |
| Smokin-It Model 1 | 4.6 | $799 | Commercial-grade stainless electric smoker built in the USA — bulletproof construction, perfect for sausage and jerky, and a small enough footprint for any patio. |
| Weber Smokey Mountain 18" | 4.8 | $399 | The competition-winning vertical smoker that punches way above its price. |
Who Is It For?
Cold smokers (bacon, salmon, cheese, jerky). People who want true set-and-forget smoking for 9+ hours. Cooks who value consistency over absolute smoke flavor. Anyone in extreme cold climates where electric outperforms charcoal.
Final Verdict
The Bradley Smart Smoker at $899 is the most automated smoker available. The bisquette cost is real, but for cold smoking and overnight cooks where consistency matters more than smoke intensity, it's genuinely worth it.
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