| cue smokers add a delectable smokey flavor that at | | | | better-smoked food. One of the perks of using an |
| the same time makes food moist and tender every | | | | electric smoker is that there is no need to light a fire. |
| time. The slow cooking process of using barbecue | | | | However many traditionalist smokers would dislike |
| smokers is perfect for fish, meat, vegetable or | | | | this feature of the electric smoker. The electric |
| sausages. However most barbecue smokers are | | | | barbecue smoker make for hassle-free cooking, |
| intended for small barbecues only. | | | | allowing the cook to spend more time with the |
| 1. Basics Of Barbecue Smokers | | | | guests rather than tend the fire. It also involves less |
| The construction of a barbecue smoker is basically | | | | care and upkeep compared to traditional barbecue |
| the same as a standard barbecue grill. However with | | | | smokers. |
| a barbecue smoker the closeable lid is designed to | | | | 4. The Charcoal or Log Barbecue Smoker |
| trap in smoke to cook the food. Barbecue smokers | | | | The charcoal or log burning barbecue smokers is the |
| are either direct or in direct. The direct barbecue | | | | next step to the electric barbecue smokers. This |
| smoker is basically a unit with a closeable lid and | | | | type of barbecue smokers is reserved for the truly |
| aromatic wood chips are combined with the charcoal. | | | | skilled smoker that appreciates the fine taste of |
| The smoke produced by the chips and charcoal | | | | quality-smoked food. The taste of food smoked in |
| cooks the food placed with in the smoker. This gives | | | | charcoal or log burning barbecue smokers is truly |
| the unique flavor to the food. In direct barbecue | | | | savored with every bite. Charcoal or log burning |
| smokers is similar to the direct barbecue smoker with | | | | barbecue smokers are larger in size and heavier |
| a single unit and closable lid, this is the grill unit. | | | | compared to water or electric barbecue smokers. |
| However the in direct barbecue smoker has another | | | | These type of smokers are outfitted with |
| container, the smoker unit, that holds the woodchips | | | | handle-bars and wheels making transport reasonably |
| and charcoal. The smoke passes into the grill unit and | | | | easy. At the same time charcoal or log burning |
| gives flavor to the barbecue. | | | | barbecue smokers have controls for thermal |
| Barbecue smokers may either be electric or gas and | | | | regulation and smoke generation providing more |
| may use real wood or charcoal for smoking. Both | | | | choices for cooking. |
| types of barbecue smokers can be used for private | | | | 5. Maitenance Tips |
| and commercial settings. At the same time there are | | | | Maintaining a barbecue smoker doesn't require a great |
| table top barbecue smokers that are transportable. | | | | deal of effort. For most brands of barbecue smokers |
| Depending on the skill level of the user there are | | | | sold in the market today, it is essential to fire up the |
| several types of barbecue smokers to choose from. | | | | unit and let it burn on the highest heat for about one |
| 2. Water Barbecue Smokers for Beginners | | | | hour. This process known as the burning-in method |
| - Ideal for beginners | | | | will kill any possible contamination that is already |
| - Vertical type barbecue smoker | | | | present in the unit even before it is used for cooking. |
| - Has a bowl of water located between the base and | | | | The initial smoking process will in effect provide a |
| cooking racks | | | | protective covering for the barbecue smoker. |
| - Generates moisture throughout the cooking process | | | | 6. Safety Tips |
| - Relatively inexpensive | | | | When using a barbecue smoker be sure that there is |
| - Great way to get started in barbecue smoking | | | | sufficient ventilation in the area where the unit is |
| - Very hard to regulate heat | | | | located. This will prevent the fumes from choking |
| 3. Electric Barbecue Smokers | | | | family and friends. It will also limit the chances of a |
| Next to the water barbecue smokers are the electric | | | | build-up of dangerous toxins brought about by |
| type smokers. These models are more expensive | | | | excessive smoke. |
| compared to the water smokers thereby producing | | | | |