Not
all barbecue smokers are the same, so you will want to get a good idea
of the products on offer before buying one.
Each section is dedicated
to a particular barbecue smoker manufacturer and explains in depth
about their smokers in detail so that you can make an educated decision
when the time comes to invest in a BBQ smoker.
Barbecue Smoker
Manufacturers
Klose Smokers - All BBQ Pits are made by hand, with no
machinery involved in the manufacturing process except a welding
machine, in the spirit of the old style iron foundries. Klose in our opinion is the ultimate
manufacturer of barbecue smoking pits, take a look! Find out more about
Klose Smokers.
Highly Recommended BBQ
Smokers
Bradley Smokers - All
models in Bradley smokers range utlise the automatic Bradley
Bisquette feed system, and are packed with useful guides for operation,
maintenance, safety and a selection of recipes to try. Bradley smokers
are a popular choice among fishermen, and the serious outdoor smoker
community who swear by their reliability, performance and flavour that
the Bradley smoker produces.
Oklahoma Joe's Smokers
- Utilizing the off-set firebox design concept, the Grill with Firebox
features a long horizontal cooking chamber with plenty of room for your
favorite smoked meats! Find out more about Oklahoma Joe's Barbecue
Smokers.
Masterbuilt Smokers - Masterbuilts patented
SPLIT BODY construction allows you to smoke, grill, fry, boil, or
steam, and it can be used with gas, charcoal or wood. Find out more
about Masterbuilt Smokers.
Weber Smokey Mountain - The
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker Grill. When there is no denying
your hunger for slow-cooked barbecue, the Smokey Mountain Cooker can
handle your craving. With two 18-1/2-inch cooking grates, the Smokey
Mountain Cooker can smoke a turkey and a ham at the same time. Find out
more about Weber smokers and the hugely popular Weber Smokey Mountain Barbecue Smoker.
Big John Smokers -
Operates on 110V electricity. These slow smokers are the perfect size
for cooking genuine pit BBQ at home. Your barbecue food smokes using
low temperature (125º-250º) and static conditions and the finished
product is tender, moist and has minimal shrinkage. Find out more about
Big John Barbecue Smokers.
Horizon Smokers - All have
fully welded seams, hinged doors, hard wood handles, condiment shelf in
front, lower storage shelf, grill in firebox, heavy duty steel charcoal
and cooking grates, door on offset firebox for clean out, wagon style
steel wheels and high heat black paint. Great smokers that compare with
the quality of Oklahoma Joe's smokers. Find out more about Horizon
Barbecue Smokers.
Brinkmann Smokers
- Imagine smoked pheasant or elk steaks simmering away in the double
smoker while you and your buddies enjoy a cold one. Cool to the touch
wooden handles and lid, a temperature gauge and hinged door for adding
charcoal and water equals ease of use. Find out more about Brinkmann
Barbecue Smokers.
Austin National Smokers - Get
ready to
impress your friends, family, neighbors, and customers with the Bar-B-Q
of a lifetime. Whether you like to cook, grill, or otherwise slow-roast
meat to perfection then you're in for a BBQ lover's flavourful feast!
Find out more about Austin National Smokers.
Barbecue
Smoker Maintenance Articles
Routine Care - Before
you do anything, you will need to know how to take care of your smoker
or pit on a day to day basis. Most smokers and pits require little
maintenance, but of course the best results will come from a clean
barbecue! Here is the low-down on how to provide basic
maintenance for your barbecue smoker or pit.
Pit Painting - Is
your smoker or pit getting flaky around the edges ? David Klose gives a
good insight into what is involved in his tips for pit
painting.
Pit Curing - Before
you use your smoker for the first time it is essential to ensure that
your pit or smoker is cured properly before use. Take a look at these
tips for pit
curing by David Klose.
Barbecue
Smoker Articles
Barbecue Hygiene -
Read this article to find out how you can improve your barbecue
hygiene and what steps you can take to ensure that your meal
is safe for both your family and guests.
Barbecue Safety -
This interesting article explains how you can improve your barbecue
safety which is one of the most important aspects of any
barbecue and is well worth reading.