This 14-piece set includes not only the smoking gun itself, but also samples of 4 wood varieties, a smoking dome, a disk lid for other containers, a cleaning brush, and even tweezers to help you keep things clean. Just decide what food you want to smoke, and get started as soon as it arrives! Let’s start off honestly: the Kaven Smoking Gun is by far the most affordable option on this list, and there’s a reason for that. If you’re a casual user who wants to try out smoking on a whim but probably won’t do it more than a couple of times, or someone on an extremely tight budget, you may find that this is the best option for you. If you’re ready to really take your home cooking to the next level, it’s hard to beat a smoke gun. Use it for everything from the obvious (meats and cheese) to the creative (purees and drinks). Here’s the longer, more detailed answer. Once you’ve decided on your smoking gun, you’ll be able to figure out which other items you need to buy (if any). Some kits come with just about everything you need, while others are only the smoker itself with no accessories. Here’s some guidance on each section to help you figure out what to get (if anything!). This smoker is totally portable and comes with its own cleaning brush to make scrubbing up a breeze. It also comes with replacement parts just in case things for some reason go south as well as a storage bag to keep all of its accessories together.

Container: The Mitbak 12” Smoking Gun Plastic Dome is a great all-around choice (or just use a bag, or plastic wrap over a bowl or jar)During our Lab experiments, they put the Smokefire's smoking capabilities to the test. A low-and-slow pork roast helped our testers confirm that the smoke level and temperature are separately controlled. The smoker maintained a consistent and accurate temperature throughout the day—no wild temperature swings observed at all. The testers were able to achieve a juicy and subtly smoky pork butt at a medium smoke level, rating it one of the best of the day. Afterward though, they found it difficult to clean out the ash bin and couldn't tell when it was full.

The worst part about getting something in the mail is realizing you do not have everything you need to get started immediately on the task you planned to get going the second it arrived. It is absolutely infuriating, but the Gramercy Kitchen Co. Portable Smoke Infuser Bundle changed all of that for you. Instead of having to go out and buy your own wood chips or buy them separately online, wood chips are provided with this smoking gun, meaning you can get started as soon as you open the box. Bonus: we reached out to several companies on this list to clarify specific points about their products, and the Homia team was the fastest to respond. Their great communication makes us even more confident in recommending their product. See more about cooking with a hot smoker in our articles 10 Top Tips from the Experts for American BBQ and Hot Smoking: Getting Started With American BBQ What’s the difference between ProQ and Bradley Smokers? These vertical smokers also double up as traditional barbecues, and their modular design makes them extremely versatile. ProQ smokers work by burning wood chips over hot coals – the hot coals provide the heat necessary to cook your food, and the wood chips produce those wonderfully smoky flavours.My favourite use for a cold smoker is for making smoked salmon - a huge treat throughout Autumn and Winter, and a real showstopper on a Boxing Day platter. If you're hoping to save a little money, you can always downsize to the Kamado Joe Big Joe I. The two models have the same cooking area and temperature range, but the Big Joe II comes with an air lift hinge, improved top vent, and a few other premium features. You can also consider the smaller diameter, and lower price, of the Classic Joe II. The smallest smokers can produce enough food for a large family (maybe as many as 20 people). The largest smokers make enough barbecue to cater a party all day long. It is important that you consider how much barbecue you want to make before you buy. If you are only going to be smoking for the family on the weekend, then a small unit will be enough. If you want to be able to smoke for the company party, then you will need a lot more space. Most smokers will tell you how much food you can prepare. As a general rule of thumb, you need one pound of meat (raw) per person. That can mean a lot of food.

Be aware that a previous model (The Homia Extended Plus Kit) had two speeds, but this updated version has just one speed. This may not be an issue for you, but it’s good to be aware of it just in case you need multiple speed options. The Costway 2-in-1 Professional Smoking Gun is a smoking gun that comes with all the equipment you could ever need. It is a smoker and vacuum sealer as well, but it will arrive with a USB charging cord, vacuum sealing bags, and a few other items to get you started and keep you smoking going. It is portable, but it is also able to stand alone on its own without the fuss of standing over your dish for precious minutes. The latest Bradley Smart Smoker gives you the ultimate control, as you can set the temperature and cooking times on your mobile phone! Get all the joys of smoky flavor without the need for a full-sized smoker (or the risk of adding just a couple drops too much liquid smoke and accidentally ruining your entire dish).The ProQ range includes the compact ProQ Ranger Elite, the ProQ Frontier Elite and its big brother, the ProQ Excel 20 Elite. But a clear glass or plastic cloche can definitely look more dramatic and professional—and one with a port specifically for smoking guns will help you contain the smoke more easily instead of trying to catch it in a makeshift container.