Char-Broil Silver Smoker Review

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By: Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Published On: 3/11/2013 Last Modified: 1/16/2025

Char-Broil’s Silver Smoker, for some strange reason painted black, is extremely popular because it is inexpensive. It is cheaply constructed and rusts easily. It leaks smoke around the chimney and doors, and rain gets in around the chimney. It has 738 square inches of cooking area, enough for about seven slabs of St. Louis cut ribs. Because it is not as tight as the more expensive offset models such as the Horizon, it is hard to control airflow and steady BBQ temp, and the difference in temp from the left to right side is significant.

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Product Information:

Model:

Silver Smoker
Item Price :

189.00
*Price Subject To Change
Where to buy (buying from this supplier supports this website):

Buy on Amazon
Made in USA:

no
Review Method:

Looked Closely At It
We have seen this product up close and we have also gathered info from the manufacturer, owners, and other reliable sources.
Primary Function:

Grill, Smoker, Combination Grill and Smoker
Fuel:

Charcoal, Logs
Primary Capacity:

Large (about 36 burgers) : 738 square inches

Manufacturer:

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