BBQ Smokers

Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 22.5-Inch Smoker

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:05:54 +0000

We rated the Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker #3 in our 2011 Round Up. This smoker is great for either the professional or novice. We had it assembled and ready for service in about 30 minutes. We then "adjusted" the front door slightly by twisting and moving it to make a perfect seal around the housing. The next day, we smoked a whole turkey and four whole chickens with plenty of room to spare, the taste was simply amazing. So how does the Weber 731001 compare to it's little brother the Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18.5-Inch Smoker? Identical, but bigger.

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	$399.00
Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 22.5-Inch Smoker
	$399.00
Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 22.5-Inch Smoker

Editor Review

We rated the Weber 731001 Smokey Mountain Cooker #3 in our 2011 Round Up. This smoker is great for either the professional or novice. We had it assembled and ready for service in about 30 minutes. We then “adjusted” the front door slightly by twisting and moving it to make a perfect seal around the housing. If anyone ever mentions that they can’t keep a good temperature with the 731001, tell them to “adjust” the door, it works every time. We then ran our smoker through the paces by firing it up for a small smoke to burn in the paint, we recommend doing this to any smoker you might purchase. The next day, we smoked a whole turkey and four whole chickens with plenty of room to spare, the taste was simply amazing.

So how does the Weber 731001 compare to it’s little brother the Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18.5-Inch Smoker? Identical, but bigger. This is a time when bigger isn’t necessarily better, at least for most people out there. If you’re going to cook for a small family most of the time, the 18.5 inch Smokey Mountain is a better choice, you’ll save some money on the smoker and save money on each smoke due to using less charcoal. But, if you plan on cooking for your family and inviting friends over most of the time, you would be better off with this smoker.

Weber has out done themselves again, this smoker is right in line with it’s little brother. It holds a temperature very well, whether it’s 200 degrees or 350 degrees, no need to run out and check on it every few hours. It’s built well and you’ll have years of great service from this smoker. If you’re cooking for 10 or more people on a regular basis, you’ll be happy you made the decision to go with this smoker.

Product Details

  Unbelievable flavor, like your eating at your favorite smokehouse
  Very large smoking area, it can accommodate both an entire ham and a full size turkey at once
  Includes two nickel plated smoking grates while being constructed of porcelain enameled steel
  Includes a nice Weber cover, water pan, vents to control the cooking heat and a thermometer
  It’s truly made for a smoke enthusiast with its larger than average measurements of 23 x 23 x 42 inches and comes with a 10 year warranty

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Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse Smoker (Black), 30-Inch

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:24:55 +0000

Best Prices on Masterbuilt 20070106 30-inch Smokehouse Smoker
	$179.00
Masterbuilt 20070910 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker, Black

Editor Review

We rated the Masterbuilt 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker our #2 Smoker of 2011. The Smokehouse Smoker is a great smoker for beginners, but no for professionals or people who have smoked in the past. Out main reason for rating this smoker #2 is based heavily on the inexpensive price. Our smoker arrived in good condition but right from the start we could tell the quality control of the manufacturing wasn’t quite up to par since the holes and screws didn’t quite line up. After a little bit of maneuvering the pieces to complete the assembly, we were off to the races! We smoked baby back ribs and whole chickens perfectly without any problems. Once you’ve got the Smokehouse assembled you should have no problems cooking like a pro in no time. There as been a large complaint from many owners that the heating element will fail within 1-2 years. The heating element can be replaced but the cost and time needed just aren’t worth it. By that time, you will know if you want to continue to smoke like so many other people who have been “bitten by the smoking bug”, at that time move up to our #1 rated product.

If you’re new to smoking and not sure you’ll like it or are on a tight budget, the Smokehouse Smoker is a great beginners product. If you’ve got the extra money or know you’ll love smoking, don’t delay and move up to the Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker 18.5-Inch Smoker. If you’re budget doesn’t allow for the more expensive smokers, pick is one up and start smoking, you’ll be hooked on smoking and happy you took that first step.

Product Details

  Steel exterior which is powder coated and measures 2.5 cubic feet
  Digital controls – 24-hour timer – auto shut off
  Temperature is controlled by a thermostat
  Side-loading wood tray for easy access with a rear mounted grease pan and removable drip pan
  Has a good size footprint at 19.5 x 18 x 34 inches

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Smoke Hollow Smokers, Outdoor Leisure (Propane-Gas)

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:17:23 +0000

We recently received the Outdoor Leisure 34168G Smoke Hollow Propane Gas Smoker to include in our Best Smokers of 2010 Round Up. Although this smoker did not make it into our Top 3 Smokers of 2010, it's still a great smoker and the best gas smoker we've tested to date. Our Outdoor Leisure Gas Smoker arrived very well packaged with no scrapes or dents to the smoker, assembly was a snap and took only about 25 minutes. The smoker is very easy to use, much like a gas grill.

