Top 10 Hot and Cold Smoked Smokehouses

The option when it makes no sense to spend a lot of money for infrequent uses. An inexpensive smoker has two tiers for simultaneously cooking more fish or lard. It has good dimensions (50x27 cm), so a lot of products can be placed inside. The grilles are quite strong - 3 mm thick, but the walls made of carbon steel are thin - 0.8 mm. Some customers complain that they are driven when heated, which causes the lid to bend. This problem is solved by installing bricks on the lid. The smokehouse has optimal dimensions for use on the grill. Buyers like the price and capacity of the model, but the lack of a fat tray causes inconvenience.

A compact smokehouse that is suitable for home use and smoking on an open fire. You can cook delicacies with it on any stove, including glass-ceramic. Products are smoked here not on a grate, as in most models, but suspended on a cross. The first time is not convenient for everyone, but you just need to get used to it.The kit already comes with twine for hanging fish or meat, as well as a book with recipes. The lid is tightly pressed to the smokehouse with special clamps. But the smoke exhaust hose will have to be purchased separately. However, it is needed only for cooking at home, there is no need to deal with smoke in the open air.

A small and light smokehouse is convenient for outdoor trips and use in the country. The non-standard round shape gives the model increased strength and resistance to deformation. It is made of mm steel and painted with heat-resistant paint. The wooden handle does not heat up and does not burn your hands. Inside the smoker there is a drip pan and 1 food grate. You can’t cook many delicacies here at once, so the Firewood smokehouse is suitable for a small family or company. Customers like this model for its ease of use and compactness, but it rusts over time. However, the manufacturer warns that it is made of carbon steel, not stainless steel.

The KINGSMOKE Optima smoker has the thickest walls among the participants in the selection - 2 mm. It retains its geometry when heated. The case is covered with heat-resistant paint, and the lid is made of stainless steel - the device will retain an attractive appearance for a long time. The tray and both grids are also made of stainless steel. This, of course, was reflected in the price, but the smokehouse will definitely withstand intensive use for many years. It is roomy thanks to two tiers, but not too huge - the dimensions allow you to put the smokehouse on the grill perpendicularly and fry kebabs or vegetables in parallel on the side. The model has a thermometer to control the process, a removable handle and a tube that allows you to cook indoors. True, a hose for removing smoke is not included.

The smokehouse of the most popular brand Dym Dymych is made of stainless steel and can last for many years. A capacious tank (volume 50 l) 60 cm high allows you to hang large fish, chicken or other products inside. The package includes everything you need for cooking - a tank, a smoke generator with a 3.5-liter compartment for wood chips, a compressor (2.9 W), hoses, nuts, washers, studs. It remains only to collect. Buyers say that assembly is simple and takes a minimum of time. The cooking temperature in the smokehouse is from 15 to 40 degrees. The average smoking time is 3 hours, but it varies depending on the recipe and product. Buyers like the functionality of the device, but there are complaints about the quality of workmanship - some find burrs on the seams, others come across a stripped thread on the studs.

A tall smoking cabinet (78 cm) is designed for cooking smoked meats from any product - from cheese to fish and meat. Inside there are 8 rods for placing products. Moreover, they can be put on a grill or cooked in a suspended form.To control the cooking process, the model has a bimetallic thermometer, as well as a glass door. The contour seal ensures the tightness of the smoker, so it can be used as a home. The cabinet itself is made of stainless steel and will last a long time. Customers like the functionality and tightness, but there are not enough legs - without them it is inconvenient to open the door. It must be taken into account that the smoke generator is not included in the kit - it must be purchased separately.

The compact version from Dym Dymych has a chamber volume of 32 liters - optimal for a small family. The smokehouse has the most affordable price among models for cold smoking when fully equipped. The kit has everything - a smoke generator with a chamber for wood chips with a volume of 3.5 liters (enough for smoking up to 5 hours), a 2.9 W compressor, hoses, nuts and bolts for assembling the structure. The only thing missing is hooks for hanging food. Customers like the compactness, functionality and affordable price of the device. But the lack of a condensate pan and insufficient tightness do not cause delight.

A functional smokehouse with a firebox volume of 60 liters is suitable for a large company of connoisseurs of smoked meats. Inside the chamber there is 1 shelf, 3 stainless steel hangers and 10 hooks for hanging products. The package also includes a smoke generator and a compressor, as well as 3 packs of wood chips. For the first start of the launch, it is enough to have only an outlet, fish or chicken. The smokehouse has a mechanical temperature controller, convenient for controlling the smoking process. The controls are displayed on the roof facade - everything is simple and intuitive here. In addition to the design, buyers like the smoker's spaciousness and build quality. But the price of the device is not available to everyone.

The universal electrostatic model allows you to cook up to 10 kg of food at a time. At the same time, the smoking technology is such that even cold-smoked dishes can be ready in just 1.5 hours. The built-in smoke generator allows you to use the smokehouse not only on the street, but also as a home, since no more than 3% of the generated smoke enters the atmosphere. The design does not involve the use of a compressor. The smoke generator with automatic ignition is equipped with a cooling filter for resins, a separate door for loading wood chips. An important advantage of this smokehouse is silent operation. The model is functional, comfortable and practical. But it is very expensive.

Smokehouse made of thick metal (2 mm) looks very solid. The case is painted with heat-resistant paint that can withstand up to 1000 degrees Celsius. The model has a fitting for connecting a smoke generator. True, it is not included in the kit. However, the loyal price of the device allows you to buy a smoke generator for it - the total cost will still be significantly lower than other universal smokehouses from our rating.Inside the case there is a tray for fat, a grate for products. The smoker is equipped with a thermometer to control cooking. The kit also includes a hose for connecting to a smoke generator. But it is only suitable for a certain model, indicated in the instructions. This fact upsets some buyers.