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product_id: 829655
title: "Little Chief"
brand: "smokehouse"
price: "VT111580"
currency: VUV
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 8
category: "Smokehouse"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/829655-little-chief
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Up to 25 lbs capacity Consistent 165°F smoking temp Removable wood chip pan Little Chief

**Brand:** smokehouse
**Price:** VT111580
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Smoke Smarter, Not Harder — Elevate Your Flavor Game

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Little Chief by smokehouse
- **How much does it cost?** VT111580 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/829655-little-chief)

## Best For

- smokehouse enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smokehouse brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous Batch Capacity:** Smoke up to 25 pounds of your favorite meats and fish in one go.
- • **Effortless Smoking Mastery:** Plug in, load up, and smoke like a pro—no tech headaches.
- • **Legacy of Authentic Flavor:** Join decades of tradition with a smoker trusted since 1968.
- • **Precision Low-Temp Control:** Steady 165°F ensures perfect jerky, cheese, and delicate fish every time.
- • **Flavor-Boosting Wood Chip Access:** Add wood chips mid-smoke without losing heat or flavor intensity.

## Overview

The Smokehouse Little Chief Front Load Smoker is a lightweight, electric smoker designed for low to mid-temperature smoking at a steady 165°F. With a spacious 25-pound capacity and a removable wood chip pan for easy flavor control, it’s perfect for smoking fish, jerky, cheese, sausage, and other meats. Trusted since 1968, this simple, plug-and-play smoker delivers consistent, authentic smoky flavors without complicated tech.

## Description

desertcart.com : Smokehouse Little Chief Front Load Smoker, Low to Mid Temperature Smoker for Fish, Jerky, Cheese, Sausage & Other meats, Smoke Up to 25 Pounds of Meat & Fish : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Wish I had a time machine to go back and buy one years ago! - My only regret is not getting the bigger version! This smoker is so easy to use, and produces incredible results. I wish I had known how easy it was to smoke foods years ago. I bought the extra rack, and the plastic drying screens to expand the capacity and smoke smaller items. One of the first things I tried was raw jumbo shrimp. 60-90 minutes and these were the best shrimp I ever had! The smoker itself does a great job keeping the heat at a consistent temperature, and while it seemed somewhat flimsy at first, it's well made and does exactly what it's supposed to do! The front door panel lifts off easily, but also holds in all the smoke during operation. Adding wood chips in the pan is simple with the small door panel so you don't lose all the heat and smoke. You can use this to complete dry meats out to make jerky, or adding some apple cider or water to a tray on the bottom allows food to absorb tons of flavor, but not dry out so you can transfer it to a hot grill for quick searing. I put lean ground beef patties in for about 2 hours, then flash grill for a minute or two and serve. Easily the most flavorful, juicy burgers I've ever had! Finally was able to successfully make incredible baby back ribs myself! And chicken legs turn into a whole new food group after several hours in the smoker, then baked the rest of the way!
Review: A VERY nice little smoker for smoking fish, jerky and sausage - I bought my first "Little Chief" smoker back in the early 90's - So some 25 years ago...It was then manufactured by the Luhr-Jensen company, an outfit that also specialized in Salmon fishing lures. Even back in the 90's this smoker had been around for years - and it's had a very strong following since the very beginning. Rare is the outdoorsman in the PacNW or Alaska who hasn't smoked salmon on one of these simple but highly effective smokers. OK - So...Lets clear the air right now on what this smoker is NOT. It is NOT a "cooker" that will handle a pork butt, a brisket flat or even a rack of ribs (for THOSE products I highly recommend the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker). The Little Chief does NOT have a rheostat - so adjusting the temp is out of the question. While it will be affected to some degree by ambient air temp, It is designed to run at 160-165 degrees and slowly -smoke- products like fish (salmon, trout, etc) sausage, jerky, etc. The smoker itself is -very- lightweight aluminum and is so simple to put together and operate a child could do it. It comes with a nice 50+ page booklet of recipes, cooking instructions and spare parts info - that again, even a child could decipher. The food product produced by the Little Chief (I've used it primarily for Smoked Salmon, Beef Jerky, Cheese and Nuts and Smoked Sausage) is in my opinion of a higher quality than the same products when purchased at retail. I highly recommend the Little Chief Smoker for smoking these types of products. Five stars - Getcha one.

