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Weber
The WSM won more backyard BBQ competitions than any other smoker. Water pan maintains moisture. The pit masters training wheels.
481 sq in
Vertical water smoker
Porcelain steel
41 lbs
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| Highland Offset Smoker Value Oklahoma Joes | 4.4 | $349 | View |
 Gravity Series 800 Masterbuilt | 4.5 | $597 | View |
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 30" Digital Electric Smoker Masterbuilt | 4.3 | $279 | View |
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Weber
The WSM won more backyard BBQ competitions than any other smoker. Water pan maintains moisture. The pit masters training wheels.
481 sq in
Vertical water smoker
Porcelain steel
41 lbs
Oklahoma Joes
Entry to offset smoking without the $2K price. Yes, youll need to seal gaps. Thats the point—real offset smoking earns the flavor.
900 sq in total
Offset
Heavy steel
182 lbs
Masterbuilt
What happens when engineers make charcoal smoking easy. Gravity feeds fuel, fan controls temp, app monitors from the couch.
800 sq in
Gravity-fed charcoal
Digital, WiFi
225-700°F
Pit Barrel
The just hang it and forget it smoker. Convection design means temperature self-regulates. Stupid simple, excellent results.
8 hooks + grate
Drum smoker
Hook and hang
Porcelain steel
Masterbuilt
Smoking for the smoke-curious. Digital controls and electric heat mean no fire management. Perfect for apartments or beginners.
711 sq in
Electric
Digital controls
100-275°F
Depends on whether you enjoy fire management. If youd rather watch the game, get a WSM or pellet.
Match wood to meat: hickory/oak for beef, apple/cherry for pork and poultry.
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