There are also plenty of overlooked cuts that take to smoking with aplomb, such as beef chuck roast and pork loin. But what ...

People love this smoker, and here's why you probably will, too. KingChii 3-in-1 Vertical Smoker and Grill, $71 (was $151) at Walmart. The KingChii 3-in-1 Vertical Smoker and Grill.

This weekend, many suburbanites will fire up grills and smokers on their back patios and start barbecuing their favorite cuts of meat for dinner. Problem is, not everyone has a smoker. Or even a yard.

When it’s simply too hot to turn on the oven for dinner, especially with 100-plus-degree temperatures outside, it’s a great time to fire up the smoker. That was our Sunday afternoon, in fact.

Pargrill Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker, $268 (was $600) at Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart. Despite its price, the Pargrill has every feature you want in a dependable pellet smoker.

The KingChii 3-in-1 Vertical Smoker, Grill, and Fire Pit is a fantastic choice, and it's on sale at Walmart right now. For a limited time, you can get the $151 grill for 55% off.