Sometimes called bullet smokers because of their shape, ... Much like vertical smokers, cabinet smokers have the charcoal at the bottom, a water pan above that, and racks for food in the top.

Much like vertical smokers, cabinet smokers have the charcoal at the bottom, a water pan above that, and racks for food in the top. The main difference is that cabinet smokers have front-load doors.

All that’s left is adding a brine on the meat, hardwoods to the charcoal, and, of course, selecting one of these 5 worthy smokers. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip Featured ...

Best bang for your buck: Masterbuilt Charcoal Bullet Smoker. ... What we like: Includes a porcelain-coated pan for charcoal, water bowl, and racks. Versatile enough to handle multiple types of meat.

Since smoking is slow cooking the meat at a low temperature while burning hardwood, doing it with a charcoal grill when the temperature is difficult to maintain can be tricky—but not impossible.