Cuisinart COS-116 Vertical Smoker, 16" Charcoal review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | Cuisinart |
| Model Name | COS-116 |
| Power Source | Charcoal |
| Color | 16" Charcoal |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21 x 21 x 32 inches |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
product features
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- Two 16" stainless steel racks provide 402 square inches of cooking space
- Porcelain enamel water bowl
- Top and bottom vents provide a dual air vent system
- Latching base
- Vertically hinged door
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From the manufacturer
A versatile smoker with plenty of room to smoke the foods you love
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Ideal For Smoking All FoodsNow you can smoke all of your favorite foods, including cheese, vegetables and meats with the Cuisinart 16-inch Charcoal Smoker. It’s easy to set up and includes everything except charcoal and wood chunks. It has a porcelain enameled steel bowl that holds water, and features a vertical side door for easy access to water and fuel. | Features Two Air VentsIt's easier than ever to control the amount of heat and smoke in the Cuisinart 16-inch Charcoal Smoker. The two vents can be opened or closed in order to manage the amount of heat and smoke leaving the chamber. Lift the lid for easy access to foods as they smoke. It's simple to maintain and clean-up is easy. | Two-Tiers Of Steel Smoking RacksThe Cuisinart 16-inch Charcoal Smoker includes two steel wire racks that can be stacked inside the smoking chamber. There's enough room to smoke fish, meats, vegetables, or even a whole chicken. It's a great addition to an outdoor grill kitchen and ideal for making your guests a deliciously smoked meal. |
Start Enjoying This Portable Smoker Today
It's easy to use
Cooking with the Cuisinart 16-inch Charcoal Smoker is easy. Light the charcoal, add some wood chunks, fill the water bowl, and load fresh foods on the two interior racks. The vertical barrel design distributes the heat evenly throughout the cooking chamber, and with small adjustments to the air vents you can control the temperature and the amount of smoke.
From the brand trusted by more chefs
The Cuisinart 16-inch Charcoal Smoker is portable enough to take everywhere. It's designed for professional chefs, cooks, and grilling enthusiasts who appreciate the quality that Cuisinart is known for.
Features
- Stands 38 inches tall
- 402 square inches of cooking space
- Porcelain enameled steel bowl holds water
- Steel housing
- More control over heat and smoke
- Easy to maintain and clean
| More Essential Tools from Cuisinart | A non-stick fine mesh mat that prevents meats from sticking, and prevents smaller foods from falling through the cooking grate. | Handy recyclable pans will catch drippings and prevent flare-ups. Filling them with water will help stabilize the temperature of the smoker. | Seven prongs makes shredding and pulling meat easier than ever. An excellent way to carry large roasts from the grill to the table. | Integrated lid and basting brush with a removable silicone brush head. Durable stainless steel pot holds 16 oz. of sauce. |
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product description
Color:16" Charcoal
The Cuisinart vertical 16" charcoal smoker was built to last. With two 16" solid steel cooking grates, this smoker can accommodate just about any food you're looking to smoke at the house. Working a charcoal smoker is as simple as lighting the charcoal, filling up the water bowl, & then casually adjusting the air vents to control the temperature. This vertical barrel design makes it easy to keep a consistent temperature with minimal adjustments & accessing the water bowl & charcoal grate doesn't get much easier with this vertically hinged door. When all you need to setup the Cuisinart vertical 16" charcoal smoker is 15 Min & a screwdriver, you'll be smoking your favorite foods in no time!
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Questions about Cuisinart COS-116 Vertical Smoker, 16" Charcoal
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Is there a cover made for this smoker that I can purchase as well?
Answer: Yes. It is model number cgc-10118. This is available on Amazon of course.
Answer: Classic accessories veranda round smoker cover, if you don’t mind a tan and brown color, also it’s not expensive.
Answer: Yes. It is model number cgc-10118. Available on Amazon of course.
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Does the charcoal go in a pan or on a rack? If on a rack, where do the ashes go?
Answer: The bottom of this cooker has a wire rack inside of it where the charcoal is placed on but I guess you don't have to use the rack if you don't want to, and the ashes just collect at the bottom under the rack which you can easily dump out after a few uses.
Answer: it on a rack and falls down to a collection cup that is easy to remove and dump the ash
Answer: Best to use the rack if one is provided. Over time, placing coals directly on metal surface will weaken it and eventually result in holes forming.
Answer: Don't know don't own one
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Where do you find grill racks?
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Is a chimney starter necessary or can one just use charcoal lighter fluid?
Answer: Lighter fluid is fine if you use a fire source which gets easily to the charcoal deep in the barrel. Sturdy wooden matches are suggested. I recommend a chimney starter. They are an incredible investment which will provide two advantages: no petroleum scent to your grilled meal and a whopping savings of cash for charcoal. One of my chimney starters is now 26 years in service
Answer: Sure but the fluid is stinky and in a long, slow cook, are you sure it won't flavor your food? A chimney is $15 (the Weber one is great) and is as fast as fluid.
Answer: If you use just lighter fluid on the coals, heat won't last long. Doesn't matter what smoker you use.
Answer: No a chimney starter is not necessary.
Answer: I stay away from things that might leave a smell, (lighter fluid, paper, etc). I have been using my MAPP torch to get those coals going. It takes a minute and they are showing some ash around the edges. There are other thing that do similar actions, like a blower - strong hair blower.
Answer: Once you use a chimney, you’ll never use fluid again.
Answer: I used lighter fluid.
Answer: Either way works.
Q:
Is the 18 inch easy to pack up and carry on camping trips?
Answer: Probably not, depends on what you are packing it into. Camper maybe, not so much in a car. It stands 43" tall, so even if it is broken down to the main components you'll have 3 pieces 18" round.
Answer: I've never brought it camping, or anywhere for that matter, but I'd say probably not.
Q:
Can you smoke a turkey?
Answer: As long as the turkey fits in the smoker, you should have no trouble smoking it in there. The barrel is 18" in diameter.
Answer: There are 4 different levels in the smoker, you can remove any or all of them to make more room for height. The width should be plenty to fit a turkey.
Answer: Yes, we smoked one in it, turned out great.
Answer: YES, It works very nicely for Turkey and Chickens
Answer: pork belly
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How do u keep it above 190 deg? Seems like a bad design and a poor buy. Luckily got as a gift not one I would have bought.
Answer: First thing is to disregard the thermometer on the lid. After that, make sure the vents on the bottom and top are wide open, ensure you have sufficient coals and wood in the bottom and finally you can increase the temp by reducing the amount of water in the water pot below the meat. I love my vertical smoker and have no trouble maintaining a 225 to 250F cook for the entire 10 hour smoke of my Boston Butts. Hope this will help.
