The Big Drum Smoker (BDS), slow-smokes meat directly over the coals. Charcoal and wood chunks are used for fuel. The meat juices drip down onto the coals, giving the meat that traditional down-home flavor. With little effort, the BDS consistantly produces high quality, authentic BBQ. You do not need a water pan or heat barrier in the BDS. The meat is tender and moist with deep, delicious smoke taste. Your smoked meat will always have a beautiful smoke ring. The charcoal grate and ring allow long burn times on a single load of fuel. 12 pounds of charcoal briquettes and a few chunks of wood will burn for over 12 hours. This is more than enough time to smoke the biggest cuts of meat. You never have to add any fuel during your cook. If you want a smoker that is easy to use and cooks top quality barbecue, order a Big Drum Smoker. There are 18 different models to choose from with prices that won't break the bank.

Air flows through the intake and exhaust vents, creating a convection inside the BDS. Smoking the meat directly over the coals produces pure radiant heat. The unique combination of convection and radiant heat cooks the meat faster than most BBQ pits. Temperature control is simple, just add or remove the intake vent plugs as needed. Pork butts and briskets only take 8 hours to cook, while other cookers can take over 12 hours. Whole 20 lb. pork shoulders only take 12 hours to cook, compared to 18 to 22 hours with other smokers. Cleanup is fast and easy. The BDS is great for competition, vending, catering and backyard barbecuing. Big Drum Smokers are awesome BBQ pits you can depend on. The BDS will deliver the goods every time and bring your barbecue to a higher level. Professional BBQ teams are winning many awards with Big Drum Smokers at cookoffs around the country.