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	$149.99
Outdoor Leisure 34168G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker
	$210.45
Outdoor Leisure 34168G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker

Editor Review

We recently received the Smoke Hollow Smoker made by Outdoor Leisure (propane-gas model) to include in our Best Smokers of 2011 Round Up. Although this smoker did not make it into our Top 3 Smokers of 2011, it’s still a great smoker and the best gas smoker we’ve tested to date.

Our Smoke Hollow Smoker arrived very well packaged with no scrapes or dents to the smoker, assembly was a snap and took only about 25 minutes. The smoker is very easy to use, much like a gas grill. Fill up the water pan, load up some wood chips and turn the gas on. Once preheated, put in your meats and turn down the gas. That’s it, you’ll have some wonderful smoked pork, chicken or fish to share with your family and friends. During our rigorous testing we even had some beautiful smoke rings on our ribs and meats.

If you’re looking for a well rounded smoker and your partial to propane, this is an excellent smoker. We give this smoker two thumbs up, this is the smoker you want in your backyard.

Product Details

  Push button ignition for easy lighting
  Includes water pan and porcelain coated wood chip box
  3 cooking tiers with variable temperature controls
  Easy to transport with two side handles and very easy to assembly
  Measuring in at 16 x 14 x 34 inches

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Bradley Digital Smoker (4 Racks)

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:58:51 +0000


The Bradley Digital 4 Rack Smoker is a sibling of our #3 Rated smoker in our 201 Round Up, the Bradley BTIS1 Original Fully Automatic 4-Rack Outdoor Food Smoker. The Bradley Digital 4 Rack Smoker was delivered with similar packaging to the BTIS1. This Bradley is easy to use as well.

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	$358.72
Bradley Digital 4-Rack Smoker
	$358.72
Bradley Digital 4-Rack Smoker
	$376.42
Jim Beam BTDS76JB Bradley Smoker 4-Rack Digital Outdoor Smoker
	$569.99
Bradley Smoker 4 Rack Digital Electric Smoker

Editor Review

The Bradley Digital 4 Rack Smoker is a sibling of our #3 Rated smoker in our 201 Round Up, the Bradley BTIS1 Original Fully Automatic 4-Rack Outdoor Food Smoker. The Bradley Digital 4 Rack Smoker was delivered with similar packaging to the BTIS1. This Bradley is easy to use as well. Just plug it in, fill the water pan with water, load up the bisquettes and preheat it. Then fill it with your choice of meats and lower the temperature. That’s truely all there is to do with this smoker, it’s that easy. The Bradley smokers also come with instructions and recipes for some sauces and rubs, it’s fool proof. Another excellent feature is that the racks, water pan and tray all fit in the dishwasher so clean ups are quick and easy.

The Bradley Digital Smoker makes it even easier for the beginner than most other smokers. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t want to constantly watch a smoker all day and instead want to “fire it and forget it” this smoker is perfect for you.

Product Details

  Excellent full digital control to keep your smoke, time and temperature precise during cooking
  4 cooking racks for plenty of smoking area
  Can provide up to 8 hours of controlled cool smoke with temperatures up to 320 degrees F
  Cooks chicken, meats, fish, pork and more
  9 different flavors of hardwoods

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Smokin-It Model #1 Electric Smoker

admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:33:13 +0000

This great stainless steel electric smoker really will be Smokin It in no time at all. Designed for the convenience of the user this product is portable and very simple to use with no special skills required. The smoker comes with durable casters, thermostat for temperature control up to an amazing 250 degrees, smoke box and stainless steel shelving which is a great added feature. For those individuals who prefer things ready to go out of the box will be thrilled with this product since it comes assembled and ready to be used.

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	$289.99
Smokin-It Model #1 Electric Smoker

Editor Review

With the product you will also receive a 1 pound bag of hickory wood blocks so you can use your Smokin It BBQ Smoker right away. This product can hold up to 22 pounds of meat for each load which can feed quite a few people so this is great for events or group gatherings. You have 2 removable shelves and a 350 watt heating element that allows for 8 amps/120 volt per single phase. You can order this product and start using it as soon as it arrives at your doorstep. This will definitely make you the talk of the town with your new electric smoker.