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18" charcoal smoker? the reviews seem to be of 'gas' versions of this smoker. which is it? gas or charcoal???
Answer: It is a charcoal smoker. We also have a propane and electric smoker on these pages as well. You can sort the reviews by product for your convenience.
Answer: This is a charcoal smoker. The whole top lifts off and you out the charcoal in the bottom section.
Answer: Charcoal
Answer: Electric.....
Q:
Has anyone found an owners manual or recipe book for this smoker? Cuisinart usually includes that kind of thing.
Answer: It was not that ncluded in our shipment. We thought it unusual, too.
Q:
I have pieces missing and amazon is playing games who do i talk to?
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Does this convert to a grill
Answer: No, it does not.
Q:
Can I smoke whole fish on this grill smoker? thank you
Answer: Heck yeah! Actually, you can smoke almost anything. It would hold a pretty big fish: 10+ pounds. I regularly smoke two 6-lb pork shoulders or 15+ lb turkeys. Sure the $600 smokers like the Big Green Egg are probably engineered better and more sturdy, but for a person like myself, who only smokes meat maybe 10 times / year, this is a great smoker. And the quality of the food is just as good as the more expensive models.
Answer: In my opinion, there are no limitations to this smoker other than maybe the size, so yes you can smoke fish although I haven't done it. I'm not a fish eater. Having said that, you have two shelves that are 16" in diameter so obviously a whole fish would have to fit on the shelve. I have seen people using what is called a drum smoker which is basically a 55 gal drum that is turned into a smoker so you can hang your meat/fish vertically to smoke, but this smoker isn't tall enough to do that. For the size and cost, this is a great smoker.
Answer: Depends on the size of the fish but should be fine.
Answer: I guess it depends on the size of the fish. If it’s really big and probably have to cut it in half you have to check the dimensions on the unit
Answer: This whole thing caught on fire!
Answer: Y es
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Can i use wood chips in the carcoal smoker?
Answer: Definitely. It's made for smoking as it has three tiers of racks. The bottom for wood chips/charcoal. The center that has a bowl to hold water. The top rack for the meat/ food.
Answer: Yes, but wood chunks are better as they last longer
Answer: Yes
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Does the 16 inch version has handles for the grate?
Answer: Yes
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Do the ashes during a long smoking time (6+ hrs) clog the bottom vent?
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Answer: No, there is an ash pan below the fire and above the vent.
Answer: From the day I got it I used a pan in the bottom of it so no issues
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If I wanted to get a rotisserie attachment for this grill, what size should i select? Will the 18-1/2 inch rotisserie ring fit?
Answer: To my knowledge you can not add a rotisserie attachment to this smoker nor does Cuisinart sell one for it.
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What’s the shipping dimensions?
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How do you safely add charcoal or pellets, seems the water basin covers the charcoal basket.
Answer: If you have the three clamps locked closed then you have to unlock then and then lift the unit off of the base. add the charcoal then place the top unit back onto the base. You must be careful not to spill water from the basin.
Answer: There is enough room to pour charcoal in using a chimney or simply use tongs to place them in. I haven't had any problems with it.
Answer: Not a good smoker at all. Recommend the Weber Smokey Mountain smoker
Answer: It unclips. Just lift
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Where is it made, USA?
Answer: I don't know. That said, this smoker, while OK, doesn't reflect a well-engineered "Made in USA" product. When under heat, the paint peels and flakes, including from the top inside of the dome, which means it flakes onto your food. Also, the side-hatch door and its latch seem wobbly. I continue to use mine, because I only smoke big pieces about four times a year, but I'm going to spend the extra money on (maybe) a Weber Smokey Mountain next time.
Answer: This is made in China.
Answer: Not sure. It was terrible so we took it to the dump
Answer: Doesn’t matter; buy better product.
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It says it has two tiers, does that mean i can cook two tiers of food
Answer: Yes you can. I am not sure how much you hav smoked in the passed. I suggest they all be the same. You won't want to smoke fish with ribs...It is a nice smoker. We have had several. It is at the closest to the first one we had that we really liked.
Answer: Yes
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Does this Smoker require Seasoning prior to first use?
Answer: We recommend curing smokers before first use - running it dry to burn off any of the residue/ debris from packaging.
Answer: I didn't season it first. Everything has turned out great. I've cooked probably a dozen times on it, from wings,to ribs, and pork butts
Answer: No, I just started cooking right after I put it together.
Answer: No, after assembly, it's ready to go.
Answer: No
Answer: I didn’t do it to mine
Q:
Can you hang meat (pork, ribs, whole chicken, etc) vertically on this smoker?
Answer: I'm not saying it's impossible, but from the way it's designed I don't see how it could be done. And btw, as i've noted elsewhere, this is not the quality appliance one is accustomed to from Cuisinart. Paint chips fall from dome onto your foot. Hard to get heat beyond 220. Side door handle wobbly. I can still use it for smoking pork butt, whole turkeys, etc., but next time I'd pay extra and get better.
Answer: It is not recommended.
Answer: No you cannot they would burn
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Would i be able to fit a decently good sized pot of Chili in this to smoke?
Answer: We actually put chili is one of the disposable metal pans (easy cleanup) and put it in the smoker under the meat and all the meat drippings went into the chili. Turned out amazing!!!!!!
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Is there a way to see pictures of the damage on the lower priced versions from the warehouse?
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Is this a "set it and forget it" type of unit??
Answer: if u have a timer set u could but i would advise u check on it periodically it only has a temperature gauge
Answer: Not really.... it depends on how long you want to smoke something. If it’s more then a few hours you will have to keep adding charcole and water/wood chips.
Answer: No, you have to monitor it to control the temp, occasionally add charcoal and wood for smoke. It's a slow cooker so for consistency you need to keep an eye on it. The air intake is controlled at the bottom, so if it's on the ground you need to get on your hands and knees to adjust it.
Answer: No you still need to monitor the temperature so that it cook at temperature.
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Do you have to add more charcoal during the cooking time? How long will it burn for?
Answer: It’s all about technique and how long you are going to cook and temperature you’re trying to achieve. If you start with 2lbs of charcoal, on low settings it’ll probably last 6 hrs but it’ll keep burning for awhile but not hot enough to cook if you’re using the water bowl.
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Can you this double a grill? If so is there anything extra needed to use it as a grill?
Answer: yes and nothing is needed to use as a grill
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Can replacement parts be ordered?
