How to Pick a Built-In Smoker

For someone who barbecues often or merely enjoys the smoked taste of meat, a built-in smoker is a dream come true. As an addition to an outdoor kitchen, the built-in smoker doesn't take up as much room as it would if it were not built-in. But the final quality of production does not change. Read on to learn how to pick a built-in smoker.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Decided on the type of built-in smoker. There are a few options available, including a smoker separate from a normal grill, which can be built-in to an island or outdoor kitchen wall. Also available are smoker trays, which are built in to an existing grill you already own. Smoker trays tend to be lower-scale and less-used, while a separate smoker is best for those who plan to make smoking an integral part of their meals.
2. Measure the space you have available if you are planning on building a smoker into an island or a wall. Measurements are crucial because they give you an idea of where to start looking for a smoker. You can eliminate anything too small or too large.
3. Examine your choices. Some brands may have better reputations than others, and it is useful to do some research to figure out information on the available brands. If you are willing to pay a lot for quality, you may have different choices than if you are looking for something cheaper.
4. Take into consideration the temperature and shelving options with each of the smokers. While regulated temperature is one of the bigger draws of owning a smoker, some come with different levels of heat. The size and number of shelves inside the unit should also be considered.
5. Make sure your smoker matches and is compatible with the space you are building it in to.

Tips & Warnings

• While it is true in many cases that more expensive units are higher quality, there are some units that defy this principle. Quality built-in smokers are available for affordable prices, but you may have to do some external research to find out which ones they are and where they can be purchased.

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