Best Charcoal Smokers
Grill Picker tracks 2 charcoal smokers — charcoal smokers — from 2 brands, priced $399 to $400. Our top-rated pick is the Weber Smokey Mountain 18 at 4.8★, and the largest is the Weber Smokey Mountain 18 at 481 sq in of cooking area. Compare them all below.
$399
Charcoal Smoker
4.8(4,600)
The Weber Smokey Mountain is the legendary bullet-shaped charcoal water smoker that has been the 'first real smoker' recommendation for decades. Two stacked grates and a water pan turn out competition-quality BBQ for under $500.
Legendary Bullet SmokerTwo 18.5-Inch GratesBuilt-In Water Pan
Charcoal481 sq inapprox 225–350°F
Best for: Learning real charcoal smoking the proven way
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$400
Charcoal Smoker
Pit Barrel Cooker
Pit Barrel Cooker Classic
4.7(3,100)
The Pit Barrel Cooker Classic is an 18.5-inch porcelain-coated drum smoker that hangs meat vertically over the coals on hooks. It's beloved on r/smoking for being nearly foolproof - light it, hang the meat, and walk away.
Hang-Style Drum SmokingTruly Set-and-Forget8 Hooks + Grate Included
Charcoal240 sq inapprox 250–325°F
Best for: Foolproof smoking with zero temperature babysitting
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