Answer: Yes. Shipping through the Manufacturer tend to be slow (3-6 weeks for the charcoal and water pans). The two grill grates are readily available through Amazon and on some auction sites and they ship quickly. On a side note, I have made my own brackets to make this smoker a very efficient grill. The heavy gauge steel of this unit made this little task incredibly simple.
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can 2 t16 pound turkeys fit in smoker?
Answer: It could but would be hard since its sectioned by small trays u would have the room but couldnt cook them properly
Answer: I do not know. This is the worst product I have purchased from Amazon.
Answer: Probably. You would need to use both racks.
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How often do you need to add more charcoal when smoking?
Answer: Depends on what you’re smoking and the temp outside but it usually doesn’t need too much. The one issue I have is getting the charcoal in the ring and not have it drop on the side where it doesn’t catch. I recommend using a small shovel or something to help add more when it’s already going.
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Can a whole turkey be smoked on this smoker? If so, what would be the maximum weight? Thank You.
Answer: I smoked four smaller chickens in there again it depends on what size you’d have to check the dimensions to see if it fits I would imagine you could probably put more weight on the lower
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Heigth from top of grill to the top of lid
Answer: Not sure but this is one of the cons of this product because it is less than most bullet smokers. A guess would be 10 to 11 inches.
Answer: 43"
Q:
This looks pretty small can u put a whole rack of ribs on it or even a brisket?
Answer: Yes...have cooked several racks of ribs but haven't done a brisket yet.
Answer: yes I have actually smoke a brisket and a rack of ribs at the same time
Answer: Yes ... Drill you smoke hold side to help control heat and put damper on.
Q:
How do u get this thing above 190 deg? It is horrible seems like the water pan stifles the charcoal and doesnt let you put enough in it to last 2 hrs?
Answer: At least you can get it to 190’! I couldn't get it above 150 so I cant help. It could've been the fact that it was cold and rainy outside though.
Answer: Yeah It took me trial and error to master this. That's the art though right? So I use the natural hardwood charcoals. I soak my hickory wood in water for a few hours. I keep both vents wide open. Once my coals are ready I put them on the grate and put everything together. Fill the water bowl. Keep side opening off so I can move my coals around and let it get up to temp. Add some dry wood to allow a flame to start to get the temperature up then close everything up and let it settle out to 225.
Answer: Pre lite charlgol. I don’t use water in mine and it gets over 400
Answer: The only way I managed to get it to a higher temp was using wood chips. The down side trying to add more chips or charcoal you lose a lot of heat from the small area you have to work with.
Answer: It's very hard. That's why I'll never recommend this smoker. I crack the lid substantially and then i can get it up to 300 if needed. The better choice is to move up (double the price) to the Weber Smokey Mountain series.
Q:
What is the warranty on this?
Answer: There is a 3-year limited warranty for manufacturing issues.
Q:
How easy/hard is it to empty the ash catcher as the food cooks?
Answer: Removing the ash catcher while the grill is hot is simple enough. Getting it back on is the tricky part given that you need to line up the holes and maintain upward pressure to hold the catcher flush with the smoker's base in order to lock onto all three screws. Sadly, once I light the smoker I don't like to mess with the bottom vent anymore because the bloody ash catcher is too prone to fall off. A good pair of welding gloves (or oven mitts) and a willingness to lay one's face at ground level makes replacing the ash catcher possible- just not easy nor convenient.
Answer: Don't try it while it is burning.
Answer: Don't try it.
Q:
Where is it made?
Answer: Did you tell you all that stuff in the Information given on Amazon
Q:
have a place to pass the thermometer wires?
Answer: You can pass the thermometer wire through the vent in the top of the unit.
Answer: It does not have a thermometer port. I bought one from Amazon and added it, which required drilling a 1" hole using either a step-bit or a bi-metal hole saw.
Answer: I bought it as a gift for my husband. So let me ask him. I don't use. I only eat the good food!!
Q:
How do you remove the water pan without spilling?
Answer: You can lift it out from the top after your smoke. The door on the side is designed to allow you to access the water pan and re-fill it during use.
Q:
How does the thermometer attach to the dome? Mine sits loosely, and that doesn't seem right.
Answer: It should have came with a nut that fits on the threads of the thermometer once you put it through the lid.
Answer: Mine did too..I used some high temp caulk to secure it better.
Q:
Can this unit be used as a regular charcoal grill
Answer: Yes. I have done it before. Smoked a steak, readjusted the smoker, and used it as a grill.
Q:
We put the smoker together and sadly the thermometer was broken. Is there any way to just replace this part or do we need to return the whole thing?
Answer: Return the whole thing and get a different smoker.
Q:
Can you lift off the main section and put a grate right over the coals for grilling?
Answer: Yes, you can.
Answer: yes.
Q:
It says it is two tiers does that mean i can cook meat on two level?
Answer: Yes, it has two grids, you may remove one for larger items.
Answer: Yes
Q:
Is there a cover made for this smoker that I can purchase as well?
Answer: Yes. It is model number cgc-10118. This is available on Amazon of course.
Answer: Classic accessories veranda round smoker cover, if you don’t mind a tan and brown color, also it’s not expensive.
Answer: Yes. It is model number cgc-10118. Available on Amazon of course.
Q:
Does this thing last? I've had two charcoal smokers that rust so badly with great care.
Answer: No. The paint will chip off immediately. The door doesn't seal nicely letting heat and smoke out. It's useable but doesn't hold heat long. It works but not like it was. I've had mine about a year and taken care of it.
Answer: We have only had it since July but so far no rust.
Answer: not sure how long it will last ive only had it about 6 months but its been outside since ive had it and its been uncovered , it does work good though .
Answer: Honestly im not sure bought it as a gift and it still hasnt been assembled yet
Q:
What are the shipping dimensions and shipping weight?
Answer: The dimensions of the box are 20.5" x 20.5" x 22.8" with a weight of 37lbs.
Answer: I purchased the Rectangular Propane version of this and it is awesome. Sorry I do not have the answer to your question.
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I have tried to use mine twice now and can not get the temperature above 175.
Answer: Mine wont get above 190. Seems like a bad design. Water pan is to big and sits right on coals affecting air flow and how much charcoal and wood you can add. Am talking about the 16 inch one. Not sure what everyone else has, nobody is specific.
Answer: you have a bad controller call the factory
Answer: No issues with that so far, sorry
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Can I get replacement parts? The handle on the door stripped after a couple months and now the door want close
Answer: I'm not sure about the replacement part, but I am sure that the CuisinArt smoker isn't very good. Paints peels off under heat, including onto your food. Can't get heat beyond about 225 degrees.