## Features

- SMOKEHOUSE LITTLE CHIEF SMOKER: Little Chief smoker maintains a steady low temperature setting of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Perfect temp for smoking fish, making jerky, smoking cheese and smoking sausage
- SIMPLE OPERATION: This electric smoker is hassle-free. Plug it into a standard household outlet, place your brined or prepared food on one of the racks above the drip pan, and close the door. No complicated Bluetooth or Wi-Fi controls
- GENEROUS CAPACITY: With a whopping capacity of up to 25 pounds of meat or fish, the Little Chief lets you smoke large batches without fuss. Whether it’s ribs, jerky, or salmon, you’ll have plenty of space to smoke your favorite foods
- REMOVABLE WOOD CHIP PAN: The wood chip pan is removable without opening the door. This prevents heat loss and eliminates dealing with fluctuating temperatures. Choose your preferred Smokehouse Wood Chips and you’ll get flavor-packed results
- SMOKEHOUSE: Since its inception in 1968, we've been synonymous with quality and tradition. From the original Little Chief to the robust Big Chief, our smokers have smoked prized salmon and trout for generations. Join the legacy of flavor

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000ZKZJMY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,166 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #57 in Outdoor Smokers |
| Brand | Smokehouse |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,586) |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00876628001442 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 12.2 pounds |
| Item model number | 9900-000-0000 |
| Manufacture Year | 1968 |
| Manufacturer | Smokehouse Products |
| Model Name | Smokehouse Little Chief Front Load Smoker, Low to Mid Temperature Smoker for Fish, Jerky, Cheese, Sausage & Other meats, Smoke Up to 25 Pounds of Meat & Fish |
| Outer Material | Aluminum |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Dimensions | 11.5"D x 11.5"W x 24.5"H |
| UPC | 876628002043 876628001442 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Smokehouse
- **Color:** Silver
- **Fuel Type:** Electric
- **Item Weight:** 12.2 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** Smokehouse Products
- **Outer Material:** Aluminum
- **Power Source:** AC/DC
- **Product Dimensions:** 11.5"D x 11.5"W x 24.5"H
- **UPC:** 876628002043 876628001442

## Images

![Little Chief - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NyWFPN-PL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What are operating cost? say for 24 hrs**
A: From experience, you do not want to leave anything in there for 24 hours. it is NOT a low temp smoker, as advertised. it took less then two hours to smoke two trays of salmon. less than 40 minutes for the cheese, which, BTW, does melt in the smoker (luckily we placed the slices of fresh mozzarella on a foil-lined tray). we had bought this to smoke cheese. That's not going to happen in this one.
we had to dump out the ashes from the little pan every 40 minutes and replace with new wood chips. The pan it came with is now rainbow-colored from the higher-than-expected temperature.

**Q: Does the top come off at all? I use this for smoking cheese, and need to adjust the lid so it dont get to hot in the smoker.**
A: I used my original top loader little chief to smoke cheese quite successfully,  there were instructions included for how to do it.  Basically remove top and rack.  Lay two wood slats across the top near the edges.  Place the rack on the wood slats so it is directly above the smoker.  Add trays of cheese.  Then slide the cardboard box the smoker came in down over the rack.  It stays above the smoker keeping it cooler than normal.  Still, on a hot day the cheese will soften and sink into the wire trays.  So only smoke cheese on cooler days, and check periodically.  Great smoked cheddar.

**Q: How often do I need to change the wood chips? It seems like mine quit smoking after about 20 minutes.**
A: Our pan of chips lasted about 40 minutes before there was nothing but hot ashes left. Emptied and refilled the pan three times for smoked salmon, then it was cooked, more than smoked.  descent flavor, though.

