Learning how to use an outdoor smoker involves a lot of trial and error — well, mostly error. As an avid home chef on the search for authentically smoked flavor, I ...

Over the years, I’ve smoked bratwursts on my charcoal grill, my kamado smoker, and my pellet smoker — all with amazing results. Smoking infuses the sausages with a deep, smoky flavor while keeping ...

These Best Smoked Side Dishes are some of my family’s favorite dishes to whip up! The holidays are even better with smoked meat, so I also love to throw a side dish in the smoker. Plus, in the summer, ...

If you like wood-fired flavor, but don’t like the time and labor involved in cooking on a traditional stick burning smoker or charcoal grill, then you should consider buying a pellet smoker. I’ve ...

Weber has been making grills for nearly 75 years, but it's relatively new to pellet smokers. Following last year's debut of the Searwood line, it released the Smoque earlier this year, a more ...

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 ...

Whether you’re looking to throw down some traditional barbecue, smoke salmon after a successful fishing trip, or make a big batch of venison summer sausage, it’s a great time to be in the market for ...