The 12 best drum smokers for outdoor cooking of 2025

EFFORTLESS: Whether you’re new to outdoor cooking or an expert trying to perfect your craft, cook perfectly every time with the Pit Barrel's 360º All-Round Heat Dynamics. Our vertical barrel cooker technology produces consistently great-tasting, flawlessly cooked meat, veggies, and more

VERSATILE: The cooking possibilities are endless. For the perfect smoked meat, grill or hang ribs and brisket using the hooks and steel grill grate or use our custom GrillGrate for sear-marks and to smoke everything from burgers to desserts

DURABLE: Each Pit Barrel Cooker is made with a superior-grade porcelain enamel finish that looks great and is designed to withstand everything from the internal heat to weather conditions

PORTABLE: Our cookers are made to be lightweight and compact to fit in most vans, SUVs, and truck beds. Use the handles on the side to easily lift and transport to wherever your grilling skills are in demand. Easily fits 8 Racks of Ribs, 2-3 Pork Butts/Shoulders, Turkey Hangers allow for 2 16 lb Turkeys

THE COMPLETE SMOKER STARTER: Everything you will need to get started: The barrel (33” tall, including the lid and stand, and 21.25” wide, including the side handles), 2 Hanging Rods, 8 Stainless Steel Hooks, Standard Grill Grate, Charcoal Basket, and Hook Remover Tool (Seasonings Not Included)

【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.

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿: The smoker features a side wood chip loader for continuous smoking for 2-3 hours without opening the door and adding chips, preserving the internal heat, and locking in the smoked flavors

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲: The 800W power heating tube in the electric smoker creates consistent smoke from wood chips, guaranteeing tender, juicy meats through low and slow cooking. Follow EAST OAK's website for more delectable recipes

𝟳𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗾 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: The 30-inch digital electric smoker measures 18.97"x 17.56" x 32.44" and comes with 4 removable chrome-plated smoking racks. It's recommended to place meats on the lower racks and vegetables on the upper racks

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱: The visual glass door allows you to directly observe the food in the smoker, and the internal light also aids in illumination. The meat probe detects food temperature and keeps track of smoking progress and heat in real-time

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: The outdoor smoker features a digital control panel for monitoring internal temperature and time. With a temperature range of 100-275°F and a maximum timer setting of 12 hours, operations are swift and cooking is hassle-free

𝟯-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: For any inquiries, please refer to the manual for customer service. We provide a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects along with lifetime customer support

Versatile Barrel Smoking Grill: Features with 5 removable chrome-plated cooking racks that can fit all sizes of meat, providing a total smoking area of 855 SQIN. And top built-in hooks for smoking long cuts of meats

Charcoal Smoker and Grill Combo:The side charcoal box with pull out plate for easy refill charcoal or woodchip. It can be used as a offset smoke chamber or as an additional charcoal grill

Better Seal Performance-Economical and Delicious：Built with heavy duty matel providing stability and consistent heat retention, enhancing the smoking process. Adjustable latches ensure that the smoker door stays tightly closed during the cooking process, minimizing heat and smoke loss and resulting in more efficient and effective smoking

Convenience Design-Easy and Safe to Cook Gourment and Clean:Cool-touch spring lid grip provides safer access to food; Bottom oil collector; Pull out side ash tray;We also provide a water pan in main chamber part to keep the meat juicy for long time smoking

Backup Support:With a 1-year backup support service from MFSTUDIO, you can buy confidently knowing that assistance via Amazon for any issues with your charcoal smoker grill

🔥 Effortless & Flavorful Smoking – The Universal Charcoal Barrel Smoker makes it easy to infuse your food with rich, smoky flavors while keeping meats tender and juicy. Whether you're a backyard BBQ enthusiast or just starting out, this easy-to-use vertical smoker ensures perfect results every time.

🔩 Durable Stainless Steel Build & Complete Accessories – Crafted from heavy-duty stainless steel with elegant wood accents, this premium drum smoker is built for long-lasting performance. With a 20 lb. meat capacity, it easily serves 20 to 25 portions—perfect for family gatherings or parties. Comes complete with 10 stainless steel meat hooks, 1 gaff, 1 grill grate, and 1 charcoal holder to start smoking right away!

🌡️ Advanced Heat & Smoke Control – Get precise temperature control with a smart airflow regulation system that adjusts heat levels effortlessly. The integrated air vents manage oxygen flow for even cooking, while the removable, easy-to-read thermometer ensures consistent smoking temperatures for the best results.

🍖 Versatile Slow Cooking for Any Dish – Take your barbecue game to the next level! This multi-purpose meat smoker is perfect for low-and-slow smoking or grilling a variety of foods—pork, brisket, ribs, chicken, turkey, seafood, vegetables, and even fruits. Bring out authentic BBQ flavors in every bite!

🚀 Portable & Perfect for Any Occasion – Designed for outdoor and well-ventilated indoor use, this lightweight barrel smoker is easy to move and set up anywhere—backyards, patios, campsites, catering events, or BBQ competitions. Whether you're hosting a weekend cookout, tailgate party, or family feast, enjoy unbeatable smoked flavors with convenience and ease.

♨️ PREMIUM QUALITY - LavaLock Brand New Heavy Duty Steel parts

♨️ INCLUDES DRUM - All of the parts needed to build a 30 gal UDS Ugly Drum Smoker. Easy to Build!

