Grill Smoker

A grill smoker can be fueled by gas, charcoal or electrical power. Gas models can use propane gas from a tank, and some can be converted to use the natural gas source in your home. Electric and natural gas models are convenient for spur of the moment grilling, because you do not have to make an extra trip for a propane tank or charcoal and lighter fluid.

A grill smoker that uses propane gas or charcoal is easy to take with you when you are cooking away from home. Be sure to have plenty of extra fuel. There is nothing worse than having the fire go out in the middle of your masterpiece. Smokers use wood to give the food that smoky flavor. Small wood chips are used for cooking small pieces of meat that cook fairly quickly. Large wood chunks are preferable for long cooking large cuts of meat and whole poultry. The wood needs to be soaked in water from 30 minutes to one hour before being used on the grill.

A grill smoker can range from very inexpensive to very high end. Small, portable units are not that expensive and can be used at home as well. The more elaborate units are either for home use or require a truck bed or trailer to be transported. Charcoal grills are highly regarded for the best flavor by many grill masters. Learning to use charcoal can take some practice. Learning to keep the temperature consistent is key to good smoking.