Barrel House Cooker Smoker BHC 18C review and price compare 2025

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Brand	Barrel House Cooker
Power Source	Charcoal
Item Weight	45 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	18 x 24.5 x 35.5 inches
Fuel Type	Charcoal

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Includes: (1) Barrel House Cooker BHC18C, (1) Manual & Instructions Booklet, (1) Built-in Thermometer, (1) H-Frame, (1) Full Grate, (8) Meat Hooks, and (1) Accessory Wand
Fast Results: Cooks at 275˚- 310˚F, a competition proven alternative to “Low & Slow" for faster cooking with incredible results.The detachable base makes lighting and clean-up a breeze, increases portability, and provides the option to use it as a hibachi grill. Small Footprint, Lightweight: The cooker is patio friendly as it maximizes cooking space with the vertical hanging method. It only weights 45 pounds which makes it easy to strap into the back of a truck.
8 lbs. of Charcoal, 6+ Hours of Burn Time: This cooker uses 8 lbs. of charcoal briquettes, which can burn for 6+ hours without fussing over it. Wood chunks and chips can be added to the charcoal for additional flavor, and lump can be used understanding that it burns hotter and faster.
40% Shorter Cook Times than Most Smokers: Shorter cook times than most smokers means that you won't have to wait as long to enjoy the fruits of your effort.
High-Quality Materials: The Barrel House Cooker is built to last with a 20 gauge metal barrel that is porcelain enameled inside and out, has stainless steel components, traditional wire type handles, and a non-abrasive stand. USA Jobs: Barrel House barrel cookers are assembled at a USA manufacturing company with over 60 years with outstanding products and service.

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The Barrel House Cooker makes it incredibly simple to Smoke, Grill, Sear, Bake, and BBQ. Unique patio cooker that feeds your lifestyle and your taste buds! This high-quality, super easy-to-use charcoal barrel cooker takes up just 18-inches of space, making it the perfect complement to your patio space. This barrel cooker smokes hot-and-fast, meaning you’ll get lots of juicy, flavorful barbecue in 40% less time than traditional smokers without babysitting. Hang for maximum capacity. Hang up to 8 racks of ribs, 4 chickens, 15 pound brisket, or a 30 pound turkey! Food cooks evenly top to bottom and does not fall off when properly hooked. Drippings from the meat coat food in flavor and moisture instead of pooling on one side or causing flare-ups. Use Grate for Barrel Smoker Options Cook food on the grate for a more traditional smoking experience while still getting easy, delicious results. Set grate on the middle level, and the cooker traps moisture and cooks evenly without using a water bowl or diffuser. The grate easily holds large cuts of meat, like a 15 pound pork shoulder. Grill Traditional Favorites. Grill up to 10 large burgers, tons of sausages, hot dogs, steaks, and more. The charcoal basket and grate can be moved to different levels to achieve a variety of grilling and searing options. Removable Base: Barrel lifts off base for easy lighting, ash disposal, and for adding wood chips. Base also converts to a hibachi grill, perfect for searing and grilling. Simple Intake/Exhaust: One time, elevation-based setting allows you to "hang it & forget it" for 6+ hours of steady cooking temperature without babysitting. Requires basic assembly. The permanent porcelain finish is not paint, so there is no need to season or burnout before cooking.

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Questions about Barrel House Cooker Smoker BHC 18C

It's not listed, but does this come with a recipe "how to" booklet or is there one available? someone mentioned an extender, where to get that?

Answer: No cook book

Where is this smoker made?

Answer: Bakersfield,Ca USA

Can i use this for low temperature - about 150 for a couple of hours? seems that the minimum temp listed is considerably higher. maybe fewer coals?

Answer: I would say its possible. The vent pulls out to a mark that matches your elevation. I would put it at a half to one setting lower and use half the coals you'd normally use. I did a coulple of dry runs to see where the temp range lands. Normal is within 250 to 275 range for me.

Answer: This really isn't a low and slow smoker. I don't know if by reducing air intake you could get it that low. My guess is you might get it to 200-225.

Is the 18C extension still available?

Answer: The extension kit is no longer available.

Does anyone know how long these last? Ive bought other smokers and get a couple years out of them.

Answer: I've had mine for about 3 years no issues.

Where can I get parts I need charcoal basket and stand

Answer: don't know what else you need for this smoker however ace hardware carries items for a grill and other items bar-b-bue sauce etc..

Can it be used as a bbq grill?

Answer: yes it can it is nice because even if you use it on a deck it has legs so you don't worry about a fire . good purchase..

Answer: Yes just have to adjust grates

Answer: Yes

Can air inflow and outflow be adjusted?

Answer: It has an intake in the bottom depending on your sea level it has to be adjusted. The outflow it has for holes same size. It's a set it and forget cooker. But I guess if you wanted more heat you could open the intake more or leave the lid open a little. Hope this answers your question.

