Offset smokers are much higher maintenance, though professionals often think they are worth the extra work. “My offset requires constant attention, fire management, and significantly more ...

The steel offset smoker is ubiquitous in Texas barbecue. Its torpedolike cooking chamber, with a tall smokestack on one end and a low-riding firebox on the other, is the symbol of Texas-style ...

Generally, offset smokers are cheaper to buy and maintain—but the time commitment needed to master this type of smoker might push you toward a pricier (but easier to use) pellet grill.