Smokers

What is a smoker grill?

Smokers use the smoke from burning wood to slowly cook meat (and other foods). Unlike a grill, which uses direct heat from the flames and smoldering charcoal, a smoker uses indirect heat, relying on the captured smoke to cook the meat. Inside the smoker, the air temperature is carefully controlled to remain consistent until the meat or other foods reach the desired temperature or desired doneness level. Smokers tend to produce stronger flavors in the meat since the smoke is captured and infused into the fibers of the meat.

Most meat geeks agree that a smoker is a better option than a grill for cooking most types of meat. The large "smoke ring" when you get the meat apart indicates the intense flavor of the meat. Slow cooking and controlling the temperature also allow the fibers of tougher cuts of meat to break down and the fat to be reabsorbed for rich, juicy results.