♨️ PORTABLE - Easy to lift and move around, weighs 49 lbs

♨️ PERFECT SIZE - Great for competition, backyard smoking and family events

♨️ MADE IN USA - Expert Design and USA based product support

TYPE: Bronco Pro Drum Smoker - Orange has a unique airflow control system and sealed lid that deliver precise control over smoke and heat.

FUEL: Oversized charcoal basket holds enough fuel for over 15 hours of smoking time.

SIZE: Large 21.5-inch cooking surface and 17-pound fuel capacity deliver competition performance.

MATERIAL: Heavy-gauge steel construction delivers durability that's built to last.

CONTROLS: Unique airflow control system provides consistent and precise control over smoking temps and barrel-mounted temperature gauge with glow-in-the-dark accents.

FEATURES: Hinged lid with gasket for tight seal, rubber handle grip is easy-to-grab and stays cool-to-the-touch and name plate for custom team graphics.

GRATE: Cooking grate, 3 meat hangers, 9 meat hooks and heat diffuser allow for maximum flexibility so you can smoke your way.

MOBILITY: Large, wagon-style wheels for easy mobility.

CLEANING: Large ash pan, porcelain-coated components and drain cap allow for easy clean-up at competitions.

WARRANTY: 2 years on all parts

5 grate levels

Laser cut adjustable grate system

Easy to install with rivets or welding

Much easier than using bolts to hold food grate

High-Quality Smoker: This meat smoker has adjustable heat-control dials, three damper valves, and a door thermometer, so you can easily control temperatures from 150°F to 350°F

Easy-to-Use Propane Smoker: With a heavy-gauge steel wood chip tray and water pan, the Camp Chef Smoke Vault makes smoking simple and delicious

Vertical Smoker Tips: Get started as a master outdoor chef with this meat smoker, which includes cooking tips, ideas, and recipes

Simple Outdoor Cooking: With this Camp Chef smoker, you can make ribs, turkey, pies, and more

About Us: Camp Chef is a passionate team committed to bringing five-star flavor with versatile gear that can stand up to the demands of the backcountry and back patio

Tremendous Cooking Space: Caters for 8-10 gathering with 668 sq. in. cooking grates, 260 sq. in. warming rack and 272 sq. in. offset smoker. All are made of heavy gauge porcelain-enameled steel wire

Offset Smoker: Firmly attached to the main body for good circulation of heat and smoke. And it can also provide additional grilling or smoking cooking space for small side dishes

Adjustable Charcoal Pan: 3-level height adjustable charcoal pan creates better heat control and energy efficiency. It can hold up to 3.5kg/7.7 lb. of coal which is enough for large events

Side Charcoal Door: Easy to tend the charcoal up to 1.2kg/2.6 lb. with the heavy duty handle on the offset smoker, no worries for insufficient coal and no need to remove the entire grates

No Fussy Cleanup: The removable grease drip cup and charcoal pan help collect residues for hassle-free cleanup

Vertical digital electric smoker with 710 square inches of cooking space

Digital controls to easily set cooking time and temperature up to 275°F

Patented side woodchip loader to continually add wood-fired smoked flavor without having to open the smoker door to keep smoke in during the cooking process, resulting in enhanced low and slow cooked dishes

Four chrome-coated smoking racks

Spacious vertical design that fits up to 7 chickens, 2 turkeys, 4 pork butts or 4 racks of ribs

Removable water bowl to add moisture and catch food drippings

Removable rear grease tray to easily clear grease for an easy cleanup process

Adjustable air damper for smoke control

Lockable door latch to retain heat and smoke inside the fully insulated smoker

Convenient window in the smoker to monitor food during smoking process

【Quality Material】The outdoor portable charcoal grill smoker is made of high quality steel, good heat conductivity, not easy to deform, the surface is sprayed with high temperature powder, heat-resistant, scratch-resistant, you can use it for a long time. Charcoal BBQ offset smoker is rustproof and can be used for any outdoor activities. Meanwhile, the steel frame on both sides of the steel barbecue grill and the shelf bracket kit all make it more stable when you use it.

【Charcoal Grill and Smoker】This multifunctional charcoal grill has two ovens for grilling and smoking meat at the same time, the best of both worlds. The side firebox can roast ingredients independently or serve as a smoke-producing area to provide a smoking function for the main oven. The portable backyard steel BBQ oven measures 44.1" x 25.1" x 44.7" (L x W x H) overall and includes high-quality hardware and a detailed assembly manual for easy assembly.

【Safe to Use】The top cover of this heavy duty outdoor smoker is equipped with a thermometer, which is easy for you to read the temperature, helping you grill delicious food easily. It is also equipped with an adjustable damper that allows you to easily adjust the burning level of the charcoal, thus preventing your food from burning. The wooden handle prevents burns and can also be used as a towel rack. The front wooden shelf is designed to hold grilling tools or spices and is easily accessible.

【Easy to Move and Clean】The outdoor patio barbecue grill cookers is equipped with two rollers at the bottom, which greatly helps the freedom of barbecue activities. Whether it's a garden barbecue or a backyard party, it can be easily moved to where you want. There is a shelf at the bottom to provide you with extra storage space. The grill is simple to use and easy to clean. Spend more time enjoying your food and less time preparing and cleaning up.

【Multiple Uses】Combines smoker grill, freestanding BBQ grill and portable charcoal grill in one, plenty of space to cook grilled meats, steaks, cheeseburgers, fish, ribs, sausages, peppers, corn, mushrooms, onions, etc., perfect for weekend backyard parties. The BBQ grill is for backyard, patio, deck, garden, balcony, lawn, poolside and other places.