Best Smokers for 2020
You might be wondering why we’re talking about smokers on a site that is all about sous vide cooking. Well, using a smoker after you pull your ingredients out of your water bath is a delicious way to add even more flavor to some of your favorite meals.
To help you find the right smoker for the job, we’ve compiled a list of the best smokers we could find. Learn all about them below, and then get ready to take your barbecue to the next level and impress all of your guests.
Traeger Grills TFB57GZEO Pro Series 575 Grill Bundle with Echo Dot 
If you’re in search of a high-tech wood pellet smoker, look no further than the Traeger Grills TFB57GZEO Pro Series 575, which lets you use Alexa to make cooking up delicious meals even simpler, and as hands-free as possible. Just use your voice to tell Alexa to grill or bake your food at a specific temperature, or to check on the temperature at any time, among other things. For example, you can monitor pellet levels, set a timer, and change the temperature from anywhere in your home. And, of course, you can smoke, grill, roast, bake, braise, and barbecue with this one product.
Bradley Technologies Original 6 Rack Smoker Stove
If you’re aiming to get a durable, fully automated electric smoker, check out the Bradley Technologies Original 6 Rack Smoker Stove. It features a stainless steel interior and six removable racks, and the bisquette burner is separate from the oven element. Plus, you can use this product to smoke for up to nine hours without having to add bisquettes. The end result is clean tasting, delicious food.
Z Grills Wood Pellet Grill Smoker
The Z Grills Wood Pellet Grill Smoker ZPG-700D is a great pellet option when you want something that will allow you to “set it and forget it.” This product features an automated electric feed system that will maintain the temperature you set. It also has a Smart Digital Controller that allows you to easily set your preferred temperature. Beyond that, it has a main rack, warm rack, and hopper with plenty of space for all your cooking needs.
Cuisinart COS-118 Vertical 18″ Charcoal Smoker
A great charcoal smoker to consider is the durable Cuisinart COS-118 Vertical 18” Smoker. It boasts two 18” stainless steel racks that give you 510 square inches of space for cooking. There’s also a porcelain enamel water bowl, along with vents on the top and bottom, creating a dual air vent system. Plus, the vertical barrel makes maintaining a consistent temperature easy.
The Weber Smokey Mountain smoker comes in three sizes: 14-inch, 18-inch, and 22-inch. This is a high-quality charcoal smoker that boasts porcelain-enameled bowls, lid, and center section to avoid peeling and rusting, and to retain heat. It also has two cooking grates, so you have plenty of space to work with, and you can control the temperature by adjusting the dampers. The silicone temperature grommet can be used to keep an eye on the internal temperature, and you can take the fuel door off when you need to add more wood and charcoal.
Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett WiFi Controlled Portable Wood Pellet Grill
One of the best pellet smokers on the market, the Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett WiFi Controlled Portable Wood Pellet Grill has a host of great features. First off, it boasts Sense-Mate, which is a thermal sensor that will continually monitor the grill temperature so you don’t have to. Beyond that, you can control this smoker from your smartphone, and it’s easy to take with you when you travel because its lightweight, it features foldable legs, and it can run on 120AC or 12V.
Dyna-Glo DGO1176BDC-D Charcoal Offset Smoker
This Dyna-Glo Charcoal Smoker can smoke up to 100 pounds of food at once, and it has nearly 800 square inches of smoking area, along with six height-adjustable cooking grates. Plus, it has a dual door design that can help minimize loss of heat when you want to cook low and slow. And the heavy-duty steel body ensures it will be durable and long-lasting.
Pit Boss Grills 77221 2.2 Digital Smoker
The Pit Boss Grills 77221 2.2 Digital Smoker is an electric smoker that features a multiple position racking system for space, elevated stand for loading and unloading easily, and double walled blanket insulation for smoking anywhere from 100-400°F. The digital control panel makes controlling the temperature a snap, and the programmable meat probe lets you monitor the internal temperatures of the ingredients you’re cooking.
Masterbuilt 20070910 30-Inch Black Electric Digital Smoker
The Masterbuilt 20070910 30-Inch Black Electric Digital Smoker is another great choice when you are searching for a high-quality electric smoker. It has 730 square inches of space for cooking, an 800 watt heating element, and four chrome-coated racks. Plus, it features digital timer and temperature controls, a removable drip pan, side loading wood chips, and a top air damper. Enjoy even cooking from 100-275°F with this smoker, which both novices and experts will love.
The Right Smoker Can Make All the Difference
When shopping for a smoker, keep a few things in mind. While an electric smoker is great for a longer cook, and is also a good choice if you’re a beginner, a gas smoker doesn’t require a power source, and you can use it pretty much like you would any regular grill. On the other hand, if you want the product with the best performance, that would be the charcoal smoker, which creates the best flavors. And, finally, pellet smokers are convenient, much like electric smokers, so they’re a viable option as well.
No matter which type of smoker you go with, when used properly and in combination with your favorite sous vide recipes, you’ll be amazed by the incredible flavors that you can achieve.