10 Best Charcoal Smokers For 2022
10 Best Charcoal Smokers For 2022
Having a house with a large backyard is surely a dream of many out there! A backyard is indeed very useful – you can make your own beautiful garden, have a farm of your own, or even throw lavish barbecue parties, anniversary parties and so much more!
Backyard parties are fun, but the condition is the food must be served outside. Nothing beats the vibe of having dinner with friends and family in your own little backyard, with yellow string lights all over the place as a decor.
Having said this, a party without barbecue chicken is not really a party right? Just like drinks. A barbecue party can only be successful if you have a good charcoal smoker to get you the best smoky and juicy meats. Barbecue without a charcoal smoker is like earth without water. Isn’t it?
Don’t own a charcoal smoker? Well, we have shortlisted 10 best smokers for you!
The common question is, how do you choose the best smoker? Smokers come in various shapes and sizes, comprising various features and specialties. The more you see, the more you think the latter is better.
But while doing so, always keep the price factor in mind. To make your task easy, we have also penned down the respective pros and cons for each of the smokers!
They are :-
- Realcook charcoal BBQ grill
- PK grills PKO – SCAX-X Charcoal and BBQ Grill
- Weber 14 inch Smokey Mountain Cooker
- Dyna Glo DGO1890BDC Wide body Vertical offset Charcoal Smoker
- Royal gourmet CC2036F Charcoal Barrel Grill
- Dyna Glo Signature series
- Char Griller E16620
- Char broil 12201570-A1 American Gourmet
- Cuisinart COS 118 Vertical Smoker
- Char grilled 2131 outlaw charcoal grill
10 Best Charcoal Smokers For 2022
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Realcook charcoal BBQ grill
This is a stainless steel charcoal smoker with 2 small doors built in the front for checking the status of the food, which prevents heat loss. It has a 636 square inches of cooking area, comes with 2 cooking racks and is tall enough to fit in turkeys. It also comes with a built in thermometer, an ash collector and bottom damper which makes it easy to control the temperature and removes ash without much hassle.
Features
- stainless steel body
- Has 2 doors for status checking
- 636 square inches of cooking area
- Built in thermometer
- Cooking racks made of porcelain
Pros
- Ash collector collects the ash
- Tall enough to fit in turkeys
- Versatile – can be used as a fire pit as well
Cons
- Assembling takes lot of time
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PK grills PKO – SCAX-X Charcoal and BBQ Grill
This aluminum griller has a unique capsule shape body along with 4 vents to make grilling really easy and fast! As it is made up of aluminum, it conducts heat more efficiently than a steel griller would do, and is also lightweight and durable. It has 4 stands to keep it out in the open in a backyard, but those are detachable so that you can carry it anywhere when trekking or camping.
This griller has also won awards like Consumer Digest Best Buy 2017.
Features
- Full aluminum body
- Has 4 vents system
- Conducts heat more easily
- Is lightweight and durable
- It has won many awards
Pros
- Can cook anything from brats to turkey
- Amazon’s choice product
- Flavor is more authentic
- Durable stand with rubber wheels
Cons
- No cons apart from the price point
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Weber 14 inch Smokey Mountain Cooker
This black color Charcoal smoker retails for 279 dollars, has a shiny finish to it and the one we have shown here is the 14 inch one. This also comes in 18 and 22 inches respectively. It has steel plated grills and also a heavy gauge fuel grate, with stylish stands for the support.
The porcelain bowl and lid just adds more class to it!
Features
- Glass handles
- Maximum temperature of 190 F
- User manual provided
- Has a fuel door and porcelain lid
Pros
- Rustproof stands
- Slow cooks ; professional cooking guarantee
Cons
- It does not come assembled.
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Dyna Glo DGO1890BDC Wide body Vertical offset Charcoal Smoker
This charcoal smoker has about 1890 sq. inches of cooking space and can accommodate any size of food. The black stainless steel has a porcelain enameled charcoal chamber made for keeping briquettes easily which improves efficiency of the smoker.
It also has a thermometer which tells you about the perfect temperature to help you have the best smoked foods.
Features
- 1890 square inches cooking space
- Made of stainless steel
- Has a charcoal chamber
- Comes with a thermometer
Pros
- Allows slow cooking
- Has removable ash tray pan
- Gives you professional smoky flavor
- Cooks with precision
Cons
- Might not be appealing to some appearance wise
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Royal gourmet CC2036F Charcoal Barrel Grill
This black stainless steel smoker comes with wheels, and would look very elegant in your backyard too.
