Kamado (ceramic) smokers
Thick ceramic (or steel) eggs that hold heat and moisture superbly — excellent for low-and-slow and high-heat grilling alike. Charcoal-fired, fuel-efficient.
| Smoker | Fuel | Size | Ease | Tier | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char-Griller AKORN Kamado | Kamado (ceramic) | Medium | Semi (some tending) | Budget | Authentic wood/charcoal flavorBeginners | Amazon → |
| Vision Grills Classic B-Series | Kamado (ceramic) | Medium | Semi (some tending) | Mid | Authentic wood/charcoal flavorBeginners | Amazon → |
| Big Green Egg (Large) | Kamado (ceramic) | Medium | Semi (some tending) | Premium | Authentic wood/charcoal flavor | Amazon → |
| Kamado Joe Classic III | Kamado (ceramic) | Medium | Semi (some tending) | Premium | Authentic wood/charcoal flavor | Amazon → |
| Big Green Egg (XL) | Kamado (ceramic) | Large | Semi (some tending) | High-end / competition | Authentic wood/charcoal flavorLarge gatherings | Amazon → |
| Kamado Joe Big Joe III | Kamado (ceramic) | Large | Semi (some tending) | High-end / competition | Authentic wood/charcoal flavorLarge gatherings | Amazon → |
Other fuels: Pellet · Offset (stick burner) · Charcoal / drum · Electric · Gas / propane · best for a purpose →