Cuisinart 18” Vertical Charcoal Smoker, Integrated Thermometer, Water Bowl and Dual Vents Perfect for Smoked Brisket, Chrome Plated Grates Smoker Grill for BBQ, Camping, Tailgates

The body of the smoker is very good... the hardware that is included is cheap and almost totally non-functional! The clamps that hold the barrel to the base are garbage and do not work at all... the bolts that hold the clasps are so small and worthless too. Cuisinart needs to step up and include hardware that actually works!

Just got it for my birthday, The thermometer doesn't work, and once its together you can't remove the water bowl when you're finished to clean it with out turning it vertically to get around the lower shelf brackets (which are riveted into place). This results in dumping the water onto the hot coals, or waiting for it too cool, and then dumping it into the ashes making a real mess.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Although it was quite challenging to assemble, once it was done, it was fairly easy to use. I've always wanted a smoker but was intimidated by the idea of needing to stay engaged during the process. This is definitely fool proof, but something an outdoor griller would be able to understand. Is there anything better than smoked meats?

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is what i wished for. It has amazing features. We tried to make smoked fish and beef. The result surprised us. It was much better than the same one in the store. Assembly was very easy. The charcoal smoker is very easy to use. Very professional work!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have only used this once but it was easy to set up and use. I like the quality of the parts together. i grill every week at least during summer and often as i can during cooler times. this seems it will continue to be easy to use and clean up after. love charcoal over gas so this is great!