Brinkmann Gourmet Smoker

Review Of The Brinkmann Charcoal Smoker 852-7080-V

The Brinkmann Gourmet Smoker creates delicious slow-cooked meats with authentic smokehouse flavor. This Brinkmann smoker is equipped with two chrome-plated steel cooking grills, it can hold up to 50 pounds of food. The domed lid contains a thermometer to tell you the temperature with a mere glance.

The front hinged door lets you add more water or charcoal as needed during cooking. A heavy duty vinyl cover is included to protect your smoker from the elements, although for a longer life it is recommended that you don't store it outside year round.

What We Like

The Brinkmann Gourmet Smoker holds the heat well and produces tender meats with very little effort. The recipe book that is included is right on with cooking times needed for perfect meals. The vinyl cover is a great addition.

If you clean the grill after each use and lightly coat the inside with oil afterwards, it will last for years. The smoker is easy to use.

By adding a little extra flavor in the water pan such as some wine, garlic cloves or other herbs, the meat will be infused with all the extra flavors you've added.

The paint is sealed on this unit and it is much sturdier than some of the other models.

The price is reasonable and you get good results. The large water pan makes it easier to use than if it came with a smaller pan.

What We Don't Like

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The Brinkmann Gourmet Smoker does not have any adjustable air vents anywhere to help you control the fire or temperature. Instead, you must constantly check the temperature when cooking items that take a long time, like beef brisket.

Some customers have complained that the bottom rusted out right away, but without knowing exactly what they did or didn't do, it is hard to place the blame directly on the smoker. If you buy this unit and have it shipped, it is a crapshoot as to whether it will arrive in good shape or not. It seems that as many people have complaints about the shipping as those who praise the shipping.

Gourmet Smoker Features

• Dual purpose charcoal smoker and grill
• Thermometer built into the domed lid
• Two chrome-plated steel cooking grills
• Holds up to 50 pounds of food
• Front-hinged door
• Water pan is porcelain coated steel
• Charcoal pan is aluminized steel
• Wooden handles stay cool
• Vinyl cover is included
• 1 year limited warranty
• Cookbook included

Summary

In short, theBrinkmann gourmet smoker usually gives good results, no matter what you try. It is easy to use, even for beginners. The included recipe book helps you get started making delicious smoked meats in no time. While the temperature gauge may not be the best, it is adequate enough to guide you while your food is being smoked.

You can smoke quite a bit of food in here at one time, and it will all turn out nicely. With a little practice you'll soon be attempting some of the more challenging smoked items like brisket, ribs and turkeys. For the price, this smoker does a good job.

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