Best Charcoal Grill Smokers

By John Max · On December 9, 2019 · Updated: October 5, 2020

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Charcoal has the unique way of giving foods that distinct Barbecue flavor and essence that we all love.

A Charcoal Grill Smoker can be a very useful attachment for your grill, which can smoke your foods to perfection.

Why Smoke Foods and Meats

Smoking is a delicious way of preparing foods and also preserving them for much longer. Your charcoal Smoker can be used for both smoking and roasting flavorful foods such as meats and vegetables.

The charcoal gives a unique and different flavor to food, other than wood smoking, which some individuals may prefer, and give it a more BBQ like the taste.

A Few Benefits of Smoking your Food in a Charcoal Grill Smoker

Flavor – Smoking gives food a very uniquely distinct flavor that can not be duplicated by any other cooking method. Smoking also breaks down the collagen in meats, making it much more tender, as well as meeting fasts into the meat for even more flavor.
Enhances Smell and Appearance – Smoking Meat adds flavor and smell, as well as improving the overall appearance of your foods to be more delicious and attractive.
Meat Preservation -Smoking preserves meat much longer and better than any other method.
Safer Foods – After the meat is smoked, there s a lack of moisture in it, and it has a more acidic coating, which is a much harsher environment, preventing bacterial growth and entering of bacteria into the meat. Thus the meat is safer to eat and less likely to spoil.
Fun – Grilling and smoking food is a fun and primitive way, dating back thousands of years to bring family and friends together.
Healthier – Smoking and cooking meats low temperatures for longer turns out to be a great way to add flavor to lean cuts of meat and to make them more tender. Thus you can enjoy healthier meats. This even including fish, chicken, and turkey.
Versatile – You can literally smoke any type of meat, including some vegetable types, salts, sugars, oils, fruits, and spices. To add different flavor elements.

Features of a Good Charcoal Grill Smoker

Grates – The Grates or Cooking space is where you will place your foods on to be smoked. This area should be ample between 250 and 784 square inches in size, where your general sizes are at around 453 square inches of total cooking area. Some smokers have only one grate but can have up to four grates, which are either stainless steel, or porcelain enameled, or made from cast iron. You can likewise use grilling nets to smoke or roast fish and vegetables.
Structure – The structure of the entire smoker needs to be temperature resistant and able to withstand extreme heat without budging. Different materials used can be high heat resistant plastic-sprayed iron, chromium-plated grills, and brackets, and other materials that resist corrosion.
Ash Pan – The Removable ash pan catches the excess ashes from the charcoal removable ash pan for easy coal clean up. This can be either aluminum, stainless steel, or porcelain enameled. The Charcoal and Ash management system has a charcoal chamber, charcoal grate, and a removable ash pan.
Temperature Regulation – Equipment and tools such as a stainless steel temperature gauge with a smoke zone, Silicone temperature Grommets, or a built-in a thermometer can help you to easily read and regulate the temperature. The adjustable air supply in the lid or structure also helps to ventilate the smoker and keep a consistent temperature that will not overheat.
Doors and Latches – Some smoker systems come with a latch locking system for more stability. There are normally either one or two access doors to the smoker for you to add the food, as well as charcoal. These doors are apart so that there is no excess airflow on the charcoal, and you can still check the status of your food being smoked.
Operation – Most smokers are designed as multifunctional devices for charcoal roasting and smoking. The smoker, in general, is very easy to operate, and you can enjoy delicious smoked food in a matter if a few hours tops.

Reviews: The Best Charcoal Grill Smokers

Here are our top picks in the best available Charcoal Smokers for Your Grill, keep in mind that some have specific Grill brands that they attach to;

Dyna-Glo Vertical - Charcoal Grill Smoker

From Dyna-Glo we have their extra large cooking space smoker for your grill.

Comes with four cooking grates and a 784 extra large square inch cooking space.
There are a unique Charcoal and ash management system with a Charcoal Chamber, Charcoal Grate, and a removable ashtray.
The Custom Fit Dyna-Glo cover sold separately protects your smoker from outdoor elements.
A stainless steel temperature Guage with a smoke zone indicates ideal temperatures for infusing and smoking.
Options for Gas or Charcoal fuel, with or without a lid.

Score: 97.4 By John Max

Weber Smokey Mountain - Charcoal Grill Smoker

Weber is a top name in grills and smokers; their Smokey Mountain Smoker will fit most of their Grills easily.

A Porcelain-enameled lid, bowl, and center section, which retains heat much better and will not corrode or peel after a while.
There are two cooking grates and ample cooking space.
The Silicone Temperature Grommer, monitors internal heat and temperatures.
You can easily adjust the dampers to regulate the temperature inside the smoker.
The fuel door comes off, making it easier to add charcoal and clean.
Available in a 14 inch, 18 inch or 22-inch size option to choose from.

Score: 98 By John Max

The CharGriller Smoker is ideal for Offset or even Texas Style smoking methods and grilling.