**Q: Can you change the chips out without opening the door and losing all your heat and smoke?**
A: There is a small door for the chip pan to go in and out of.  Since the chip-pan-door is at the bottom of the unit, you lose very little heat/smoke even if you were to leave it open while loading chips.  The chip-pan-door will not stay open unless you hold it open.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish I had a time machine to go back and buy one years ago!
*by D***D on July 12, 2018*

My only regret is not getting the bigger version! This smoker is so easy to use, and produces incredible results. I wish I had known how easy it was to smoke foods years ago. I bought the extra rack, and the plastic drying screens to expand the capacity and smoke smaller items. One of the first things I tried was raw jumbo shrimp. 60-90 minutes and these were the best shrimp I ever had! The smoker itself does a great job keeping the heat at a consistent temperature, and while it seemed somewhat flimsy at first, it's well made and does exactly what it's supposed to do! The front door panel lifts off easily, but also holds in all the smoke during operation. Adding wood chips in the pan is simple with the small door panel so you don't lose all the heat and smoke. You can use this to complete dry meats out to make jerky, or adding some apple cider or water to a tray on the bottom allows food to absorb tons of flavor, but not dry out so you can transfer it to a hot grill for quick searing. I put lean ground beef patties in for about 2 hours, then flash grill for a minute or two and serve. Easily the most flavorful, juicy burgers I've ever had! Finally was able to successfully make incredible baby back ribs myself! And chicken legs turn into a whole new food group after several hours in the smoker, then baked the rest of the way!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A VERY nice little smoker for smoking fish, jerky and sausage
*by S***6 on August 2, 2017*

I bought my first "Little Chief" smoker back in the early 90's - So some 25 years ago...It was then manufactured by the Luhr-Jensen company, an outfit that also specialized in Salmon fishing lures. Even back in the 90's this smoker had been around for years - and it's had a very strong following since the very beginning. Rare is the outdoorsman in the PacNW or Alaska who hasn't smoked salmon on one of these simple but highly effective smokers. OK - So...Lets clear the air right now on what this smoker is NOT. It is NOT a "cooker" that will handle a pork butt, a brisket flat or even a rack of ribs (for THOSE products I highly recommend the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker). The Little Chief does NOT have a rheostat - so adjusting the temp is out of the question. While it will be affected to some degree by ambient air temp, It is designed to run at 160-165 degrees and slowly -smoke- products like fish (salmon, trout, etc) sausage, jerky, etc. The smoker itself is -very- lightweight aluminum and is so simple to put together and operate a child could do it. It comes with a nice 50+ page booklet of recipes, cooking instructions and spare parts info - that again, even a child could decipher. The food product produced by the Little Chief (I've used it primarily for Smoked Salmon, Beef Jerky, Cheese and Nuts and Smoked Sausage) is in my opinion of a higher quality than the same products when purchased at retail. I highly recommend the Little Chief Smoker for smoking these types of products. Five stars - Getcha one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great smoker!
*by A***S on May 24, 2020*

This is not my first Little Chief. Orderedit because I know they are a good product, and with neat shortages because of people panicking over covid, I figured it may be a good idea to get one before there is a shortage on these smokers. Anyway, it appears that they have made some changes to the Little Chief. The things you put the racks on are different, and I think it's a little wider now than it used to be. The smoker worked right out of the box, no issues with the hesting element (beyond the fact that there is no temperature control, nor a thermometer (but as I said, I've already owned one of these in the past, so I knew that already) only setup involved was screwing the handles onto it, putting in the racks/drip tray, and, of course, plugging it in. I ordered it on the 22nd of May and it is now the 23rd and am already putting it to good use. This thing is great for beef jerky and smoked salmon. Can't wait to start making those again. Currently, to test it out, I have a giant chunk of pork and some really big boneless chicken breasts in it now. Will update this with pics of the food when it's done, if I remember. Anyway, you can't go wrong with a Little Chief.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Smokehouse Little Chief Front Load Smoker, Low to Mid Temperature Smoker for Fish, Sausage, Cheese, & Other meats, Smoke Up to 25 Pounds of Meat & Fish
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