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Medium smokers

The everyday family size — a couple of racks of ribs or a pork butt.

Last verified 2026-06-11 · 17 models

SmokerFuelSizeEaseTierBest forBuy
Char-Griller AKORN KamadoKamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)BudgetAuthentic wood/charcoal flavorBeginnersAmazon →
Cuisinart COS-330 ElectricElectricMediumSet-and-forgetBudgetBeginnersAmazon →
Cuisinart Vertical PropaneGas / propaneMediumSemi (some tending)BudgetBeginnersAmazon →
Masterbuilt 30" Digital ElectricElectricMediumSet-and-forgetBudgetBeginnersAmazon →
Z Grills 700DPelletMediumSet-and-forgetBudgetBeginnersAmazon →
Bradley Original SmokerElectricMediumSet-and-forgetMidBeginnersAmazon →
Green Mountain Daniel BoonePelletMediumSet-and-forgetMidBeginnersAmazon →
Masterbuilt MPS ThermoTemp PropaneGas / propaneMediumSemi (some tending)MidBeginnersAmazon →
Pit Barrel Cooker ClassicCharcoal / drumMediumSemi (some tending)MidBeginnersAuthentic wood/charcoal flavorAmazon →
Recteq RT-590PelletMediumSet-and-forgetMidBeginnersAmazon →
Traeger Pro 575PelletMediumSet-and-forgetMidBeginnersAmazon →
Vision Grills Classic B-SeriesKamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)MidAuthentic wood/charcoal flavorBeginnersAmazon →
Weber Master-Touch 22" KettleCharcoal / drumMediumSemi (some tending)MidBeginnersPortable / tailgateAuthentic wood/charcoal flavorAmazon →
Weber Smokey Mountain 18"Charcoal / drumMediumSemi (some tending)MidBeginnersAuthentic wood/charcoal flavorAmazon →
Big Green Egg (Large)Kamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)PremiumAuthentic wood/charcoal flavorAmazon →
Kamado Joe Classic IIIKamado (ceramic)MediumSemi (some tending)PremiumAuthentic wood/charcoal flavorAmazon →
Weber SmokeFire EX4PelletMediumSet-and-forgetPremiumBeginnersAmazon →

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