10 Best Vertical Smokers 2021
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Dyna-Glo Signature Series DGSS1382VCS-D Heavy-Duty Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker & – ⭐ Best Overall Vertical Smoker
DGSS1382VCS-D by Dyna-Glo
- Color: Black
- Weight: 124.3 pounds
- Dimensions: 45.5 x 24.9 x 58.8 inches
- Warranty: 1 year limited
- Features five chrome-plated cooking grates and a total cooking space of 1382 square inches
- Heavy-Gauge Steel Body Construction. The temperature gauge features a smoke zone which indicates the ideal temperatures for infusing the perfect amount for smoking flavor. Also, the cool to touch handles, allow you to access fuel and food safely.
- Cool-touch spring lid grip provides safer access to food
- Stainless temperature gauge with "Smoke Zone" indicates the ideal temperature for infusing smoke flavor
- Oversized steel wheels for mobility before and after use
Dyna-Glo DGO1890BDC-D Wide Body Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker
DGO1890BDC-D by Dyna-Glo
- Color: Black
- Weight: 83 pounds
- Dimensions: 21 x 43.3 x 50.2 inches
- Six height-adjustable cooking grates accommodate various sizes of food, giving 1890 square inches of total cooking space with 25-pounds capacity per grate.
- Porcelain-enameled steel charcoal chamber is designed to keep briquettes stacked tightly for improved burn efficiency.
- Charcoal and ash management system with charcoal chamber, grate and sliding, removable steel ash pan. Designed to handle large amounts of ash for hours of maintenance-free cooking
- Vertical design lends itself to naturally rising heat, achieving greater efficiency and improved smoke flavor. Offset design keeps direct heat away from the food, allowing for slow cooking.
- Smoke stack features an adjustable flue for additional flavor and temperature control.
- Built-in, stainless steel thermometer. ‘Smoke Zone’ indicates ideal temperature for infusing smoke flavor and an easy-to-read gauge helps you achieve perfectly smoked foods.
- Dimensions: 21 × 43.3 × 50.2 in
Dyna-Glo DGX780BDC-D 36" Vertical Charcoal Smoker
DGX780BDC-D by Dyna-Glo
- Color: Black
- Weight: 56 pounds
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 21.5 x 49.7 inches
- 4 cooking grates
- 784 square Inch of total cooking area
- Charcoal & ash management system includes charcoal chamber, charcoal grate & removable ash pan
- Protect your smoker with a custom-fit Dyna-Glo premium cover - Model DG784GSC (Sold Separately)
- Stainless temperature gauge with smoke zone indicates the ideal temperature for infusing smoke flavor
Cuisinart COS-244 Vertical 36" Propane Smoker
COS-244 by Cuisinart
- Release date: 10/01/2016
- Color: 36" Propane
- Weight: 40 pounds
- Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 46 inches
- Warranty: 3 year
- 5. 45 SQUARE FEET OF INTERIOR: The spacious 5. 45 square foot interior means there is plenty of room to smoke a variety of meats along with several trays of vegetables. The vertical footprint makes it a perfect size for patios and barbecue kitchens.
- Product Dimensions: 19.3" L x 18.1" W x 38.6" H | Weight: 69.5 lb
- FOUR 14 X 14-INCH REMOVABLE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES: Four stainless steel racks can be easily removed for smoking whole birds or large cuts of meat. Racks are dishwasher safe, making cleanup easy.
- BUILT-IN THERMOMETER: Features easy-to-read thermometer on the front door for accessible monitoring of the internal temperature.
- TOTAL TEMPERATURE AND SMOKE CONTROL: An adjustable gas supply gives control over the amount of heat. Optimal smoker access through two doors and a rear vent can be opened or closed to control the amount of heat and smoke exiting the oven.
- SEAL-TIGHT TWIST-LOCK DOOR AND HANDLE: The door stays tightly sealed with a twist of the handle.
- PORCELAIN ENAMELED STEEL TRAY HOLDS WOOD AND WATER: A porcelain enamel steel tray holds the wood chips and water so clean-up is easy after use. Smoker requires wood chips when grilling.
- 40-INCH PROPANE HOSE AND REGULATOR: Includes a 40-inch hose and regulator that attaches quickly to a standard propane tank. Grill works with 20lb propane tank. (propane not included)
Pit Boss Grills 77550 5.5 Pellet Smoker
77550 by Pit Boss Grills
- Weight: 131 pounds
- Dimensions: 28 x 29 x 53 inches
- Monitor internal temperatures with digital LED readout and meat probe
- Five porcelain coated cooking grids, 1548 sq in. Includes porcelain coated water pan and heat Deflector
- 40+ lb hopper capacity with pellet Purge. 24+ hours of use.