Answer: There is a lever that can use to adjust air inflow. I use round magnets to cover up exhaust outflow. A person can cover all 4 exhaust holes to put out the fire also.

Answer: The air intake is adjustable on the bottom of the barrel. There is not an adjustment for the outflow but you can prop the lid open to increase outflow.

Answer: Yes it can. There is a tab on the bottom in front of the barrel that can be pushed in to cut the air flow or pulled out to increase air flow.

Answer: Yes air flow can be adjusted by opening the air flow hole at the bottom of the barrel.

Answer: Yes

Can this cook a turkey? And what is the max pounds you can fit in? Thank you.

Answer: Yes it can cook a turkey -- I have only used the 18" model (large) so I can't speak to the junior model - I believe the company says that the Turkey should not be more than 16 lbs -- they sell a turkey hanger -or at least they used to -- It did an excellent job for me on it -- I also think they have a video on their website on who to cook a turkey in the pit barrel

Answer: The BHC can cook a turkey! You can fit up to a 20 lb. turkey in it.

Answer: Yes , I csmoed our turkeys last thanksgiving

I have a wood deck..is this safe to use on a wood deck

Answer: Yes it’s fine to use on a wooden deck. It has a stand that the barrel sits on so there will be no problem with putting it on a wooden deck.

Answer: I would use a bbq mat underneath personally. I have mine on pavers in the yard, but since it does have legs I think it would work on deck with a bbq mat or similar underneath. I bought one at lowes I use under my gas grill on deck

Answer: Yes, the smoker is on a stand keeping the coals/hot part of the smoker off the ground. Might keep a metal lid under the smoker if you are concerned about the heat.

Answer: I would put some patio blocks to avoid a problem fire etc. on the other hand it's a great smoker.

Answer: yes. No problems with heat damage or fire.

Hi! When smoking burgers, is there enough clearance for smoke with the grate in the top position with lid on or do I need grate in middle of barrel?

Answer: Grate in the middle, lid will touch the meat if it’s on the top.

Answer: It would have to be in the middle of the barrel.

Answer: Plenty of room with grate in top to smoke burgers.

Answer: There is enough room for a burger but not by much, there isn’t enough room for a medium-large baked potato or corn on the cob

Answer: Either way is awesome. However cooking in the center is quicker so keep in mind.

Will you bring back the 14d? i had a bunch of people interested in buying that size. i wanted a second. now you are not making your "flagship" model.

Answer: No

Does it come with a cover? If not what size would fit? Thanks

Answer: The Barrel House Cooker does not come with a cover included. Any cover made for a 30-gallon barrel drum smoker should fit.

Do the pieces lock together for moving it around as a single unit?

Answer: That is a good question, but no, it's doesn't connect together in one single unit. What I could say it's easy to move around since it's light weight. Good cooker.

Answer: easy to move with items in the barrel.Most items do lock in place.

Answer: No they dont lock together.

Answer: No, it doesn't lock.

Answer: i was in home depot/bought 4 wheels casters/added them to the 5 legs on with the cooker /roll it around easy

Answer: since its a gift for Christmas,,I cannot answer the question,,,yet

Answer: No

Does a cover come with this unit? Or is it sold separately? Where to get cover?

Answer: sold separately

Will you bring back the 14D? I had a number of buyers lined up and would have bought a couple more of that size. It is the perfect designe of a smoker

Answer: No

How can charcoal be added during grilling?? Need to lift up whole barrel??

Answer: Yes, you can lift the whole barrel off without messing up your food. I suggest using a charcoal chimney to have the coals hot already.

Answer: Yes lift up whole barrel

Answer: Yes you do. Very easy

Discontinued? Website says it is only sold through Amazon, but has been unavailable.

Answer: there were a few left the last time I looked -- but this company was acquired by the Pit Barrel Cooker Company -- they are both very similar configurations

Any accessories like the base or extension

Answer: No

Can you move the charcoal basket up to grill with too?

Answer: I haven’t tried it yet but according to the manual, you can!

Answer: Yes

What are the demesions of this unit?

Answer: 33 in to top of lid and 18 in inside dia. hope this helps

Does this barrel have a smoke stack

Answer: No, there are four holes in the top of the barrel itself which allows smoke to escape. These holes in conjunction with the holes allows for constant temperature.

Answer: It does not have smoke stack, but it is a great product, easy to clean

Answer: No

How long can it go without refilling charcoal?

Answer: They say six hours but I have not done a cook that long. I have done 5 hour cooks for pulled pork without any issues.

Answer: It depends on how much charcoal you start with.however I like it because it is easy to work with and quick to clean up.it is worth the money ????????.

Answer: Approximately 4 to 5 hours for me. It would depend on how much air you allow as higher temps (more air flow) would reduce that time. I usually only open the air intake to 1 or 2. Hope this helps.

Does it have a top vent?

Answer: Yes it does. It has holes around the side of the barrel.