Product Details

  Up to 22 lbs. of meat capacity per load
  350 watt heating element, 8 amps 120 volt single phase
  Comes with 2 removable shelves
  All stainless steel construction
  This smoker comes with casters

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Meco 5030 Electric Grill and Combination Water Smoker

admin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:55:49 +0000

No more tending the coals every hour when smoking meats; Meco's Combo Water Smoker offers optimal control, longer cook time, and less monitoring than traditional charcoal smokers. Perfect for smoking chicken, fish, and other meats to a savory finish, the combo smoker coils boil water to produce steam and burn wood chips to produce smoke that, together, more efficiently penetrate and flavor meats while they cook. The combo smoker features a removable thermostat control with low, medium, and high settings for smoking just about anything, from thin strips of sockeye to thick beef briskets. The smoker plugs into standard household outlets and converts quickly into an electric, lock-and-go, portable grill. Two nickel-plated, 15-1/2-inch cooking grids let you cook at different levels. With 351 square inches of cooking surface, there's room to smoke nearly 50 pounds of meat at once. A porcelain-glazed pan holds 5-1/2 quarts of water to last up to five hours for extended smoking operations. Sliding access doors make it easy to check water levels and add more if necessary. Meco designed this smoker so that you can add wood and water without even removing the cover, so heat loss is minimal and meats are tender. A 1500-watt heating element ensures even heat distribution from top to bottom. Heat-resistant wood handles on the sides and hood mean easy transport and monitoring. And, the grids inside are equipped with durable handles, so there's no messy oven mitt to clean afterward! --Brian Olson

Editor Review

The Meco 5030 Electric Grill and Smoker is a great little smoker for someone who doesn’t want all the fuss of monitoring the coals of a traditional smoker. This Meco smoker has longer cook times, less tending to and more control over smoking than traditional smokers found in the marketplace. This smoker is perfect for fish, chicken and other kinds of meat due to the two step process of using both boiling water (steam) to keep the meat moist and burning wood chips to smoke the meat at the same time. The thermostat has three settings; low, medium and high which helps you control the temperature within the smoker, this type of temperature isn’t found in traditional charcoal smokers.

An added feature of the Meco 5030 is that it doubles as a standard electric grill because it plugs right into a standard electrical outlet. Due to the large 15.5 inch cooking grids within the smoker, you’ve got a large 351 square inch smoking surface which means you can cook up to 50 pounds of meat at any given time. The Meco also has a large pan with porcelain glazing to hold 5.5 quarts of water which should last up to 5 hours to really extend your smoking time with less human interaction. It also has easy access doors with slide open to make adding more water if needed if your cooking for an extended period of time. This is a big plus for this smoker, having these sliding doors with convenient access for both water and wood chips means that there will be little heat loss. When comparing this to standard smokers which must be accessed through the top lid, the difference could have an effect on your meats tenderness and costs due to the loss in temperature. Another plus of this smoker is the ample 1,500 watt heating element which is powerful enough to heat the whole smoker so you don’t have problems with the lower grid smoking the meat properly while the top grid not having enough heat to adequately do the job.

All in all, this is a nice grill/smoker combo for anyone who’s interested in learning to smoke or the seasoned pro with tons of experience.

Product Details

  Electric Water Smoker
  1500 Watt Heating Element
  Removable Thermostat
  Heat Resistant Wood side and Hood Handles
  351-Square-Inches of Cooking Surface

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Bradley Propane Smoker

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:42:23 +0000

The Bradley Propane Smoker is an all purpose smoker that can hot smoke, cold smoke and also roast with very little intervention. The Bradley propane smoker uses the patented bisquettes with 9 different types of woods for all your smoking preferences. This smoker is also lightweight and portable, weighting only 20 lbs. and measuring 2 feet tall, 2 feet wide and 1 foot in depth, this smoker can be brought with you to any smoking destination. It also runs on a 1 lbs bottle of propane and only 4 AA batteries so camping or tailgating with this smoker is very easy. It has all the comforts of the full size Bradley line of smokers but in a more compact design. If you plan on picking up a portable smoker, this smoker should definitely be on your short list.

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	$92.98
Bradley 4-Rack Propane Smoker
	$92.98
Bradley 4-Rack Propane Smoker

Editor Review

It also runs on a 1 lbs bottle of propane and only 4 AA batteries so camping or tailgating with this smoker is very easy. It has all the comforts of the full size Bradley line of smokers but in a more compact design. If you plan on picking up a portable smoker, this smoker should definitely be on your short list.

Product Details

  Runs on propane
  Can be stored in it’s own little carrying bag
  Has a total of 4 racks to cook on
  Can heat up to 300 F
  Can use any of the 9 different flavors of wood supplied by Bradley

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GrillPro 00150 Cast Iron Smoker Box

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:03:08 +0000

This cast iron grill pro offers simple preparation and great taste for anything that you feel like cooking. This is the perfect accessory for your grill and will make you wonder why you never ordered it sooner. With the box being very durable since itâ��s created with only the best, cast iron, it will give you that great smoke flavor that you desire. This GrillPro Iron Smoker Box is simple to construct and super easy to use.

