Offset smokers typically burn charcoal, but wood can also be used—in either case, dampened wood chips may be added to help produce more smoke. Offset smokers require regular attention to the fire and ...

The best gas grills, portable grills, and charcoal grills are all about efficiency. But the best smokers and pellet grills eschew ease. Purists prefer to cook low and slow over indirect heat with ...

Editor’s Note — June 30, 2025: We reviewed our recommendations to check current pricing and update product availability. Currently, we’re evaluating three new smokers: the Masterbuilt Gravity Series ...

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Want to expand your culinary repertoire beyond barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers this summer? Consider a smoker. Whereas a grill cooks meat directly over a flame, smokers use indirect heat to cook ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more If you're looking for maximum barbecue flavor, the best smokers are the answer. Smoking is a great way to ...

Amazon is having a sale on grills and smokers with some models priced under $100. The deal from Amazon has gas and charcoal grills on sale for up to 47% off, while smokers are reduced up to 31%. The ...

Nearly half of U.S. adults (45%) plan to purchase a new grill or smoker in 2016. That was one of the most important results of a recent study just released by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.

When you see someone carrying a metal briefcase, it’s usually because they’re transporting cash. Or an antidote. Or something else that can’t cook ribs. But that’s all beginning to change. Because now ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When warm weather comes, we all know what it's time for -- cookouts. If you're in the mood for ribs, you could fire up the grill, or you could ...