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Is it easy to add wood or charcoal to maintain heat for several hours
Answer: On the 16 inch one no it is not easy. U have to tear down the smoker and will lose all ur heat. And u cant get it above 190 deg. Dont waste ur money.
Answer: Bought it for my son, he loves it. Works just like the $200 Weber I bought my husband.
Answer: I bought this to replace my charbroil I had for years. This unit is half as tall and the water pan sits right on top of the coals. The door does not give you access to the coals. It does provide access to the water pan but i can pour water through the top so not very useful. I would not get this unit.
Product reviews of Cuisinart COS-116 Vertical Smoker, 16" Charcoal
BOOLGE : Love it...
I don't need to worry about my grill getting rust because of the rain anymore.
Saved my grill big time! Worth Buying!
Saved my grill big time! Worth Buying!
Steven P. : Decent starter smoker
Easy to assemble Decent gauge steel construction
Although the smoke leaks out from wuite a few defferent places. I
used High temp nomex tape on the door and the lid
Although the smoke leaks out from wuite a few defferent places. I
used High temp nomex tape on the door and the lid
Amazon Customer : Great Smoker at a Great Price
This smoker worked great for my homemade smoked kielbasa project. My previous bullet smoker finally was too beat, after 30 yrs of use, so I bought this one. The price was great. It is easy to assemble with fairly good instructions for that. It seems very sturdy. (Time will tell) It did an outstanding job of holding the 175 degrees (f) that I needed for this project...that surprised me. Used lump charcoal, (which heated the smoker up very quickly to 200 degrees (f) Closed all the dampers et voila, a steady, low temp for about 5 hrs (far longer than I needed) with some assorted soaked wood chips around every 30 min(for heavy smoke). Only had to add charcoal once and only a few chunks. Smoker ran great from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Brandon M. : Love my smoker
Love my smoker. There is a lot of space. Installment was easy. The only thing that is difficult is the bottom vents. Controlling air flow through the bottom vents is used through one (and only one) source. So far Ive used it 4 times and love it
gta2ndlf : Great performance
My husband, with great satisfaction with this grilled/smoker, has grilled or smoked almost every evening since it’s delivery. Would definitely buy this again.
Daniel L : Excellent Smoker for the Price
Purchased the Cuisinart 118 nearly four years ago to learn the basics of smoking and to figure out if it was really my jam, before unloading on a more expensive model in a year or two. Smoking is now my jam and this unit is responsible.
Pros:
- Easy to maintain and set up. Fill the coal grate and ring with a decent amount of charcoal (depending on cook time) and ensure the shape you've created looks more like an ant lion larva's conical sand trap, rather than a pile, keeping the prepped coals in the middle to slowly burn out and down. The chimney takes about 20 minutes to get those hot coals ready. Leave the top cylinder off the base after dumping the prepped coals into the shape you've made for another 20 minutes with the bottom vent wide open. Latch the cylinder in place and allow the unit another 20 minutes get to temp, toss on some wood chunk, tighten up the bottom air intake (I've never needed to open it more than 1/4 of the way) and you're good to go. I've made pork shoulders and been able to keep the smoker going at a 225 grate temp for over 8 hours without needing to add more charcoal, so this thing can go for quite some time when properly used. It just takes time to figure it out and you may use more charcoal than you need early on. Wood chunk coal tends to burn too fast and ash out in an unreasonable amount of time, so save that for quick use cooks like burgers / steaks and use Kingsford briquets for long haul cooking.
- Holds up to the elements. Mine sits on an exposed back porch with only the cover to protect it. I keep saying I'm getting that better smoker this summer... but why, when there is nothing wrong with my current rig?
Cons:
- Kind of thin. On cold, windy days, a barricade is needed to allow the unit to stay up to temp without burning through fuel.
Tips and Mods:
- That water pan? Meh, I don't fill it. I put a flat sheet of foil over it, like a drum, to keep fats and drippings from burning in the bottom and giving food an off-putting flavor. Put it in before the grates and certainly before attaching it to a hot base...
- Use a probe for accurate grate temps. No dial thermometer should really be trusted, especially after you've put the meat on. It will appear cooler than it is.
- I added another shelf between the two provided. I didn't like my bottom layer that close to the pan's heat.
- The side vent leaks. LEAKS! A gasket for grills and smokers will fix that when applied to where it overlaps the body. For a while, I moved another grill I own against the handle to keep it closed tighter.
- Smoking in the winter or in cold temps (20's-40's) can burn through fuel and it's hard to keep the smoker up to temp. I use a cheap welder's blanket wrapped around the unit (but not the base or legs) and 3 heavy duty clips to hold it in place to keep it hot. This uses very little charcoal and you may even need to fully close the bottom vent to keep the heat from running away on you.
- Look stuff up! Other people have been doing this a while and have webpages dedicated to ensuring you become an AMAZING cook
Pros:
- Easy to maintain and set up. Fill the coal grate and ring with a decent amount of charcoal (depending on cook time) and ensure the shape you've created looks more like an ant lion larva's conical sand trap, rather than a pile, keeping the prepped coals in the middle to slowly burn out and down. The chimney takes about 20 minutes to get those hot coals ready. Leave the top cylinder off the base after dumping the prepped coals into the shape you've made for another 20 minutes with the bottom vent wide open. Latch the cylinder in place and allow the unit another 20 minutes get to temp, toss on some wood chunk, tighten up the bottom air intake (I've never needed to open it more than 1/4 of the way) and you're good to go. I've made pork shoulders and been able to keep the smoker going at a 225 grate temp for over 8 hours without needing to add more charcoal, so this thing can go for quite some time when properly used. It just takes time to figure it out and you may use more charcoal than you need early on. Wood chunk coal tends to burn too fast and ash out in an unreasonable amount of time, so save that for quick use cooks like burgers / steaks and use Kingsford briquets for long haul cooking.
- Holds up to the elements. Mine sits on an exposed back porch with only the cover to protect it. I keep saying I'm getting that better smoker this summer... but why, when there is nothing wrong with my current rig?
Cons:
- Kind of thin. On cold, windy days, a barricade is needed to allow the unit to stay up to temp without burning through fuel.
Tips and Mods:
- That water pan? Meh, I don't fill it. I put a flat sheet of foil over it, like a drum, to keep fats and drippings from burning in the bottom and giving food an off-putting flavor. Put it in before the grates and certainly before attaching it to a hot base...
- Use a probe for accurate grate temps. No dial thermometer should really be trusted, especially after you've put the meat on. It will appear cooler than it is.
- I added another shelf between the two provided. I didn't like my bottom layer that close to the pan's heat.
