Do you love smoked meat? But know that you shouldn’t splash out on a $800 pellet smoker?
Trust me, I have been there. And it’s ok! There is a way that you can get that delicious flavour without the guilt.
The smoker box.
It’s a fantastic ‘magic’ little metal box that gives you all the flavour of an expensive smoker, at a fraction of the price.
Need a grill to attach your smoker box to? Check out the Weber Genesis II LX S-340 or the Weber Genesis II E-330
Then have a read of how to use a smoker box on a gas grill, this will help ensure you get the best smoky flavor possible.
Charlies Picks – Top Smoker Box Comparison Table
Don’t have time to read my detailed smoker box reviews? I have put together an easy to read table that summarizes all my findings below!
| Smoker Box Model (clickable link) | Image |
|---|---|
| Charcoal Companion Stainless Steel V-Shape Smoker Box |  |
| Weber Stainless Steel Box Smoker |  |
| Cave Tools Smoker Box |  |
| Char-Broil Cast Iron Smoke Box |  |
| Grillaholics Smoker Box |  |
Charlies Picks – Top Smoker Boxes
Lets jump right into my top 5 smoker boxes.
1: Charcoal Companion Stainless Steel V-Shape Smoker Box
Dimensions: 2 x 13.8 x 2 inches
Construction: Stainless steel
If you are looking for a smoker box that can fit into almost any space the Charcoal Companion is perfect. The V shape fits snugly into most grills or under the grill plates between the flavorizer bars.
The stainless steel construction is sturdy and the stainless steel does not to warp at all for me. I have had a few friends have an issue with it rusting, but it hasn’t happened to mine as yet.
2: Weber Stainless Steel Box Smoker
Dimensions: 9.7 x 4.7 x 2 inches
Construction: Stainless steel
The Weber 7576 is a great little smoke box. It has been constructed to Weber’s usual high standard and is a smoke box that you can count on to produce wonderful flavors.
The stainless steel construction is tough and after 5 uses, mine warped or shown any signs of breaking. The hinges and lid construction ensure that you can easily access the box mid-smoke and is a real breeze to use.
3: Cave Tools Smoker Box
Dimensions: 9 x 3 x 1.5 Inches
Construction: Stainless Steel
The Cave Tools smokebox is one of the thickest smoke boxes out there. The trick stainless steel construction ensures that you will have a smoke box that can produce a big amount of smoke and will not warp.
The design is smaller than some of the other smoke boxes out there, however, this is not a disadvantage because it can be used on almost any bbq or grill set up. A concern that I had was running out of chips mid-smoke, however, the lid and hinges work really well and you will have no issues opening or closing when hot.
A nice touch to the Cave Tools smoker is the free recipe book with 25 recipes, this is more than enough to keep you experimenting with your new toy! A solid smokebox that produces great flavor.
4: Char-Broil Cast Iron Smoke Box
Dimensions: 1.4 x 5.1 x 8.1 inches
Construction: Cast Iron
I think Char-Broil has created a smoke box that will last me a lifetime due to its cast iron construction. However, I have one problem!
Because of its cast iron construction, this smoke box does take a longer time to heat up and start producing good smoke, however, I am willing to look past that on this occasion. The lid does not have hinges so to replace smoke chips mid smoke you will need a decent set of cooking gloves or a special tool to lift off the lid.
A decent smokebox and one that will last a lifetime with the right care.
5: Grillaholics Smoker Box
Dimensions: 8.8 x 3.8 x 1.8 inches
Construction: Heavy-duty stainless steel
I love Grillaholics tag line ‘We live by the grill; We die by the grill’!
I found their smoker box is on the larger side. That meant heaps of room for woodchips, which makes it perfect for when I wanted to do longer cooks
This smokebox has well-distributed holes and even has side holes that provide a good amount of smoke. Even after 10+ uses the hinges still work well and there is no signs of warping.
This smokebox is perfect for those of you with a bigger grill and who enjoys longer cooks.
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