What Smoker Should You Buy? (The Brutally Honest BBQ Guide)

Trying to decide which smoker to buy? Offset, pellet, drum, electric, ceramic, weber smokey mountain, kettle, I break down every type of BBQ smoker with brutal honesty, jokes, and real recommendations. Whether you're a backyard beginner or a pitmaster-in-training, this guide will help you choose the right smoker for your style, budget, and attention span. I cover smokers like the Weber Kettle, Weber Smokey Mountain, Old Country Pecos, Lone Star Grillz, Big Green Egg, Gateway Drum, and more. Follow up Article (Buy The Right Smoker or Die Trying): https://www.patreon.com/posts/135189836 Join the Pitmaster's Circle → https://patreon.com/forkandembersbbq Get behind-the-scenes pics, monthly BBQ tips, unlisted extras, access to our private BBQ Discord, merch, and more. Recommended Gear (Affiliate Links) I only recommend products I actually use and trust — some of these are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Weber Rotisserie Kit (for Kettle Grills): Weber Branded: https://shoplowes.me/3ZXFYLx OnlyFire: https://amzn.to/46bNMx4 Weber Branded: https://amzn.to/451caiL Wevac Chamber Vacuum Sealer (CV12) My audience gets 15% off all Wevac products with the links below or coupon code: forkandembers WeVac Vacuum Sealer: https://wevactech.com/products/16050460375313821921492018?source_type=sales_plugin_af&slt=sales_plugin_af&referral_code=KYAG9W89DJ77 Cutter Bag Roll: https://wevactech.com/products/16065371458403051985722210?source_type=sales_plugin_af&slt=sales_plugin_af&referral_code=KYAG9W89DJ77 US: https://wevactech.com/referral/forkembers UK: https://uk.wevactech.com/referral/forkembers CA: https://ca.wevactech.com/referral/forkembers AU: https://au.wevactech.com/referral/forkembers Thermometers: ThermaPro Instant Read — https://amzn.to/3X5LhHN ThermaPro Bluetooth — https://amzn.to/3WTaowD Weber Lid Thermometer — https://amzn.to/4gIsvMW Fire Tools: Weber Chimney Starter — https://amzn.to/4aQH2ne Kingsford Chimney Starter — https://amzn.to/3PVhpcQ Tumbleweed Starters — https://amzn.to/4itehAA Jo Chef Torch — https://amzn.to/3XQ0Va1 BBQ Essentials: My BBQ Kit — https://amzn.to/43xTKoY Nice-to-Have Extras — https://amzn.to/3FnFwPz Oil Spritzer — https://amzn.to/3GKWEz7 Food Prep & Storage: Food Storage Containers — https://amzn.to/4jNx7UA Brining Container — https://amzn.to/44LZldJ Watch Next: Plan Your BBQ Like a Pro → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QfFN5HLZoA Alabama White Sauce & History → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5bTZugyJIY Healthy Grilled Peruvian Chicken → https://youtu.be/VaT6OL1HE0Q Master the Reverse Sear → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9sd_nHkV-I Weber Smokey Mountain | The Complete Guide → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urzz4ak-2Wk Old Country Brazos Offset Guide → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdKk8Yog0Oc Smoked Turkey Made Easy → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFSBCzp_t7c Perfectly Smoked Prime Rib → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb8FN7zXeQo Sugar-Free Smoked Ribs → https://youtu.be/Tso5uO5Vynw How to Truss Chicken (Jacques Pepin): https://youtu.be/VxlcSzMOG9o?si=4P798Cv06u6drYbO Smoked Salmon on a Weber Smokey Mountain → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNLPLOyAFO4 Connect with Me: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forkandembers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.stanfield.14/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forkandembers/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:12 Weber Smokey Mountain 3:29 Pellet Smokers 6:38 Offset Smokers 9:58 Weber Kettle 11:43 Ceramic Smokers or Big Green Egg 13:55 Electric Smokers 15:23 Drum Smokers 17:28 Subscribe for More BBQ Content 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators. I Wanna Rock by Twisted Sister, https://lickd.lnk.to/7ETfpFID License ID: wGQm6MEKOv4 If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://go.lickd.co/Get-A-Free-Trial