Drum & Bullet Smokers

Drum and bullet smokers are the simplest way to get great low and slow barbecue from charcoal. They stand upright, use very little fuel and hold steady temperatures for hours once you have the vents set.

The Pit Barrel Cooker PBX lets you hang ribs, pork and brisket on hooks over the coals, so the juices drip back onto the fire and season the meat. The Gateway 55 gallon drum smoker cooks hot and fast. The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker is the classic bullet smoker, with a water pan to keep things moist and two cooking grates.

The Smokey Mountain comes in 37, 47 and 57cm. The 37 suits a couple and fits a balcony, the 47 suits most families, and the 57 handles a full packer brisket or several racks of ribs. Ask the Que Crew in Brunswick which one fits the way you cook.

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Drum and bullet smoker buying guide

Drum and bullet smokers are upright charcoal smokers. They are compact, simple and use very little fuel, which makes them a favourite first smoker.

Pit Barrel Cooker PBX

Hang ribs, pork and brisket on hooks over the coals. The fat drips onto the fire and adds flavour. It is about as close to set-and-forget as charcoal gets.

Gateway 55 gallon drum smoker

A big drum that runs hot and fast, a style many competition cooks like.

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker

The classic bullet smoker with a water pan and two grates. Choose 37cm for a couple, 47cm for most families or 57cm for big cooks.

FAQs

What is the difference between a drum and a bullet smoker?
A drum smoker cooks with the meat directly over the coals. A bullet smoker like the Weber Smokey Mountain has a water pan between the coals and the meat for more indirect cooking.

Which Weber Smokey Mountain size should I get?
37cm for one or two people, 47cm for most families and 57cm if you cook full briskets or several racks of ribs.

Do drum smokers need a water pan?
Drum smokers like the Pit Barrel Cooker don't use one. The Weber Smokey Mountain does.