For a one-shot experiment in smoking, using a kettle grill as a makeshift smoker will do fine. If you're a fan of smoke cooking, however, and want to do it regularly, then you might consider investing in an actual smoker. Smokers come in all sizes, shapes, and designs, from tiny little "bullet" smokers to huge behemoths that require their own trailer. For a simple backyard cookout, however, a small family smoker is all you need. Similar in size and shape to a small trashcan, a personal smoker do
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