The Char-Broil bullet is the first smoker I have purchased and used and I am very pleased with the smoker itself and the cooking results. The Char-Broil arrived very well packed and in excellent condition. To me it has the look and feel of a nicely made product of very good quality. Set-up and use are super simple and you can be up and smoking in a short time. I have already smoked a rack of baby back ribs, bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers and whole chicken. It does take some time to become familiar with the "nuances" of smoking with charcoal but it's not difficult at all. How much charcoal to use, what kind of smoking wood, cooking temp, air vent adjustment all play a part but it is easy and fun to learn smoking/cooking over a low and slow charcoal fire. As a comparison I will say that I had ordered a well known competitor (cough, wsm, cough) a week earlier and while I never got to cook with it (damaged upon arrival) I can comment on the construction vs. each other. IMHO I think that the Char-Broil has a better finish on the metal. the metal of each unit seemed comparable in thickness/strength but the side access door on the Char-Broil is constructed of thicker metal and has actual hinges. And personally I am happier with the extra 2 inches in diameter of the 16' Char-Broil cooking surface vs. only a 14" surface on the other competitor. And best of all the Car-Broil is nearly $100 cheaper than the 14" competitor. I would easily recommend the Char-Broil 16" Bullet Smoker.
After using this smoker for several months I have a couple of observations. First is that the smoker is holding up very well. I did use the LavaLock 12 Grey High Performance BBQ gasket smoker seal (purchased here on Amazon) to seal the door and the top and bottom of the cooking chamber. This keeps all the smoke in and a clean exterior as well. The smoker still looks like new on the outside and the ceramic coated cooking grates still look in as new condition also. I treat the grates with a cooking spray that contains Canola Oil, Soybean Oil and Palm Oil before every cooking session. After the smoker cools and during cleanup I wipe the grates off with hot water and heavy duty paper towels. All the paint/coatings look great and show no signs of damage or wear. Second and a very minor negative. The bottom air vent control can sometimes be a little sticky to move it from side to side (open or closed). I found that all I need to do is twist the handle a slight amount when I move it and the operator slides with no problem. It appears that the plastic handle on the front vent operator can sometimes get slightly caught on the track and prevent smooth operation. Not enough of an issue to take a star off once I figured it out. Also I have found that I just need to learn the nuances of smoking with charcoal and that simply takes experience. I have used this smoker about 8-10 times now and gotten better each time. The 3-2-1 rib method didn't work for my Baby Back Ribs. 1-2-1 or 1 hr no foil with just dry rub, 2 hrs wrapped in foil with butter, honey and apple juice inside and 1 hr unwrapped with BBQ sauce gives my best result and that is at 225 degrees. When you wrap your ribs in foil makes a difference. A 24 hr brine soak for my chicken before the smoke session makes a difference. Hard lump charcoal vs briquettes makes a difference. Water or no water in the bottom pan makes a difference. I am new to smoking but enjoying the learning experience. All in, I am very happy and have enjoyed some very tasty food from this smoker. I wish you the same and hope you have a great backyard smoke session. Peace my friends :)
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Be the envy of your neighborhood with the Char-Broil 20-inch Bullet Smoker.
Since 1948 Char-Broil has been America’s favorite grill brand. Yet somehow, it feels like Char-Broil is still only getting started. Perhaps it’s because we know that making our products better also makes your cookouts better. And as long as that’s true, it’s all the motivation we need to continue innovating and improving what we make.
Char-Broil 20" Bullet Smoker
Have it all with the Char-Broil 20-inch Bullet Smoker- a durable, high-quality product and superior smoking performance at an amazing value. This bullet smoker features an innovative airflow control system that simplifies setting and maintaining cook temperatures. The durable porcelain coated steel body and cooking components stand up to rust while still being easy to clean. The removable ash pan system neatly collects ash from hours of cooking, making clean-up simple. Packed with features, this smoker provides exceptional performance without breaking the bank.
- 570 square inches of Cooking Space
- Innovative Airflow Control
- 1-Year Warranty on Total Unit
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Large 570 sq in Cooking Surface570 square inch cooking surface across 2 porcelain-coated grates, which are easy to clean and help prevent food from sticking. |
Innovative Airflow ControlThe airflow control system on the the 20-inch bullet smoker simplifies both setting and maintaining the internal cooking temperature. |
Durable ConstructionDurable porcelain-coated steel body and cooking components stand up to rust while still being easy to clean. |
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Convenient Removable Ash PanRemovable ash pan system neatly collects ash from hours of cooking, making clean up quick and simple. |
Temperature GaugeLid-mounted temperature gauge is easy to read and allows for quick and easy temperature monitoring. |
Infusing Smoke FlavorsHigh-quality fire access door enables you to manage your smoke flow throughout the entire cooking experience. |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | CUEWAY | PHI VILLA | Pit Barrel Cooker Co., LLC | Realsun Living Store | Amazon.com |
| size | 20'' | — | 35 in | 16.5" diameter | 20.5 Inch | Fits Smoker Size Up To: 46" W x 25" D x 60" H (116.8 x 63.5 x 152.4 cm) |
| fuel type | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal |
| power source | fuel powered | — | fuel powered | — | charcoal, wood | — |
| material | steel | Ceramic | Steel | High temperature painted steel | Steel | PVC & 600 Denier Polyester |
| model name | 20" Bullet Smoker | — | — | Badger Barrel DGF | — | Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker Cover |
| weight | 53 pounds | — | 37.5 pounds | 34.33 pounds | 33.25 pounds | 3.48 pounds |
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I wanted to love it.
Temp guage is most definitely off. By about 50 degrees. These pics are from less than 1 hour of trying to smoke a tri-tip. The smoker overall seems to be good quality tho. This is my first time smoking so yea i messed up trusting the lid guage lol. I will be using the thermo pro to guage the ambient temp from now on. I also wish it had a hole for an external temperature probe.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2022
Style: 16" Bullet SmokerVerified Purchase
This thing is amazing! I have an Oklahoma Joe's offset that I use primarily, but I wanted something I could use for shorter smokes like ribs, so I purchased this. I read reviews and I made some of the modifications that others mentioned. I placed Oklahoma Joe's gasket seal around the top, the door, and where the cook chamber seats on the bottom. I think that without the gasket the door would have leaked like crazy as it doesn't close very tightly. I was expecting some flimsy metal that would probably only make it a couple years at best, but this thing is really well built! I learned that this is the company that makes the Oklahoma Joe's smokers so I was hoping the quality was there and it did not disappoint! Assembly took about ten minutes including cutting the gaskets that I purchased separately. I burned it in yesterday and smoked two racks of baby backs today and it works better than one might expect for the price. It's only a 16 incher so the racks did slightly rest on the sides but one would have no problem smoking two butts on here. The temperature held great with charcoal but it isn't very convenient if you want to use only logs. I don't know if someone would try that with this style of smoker, but I thought you should know. It's perfect if you want to use charcoal and chunks of hardwoods! I smoke at 225, but it held 300 yesterday during the burn in for four hours wide open. I don't think it's really feseable to get much hotter than that and sustain it, but I think if you're looking for something that is comparable to the Smokey Mountain that doesn't break the bank, buy this and you'll be glad you did!
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