- The side vent leaks. LEAKS! A gasket for grills and smokers will fix that when applied to where it overlaps the body. For a while, I moved another grill I own against the handle to keep it closed tighter.
- Smoking in the winter or in cold temps (20's-40's) can burn through fuel and it's hard to keep the smoker up to temp. I use a cheap welder's blanket wrapped around the unit (but not the base or legs) and 3 heavy duty clips to hold it in place to keep it hot. This uses very little charcoal and you may even need to fully close the bottom vent to keep the heat from running away on you.
- Look stuff up! Other people have been doing this a while and have webpages dedicated to ensuring you become an AMAZING cook
Average Cash : New grill
This grill works well for what I cook. The vents on the top and bottom are helpful.
Theodore H. : Easy to use
Directions were easy to follow, but took longer than 15 minutes doing it by myself. I used it the same day with no issues. The bottom rack is not the easiest to remove if there is food placed on it. Overall I'm satisfied with this purchase.
timbocf : Great buy!!
We bought this as a Father’s Day gift for my husband. He loves it and it works great. The meat is always so delicious. He assembled it by himself and with a broke foot, so it wasn’t too difficult...lol. I would definitely recommend this smoker as a starter or for occasional use.
CAllen : Cheaper brands have better designs
Made a big mistake buying this smoker. I've had several cheaper barrell-stylr smokers in the past that worked but this one is by far the worst.
1. There isn't enough airflow to get the coals hot enough. Even with all the vents open, this one wouldn't get warmer than about 150 degrees.
2. The front door is cheap and has no gap. Want to add more coals to your smoker after a few hours? Be prepared to take the whole thing apart. Speaking of which...
3. The Barrell fit to the base is garbage, the three clasps magically unstrap themselves, and you have to be extremely careful because it will catch sometimes and dump your water all over your coals. Extremely poor design and execution.
Overall, thought it was worth it to pay more for an upgraded smoker with all the bells and whistles, boy was I wrong. I now equate the Cuisinart brand name with garbage products. It's a Barrell smoker, how hard can it be?!
1. There isn't enough airflow to get the coals hot enough. Even with all the vents open, this one wouldn't get warmer than about 150 degrees.
2. The front door is cheap and has no gap. Want to add more coals to your smoker after a few hours? Be prepared to take the whole thing apart. Speaking of which...
3. The Barrell fit to the base is garbage, the three clasps magically unstrap themselves, and you have to be extremely careful because it will catch sometimes and dump your water all over your coals. Extremely poor design and execution.
Overall, thought it was worth it to pay more for an upgraded smoker with all the bells and whistles, boy was I wrong. I now equate the Cuisinart brand name with garbage products. It's a Barrell smoker, how hard can it be?!
Claudettte B. JonesJones : Perfect Size to Cover My Smoker!
I ordered a smoked by Cuisinart on line from Best Buy. It didn’t have a cover for it included . I ordered this one cover from Amazon, and it was a perfect size to cover my smoker. It’s on my deck and I wanted some protection for it to prevent rust!
Denyse : A great gift
It was a surprise gift, and the individual loved it!!
Granny60 : Nice size smoker for a small patio
I bought this for a gift for my son in law. I like the size of it and it appeared fairly easy to assemble. The one thing that he said he didn’t like is that the coals fall thru the grate on the bottom. It needs to have smaller spaces in the grate so the coals don’t fall thru and the temp keep dropping. We use it at our camper on the weekends, so it only gets used a small amount of time.
Bobby G : Five Stars
Good product good price fast shipping
B : Not built to last...
After using the smoker a few times the paint to the bottom started cracking and peeling off. It never got very hot and I was normally smoking the turkey around 250 degrees. If you want a smoker that is going to last I would look at different one.
J. R. Puentes : Perfect picanha barrel grill !! Best 24hr brisket
Great little smoker excellent temperature control
Smoked a brisket for 24hrs at 230 degrees once it got going it kept the heat stable for 6 hrs at a time.
Also did some picanha half moons on hanging on skewers came out perfect medium rare internal temp of 140 after resting it was so good with a finely chopped chimichuri
Smoked a brisket for 24hrs at 230 degrees once it got going it kept the heat stable for 6 hrs at a time.
Also did some picanha half moons on hanging on skewers came out perfect medium rare internal temp of 140 after resting it was so good with a finely chopped chimichuri
Gaygo53 : Can't get parts.
I like the smoker. However, after using it 4 times, one of the carrying handles broke in half while i was moving the grill. After I contacted Amazon for a replacement, I was told to contact the manufacturer for the part. Amazon gave me a credit which should cover the cost of another handle. I have exhausted effort trying to get the part. There doesn't seem to be a way to get parts? This is the reason for 3 stars. I think I can glue it back together. Hope the glue can do th trick.
Alex : Great for a beginner
Assembly takes a bit longer than described but nothing ever goes together as fast as advertised, once it's all together it's pretty simple to figure out how to use. But the temperature is tricky to get right
Theodore H. : Easy to use
Directions were easy to follow, but took longer than 15 minutes doing it by myself. I used it the same day with no issues. The bottom rack is not the easiest to remove if there is food placed on it. Overall I'm satisfied with this purchase.
Rori S. : Awful quality. This is junk.
I don't say this often but do not buy this. The quality is really awful.
I was looking forward to getting this smoker.. but big gaps on the lid. The lid lip is bent. Gaps in the body. Gaps around the temp control holes that practically make it useless.
I was looking forward to getting this smoker.. but big gaps on the lid. The lid lip is bent. Gaps in the body. Gaps around the temp control holes that practically make it useless.
Anathama : Very poorly engineered. No air flow and it dumped my meat on the ground!
So, I hate to write such a negative review, because I am a fan of Cuisinart's cookware. Since I've had such great experience with their cookware, I decided to give this smoker a try. It's basically a poor man's weber smokey mountain. However this smoker was delivered on October 19th, and by November 9th, (less than a month) I'm ready to put it out with the recycling.
Here's why.
First of all this cooker, COS-118 has virtually no airflow, and very little way to increase airflow. The only vent's on the bottom are attached to an ash catcher. This means that during your cook, your only air vent to get air to your charcoal will become clogged and choke the fire. Bottom line it makes it almost impossible to get this up to temp (especially if you are using the water bowl) and even if you do, it will only be for a couple of hours before the ash clogs the air vents and chokes the fire. My first cook, which was just a couple of whole chickens, needed to be pulled off and finished in the oven. The COS-118 had gotten so clogged there was virtually no oxygen getting to the coals. Sliding the vent didn’t evacuate the ash buildup, and removing it while coals are burning about struck me as a bad idea. So first cook was a fail.
