A reverse-flow smoker. like the Meadow Creek TS70P Barbecue Smoker, feeds smoke from the firebox into a sealed tube that runs the length of the smoker, underneath the drip pan.

And for a smoker, there is really only one brand widely available, the Camerons Smoker Cooker," says Raichlen. Other features you'll want to look for include floating hinges, drip pans and ...