The 10 Best Smoker Grills – Guidebook

A smoker is a special grill, because here fish, meat and vegetables are not cooked directly by fire, but by the resulting smoke

A smoker has a special feature, because the vegetables, fish and meat are cooked here by smoke and not by direct fire. Hence the name, because smoker means smoker in German

The heat in the smoker should be able to circulate well. Therefore, the material must be sufficiently strong and, of course, well processed. You should therefore aim for a material thickness of at least 1 to 2 mm. If you work with the smoker regularly, the material should be even thicker, preferably 5 to 6 mm. In our guide on the subject of smokers you can read more and get all the important information you need for your purchase decision.

Most smokers work by firing with wood, briquettes or coal. In any case, pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The cost of a good smoker depends on your needs. How often do you want to use it and how many people will be cooked? You can find all important information as well as concrete figures in our guide. Generally speaking, a good smoker can cost between 100 and 500 euros. There are also high-quality models for 800 or over 1000 euros.

The higher the wall thickness of your smoker and the better it is made, the better the heat can circulate and maintain the temperature. The minimum wall thickness should be 1 to 2 mm, but for regular use we recommend 5 to 6 mm. Did you know that we have written a guide on the subject? There you will find not only a comprehensive checklist, but also specific product recommendations in different price ranges

SFB is an abbreviation and stands for “side fire box”, in which the fire is located. So that the hot smoke reaches your food and meat and co. can be cooked, this box is connected to the side of the cooking chamber. Hence the name, because “side fire box” can be translated roughly as “side fire box”

There are many recipes for cooking in the smoker: You can smock meat, fish and vegetables. Spareribs, bacon or various roasts are particularly popular.

The cooking time in the smoker depends on the type and condition of the meat and the temperature in the cooking chamber. Tip: You can get a cooking thermometer so that you can easily check the temperature. It is important to know that it gets less hot in the smoke than, for example, when grilling directly over the fire. Therefore, you should rather plan for a longer period of time

Good things take time, and that also applies to spare ribs in the smoker. Depending on the treatment, the smoke time can be well over 2 hours. But it’s worth it, because spare ribs from the smoker taste pretty good to most people!