Compare this to the weber smokey mountain, which has 3 adjustable vents at the bottom. I realize this smoker is basically half the price of the WSM, so I bought 3 vents and drilled some holes to get much better air flow. For my second cook, a small boston butt for pulled pork worked much better with the added vents. I was able to get the cooker up to 350 while heating it up, then it settled down to 275-250 and did a good job. Second cook success!
After I had thought I worked the kinks out, I was going to go a bit bigger for my third cook. I had 2 racks of ribs and 2 whole chickens, along with the water pan. Things were going well for the first hour, until I heard a crash from the patio. One of the legs had bent and the whole cooker toppled over putting the meat on the ground along with water and burning charcoal. The main cylinder was bent as it fell as well. The legs should be able to handle the weight of some chicken and ribs. That was my 3rd and last cook on this smoker.
In my attempt to save some money, I ended up throwing away the cost of this smoker, plus the $50 or so on mods, charcoal and woodchips. This re-enforced a saying I’ve heard for years. “Buy the best and you won’t be disappointed, go cheap and you will have to spend the money on the good one you want anyway, as well as the cost of the cheap one “. I’m very disappointed in this product and highly advise against it.
Here's why.
First of all this cooker, COS-118 has virtually no airflow, and very little way to increase airflow. The only vent's on the bottom are attached to an ash catcher. This means that during your cook, your only air vent to get air to your charcoal will become clogged and choke the fire. Bottom line it makes it almost impossible to get this up to temp (especially if you are using the water bowl) and even if you do, it will only be for a couple of hours before the ash clogs the air vents and chokes the fire. My first cook, which was just a couple of whole chickens, needed to be pulled off and finished in the oven. The COS-118 had gotten so clogged there was virtually no oxygen getting to the coals. Sliding the vent didn’t evacuate the ash buildup, and removing it while coals are burning about struck me as a bad idea. So first cook was a fail.
Compare this to the weber smokey mountain, which has 3 adjustable vents at the bottom. I realize this smoker is basically half the price of the WSM, so I bought 3 vents and drilled some holes to get much better air flow. For my second cook, a small boston butt for pulled pork worked much better with the added vents. I was able to get the cooker up to 350 while heating it up, then it settled down to 275-250 and did a good job. Second cook success!
After I had thought I worked the kinks out, I was going to go a bit bigger for my third cook. I had 2 racks of ribs and 2 whole chickens, along with the water pan. Things were going well for the first hour, until I heard a crash from the patio. One of the legs had bent and the whole cooker toppled over putting the meat on the ground along with water and burning charcoal. The main cylinder was bent as it fell as well. The legs should be able to handle the weight of some chicken and ribs. That was my 3rd and last cook on this smoker.
In my attempt to save some money, I ended up throwing away the cost of this smoker, plus the $50 or so on mods, charcoal and woodchips. This re-enforced a saying I’ve heard for years. “Buy the best and you won’t be disappointed, go cheap and you will have to spend the money on the good one you want anyway, as well as the cost of the cheap one “. I’m very disappointed in this product and highly advise against it.
Richard C. Vara : Best smoker!!
This has been the best smoker I have ever worked. I was on the market for quite some time searching for a smoker. I found this one and decided to take a chance. Best decision I made. I’ve been in love with cooking on the smoker since I put it together. Putting it together was more time-consuming than anything else. The instructions were easy there are quite A few screws and washers to put together. Other than that absolutely great pet. Completely recommend it.
Ian A : Complete trash
Horrible smoker! There's no way this should have 4.5 stars. Nearly impossible to hold temp and has air leaks all over. After the first smoke, paint started pealing off in large sections. I had to wrap it in a welders blanket just to keep it above 220 degrees. After 5 smokes the front door wouldn't stay closed.
Danielle F. Richards : Flimsy and doesn’t seem safe.
So far, not impressed. I’ve bought cuisinart items before and this has to be the flimsiest. It took me close to an hour to assemble, trying to follow the minimalist, IKEA-esc instructions. Took it apart twice to rearrange things because nothing felt stable. As I was walking away from it, all parts assembled, I heard a pop as one of the latches on the bottom snapped off and the whole structure almost collapsed. Spent the next fifteen minutes fighting with those latches trying to put it back together again and it still feels very flimsy; I’m concerned a vaguely strong breeze will come along and the whole thing will fall apart. I’m terrified to use it; it does not seem safe at all. My review might dip further with the first use, depending on whether it burns my house down.
MB : Model COS-116 Charcoal Smoker - It Just Doesn't Measure Up!
I don't write many reviews but do read many before making my buying decisions. After a ton of research on charcoal smokers I decided to go with the Cuisinart COS-116 vs a higher price brand like a Webber. For $100 bucks this one seemed to be a good value and decent size and quality of construction. After receiving and putting it together here are my findings along with photo evidence to demonstrate the differences in the product sold to me vs what the product description states. Item 1 - The pictures on the site for the model COS-116 are actually pictures of the COS-118, so it appears larger than what it is. Item 2 - It is being sold stating it has 2 - 16 inch stainless steel cooking grates totaling 402 square inches of cooking area. They are actually only 14.75 inches in diameter which is only 334 square inches of cooking space, much, much smaller and they are not "stainless steel" but plated steel. Item 3 - The charcoal grate is only 9.75 inches and is not made for charcoal. You can see it is actually a cooling rack you would set a dish you just took out of the oven on your countertop. It is just super thin wire so this will need to be replaced with one that is much heavier. Item 4 - The weight is described as 23.9 pounds, so I am thinking "more weight = better quality". In reality the net weight is only 18.7 pounds or about 5 pounds of steel short. Item 5 - the add says 38 inches tall and the box says it's 40 inches tall. In reality it measures up at a whopping 32 inches tall or short by 6-8 inches. Item 6 - The charcoal ring in 9 inches in diameter and is made from steel that is the thickness of only two soda cans and I am being generous, so it will not last more than once. After looking at that wimpy thing I purchased a 10 inch steel ring at the local home improvement HVAC pipe section for $6 bucks and its super strong and will make a great upgrade. Soak it in vinegar overnight and the zinc comes off and its ready to go. It takes a little time to put together and I didn't feel like taking it apart and hauling the big box to the post office. I haven't used it yet so we will see how it performs but at this point it literally does not measure up!! Sure not what a was expecting to receive and what I paid for. I hope this helps when choosing a smoker.
Kevin M. : Bad Design.
The air vent on the bottom kept getting clogged with ash. Could not regulate temp. Had to continue to add hot coals to keep the temp up. Ended up pitching and getting a Webber.
Patricia D : Perfect cover!