Product reviews of Barrel House Cooker Smoker BHC 18C

richard brown : Lite it hang it leave it

Love this thing used once almost everything came out perfect potato’s more like 3 hrs not the 2 the owners manual says

Paul R. : Nice smoker, just don't know how long it will hold up

It is a set it and forget it smoker, if set to your cities altitude, the charcoal basket only lasted 9 months and rusted out pretty bad. Noticed alot of the paint chipping off on the outside now.Has done a great job on heat control.

Trisha Titler : would like to have had a smoker cover to go along with it.

The smoker is nice and easy to use. It does take couple times to get familiar with regulating the heat. It does work very well. Highly recommend it.

R L Irish : Hows your Boston Butt

Arrived a few days late do to the carrier. Took it out of the box and laid it out on the floor. There is a separate packet of washers make sure read the yellow piece of paper. Assembly was easy a 13 mm wrench and phillips screwdriver. Cooked a Boston Pork Butt. It was very tasty, 1/2 inch smoke ring and very juicy. Next on the hooks is a turkey.

Adam Coe : Easy to use and killer results.

Barrel style cookers are nothing new but this has a few advantages that most don't. I've had mine about a year and it gets used quite regularly. The most obvious plus over "regular" barrel cookers is the ability to lift the barrel off to deal with your coals if need be...it doesn't come up that often but it's a great plus. Also when you have the barrel off, you can use the grill grate directly over the coals for searing which again most barrel cookers aren't able to do. You'll want to get a proper thermometer to monitor your cooks of course (as with any smoker) but I've found in practice, the lid thermometer is at least ballpark close and once you've used it several times you can use the lid as a vague idea at least. Great cooker and the accessories are useful. Many a good cook has been had with this, with many more to come I'm sure.

richard brown : Lite it hang it leave it

Love this thing used once almost everything came out perfect potato’s more like 3 hrs not the 2 the owners manual says

C. MONSE : Awesome smoker!!

Bought this smoker for my husband and it is great!! Best filet ever!!!

Cohobadiah T. Creek : Easy Cooking!

The BarrelHouse Cooker arrived via FedEx on a Sunday. I had watched as many videos as I could find so assembly was 20 minutes unrushed. Within an hour I had chops, chicken and brats turning brown and headed towards their ultimate journey. I can remember smoking meats 20 years ago and having to be there and aware to monitor my temp. Not so with the BarrelHouse Cooker. I set the adjustment for my altitude and it was a trouble free cook. After my wife died my son and I both hate cooking. Now we can smoke all our meats for a week at a time, keep them in the fridge and eat like kings everyday. I am very happy with this purchase. The BH Cooker is well made and should last a very long time. Well Done Guys!

Monica Ticlayauri Maldonado : Cual es la altura del cilindro

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Cohobadiah T. Creek : Easy Cooking!

sam rowe : Nice product

Great smoker. So far I’ve done a Boston butt roast and ribs. Both car out awesome ad everyone loved the flavor. I’m very pleased, even used it as a grill for some hotdogs when I finished smoking the ribs. Just moved the charcoal ring up to mid level, put the grate in the top and cooked the hotdogs

Izzy Luggs : Vendor Has Stopped Manufacturing

The Barrel House Cooker (BHC) company was bought out months ago by a competitor and shut down. The cookers being offered here are what's left of warehouse inventory. You will not be able to purchase spare or replacement parts and it's iffy if a warranty will be honored. If you contact BHC about this they'll respond by simply saying "manufacturing has ceased" without explaining why. So beware buying this smoker. The company no longer exists and they're simply dumping remaining warehouse inventory off on unsuspecting Amazon buyers. Update: CEO of company called me at my home to threaten me with a lawsuit. In all the years I've purchased products over Amazon this is a first. At any rate, I stand by my original review of the product and company.

Nicole Lynn Sipe : Set it and forget it!

I love my BHC! If you’re looking to buy a smoker, your search should start and end here. This does it all!

Monica Ticlayauri Maldonado : Cual es la altura del cilindro

Cual es la altura del cilindro?

Francisco Urbina : Great product!

First time smoking ribs and tri tip made it super easy and come out delicious.????????????

richard brown : Lite it hang it leave it

Love this thing used once almost everything came out perfect potato’s more like 3 hrs not the 2 the owners manual says

Will : Game changer

What’s not to like. It truly is set it and forget temp control. Even my wife commented that I was not messing with the smoker to manage temp like I need to with my other rigs. Well made, fair price and great capacity vs WSM. Love the hanging system.

Francisco Urbina : Great product!

First time smoking ribs and tri tip made it super easy and come out delicious.????????????

Evie : Good, but shipping mishaps

Update:

First thing I smoked was Pork spare ribs. They were amazing, then I made a pork shoulder. I can’t wait to make a smoked Turkey. Very easy to use, love that it uses charcoal compared to expensive pellets. I owned a Traeger and returned it after doing some research. I landed on this and it’s perfect.

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