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Video: How To Buy A Grill Or Smoker

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Don’t like to read? Watch our videos on how to buy a grill or smoker. Each one shows you everything you need to know before you go shopping. Can’t decide between a gas or charcoal grill? Watch both videos to get a handle on the pros and cons of each. Or maybe you’re considering buying an offset smoker. Watch the smoker video to see the big picture on all the different types of smokers available before you take the plunge.

When you’re ready to look at specific cookers, head over to our searchable database of more than 500 grills and smokers that we have meticulously tested, rated, and reviewed. Dial in your search by price, cooking capacity, manufacturer, and other parameters. Only want the best of the best? Then go straight to our Platinum Award winning cookers by clicking the red buttons in each category here. If you want to see our editors’ top picks, then check out this year’s Spring Gear Guide, featuring the top Platinum medal winning cookers available for home delivery today. Or maybe you have specific questions on things like electrics grills or designing an outdoor kitchen. Get answers here in our general buying guide for grills, smokers, hog roasters, pizza ovens, and more. But first, watch these videos so you know the right questions to ask about any type of grill or smoker.

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Published On: 5/11/2020 Last Modified: 2/13/2024

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