This cover fit our smoker perfectly. It keeps the smoker clean and protected. It’s a nice weight, easy to use, washes well and keeps the critters away. It’s also made from a durable material. I recommend it.
Average Cash : New grill
This grill works well for what I cook. The vents on the top and bottom are helpful.
Alex : Great for a beginner
Assembly takes a bit longer than described but nothing ever goes together as fast as advertised, once it's all together it's pretty simple to figure out how to use. But the temperature is tricky to get right
Steven P. : Decent starter smoker
Easy to assemble Decent gauge steel construction
Although the smoke leaks out from wuite a few defferent places. I
used High temp nomex tape on the door and the lid
Although the smoke leaks out from wuite a few defferent places. I
used High temp nomex tape on the door and the lid
Eileen : Great for first time smoker
I bought this for my husband for his first smoker. All the other reviews were Accurate. It’s a good smoker for just starting out but the door leaks quite a bit. He had to modify it to keep the temperature right. Overall a really good product.
Rita L. : Instructions for assembling is very unclear.
The instructions need to be much clearer. The drawings for the assembly were not clear. Ridiculous.
The grill itself is wonderful. It's easy to use and a great little smoker. Just don't expect it to be easy to put together.
The grill itself is wonderful. It's easy to use and a great little smoker. Just don't expect it to be easy to put together.
BWP.Carlos : Check everything
Came in a bit roughed up, the main tube body of the smoker was a bit misaligned, I think I’m missing a piece for the door handle to fully close the door, some scratches too oh and the three latches on the bottom, one of them isn’t that great at grabbing. Still tested it out and the results are 100% satisfying. I had planned on repainting the smoker anyways and I’m an improver kind of guy so I plan of fixing the faulty parts myself, if you’re not that kind of person, I suggest either checking everything out and make sure it’s what you want or spend more on a Weber. This thing performed like it’s supposed to as far as I know. Cooked two Texas style ribs for 8 hours, left it on the bottom rack just above the water bowl and it kept my ribs hydrated! Didn’t even rehydrate my meat once and it was moist tender and delicious !
Samantha Roseberry : Not worth it
The water pan is too low, so the coals touch it and the water boils fast, so it needs to be filled often. I havent been able to get the temp up to 250 and keep it there- it wants to stay somewhere between 180 and 225 usually. There is only a small space between the coal rack and the water pan, so adding enough charcoal can be tough. The racks also prevent the door from being useful for adding woods chips and charcoal, unless you add one coal at a time and try to push it in there.
Basically, the spacing is off for every rack in this smoker so either put some work into plugging and relocating racks, or just find a different smoker to purchase.
Also, the ash pan is poorly designed and fell off during the cook last time i used it.
Basically, the spacing is off for every rack in this smoker so either put some work into plugging and relocating racks, or just find a different smoker to purchase.
Also, the ash pan is poorly designed and fell off during the cook last time i used it.
James : Good smoker
Easy to put together, some of the nuts and bolts are really small, but I found that a small socket set worked best, I just loaded the socket with two nuts, worked best, this way you don't have to handle the small nuts, just load them in the socket! Toke me about 1 hour! All the parts we're in good shape!
Rori S. : Awful quality. This is junk.
I don't say this often but do not buy this. The quality is really awful.
I was looking forward to getting this smoker.. but big gaps on the lid. The lid lip is bent. Gaps in the body. Gaps around the temp control holes that practically make it useless.
I was looking forward to getting this smoker.. but big gaps on the lid. The lid lip is bent. Gaps in the body. Gaps around the temp control holes that practically make it useless.
Michael Glasson : Get what you pay for...
Very cheap smoker. Thin flimsy material. The door does not seal and leaks smoke. The latches do not like to stay latched because they are also flimsy. With a little fixing up it will work fine. But you get what you pay for. 3 stars because of the low price.
Amazon Customer : Great rig at a modest price
There's not much to dislike about this cooker. I have been using water smokers for over 15 years and owned a commercial size offset smoker that I modified to be a reverse flow water smoker and this rig cooks almost as well.
The huge size water pan really contains the heat for great low and slow cooking. I have done pork rib tips with the coals where the 2nd grate would normally go for direct heat and salmon and trout low and slow with the water pan and both exceeded my expectations by a wide margin.
A great rig for the price.
The huge size water pan really contains the heat for great low and slow cooking. I have done pork rib tips with the coals where the 2nd grate would normally go for direct heat and salmon and trout low and slow with the water pan and both exceeded my expectations by a wide margin.
A great rig for the price.
Alex : Great for a beginner
Assembly takes a bit longer than described but nothing ever goes together as fast as advertised, once it's all together it's pretty simple to figure out how to use. But the temperature is tricky to get right
Tommy : Nice beginner/budget option
I wanted a charcoal smoker and didn't want to pay outrageous prices until I knew I liked it, so I bought this one. When I assembled it one of the three clips that hold the lower section to the middle section was broken in half in the box. Not a huge deal for me. I don't mind an easy fix (even though after all this time I'm still just using two). I burnt it in and have smoked some amazing pork shoulder and ribs on it. It works great and is easy to maintain about 225-235 with water in the pan. If you remove water from the pan it'll get hot quick. Also I found that the thermometer that came with it will break after the first couple uses. Bottom line, you get what you pay for. I love it for the price, but I'll be getting a WSM soon
Kevin M. : Bad Design.
The air vent on the bottom kept getting clogged with ash. Could not regulate temp. Had to continue to add hot coals to keep the temp up. Ended up pitching and getting a Webber.
KMS : Great smoker for a family
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it! It was fairly easy to assemble and use. It would be helpful to get a good book (or online resource) for using a smoker, because the manual included is very sparse on using the smoker and recipies. This smoker is the perfect size for a family, and you can do several dishes at one, as there are two levels. Great buy for the amateur home smoker.
J. R. Puentes : Perfect picanha barrel grill !! Best 24hr brisket
Great little smoker excellent temperature control
Smoked a brisket for 24hrs at 230 degrees once it got going it kept the heat stable for 6 hrs at a time.
Also did some picanha half moons on hanging on skewers came out perfect medium rare internal temp of 140 after resting it was so good with a finely chopped chimichuri
Smoked a brisket for 24hrs at 230 degrees once it got going it kept the heat stable for 6 hrs at a time.
Also did some picanha half moons on hanging on skewers came out perfect medium rare internal temp of 140 after resting it was so good with a finely chopped chimichuri
KMS : Great smoker for a family
I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it! It was fairly easy to assemble and use. It would be helpful to get a good book (or online resource) for using a smoker, because the manual included is very sparse on using the smoker and recipies. This smoker is the perfect size for a family, and you can do several dishes at one, as there are two levels. Great buy for the amateur home smoker.
