Klose 30″ by 8ft Upright Slow Smoker Ultimate Cook Off and Catering Rig Review

Klose Pits has made some of the most highly regarded BBQ smokers since 1986. Read our review of this 30 inch x 6 foot competition pit that has all the bells and whistles and earns our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal. The model pictured in our review is loaded with options like over size tires, chrome Mags and counterweights for the doors.
Jambo Pits J-5 Model Review

Jambo Pits’ offset smokers produce award winning BBQ in sleek, colorful trailer mounted rigs that often resemble hot rods. Read our review to learn why their quality construction and thoughtful design features make Jambo the choice of many award winning competitive teams and earn our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award.
Jambo Pits J-3 Model Review

Jambo Pits’ offset smokers produce award winning BBQ in sleek, colorful trailer mounted rigs that often resemble hot rods. Read our review to learn why their quality construction and thoughtful design features make Jambo the choice of many award winning competitive teams and earn our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.
Pitmaker BBQ Safe Smoker Review

Pitmaker BBQ Safe Smoker is a scaled down version of their popular Vault Smoker. Like all Pitmaker cookers we have reviewed, the Safe has heavy insulation, durable construction and plenty of colorful options for the exterior. These well made, well designed smokers get our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award.
Pitmaker BBQ Vault Smoker Review

Pitmaker’s popular BBQ Vault cabinet smoker has big capacity. Each shelf is designed to hold two standard catering pans. We reviewed these solid, heavily insulated cookers which are known for durability, superb performance and colorful finishes. These well made, well designed smokers get our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award.
Lang 36″ Hybrid Patio Model Review

Read our review of Lang’s 36″ Hybrid Patio Smoker combines their popular 36″ residential smoker with a 30″ charcoal grill. We always give thumbs down to low cost combos that are a gas grill bolted to a cheap offset smoker because each side is poor quality Not so with Lang’s superb Hybrid which earns our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.
Lang 36″ Original Patio Model Review

We tested and reviewed this model. Like all Lang smokers, the 36″ Original has their signature reverse flow design which some believe provides more even air and heat flow than traditional offsets. We award our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal to this model which is Lang’s most popular for residential use.
Auber SYL-1615SYS-W Review

Read our comprehensive review of the Auber SYL-1615 thermostatic controller that we gave a Gold Medal for its ease of use and excellent performance. It automatically regulates the temperature in charcoal or wood-fired cookers as fuel is consumed during those long barbecue sessions.
BBQ Guru PartyQ Review

Read the full review of the BBQ Guru PartyQ, a temperature regulator for charcoal cookers that holds the temperature constant while cooking. We gave it a Bronze Medal.
Fluke 87 V Multimeter Review

See our review of the temperature-measuring potential of the Fluke 87 V professional multimeter that has a temperature probe that can be used for cooker temps, or food with other probes.
ThermoWorks Reference Thermapen Review

See our analysis of the ThermoWorks Reference Thermapen, a high-accuracy version of the standard unit, but it is slower to respond. We give it only a Silver Medal because it’s not really intended to be a cooking thermometer.
Fluke 62 Mini Review

See our review of the apparently discontinued Fluke 62 Mini IR Gun, a straightforward tool for measuring surface temperatures. A new model will come up if you click on the purchase link on Amazon.
ThermoWorks IR-Gun-S Review

Read the complete review of the ThermoWorks IR-Gun-S, an infrared thermometer with several measurement features that increase its utility. We gave it a Gold Medal for its features.
Weber iGrillmini Review

Read our review of the Weber iGrillmini, a small Bluetooth device that communicates with a smart device like an iPhone or iPad. We awarded it a Bronze Medal.
Tappecue Four Channel Temperature Monitor Review And Rating

Read our analysis of the Tappecue, an innovative product for monitoring up to four temperatures anywhere Internet access is available. We gave it a Bronze Medal.