The best smoker pellets impart flavor without overpowering whatever meat, seafood, or vegetables you're cooking. These are our favorite wood pellets.

Offset smokers are considered the more traditional type of smoker. According to Shannon Snell, pitmaster at Sonny’s BBQ, “The offset, which is very popular in the Midwest and Texas, is a ...

Is a smoker right for you? Compared to grilling cooking with a smoker is in a different league. It’s often done with indirect heat at a low temperature, usually anywhere between 225°F and 275°F.

There's a nuance to the woods you can use for smoking and grilling. Here's when each kind is best to use, according to grilling experts we spoke to.

Generally, offset smokers are cheaper to buy and maintain—but the time commitment needed to master this type of smoker might push you toward a pricier (but easier to use) pellet grill.