Abstract: A novel cooking device is disclosed. The cooking device includes a container having a top portion and a bottom portion. A heating element is included, with the heating element being adapted to the bottom portion of the container for generating an electric heat source. The cooking device also comprises a cover plate for the electric heat elements, with the cover plate having selectively opening passages for allowing the electric heat to be channeled into the device. The device further comprises a valve member adapted for allowing the release of the generated heat source at the option of the operator, and a fire box container adapted to the inlet of the container. A wood heat source is contained within the fire box container for generating a heat source. A plate member is positioned above the heating elements so that a wood heat source chamber is formed.