Best Offset Smokers

Grill Picker tracks 3 offset smokers — stick-burning offset smokers for serious low-and-slow barbecue — from 2 brands, priced $349 to $679. Our top-rated pick is the Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn at 4.4★, and the largest is the Char-Griller Smokin' Champ at 830 sq in of cooking area. Compare them all below.

Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn
$679
Offset Smoker
4.4(2,200)

The Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn is the larger, heavier-gauge sibling of the Highland, built from 2.5mm cold-rolled steel for better heat retention and more cooking capacity. It's a step up for serious offset cooks.

1060 sq in Total Area2.5mm Heavy SteelCharcoal and Wood Fuel
Wood/Charcoal751 sq inapprox 225–400°F
Best for: Bigger Texas-style cooks and more thermal mass
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Oklahoma Joe's Highland
$549
Offset Smoker
4.3(2,900)

The Oklahoma Joe's Highland is the most popular entry-level traditional offset smoker, with a heavy-gauge steel cook chamber and side firebox for real wood-and-charcoal Texas-style barbecue. It's the classic stick-burner starting point.

Traditional Offset FireboxHeavy-Gauge SteelCharcoal and Wood Fuel
Wood/Charcoal619 sq inapprox 225–400°F
Best for: Learning real wood-fired Texas-style BBQ
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Char-Griller Smokin' Champ
$349
Offset Smoker
4.3(1,400)

The Char-Griller Smokin' Champ is a barrel-style charcoal grill paired with a side firebox for offset smoking, offering large capacity at a budget price. It's a flexible, affordable charcoal grill and smoker combo.

Barrel Grill + Offset BoxLarge CapacityEasy-Dump Ash Pan
Wood/Charcoal830 sq inapprox 225–400°F
Best for: Budget offset smoking plus charcoal grilling
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