It has an offset smoker, warming rack and cooking grates – all made of porcelain enameled steel wire. Also, it comes with a side charcoal door and there is also a drip cup to collect all the residuals for hassle free cleaning.
Features
- Stainless steel with black coating
- Ample cooking area
- All the accessories like offset smoker, rack are of porcelain
- Has a rack beneath, to store essentials
Pros
- Can be also used for roasting
- Drip cup collects all the residuals
- Temperature control system
- Comes with wheels for easy transportation
Cons
- Does not come assembled
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Dyna Glo Signature series
The Dyna Glo black has heavy gauge stainless steel construction.
It has 5 chrome plated cooking grates and a total cooking space of 1383 square inches! The built in temperature has a smoke zone which lets you know the best temperatures and gets you the perfect smoky flavor!
Also, the lids stay cool hence it is very safe. It also has large wheels, making it easy to move.
Features
- Black stainless steel body
- 5 chrome plated cooking grates
- Has a cooking area of 1383 square inches
- Large wheels
Pros
- Cool touch handles; very safe
- Temperature gauge regulates ideal temperature
- Easy to move
Cons
- Usually takes 1 month to ship
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Char Griller E16620
This griller comes in 3 color options – graphite, red and blue and is perfect for both high grilling and slow cooking. It has about 20 inch diameter and also a 447 square inch cooking area – claims to cook 27 burgers at once! With triple Walled steel insulated design, iron grates, wheels, bottom rack – this griller / smoker is a must have when looking out for a good one.
Features
- Graphite colored; made of steel alloy
- 20 inch cooking diameter
- 447 square inches of cooking space!
- Has triple walled insulated design
- Temperature control system
- Includes iron grates
Pros
- Wheels make it easy to move
- Has a removable ash dump
- Bottom shelf allows to store stuff
- Can be also used to slow cook and grill
Cons
- No cons here!
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Char broil 12201570-A1 American Gourmet
This extremely sleek and elegant black charcoal smoker is made of steel and is a combination of offset smoker and charcoal grill. It has a 290 square inches of cooking space, and 140 square inch cooking space in the firebox chamber.
Also comes with wheels for easy transportation, and we bet it would look great on your backyard
Features
- Long legged black steel charcoal smoker
- Is both an offset smoker and charcoal griller
- Has a 290 sq inch cooking space
- Easy ash removal
- Has a built in damper
Pros
- Has wheels so it is easy to move
- Clean out doors for easy ash removal
- Porcelain cooking grates
- Temperature control system
- Dampers control heat and smoke
Cons
- Does not come assembled
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Cuisinart COS 118 Vertical Smoker
Cuisinart Vertical smoker has two stainless steel racks for the cooking with a space of 510 square inches! It also has a porcelain enameled water bowl for holding water. It makes it easier for the users to control the smoke and heat as this also comes with 2 vents. The lids can be opened safely to get the foods
Features
- ideal for smoking all kinds of food
- Has a wide side door for easy access to water and fuel
- Two tier smoking system
- Porcelain enamel water bowl
Pros
- Easy to set up
- Lids can be opened safely
- Easy to clean
- Top class quality
- Vertical barrel enables heat distribution
Cons
- Consumers received defective items
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Char griller 2137 outlaw charcoal grill
This char griller has about 950 square inches of cooking space; claims to cook 38 burgers at once which is a HUGE SPACE! It comes with cooking iron grates, fire grates, bottom storage shelf and so much more – making it worth the price!
It also has cool wooden handles and big wheels.
Features
- 950 square inch of space
- Can be used both for low and high cooking
- Steel construction gives a classy look
- Built in dampers and thermometer
Pros
- Ash dump pan makes it easy to clean
- Super versatile
- Adjustable fire grates
- Bottom rack has enough storage
Cons
- Temperature gauge not available
FAQ
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Can wood be used in the charcoal smokers?
Sure, it can be used. But as the name suggests – charcoal; it works best with that.
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How long does charcoal last in a smoker?
A 20 pound bag of charcoal can last you a day, up to 15-18 hours
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How do you maintain the heat level in the smoker?
Closing the lids and opening the side vents; oxygen passing helps to maintain fire.
Verdict
A good smoker can really change your Barbeque game. Investing in one is tricky, but once that is done, you are sorted. All the products mentioned above are mostly Amazon Certified. As our suggestion, we really liked the Pk grills and Char griller E16620
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