If you've never used a smoker grill, you might be a little hesitant. But it is easier than you think. If you've recently become the owner of a smoker grill, you probably have a line of people around ...

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 ...

With some time and practice, the best charcoal smokers will let you wow your family and friends with a tasty brisket, pork butt, or ribs at your next barbecue. From ceramic kamado grills that can sear ...

Love the flavor of wood-smoked barbecue? Craving mouth-watering, slow-smoked meat? Consumer Reports’ experts say you don’t need to run out and buy a smoker. A few steps and your gas or charcoal grill ...

Editor’s Note — January, 2026: We reviewed our recommendations and updated some based on current pricing and product availability. We also added the recently reviewed Pit Boss Navigator 1600M Pellet ...

Which indoor BBQ smokers are best? Sometimes a nice rack of smoked BBQ ribs is just what you need after a long work week. The problem here is that while chomping down on a smoked rack of ribs is ...

The question is what is better a grill or a smoker? That is like asking what is better a microwave or a slow cooker? Both a grill and a smoker are great for different reasons and different kinds of ...