With so many companies opting to move manufacturing overseas to save money, it can be difficult to find companies that manufacture products in America. The same is true for BBQ smokers. In this article, I’ll be looking at American-made smokers.
Brands That Sell Smokers Made in the USA? (The Short Answer)
There’s no shortage when it comes to American-made smokers. The brands that I could find that produce smokers in the USA are Hasty Bake, Texas Pit Crafters, Yoder Smokers, Lang BBQ Smokers, MAK Grills, Twin Eagles Grills, Myron Mixon Smokers, Pitts & Spitts, Smokin’ Brothers, Weber, Meadow Creek, Cookshack, Big Daddy Smokers, Horizon Smokers, Blazn Grill Works, and Assassin Smokers & Grills.
American-Made Smokers (I Found These Brands)
Now that we have our brands, let’s look at each company in a little more detail.
Hasty-Bake
Hasty-Bake was founded in 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It specializes in producing high-quality BBQ products, this includes smokers. Each Hasty-Bake product is manufactured by hand in the US using only the highest quality materials. With the right level of care and general maintenance, Hasty Bake’s products can last upwards of 25 years.
As mentioned, it is an American manufacturer. All of Hasty-Bake’s products are manufactured at its facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. By manufacturing all of its products in the US the company is able to shrink its carbon footprint as well as hire local staff to manufacture its products.
Professional chefs love Hasty-Bake’s BBQs. They are easy to clean, adjustable, and easy to use, and they cook and smoke food to perfection every time. Something else that helps Hasty-Bake to stand out from the crowd is its on-site cooking contests.
During these contests, contestants cook using Hasty-Bake equipment and compete to see who can create the best food. This is a fantastic way of giving potential customers the ability to test out Hasty-Bake’s products before committing to a purchase.
For those wanting to take a look at some of Hasty-Bake’s smokers, here are some links to some of the company’s highly-rated products.
Texas Pit Crafters
Texas Pit Crafters is a BBQ, grill, and smoker company based in Houston, Texas. Not only does the company sell a wide range of BBQ-related products, but it also manufactures custom grills for customers wanting something a little more personal.
Texas Pit Crafters’ products make use of a unique hood design that maximizes the cooking area whilst maintaining an even temperature to ensure that everything cooks evenly.
The company prides itself in being a purely American business. Its manufacturing takes place at a facility located in Pinehurst, Texas. Each product is built by local Texas professional craftsmen.
As for its products, Texas Pit Crafters offers a great range of BBQ products, this includes smokers. Here are a few of the company’s smokers. For those wanting a custom model, here’s a link to the company’s custom product page.
Yoder Smokers
Yoder Smokers was founded in 2007. It is an American BBQ and smoker company that produces its products in the US. Its smokers are manufactured across three facilities in Kansas. Yoder Smokers is a purely US-made company.
These smokers aren’t like your standard smokers. They are big, really big. According to Yoder Smoker’s website, its smokers are designed for both competitive uses as well as regular backyard use.
Some of Yoder Smoker’s models include the following.
Lang BBQ Smokers
Lang BBQ Smokers is an American smoker manufacturer that’s been in business since 1988. The company operated out of Nahunta, Georgia and it sells its products to happy customers all over the world.
It’s a family-owned business that designs and manufactures its products in the US. Its models range from small family smokers to giant commercial ones. But for this list, we will be looking at its smaller ones fit for regular consumer use.
Lang BBQ Smokers has received multiple awards over the years for its smokers. This includes being named the best Offset Smoker Company by Food & Wine Magazine, receiving a Best of Nahunta Award for Manufacturing, and many more.
For those wanting to take a look at some of Lang BBQ Smokers’ products, here are a couple of its models.
MAK Grills
MAK Grills was founded in 2008 in Oregon. It’s a family-owned company that manufactures its smokers in the US. The company refuses to compromise on its quality by outsourcing production, all of its materials are sourced within the US.
MAK Grills is no stranger to recognition, having received numerous awards over the years. Its awards include multiple Besta Awards, Amazing Ribs Awards, and more.
The company manufactures four lines of smokers. They are as follows.
Twin Eagle Grills
Twin Eagle Grills was founded in 1999. Its headquarters is located in Cerritos, California and the majority of the company’s manufacturing takes place in the US. Twin Eagle Grills is an award-winning company that has produced some of the highest-rated and most sought-after grills on the market.
Twin Eagle Grills’ products are renowned for their high quality and sturdiness. Each of its smokers is also fantastic at regulating the heat to ensure that your food is smoked to perfection.
All of its products are built to last, and with the right level of care and attention, its grills can last for several decades.
Most of Twin Eagle Grills’ products are built-in units. However, the company also sells free-standing bases for those looking for something portable. Its free-standing bases are the TEGB42SD-B and the TEGB54SD-B. As for its grills, here are a few of the company’s products.