MissRhodey : Chipping paint on sides
Very concerned about this product, just used it for the first time and the “paint” is peeling off. Pretty sure that’s not normal.
The thermometer does not give and accurate reading and it took me about a 1/2 hour to assemble.
The thermometer does not give and accurate reading and it took me about a 1/2 hour to assemble.
EC : A Decent, Inexpensive Bullet Style Smoker but needs some Modification
If you're just wanting to get into low and slow smoking, this smoker isn't a terrible choice. If you're expecting WSM build quality and features, obviously you're going to be disappointed. I'm not adverse to buying used goods, but when it comes to cooking, I prefer to buy new.
Pros:
-Relatively Inexpensive - If you look at the competition, you're going to see a vast range of prices ranging from about $80 to upwards of $400. I did order this one during a Gold Box deal so I snagged this one on the low end.
-Space - this is a 18" cooker with levels of cooking grates. The actual cooking surface is a little bit less than that (i think the grate is about 17") but I was able to do baby back ribs, pork shoulder, and chicken breasts without worrying about space.
-Assembly - I was able to assemble the whole thing in about 15 minutes, the most difficult part probably being the legs
Cons:
-Fit and Finish - Out of the box, the paint looks pretty good. Unfortunately, it scratches fairly easily especially in areas with lots of movement, like the door. Some of the rivets aren't 100% flush, but I haven't noticed any movement from them. The handles are also pretty cheap, I wish they were designed differently so they sat a bit more flush. Also, one of the catches for the bottom latches isn't straight so it sometimes takes me a few tries to secure the bottom
-Leaks like a sieve - Smoke will leak out from the top of the door, from under the lid, and from around the top vent. The amount of leaking was probably what bothered me most. Without some modification, you're going to have smoke coming out everywhere
-Small Coal Ring - the diameter seems appropriate, but it doesn't have much height so the amount of charcoal you can add is limited
Additional Notes:
-I purchased one of those rolls of Nomex barbecue gasket to help fix the leakage issues. I applied some to the edge of the door that sits against the side of the smoker. I also applied to two additional areas: Under the lid where it mates to the rim of the middle section and to the edge of the underside of the top vent that sits directly on the lid. This mostly fixed the issues with smoke leaking out of where it shouldn't be
-In addition to the gasket, I added additional washers to the door handle assembly to remove some play in the handle. This made the door sit more firmly against the body of the smoker eliminating further leaks.
-I purchased a coal ring for a 18.5" WSM to alleviate the short coal ring issues, it's about a half inch wider so it's a tighter fit but it is more than twice as tall.
-Weird design for the Coal Bowl- the bowl for the coal has vents cut into the center of it. Still not sure how I feel about it.
-The built in thermometer shouldn't be trusted, but this is true for pretty much all bi-metal thermometers
Even with the issues I listed above, I still think this was a good purchase. Yes, I had to put a little bit of work into it with some additional cost, but even with all of that, I'm still well below the monetary cost of the competition.
Pros:
-Relatively Inexpensive - If you look at the competition, you're going to see a vast range of prices ranging from about $80 to upwards of $400. I did order this one during a Gold Box deal so I snagged this one on the low end.
-Space - this is a 18" cooker with levels of cooking grates. The actual cooking surface is a little bit less than that (i think the grate is about 17") but I was able to do baby back ribs, pork shoulder, and chicken breasts without worrying about space.
-Assembly - I was able to assemble the whole thing in about 15 minutes, the most difficult part probably being the legs
Cons:
-Fit and Finish - Out of the box, the paint looks pretty good. Unfortunately, it scratches fairly easily especially in areas with lots of movement, like the door. Some of the rivets aren't 100% flush, but I haven't noticed any movement from them. The handles are also pretty cheap, I wish they were designed differently so they sat a bit more flush. Also, one of the catches for the bottom latches isn't straight so it sometimes takes me a few tries to secure the bottom
-Leaks like a sieve - Smoke will leak out from the top of the door, from under the lid, and from around the top vent. The amount of leaking was probably what bothered me most. Without some modification, you're going to have smoke coming out everywhere
-Small Coal Ring - the diameter seems appropriate, but it doesn't have much height so the amount of charcoal you can add is limited
Additional Notes:
-I purchased one of those rolls of Nomex barbecue gasket to help fix the leakage issues. I applied some to the edge of the door that sits against the side of the smoker. I also applied to two additional areas: Under the lid where it mates to the rim of the middle section and to the edge of the underside of the top vent that sits directly on the lid. This mostly fixed the issues with smoke leaking out of where it shouldn't be
-In addition to the gasket, I added additional washers to the door handle assembly to remove some play in the handle. This made the door sit more firmly against the body of the smoker eliminating further leaks.
-I purchased a coal ring for a 18.5" WSM to alleviate the short coal ring issues, it's about a half inch wider so it's a tighter fit but it is more than twice as tall.
-Weird design for the Coal Bowl- the bowl for the coal has vents cut into the center of it. Still not sure how I feel about it.
-The built in thermometer shouldn't be trusted, but this is true for pretty much all bi-metal thermometers
Even with the issues I listed above, I still think this was a good purchase. Yes, I had to put a little bit of work into it with some additional cost, but even with all of that, I'm still well below the monetary cost of the competition.
Vernell Taylor : Questioning a customer loyalty
Never received this item they say it was delivered I never got it I order a lot from Amazon and this is one time I don't understand what they're doing in their customer service I don't understand they're making me wait until August 4th because they say it was delivered no I talked to a lady yesterday which was on July 29th and she stated that it wasn't even delivered yet to call back by 8 p.m. and if it wasn't delivered then they'll go ahead and take care of it from there then I call back today which is July 30th then they state that I have to wait until August 4th I usually never have a problem with Amazon but now they're getting ridiculous they don't appreciate us as prime members at all I just ordered a three hundred and something dollars smoker for Father's day for my dad so why would I call about a $99 smoker that I didn't receive it I didn't receive.
Derrick : Does what it says
Worth the money a lil hard on the temperature control but yeah I'd buy it again
zach : Good for the price
It was easy to put together. Not flimsy or too cheap in metal thickness. Only problem was the air vent got clogged with embers and ash and I had to poke around to get air flow
david creasey : Not heavy duty.
This smoker is ok for somebody that only plans to use occasionally. If you plan to use every weekend, it will only last one season. A decent design. not a bad smoker for the money. I am a little bummed out because it is not as heavy as the one I am replacing. That’s my fault. I should have know by the cost and the weight.
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