Smokers

Don’t limit your enjoyment of smoked meats to eating out when you can get a smoker for your personal use. From brisket, beans and burnt ends to cheese, catfish and cauliflower, enjoying the succulent flavor that smoking can impart on your food is a luxury you should be allowed to enjoy and experiment with to your heart’s content. Coming in a range of shapes and sizes, you can find a smoker from Ingrams Water & Air that fits the aesthetic and space requirements of your home.

Why Buy an Outdoor Smoker?

A smoker can make a huge difference in your outdoor cooking experience, offering the following benefits: 

• Deep smoke flavor: Smokers are masters at infusing food with rich, aromatic wood smoke. This flavor is often sought after and preferred over traditional grilling.
• Easy cooking: While using a grill needs constant attention, many smokers are designed for long cooks with minimal fuss. Load it up, set the temperature, and let the smoke do its thing. This gives you more time for backyard activities.
• A tender and juicy result: That fall-off-the-bone rib, that brisket you can cut with a butter knife? That's the result of low and slow cooking. Smokers maintain consistent, low temperatures that break down tough connective tissues, resulting in unbelievably tender meat.
• Versatile use: Smokers can cook a wide variety of foods, including meats, fish, poultry, cheese and even vegetables.
• Better outdoor cooking experience: A smoker can transform outdoor gatherings into memorable events. Bringing out a perfectly smoked brisket is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 

Types of Smokers

There are several types of smokers you can add to your outdoor kitchen package, each with its own charm:

• Offset smokers: These smokers have a separate firebox on the side where you burn wood splits, with smoke and heat flowing into the main cooking chamber.
• Vertical smokers: These are often cylindrical, with a water pan between the heat source and the food. The water helps regulate temperature and adds moisture.
• Charcoal smokers: These smokers are known for imparting a unique smoky flavor to meats, fish and other foods. 
• Cabinet/box smokers: These look like upright cabinets and are often fueled by propane or electricity with a wood chip tray for smoke.
• Pellet smokers: These are a hybrid, using wood pellets as fuel and an automated auger to feed them, maintaining precise temperatures.

What Should You Consider When Buying a Smoker?

When looking to buy a smoker online, these are some considerations you should have in mind:

• Temperature control: How easy is it to maintain a consistent low temperature? Digital controls are amazing for consistency, while offset smokers require more manual finessing.
• Capacity: How much meat do you plan to smoke? Consider the size of the cooking grates and if there are multiple racks. Don't buy a miniature smoker if you plan to feed a ton of guests. 
• Material: Opt for smokers made with durable materials, like stainless steel, to withstand the elements and prolonged use.
• Cleanup: Easy cleanup features, like removable grease trays, will make maintenance less of a chore.

Elevate Your Outdoor Cooking With a Smoker

At Ingrams Water & Air, we offer a range of outdoor smokers that can help you create mouthwatering meals and unlock a new level of flavor. Shop our smokers now to start whipping up delicious smoked meats.