- Fully programmable 150 - 450 temperature range
- Auto-start 300 watt igniter with auto shut-off
Realcook Vertical 17 Inch Steel Charcoal Smoker – 💲 Best Budget Vertical Smoker
by Realcook
- Color: 17" Charcoal
- Weight: 18.55 pounds
- Dimensions: 22 x 17 x 35 inches
- 【QUALITY PROTECTION】 - Build-in thermometer with detailed temperature scale and adjustable air supply on lid for greater temperature control.Porcelain-enameled water pan and charcoal pan can provide you the stable use. The heat resistant bakelite handles make transport, basting and cooking a breeze.
- 【COOKING SPACE】 - 2 pieces cooking grids provide total 453 square inches cooking space. With crossbar and 4 hangers inside the lid, you can smoke different sizes and shapes of meat.
- 【MULTI-FUNTIONAL】 - Smoking is a popular method that allows food to be preserved longer, or to impart a different flavour to food, it can be used for cold or hot smoking. Cooks different ways - smokes/grills/steams/bake/braise/roast, offers huge flexibility.
- 【LATCH LOCKING SYSTEM】 - It's easy to assemble and easy to use. Two layers design you can easily take them apart to transport or clean. Use as a bbq grill or a smoker it depends on you. With the latch locking system, it can provide you more stability.
- 【2 ACCESS DOOR】 - The advantage of 2 access door is you can open the door according you request, more flexible than the one access door. When you need to check the status of foods, you just need to open the upper door. Open the other door, you can add charcoal or wood easier.
Giantex Vertical Charcoal Smoker 2-Tier Outdoor Barbeque Grill with Thermometer
GT3927-PO by Giantex
- Color: Black
- Weight: 33.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 17 x 18.5 x 40 inches
- 〖Intuitively Temperature Regulation〗: There's an easy-to-read thermometer on the door that can help you monitor the internal temperature during the barbecue process. Meanwhile, both sides of the charcoal smoker have four vents and you can adjust the firepower and control the smoking effect by opening or closing the vents.
- 〖Large Cooking Capacity〗: Our smoker is equipped with two grill nettings to provide you with plenty of cooking space. The grille is detachable and can easily meet your different barbecue needs. You can use grill netting to roast fish, meat, vegetables, or even a whole chicken. It's an ideal choice for your outdoor barbecue.
- 〖Convenient Double Door Design〗: Unlike other smokers only have one door, our smoker owns double door design. When you want to check the food or add the wood, you just need to open one door, which reduces the contact between charcoal and air, thus greatly improving the safety of barbecue and ensuring keep the food flavor.
- 〖Temperature Resistant Iron Structure〗: The overall frame is made of high temperature resistant plastic-sprayed iron, which is not easy to be corroded. The chromium plated grills and brackets have a good thermal conductivity and shorten cooking time. Each door has a spring-shaped handle, which could effectively insulate the hot.
- 〖Easy to Operate〗: This is a multi-function oven that combines charcoal roasting and smoking. You just add the burning wood chips to the charcoal basin to make it produce more smoke. Then close the door and you could get delicious smoked food in a few hours. Look, sometimes cooking is that simple!
PIT BOSS 77435 Vertical Lp Gas Smoker
77435 by Pit Boss
- Color: Red
- Weight: 52 pounds
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 23 x 47 inches
- Dual valve/dual burner system provides 100-350 temperature range
- Three porcelain coated cooking grids, 800 sq in
- Stainless Steel burners - 12, 500 BTU total
- External access to wood chip drawer and grease tray
- Large viewing window with high temperature door seal
Cuisinart COS-118 Vertical 18" Charcoal Smoker
COS-118 by Cuisinart
- Release date: 08/29/2016
- Color: 18" Charcoal
- Weight: 25 pounds
- Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 45 inches
- Warranty: 3 year
- Two 18" stainless steel racks provide 510 square inches of cooking space
- Porcelain enamel water bowl. Dimensions- 22 L x 24 W x 43 H inches
- Top and bottom vents provide a dual air vent system
- Latching base
- Vertically hinged door.MC Cubic Feet: 5.54
PIT BOSS PB7000SP Wood Pellet Smoker – 👑 Premium Pick
PB7000SP by Pit Boss
- Color: Black
- Weight: 142 pounds
- Dimensions: 28 x 29 x 58.5 inches
- Warranty: 5 Year Limited
- All-natural hardwood pellet fuel
- 150°F to 420°F temperature range
- 1,853 sq.in of cooking capacity
- Great for smoking, roasting, baking, braising, and barbecuing
- 6 adjustable cooking racks
- Two Ports - One Pit Boss Meat Probe included
- 55 lb. hopper capacity
- Heavy-gauge stainless steel construction
- Large pellet view window
- Four locking caster wheels
