Brinkmann Gas Smoker

Review of the Brinkman All In One Smoker Grills

The Brinkmann gas smoker lets you cook in five different ways in one small unit. By rearranging or removing the separate components, you can use gas to fry, grill or smoke foods; or use charcoal to grill or smoke foods.

Constructed on a sturdy welded frame, it has a raised rim for extra stability and U-shaped legs. This Brinkmann smoker is perfect for camping, tailgating or picnics. The lid fits every configuration and includes a built in heat indicator. The round shape encourages the circulation of heat, smoke and steam so food is cooked evenly without basting or turning.

What We Like About The Brinkmann Smoker

The Brinkmann gas smoker is easy to assemble; it takes about twenty minutes. It is a great traveling grill. The legs remove easily for tailgating and picnics.

Since smoking meat takes a long time and consumes a lot of fuel, it is nice that this unit can hold 50 pounds at a time.

That way you get more for the investment you are putting in.

Smoked meats usually taste better the longer they sit, so doing a big batch at one time is not a problem.

What We Don't Like

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The Brinkmann gas smoker should tell you in the instructions to cure the smoker before using it, but it doesn't. The first time it gets hot, a lot of the paint on the interior burns off. You don't want this in your food, so let it heat up first and get this step out of the way! The construction quality is not the best. The lid does not fit exactly, and the temperature gauge stopped working after a few uses.

Drilling a hole in the side and inserting a cheap kitchen thermometer will give you a more accurate way to gauge your temperatures. If you purchase a chip box to hold the wood chips for smoking, it is much easier than cleaning the ash out of the lava rocks.

There is no door to add more chips or coals while smoking your food. When grilling, it uses a lot of gas. It works better using charcoal. When cooking on low gas on a windy day, the wind can blow out the flame.

Brinkman Smoker Features

• Cooker is so versatile you can use it to fry, grill or smoke foods
• Can use both gas and charcoal
• Domed lid fits every configuration
• Heat indicator
• Wooden handles stay cool
• Two chrome plated steel grills can hold up to 50 pounds of food
• Base pan is aluminized for durability
• Water pan is porcelain-enameled
• Some assembly is required
• 1 year limited warranty

Summary

The Brinkmann gas smoker is great for a first grill or if you have limited space. It allows you to do quite a variety of cooking styles on one unit. You can experiment with both gas and charcoal. At the same time, the price is relatively low.

If you are looking for a high quality grill, this is not the one for you. This smoker is great for someone who just dabbles with outdoor cooking.

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