Tulkas Electric Smoker - Authentic Home Smoking Without Complex Setup

Imagine the aroma of freshly smoked pork collar, homemade sausages, or a substantial piece of bacon. And now imagine that you don't have to constantly add wood and monitor the heating power to achieve this. Tulkas Electric Wooden Smoker combines traditional wood chip smoking with the convenience of thermostatically regulated electric heating.

We designed Tulkas based on our own experience and ideas of the ideal home smoker. We wanted a simple, reliable and practical solution that achieves great results without unnecessarily complex technology. A smoker that lets you enjoy the process of smoking itself, not the configuration of electronics.

Why Choose Tulkas?

Set the Heat and the Thermostat Will Maintain It

This is one of the greatest advantages of Tulkas. The 2 000 W Electric Heating Element Has Its Own Thermostat, which automatically switches the heating on and off according to the set mode.

Unlike simple heating elements with mere power regulation, you don't have to constantly fine-tune the settings to compensate for temperature changes. You can monitor the actual temperature in the smoking chamber using a separate thermometer.

Everything works simply and in an analogue way. No displays, mobile apps, or complex programming. Even a complete beginner will understand the controls.

166 Litres of Space - Tested up to 20 kg of Meat

Tulkas offers 166 litres of usable space in a spruce smoking chamber with internal dimensions of 45.5 × 45.5 × 80 cm.

In practice, we have verified that it can hold up to 20 kg of meat or 15 kg of homemade sausages. Of course, this depends on the size of individual pieces and their placement.

Two levels for hanging meat, six smoking rods, and twelve stainless steel hooks are available. The equipment also includes a rack, which allows you to smoke items lying flat, such as cheeses or other foods.

Solid Spruce Construction for Smoking in Summer and Winter

The smoking chamber is made of solid spruce wood with a thickness of approximately 20 mm. Spruce has natural thermal insulation properties that help limit heat loss.

Combined with the thermostatic heating and our own design solution, Tulkas is ready for smoking in different seasons – from warm summer days to winter smoking.

Two drip trays protect the heating elements from dripping fat, and their arrangement contributes to better heat flow within the smoking chamber.

Assembled in 10 minutes. And you can look forward to your first smoke.

No assembling dozens of wooden parts. The smoking chamber arrives fully assembled.

Simply screw on the legs, place the chamber and the roof, secure the chimney, and insert the electric heating element. You can complete the entire assembly in approximately 10 minutes, including unpacking. Before the first use, simply perform the initial burn-in according to the instructions.

Individual wooden parts are joined with screws, not staples. The construction is sturdy, demountable, and repairable if necessary. As this is our own brand, we can provide customers with spare parts even after years of use.

How do you smoke in the Tulkas electric smoker?

The electric heating element provides the heat, while wood chips provide the taste and aroma of the smoke. These are placed in a separate slide-out tray, where they glow from the heat and create smoke. The smoke passes through the smoking chamber around the meat and exits through the chimney.

Tulkas is primarily designed for warm and hot smoking, typically at temperatures of approximately 60–90 °C, and a maximum of 120 °C.

When preparing meat, you can first use a drying phase at a lower temperature of up to approximately 50 °C with the door slightly ajar (to allow moisture from the meat to escape more easily). Then set the desired smoking mode. The thermostat takes care of the heat regulation, and you add wood chips as needed.

For standard smoking, we recommend high-quality smoking wood chips with a fraction of 1–3 mm. In the basic version, chips are refilled approximately every 40 minutes.

Want to smoke with even more convenience? Connect a smoke generator.

Tulkas can be additionally equipped with an external smoke generator. This provides you with two interesting advantages.

Less frequent chip refilling. With a smoke generator, you can extend the refilling interval to approximately 3–4 hours. With the large ODIN generator, it can even be 6–9 hours depending on the conditions.

The possibility of cold smoking. By connecting a generator, you expand the use of Tulkas to include a smoking method that is not intended in the basic configuration without a generator.

Therefore, you do not have to purchase a more expensive set immediately. You can start with a simple Tulkas and gradually expand it according to your own needs.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Tulkas smoker

What we like about Tulkas

• Thermostatic heat regulation without constant fine-tuning.

• Very simple analogue controls, suitable even for beginners.

• Large usable volume of 166 litres and a proven capacity of up to 20 kg of meat.

• Solid spruce construction suitable for smoking in both summer and winter.

• Complete basic equipment and assembly within 10 minutes.

• Option to connect a smoke generator and perform cold smoking.

• Repairable construction and available spare parts.

What to keep in mind

• In the basic configuration, wood chips need to be refilled approximately every 40 minutes.

• For cold smoking, it is necessary to purchase an external smoke generator.

• The smoker has no digital programs, Wi-Fi or remote control.

• For long service life, we recommend protecting the wooden and metal parts from adverse weather conditions.

What is in the box?

Tulkas is supplied with a complete basic equipment set for home smoking:

• Pre-assembled spruce smoking chamber with black hardware

• Sturdy steel base with legs and two separate sockets (for wood chips and the heating element)

• Roof with chimney and regulating damper

• 2 000 W electric heating element with thermostat

• 6 smoking rods on two levels

• 12 stainless steel meat hooks

• 1 rack for flat smoking

• 2 drip trays

• Thermometer

• Mounting material and manual

What do we recommend buying?

For standard smoking, you will primarily need high-quality fine smoking chips. For greater convenience, you can supplement the smoker with a smoke generator. And if you leave it outside, we recommend a large protective cover for the smoker.

Care and storage

Tulkas can remain outdoors, but long-term exposure to rain, snow and sun naturally shortens the lifespan of both the wood and metal components.

Ideally, allow the smoker to cool down after use and store it in a dry place. If this is not possible, we recommend at least placing it under a shelter or using a protective cover. It is advisable to remove the electric heating element and store it in a dry place when storing outdoors.

We recommend treating the wooden chamber with natural linseed oil as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tulkas Smoker

Does Tulkas maintain the temperature automatically?

Yes. The electric heating element has a built-in thermostat that automatically regulates the heat. Once the appropriate mode is set, there is no need to constantly fine-tune the heating element's power. You can monitor the actual temperature inside the smoker using a thermometer.

How much meat or sausages can fit into the Tulkas?

We have tested it with up to 20 kg of meat or 15 kg of sausages. The actual capacity depends on the size of the pieces and their arrangement. The usable volume of the smoking chamber is 166 litres.

How often do I need to refill the wood chips?

In the basic configuration, approximately every 40 minutes. With an external smoke generator, the interval can be extended to several hours.

Can you use cold smoke in the Tulkas?

Yes, but only after adding an external smoke generator. In its basic configuration, it is primarily designed for warm and hot smoking.

Can I use the smoker in winter?

Yes. Tulkas is designed for year-round outdoor smoking. During operation, it is necessary to ensure a suitable, safe location and protect the electrical parts from water. After use, we recommend storing the smoker in a dry place.

Tulkas – a smoker designed based on our own experience

Tulkas was born from a simple idea: great home smoking doesn't have to be complicated.

We wanted a smoker with sufficient capacity, a sturdy construction, easy controls, and reliable heat regulation. The kind of smoker we would want to have at home ourselves.

We stand behind our design and engineering. We can provide expert smoking advice, source spare parts, and assist with any necessary repairs. Furthermore, you can view the smoker in person at our store in Opava.

If your primary goal is to smoke high-quality meat and enjoy the aroma of honest home-smoked delicacies, Tulkas is exactly for you.