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Forno Bravo Primavera 60 Outdoor Oven Review

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

Check out our review of this pizza oven package which includes the wood oven and chimney, metal stand, clay chimney cap, and a steel door.

George Foreman 15 Serving Indoor/Outdoor Grill Review

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

Check out our review of the George Foreman 15 Serving Grill. It's an attractive cooker that can be used as a tabletop or freestanding grill.

Cabela’s 7 in 1 Cooker/Smoker Review

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

Cabelas's 7 in 1 Cooker/Smoker is made by Masterbuilt and is identical to Masterbuilt's 7 in 1 Smoker and Grill.

Bradley 6 Rack Digital Electric Smoker Review

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

The Bradley 6-Rack Digital Electric Smoker is a front loading cabinet smoker with a patented "smoke generator" on the side. Read our review.

Landmann Smoky Mountain 26″ Electric Smoker Review

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

This value priced smoker will get the job done, but read our review to learn why electrics are our least favorite smokers.

Char-Griller Table Top Charcoal Grill Review

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

Although these grills are popular and inexpensive, read our review to learn why we suggest you consider Weber's Jumbo Joe Grill instead.

Southern Country 2 in 1 Water Smoker and Charcoal Grill Review

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

We reviewed this clever design which allows you to place the lid on the base and turn clockwise until it locks. We give it our Bronze Medal.

Bradley 4-Rack Digital Food Smoker Review

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

The Bradley 4-Rack Digital Electric Smoker is a front loading cabinet smoker with a patented "smoke generator" on the side.

Landmann Smoky Mountain 40″ Electric Smoker Review

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

Although we feel flavor from electric smokers is inferior, many love them, and for some apartment dwellers electrics are the only option.

Masterbuilt 30″ Digital Electric Smokehouse Review

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

Masterbuilt's 30" Digital Electric Smokehouse is loaded with bells and whistles. Read our review of this thermostatically controlled smoker.

Master Forge Charcoal Smoker/Griller Review

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

The Master Forge Charcoal Smoker/Griller, like the notorious El Cheapo Brinkmann line, is a low cost bullet smoker aka water smoker.

Char-Broil Vertical Electric Smoker Review

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

Char-Broil's stripped down electric smoker is one step up from a box with a heating element on the bottom. It receives our Silver Medal.

Master Forge Manual Ignition Vertical Gas Smoker Review

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

Yet another generic vertical gas smoker for your consideration. The good news is the price. $120 doesn't leave much room for complaints.

Master Forge Vertical Gas Smoker Review

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

The Master Forge Vertical Gas Smoker is an average cooker, built OK for an OK price. We give this one our Best Value Silver Medal.

Char-Griller Pellet Smoker Review

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

Not recommended. Char-Griller tried to hop on the pellet smoker bandwagon with this halfhearted attempt at making a mid-size product.

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