Attention those looking for offset smokers
There is a large section of BBQ America that will look to purchase an offset smoker unit for the upcoming season.
Those looking to spend under $500, or even under $1000, are rather limited to what can be found at retail outlets like Lowe’s, Wal-Mart and Bass Pro Shops.
One of the nicer and well-reviewed units in this category had been the Bar-B-Chef by BBQs Galore. The Bar-B-Chef was made from a steel nearly twice as thick as the standard retail unit and was upgraded with some of the modifications often made to offset smokers like the Char-Griller Smokin Pro.
While still listed on the BBQs Galore website the Bar-B-Chef is no longer offered. The company is reporting few details about future smoker offerings. However, it appears BBQs Galore will be carrying a Kingsford brand smoker. No word on any specs or price point.
As one model leaves the category another appears to have entered. The Lowe’s 2009 Grill guide lists a Royals Oaks smoker with roughly 740 sq. in. of cooking space.
The Royals Oaks is nothing more than a slightly smaller version of the Oklahoma Joe Longhorn. This should mean we can expect a heavier gauge steel on this unit.
Unfortunately, the model is currently unavailable at stores and has yet to even hit the distribution centers.
