Brinkmann Smoke 'n Grill Double-Grill Charcoal 810-5301-C

Pros: the smoked food tastes so good

Cons: it takes a long time to smoke a large piece of meat

The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Brinkmann smoker to anyone who likes to try different cooking methods and tastes.

Review: We got a Brinkmann charcoal smoker about two years ago. We have tried smoking a lot of different things, from turkey,which is my favorite, to fish, beef, venison, sausage, and even pork. We have tried all different kinds of injection liquids and...

Pros: CHEAP!! Easy to operate, great end-result.

Cons: Hard to get to the charcoal pan to add more when needed.

The Bottom Line: Absolutely buy this guy if you're just starting out. You will find it easy to use and well worth the price paid.

Review: I was very impressed with this purchase. I read some reviews online, some flattering, some not-so-much. But I figured for 40-50 bucks, you really can't go wrong. I actually found it for $28.98 at my local Walmart.And it was well worth the purchase ...

Pros: The food tastes fantastic, great price

Cons: A little hard to keep the fire going at times.

The Bottom Line: I think it's a great little smoker/grill and it's very affordable.

Review: I purchased the Brinkmann Smoke 'n Grill Double Charcoal grill this past summer. I kept hearing all of these different people talking about how much they loved smoking food at home. I had to give it a try and you know what, it is fun to do! There's just ...

Pros: Easy to use for a beginner smoker, easy to store when not in use.

Cons: Water bowl, lower rack and charcoal pan hard to access, vauge temp guage.

The Bottom Line: A easy to use smoker for anyone wanting to explor the world of smoked food. Easy to use and easy to store.

Review: I have had this smoker for quite a while now and am quite happy with it. I have smoke meat cuts, turkeys and other items with great success. You can put quite a bit of food inside it. I also monitor my meat temp with a digital thermometer so that I don’t ...

Pros: Easy to assemble and use, doesn't require much attention, smoked, moist food

Cons: Adding charcoal and water is a bit of a pain

The Bottom Line: You can have good smoked food without much effort. Read the review and see how.

Review: I've always loved the taste of smoked food, especially when the food is cooked on a water smoker fueled by charcoal. I purchased the Brinkman Smoke 'n Grill Double Grill Charcoal 810-5301-C several years ago and have used it on many occasions. I ...

Pros: Good beginner smoker. Does the job.

Cons: Heat loss in cold weather. Charcoal and water pans fall when moving.

The Bottom Line: If you like smoked meat and think you might like to try smoking it yourself without investing a lot of money, the Brinkman is for you.

Review: PURCHASE: I had first gotten interested in smoking meat when a friend had given me a smoked chicken. That bird was so good I thought I would like to try it myself. So, after doing a little research, I decided to purchase a Brinkman. Bass Pro Shops ...

Pros: Inexpensive way to start smoke cooking foods

Cons: Requires modifications to work well as a smoker

The Bottom Line: If you want to learn smoking but don't want to shell out almost $200, go for the Brinkmann. Or go for the more expensive Weber Smokey Mountain.

Review: I purchased this unit when I was a bit low on cash but was also getting into smoking foods. Essenti ...

Pros: Works great for barbequing food.

Cons: Does not cook food at the smoker level.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this inexpensive smoker for regular barbequing, but not as a smoker.

Review: I purchased this Brinkmann smoker at Ames Dept. store two years ago for $29.95 and I have been very happy with it for barbequing, but not as a smoker.

The smoker has three levels for cooking. The top level (coals very close to cooking grid)...

Pros: Lightweight, easy to assemble, very affordable.

Cons: The door on the side isn't the easiest for accessing the charcoal pan.

Review: This is my first foray into smoking in my own backyard. I've used more expensive units that my friends and family own, but, for the price, I don't think that you can beat the Brinkman. A great unit at a fantastic price. On the advice of several ...

Pros: Cooks well once you learn how to use them, and they are cheap.

Cons: They are cheap and don't last.

The Bottom Line: These are a cheap disposable grill that work pretty well once you get used to them.

Review: I have gone through 3 of these in the past 12 years.They work pretty good but are basically the *Bic Lighter* of grills as they are disposable.I have yet to pay over $40 for one, if they go over that I doubt that I would buy one because I know ...