Charcoal Smokers

Introduce a rich, smoky taste to meats with a charcoal smoker from Tractor Supply. With different-size cooking areas and multiple-rack options, they’re perfect for low-and-slow cooking brisket, pork shoulder and other dishes, creating a scrumptious flavor profile. Shop a vast selection in our inventory of outdoor cooking essentials.

Create Authentic Barbecue with Ease

Although our charcoal smokers are available in various layouts, most are horizontal, designed for indirect, consistent cooking. They usually operate between 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit, in a more controlled environment than other types of grills may offer. Many also feature offset, side-mount fireboxes for smoking. These characteristics make them ideal for tenderizing tougher cuts of meat and cooking other foods slowly for longer durations.

Heating Options

Depending on the cooking time you prefer and the intensity of the smoke flavor you desire, there are several choices when it comes to power sources and additives, each with its advantages that make it appealing. Different heating options for charcoal smokers include:

Lump charcoal: This fuel is made from burned hardwood. Its asymmetrical shape contributes to its ability to create intense heat, and it’s known for giving beef, chicken and fish a smokier, melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
Charcoal briquettes: These are blocks of compressed wood byproducts, combined with a binding agent. With regular sizes and shapes, they burn more consistently, providing more even heating.
Wood: Whereas charcoal provides mostly high temperature, aromatic wood is usually what infuses food with that distinct taste barbecue enthusiasts love. To give your food a delicious, personalized flavor profile, consider adding hickory, oak, apple, cherry or mesquite pellets or chips to your mix.

Other Desirable Features

Though important, the fuel source isn’t the only thing to consider when deciding which charcoal smoker is right for you. There are a variety of other helpful features to enhance your grilling experience, such as a vent and damper system that allows for precise airflow and temperature control, plus a built-in thermometer for monitoring internal heat levels. Additionally, a warmer drawer makes it simple when cooking in batches or preparing foods with varying preparation times, while a removable ash catcher simplifies cleanup.

Your Perfect Charcoal Smoker Can Be Found at Tractor Supply

For the outdoor enthusiast in all of us, there’s something deeply satisfying in cooking over real fire. Whether you’re a weekend warrior experimenting with ribs or a seasoned grill expert chasing the perfect brisket bark, charcoal smokers deliver that rich, smoky taste you just can’t mimic with other methods. For these and other tailgating supplies, shop our selection online or when you visit your local Tractor Supply store.