A removable ash pan allows for fast and easy clean up.
Attaches to all Char-Griller Barrel Grills.
You can use it separately as a tabletop grill or textas style smoker.
Heavy-duty steel construction and Cast Iron Cooking grates with 250 square inches of cooking space.
Available ion the Classic color design option or the New Black design color option.

Score: 97 By John Max

The RealCOOK BBQ smoker comes with a latch lock, built-in thermometer as well as a two access door.

A Built in thermometer with a detailed temperature scale and adjustable air supply on the lid for better temperature control.
There are a porcelain-enameled water pan and a charcoal pan for more stable use.
Heat resistant bakelite handles for easy transporting.
Two cooking grids with a total of 453 square inches of cooking space.
It can be used for both hot and cold smoking.
A latch locking system for better stability and a two access door for separate access to food and coals.
Available in either a 17 inch or a 22 Inch size option for your selection.

Score: 97 By John Max

Dyna-Glo Compact - Charcoal Grill Smoker

Another superb Smoker Model form Dyna-Glo

There two chrome-plated cooking grates and a total space of 390 square inches of cooking.
The removable middle section easily converts the smoker into a portable charcoal grill.
A Stainless steel temperature gauge with a “Smoke Zone” and “grill Zone”, indicator.
The lid damper is adjustable, and there are dual bottom dampers.
Three stainless steel base latches for mobility.

Score: 98 By John Max

Giantex Vertical 2-Tier - Large Charcoal Grill Smoker

The Giantex Large Charcoal Grill Smoker offers ample cooking space and intuitive temperature regulation.

Easy to read thermometer on the door to monitor internal temperatures.
Large cooking capacity with two grill nettings.
Convenient double door use so you can check your foods separately.
The iron structure s temperature resistant and will not corrode.
Very easy to operate multi-functional design for roasting and smoking.

Score: 98 By John Max

This is a Royal Gourmet Charcoal Grill, with a combination Offset smoker.
It features a total of 800 Sq. Inches of cooking surface, including 438 Sq. Inches of the main chamber, 179 Sq. Inches of warming rack, as well as 183 Sq. Inches of offset smoker.
The grill offers porcelain-enameled, stainless steel cooking grates, as well as chrome-plated racks.
It comes with a heavy-duty lif, along with a professional thermometer to check the internal temperature.

Score: 97.6 By John Max

Char-Broil 12201570-A1 - Charcoal Offset Smoker

This is a Combination Charcoal Offset smoker and grill.
It features 290 sq. inches of cooking surface in the main chamber.
The grill also includes 140 sq—inches of cooking space in the firebox chamber.
It comes with an adjustable height steel fire grate, as well as a built-in adjustable damper.

Score: 97.2 By John Max

This is a Vertical Charcoal smoker grill designed by Barton.
It features a multi-layer design that makes it multi-purpose and versatile.
The grill comes with a built-in thermometer with a detailed temperature scale, as well as adjustable air vents for temperature control.
It provides a large capacity charcoal pan for a long time smoking without reloading.

Score: 96.7 By John Max

Z GRILLS 6 in 1 - Wood Pellet Charcoal Grill

This is an ultimate, 6-in-1 wood, pellet, charcoal, grill.
It offers a convenient, one-button startup that eliminates the need for starter fluid.
The grill features a digital, auto temperature control to ensure it doesn’t overcook the food.
It is easy to clean, with a specially designed waste oil collector.

Score: 96.3 By John Max

Index Table: Top Rated Charcoal Grill Smokers

No.	Product	Features	Brand	Score
1	Dyna-Glo Vertical - Charcoal Grill Smoker	Charcoal and Gas Option Stainless Steel Temperature Guage	Dyna-Glo	97.4
2	Weber Smokey Mountain - Charcoal Grill Smoker	Porecelein Enameled Lid Two Cooking Grates Temperature Control	Weber	98
3	CharGriller Box - Charcoal Grill Smoker	Removable Ash Pan Heavy Steel Construction	CharGriller	97
4	Real Cook BBQ - Charcoal Grill Smoker	Built In Thermometer Latch Lock Two Access Door	Real Cook	97
5	Dyna-Glo Compact - Charcoal Grill Smoker	Compact Size Adjustable Lid Damper High-Capacity	Dyna-Glo	98
6	Giantex Vertical 2-Tier - Large Charcoal Grill Smoker	Large Cooking Capacity Double Door Design Temperature Resistant Iron Structure	Giantex	98
7	Royal Gourmet CC1830F - Charcoal Grill	with Offset Smoker Black	Royal Gourmet	97.6
8	Char-Broil 12201570-A1 - Charcoal Offset Smoker	Black Combination	Char-Broil	97.2
9	Barton Vertical - Charcoal Smoker Grill	16 Inch Outdoor	Barton	96.7
10	Z GRILLS 6 in 1 - Wood Pellet Charcoal Grill	Temperature Control 450 Sq In.	Z GRILLS	96.3