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	$8.38
GrillPro 00150 Cast Iron Smoker Box
	$11.72
GrillPro 00150 Cast Iron Smoker Box

Editor Review

This cast iron grill pro offers simple preparation and great taste for anything that you feel like cooking. This is the perfect accessory for your grill and will make you wonder why you never ordered it sooner. With the box being very durable since it’s created with only the best, cast iron, it will give you that great smoke flavor that you desire. This GrillPro Iron Smoker Box is simple to construct and super easy to use.

If you have been spending tons of money eating out at your favorite smoked restaurant, then this is the product for you. It will not only give you the smoked flavor that you want but will save you hundreds in the long run. You no longer will have to eat out but can prepare your own food to perfection. You will soon be the envy of the neighborhood once they taste the meats you’ve been cooking.

Product Details

  Cast iron construction
  Gives an amazing smoked flavor
  Easy to use
  Simple to clean

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Old Smokey Electric Smoker

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:44:25 +0000


With this modern smoker you can prepare all of your favorite meals in no time. With no water needed the sealed lid that is provided will help to flavor your meats to a taste that makes your mouth water. The amazing flat top design helps to provide you with the basting that you desire for your food. This amazing product comes with 2 cooking racks, carrying handles, smoking chips and a drip pan.

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	$129.00
Old Smokey Electric Smoker

Editor Review

With this modern smoker you can prepare all of your favorite meals in no time. With no water needed the sealed lid that is provided will help to flavor your meats to a taste that makes your mouth water. The amazing flat top design helps to provide you with the basting that you desire for your food. This amazing product comes with 2 cooking racks, carrying handles, smoking chips and a drip pan.

Since this great smoker is made of aluminized steel that is corrosion resistant and provides you with an electric heating element with adjustable controls, you will no longer have to sit nearby at every minute watching your food. You will have the ability to cook all of your favorite foods in a timely manner and dedicate more time to those things that are really important.

There are many perks to this product including the fact that the flat top allows the juices to flow evenly back onto the food giving it the perfect flavor. The 15.5 width, 15.5 dimension and 29 in height makes this product above average size and perfect for many different kinds of meat including chicken, turkey, ham and more. The Old Smokey Electric Smoker is the addition that any cook needs for their collection.

Product Details

  Color: Grey
  Size: 15.5″w x 15.5″d x 29″h
  This smoker has a flat top, so juices drip right back onto the food.
  On top of the heating element is a chip tray where you put wood chips for smoke flavor.
  This smoker is controlled by a heat thermostat to allow a wide variety of cooking times and styles.

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Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker (Smoke’N Grill), Model 810-5301-V with Vinyl Cover, Black

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:47:38 +0000

The Brinkmann 810-5301-V is a good little charcoal smoker and also doubles as a grill. Our smoker arrived at our location and was well packaged. After very little assembly we were "seasoning" our new smoker in about 30 minutes after arrival. After running this Brinkmann through it's paces and smoking some turkey breasts and ribs. Our turkey breasts were super juicy while the meat just fell of the bones of our ribs. For the price, this smoker is hard to beat. Although it's might take you a few times to maintain a good smoking temperature like our Top 3 Rated Smokers, it still was easy to cook with. If you're in the market to buy a charcoal smoker and your on a tight budget, this smoker is for you.

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	$69.99
Brinkmann 810-5301-V Smoke’N Grill Charcoal Smoker and Grill with Vinyl Cover, Black
	$71.37
Brinkmann 810-5301-V Smoke’N Grill Charcoal Smoker and Grill with Vinyl Cover, Black

Editor Review

The Brinkmann 810-5301-V is a good little charcoal smoker and also doubles as a grill. Our smoker arrived at our location and was well packaged. After very little assembly we were “seasoning” our new smoker in about 30 minutes after arrival. After running this Brinkmann through it’s paces and smoking some turkey breasts and ribs. Our turkey breasts were super juicy while the meat just fell of the bones of our ribs.

This Brinkmann charcoal smoker was easier to use than many of the current models available online or in local retailers. There’s a door in the front for easy access to replenish water in the water pan or add additional charcoal for those really long and slow smokes. After our rigorous testing with additional smokings of chicken, brisket, salmon and eggplant we came to our conclusion.

For the price, this smoker is hard to beat. Although it’s might take you a few times to maintain a good smoking temperature like our Top 3 Rated Smokers, it still was easy to cook with. If you’re in the market to buy a charcoal smoker and your on a tight budget, this smoker is for you.

Product Details

  50 pounds of food can be cooked at one time
  2 steel cooking grills (chrome plated) with thermometer in lid and wooden handles
  Can easily add charcoal and/or water during cooking with front door
  Both steel pans (water and charcoal) are porcelain coated. Includes cover and manual
  Measures 17 by 17 by 32 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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