Looking for expert wood smoking for the price of a gas grill? The Weber Smoque is a simple and effective solution ...

Throwing a big ol’ cabbage in there will help build your confidence. This is especially useful if you’re using a charcoal grill or any other kind of smoker without precise temperature control ...

Weber Connect also taps into the SmokeFire’s four temperature probe connections, allowing you to monitor the progress of your food while, say, sipping a glass of whiskey in a hammock.

Usually, new smokers or grills need several uses to season them before producing top-quality food, but results from Weber's Smokey Mountain Cooker were impressive -- even during the first trial.

In past forays into backyard smoked brisket, I would never have chosen that piece of cooking equipment, a high cooking temperature, or a double layer of foil to wrap the brisket.