Outdoor Charcoal BBQ Heavy Duty Smoker

Price facts

• Last seen at $139.99 at Wayfair on Nov 7.

Our take on the Outdoor Charcoal BBQ Heavy Duty Smoker

A barrel-style offset charcoal smoker built from steel with a stainless steel finish. It has a separate firebox, a smoking chamber with access doors, and adjustable vents for regulating heat. It suits people who want to cook low and slow for a crowd and are willing to tend a fire. Against pellet and electric smokers it needs more attention and has no digital controls, but it is simpler and sturdier than thin budget offsets.

Outdoor Charcoal BBQ Heavy Duty Smoker prices at every store

Outdoor Charcoal BBQ Heavy Duty Smoker price history

Lowest price we've seen: $139.99 on Nov 7 at Wayfair. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 7.

Questions and answers

How does an offset charcoal smoker work?

You burn charcoal and wood in the side firebox and the smoke and heat travel through the main chamber. You control temperature with the firebox and chimney vents. It takes more attention than a pellet grill but gives a stronger smoke flavor.

How much meat can it hold?

Barrel-style offsets of this size typically take several racks of ribs or a whole brisket plus sides on the main grate. The exact capacity depends on the grate layout, so check the chamber dimensions before buying for large cooks.

Does it need seasoning before the first cook?

Yes. Coat the inside grates and chamber with a thin layer of cooking oil and run a hot burn for a couple of hours before cooking. This burns off factory residue and starts a protective layer.

Can I use it as a regular grill?

You can grill over the main chamber by putting charcoal directly under the grates, but it is designed for smoking. For high-heat searing, a kettle grill does the job better.

How should I store it outdoors?

The stainless steel finish helps, but a cover is still worth using between cooks. Keep the vents closed and the chamber dry to slow rust, and clean out ash after each use.

Where is the Outdoor Charcoal BBQ Heavy Duty Smoker cheapest?

At Wayfair, for $139.99, as of our latest check.

Stores we've priced the Outdoor Charcoal BBQ Heavy Duty Smoker at

• Wayfair deals and prices

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