Best Charcoal Smoker Grills 2011

Coming into the season of outdoor cooking, more and more people are seeking out a charcoal smoker that will fill their individual needs. Among the best charcoal smoker grills 2011 there are not only some choices that are known for their high quality cooking and craftsmanship, but there are some extremely versatile "cookers" that will allow for a number of different types of food preparation.

From that main list, here are the top 5 charcoal smoker grills this year:

Weber Smokey Mountain Charcoal Smoker - This apparently is the most looked for grill so far this year, in terms of combination smokers/charcoal grills. Based on the reviews I studied, it is well known not only for its ability to cook up food with an authentic smokehouse taste, but for its ease of use and cleanup. Retail price for the Weber Smokey Mountain is around $350.

Char-Broil Offset Smoker Deluxe - This grill has quite a lot of overall cooking space, and comes with a side fire box to offset the heat as well as adding a smokey flavor to food. It has two shelves - one on the front and a wire shelf under the grill to aid with organization while cooking. Currently this grill has quite a high ranking on average from consumers. Retail price for this grill is around $170.

Char-Griller Wrangler Charcoal Smoker - This charcoal smoker grill appears to be the most popular among the average sized choices. It has three shelves in all (one on the side, one in the front and a wire shelf underneath), with 635 square inches overall cooking area. This grill is known to cook food evenly and is also getting high average ranking from those who own it. Retail price for the Char-Griller Wrangler is around $180.

Brinkmann All-in-One Smoker - As the name implies, this choice in charcoal smoker grills actually has multiple uses. It is equipped to cook with either gas or charcoal, also functioning as a smoker or a deep fryer. This is a great choice for those who appreciate the ability to cook in a variety of ways, adding a new level of flavor to food preparation. Retail price for this Brinkmann model is around $190.

Brinkmann Smoke-N-Grill - Another grill from Brinkmann tops the list of the best charcoal smoker grills for 2011. This is a simpler version than the "All-in-One" (described above), but is known for its features that allow wonderful smoking and charcoal grilling. Being a simpler grill, it also comes with a lower price than the one listed above, retailing at around $70.

Others among the list of the best charcoal smoker grills for 2011 include other "multi-purpose" grills from Masterbuilt and Napoleon, a couple of other versions from Char-Griller and a gourmet level cooker from Brinkmann. Each of these grills is not only popular by consumer sales, they also happen to have excellent remarks from consumers.

Resource: Top 10 Charcoal Smoker Grills - Squidoo Home and Garden