A good thermostat / thermometer is also essential and that is why I don’t recommend going for most cheap models as the thermometers on them are usually low quality and inaccurate. You use both the intake baffle and chimney baffles to regulate the temperature in the grill. The intake baffle controls how much air gets to the coals so obviously this has a large effect on the temperature and needs to be monitored and adjusted as needed. I take a look about 6 hours in, keeping an eye on temperatures that stay very stable with correct adjustment of the vents. It already looks superb. Here’s a look for yourself: Beef short rib 6 hours in the bbq smoker Take your time. Creating the perfect, juice filled piece of smoked meat is not an instant process, so be prepared to cook for at least a few hours.

Getting a food smoker right now is tough, not knowing who to trust. Well I review these bbq smokers on real life experience for meat smokiness, price, build quality, safety, and ability to keep a slow fire going LONG. Priced at a penny under 190 pounds, it is in the price range for most people who are looking for an affordable yet still quality product.First, set up your thermometer(s). Most smokers have built in thermometers, and some can work well, but cheaper model’s might not do the job properly so it’s always a good idea to have a secondary temperature probe placed near the food while it’s cooking. This will ensure that you are getting an accurate reading of the heat where it counts and not the temperature as it is at the top of the grill. PRO TIP: Dont forget to soak your preferred wood for as long as possible before using your favoured bbq smoker to maximise the amount of smoke that will be imparted in your meat – you don’t want your wood to just ‘burn away’ 🙂 The good sized fuel door is made from aluminium which is a material known for being rust resistant and also doesn’t corrode easily like some metals. There are numerous options available to you when it comes to the best BBQ smokers so you should think about what your needs are before deciding on whether a certain product is right for you or not. Shelling out a lot of money for something that has a myriad of features is a waste of money if you’re not going to make use of them. Temperature Control With smokers, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for so if you’re serious about getting your meat perfect without having to spend hours in front of the grill, you’re going to have to bite the bullet and shell out for a good spec model.

In short, buy a few of the more common wood chips and give this a go and workout what you like yourself, this is half the fun in my mind. PriceWeber are a trusted name when it comes to all things barbecue related, and their smokers are no exception, this is easily the best smoker with exception of maybe the portable cosmo charcoal barbecue. At 24 kilograms, it is quite light compared to the Azura BBQ Smoker, and it too has a good set of 15cm wheels to get around on and standing on flat ground, the TecTake BBQ Smoker has good stability. Like the Weber Smokey Mountain, the body of this BBQ smoker is made of porcelain coated steel ensuring a great cooking environment inside the main chamber. Despite its modular nature, it still regulates temperature very well, and the slightest adjustment of the air vents will have an effect on the internal temperature, giving you a nice level of control. Attention all fish smoker addicts: An hour or so in front of the computer today could pay off in the form of a beautifully moist and juicy piece of brisket later.

I double up the foil for two reasons – the wife buys cheap foil and over that amount of time, it invariably splits otherwise. To test, I just drop it on the smoker bbq for 8 hours using quality lumpwood charcoal for a bbq, and I start this with my bbq starter– getting the charcoal to perfect temperature is easy this way. Weber really have this all sown up if you follow that bbq starter link. Here’s a look at that start point: Beef short rib in the Kamado Joe Classic II for 8 hours keeping the temperature around 120 degrees CelsiusIf you’ve more time, why not get yourself some Apple and Oak logs – they will work just great and save you a fortune. Apple, Pear, Oak, Sweet Chestnut are all easily available in the UK