How to Choose a Smoker by Budget, Skill and Flavor
How to choose a smoker: pellet or electric for easy cooks, charcoal or offset for stronger smoke, and grate area 1.5-2x your food. Compare types.
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How to choose a smoker: pellet or electric for easy cooks, charcoal or offset for stronger smoke, and grate area 1.5-2x your food. Compare types.
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What size grill to buy: plan on 72–100 sq in of cooking area per person, so 400–500 sq in for a family of four. See size tiers and a worked example.
What size smoker for brisket? Get a main grate 20+ inches wide and 475+ sq in. for one packer, more for a crowd. Guest-count chart inside.
How much grill space you need: about 72 sq in per person, up to 100 for burgers. See sizes for 2, 4, 6 and 10 people, plus clearance.
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