- Domestic Twin Eagles Pellet Grill 36R
- Domestic Twin Eagles Eagle One 42
- Domestic Twin Eagles C Series 30
Myron Mixon Smokers
Myron Mixon Smokers is an American smoker company that manufactures its products in the USA. From what I was able to find, it manufactures its products at a facility in St Louis, Missouri.
On top of your standard pellet smokers, the company also has H20 Water Smokers and Gravity Smokers. These products are fantastic for those die-hard BBQ fans out there who also like being eco-friendly.
Myron Mixon Smokers’ products are easy to use, they are able to burn at hot consistent temperatures to make sure that your food cooks evenly, and each of its products is built to last a very long time.
Pitts & Spitts
Pitts & Spitts was founded in 1983. The company operates in Houston, Texas. This is where its products are designed and manufactured. Pitts & Spitts BBQ smokers are handmade using only the finest American materials and resources.
Pitts & Spitts is always eager to show how it manufactures its products. On the company’s website, there are several articles dedicated to showing its manufacturing process so potential customers can see exactly how Pitts & Spitts products are made.
Now let’s take a look at some of the company’s products. Here’s a list of Pitts & Spitts smokers.
Smokin’ Brothers
Smokin’ Brothers is a proud American company that produces BBQs, grills, and smokers. Smokin’ Brothers manufactures its smokers at its family-owned factory in Southeast Missouri.
By manufacturing its products from start to finish in the US, Smokin’ Brothers is able to keep its carbon footprint considerably smaller than companies that manufacture products outside the US as it has no need to transport materials and products overseas for manufacturing.
Not only does Smokin’ Brothers offer a great range of smokers, but it also has its own line of sauces and rubs for cooking and smoking foods. Its rubs and sauces are very popular among BBQ aficionados across the US.
Smokin’ Brothers have four smoker models that are geared toward regular consumer use. They are as follows.
- Smokin’ Brothers 24” Premier Plus Grill
- Smokin’ Brothers 30” Premier Plus Barn-B-Que Grill
- Smokin’ Brothers 36” Premier Plus Grill
- Smokin’ Brothers 30” Premier Plus Grill
Weber
Weber has been grilling since the early 50s. Over the years, the company has mastered the art of BBQ and smoker manufacturing. Its products are made at its factory in Huntley, Illinois. However, Weber does get some of its materials from outside the US.
Weber has accumulated several awards over the years for its reliable smokers. This includes receiving the Best Smoker Award at the T3 Awards in 2022.
For those wanting to take a closer look at some of Weber’s smokers, here are a few options for you to check out.
- SmokeFire EPX6 Wood Fired Pellet Grill, STEALTH Edition
- SmokeFire EX6 (2nd Gen) Wood Pellet Grill
- SmokeFire EX4 (2nd Gen) Wood Pellet Grill
Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek was founded in 1980, it manufactures handmade BBQs and smokers at its facility located in New Holland, Pennsylvania. Meadow Creek loves to show people how its products are made, the company goes into great detail on its website regarding how its products are designed and manufactured.
Meadow Creek’s products are made by people in the Amish community of Lancaster County, so by purchasing a Meadow Creek smoker, you are supporting local American communities.
When it comes to smokers, Meadow Creek manufactures a pretty extensive range of products. Its smokers are split into four different categories, which are as follows.
Cookshack
Cookshack has been going strong since the early 60s. It is an American company that manufactures all of its products in the US. This is also true for its materials. This is a 100% American operation.
The company is based in Ponca City, Oklahoma. This is where all of the designing and manufacturing takes place.
Cookshack’s smokers are geared toward those BBQ aficionados that are passionate about cooking and smoking foods to perfection. Here are a few of its products for you to check out.
- SM025: Smoker Elite Cookshack Electric Smoker Oven
- SM045: Supersmoker Cookshack Electric Smoker Oven
- PG500: Fast Eddy’s By Cookshack Pellet Grill
Big Poppa Smokers
Big Poppa Smokers has been manufacturing high-quality grills and smokers since 2010. The company is based in Coachella, California. It’s an American manufacturer and it produces its smokers at its facility in Coachella.
Big Poppa Smokers doesn’t just manufacture BBQs and smokers, it manufactures sauces and rubs too. The people behind Big Poppa Smokers’ products are also BBQ lovers, the company has participated in over 200 BBQ competitions and won numerous events for their tasty foods.
Here are a few of Big Poppa Smokers’ products for you to take a look at.
- BPS Carbon Drum Smoker Kit
- BPS SS Drum Smoker Kit
- BPS 90% Assembled SS Drum Smoker Kit
- BPS Pre-Drilled Carbon Drum Smoker Kit
Horizon Smokers
Horizon Smokers is a proud American smoker brand. The company has been manufacturing high-quality BBQ smokers since 1989 and Its manufacturing facility is located in Perry, Oklahoma.
Horizon Smokers doesn’t focus on producing as many units as possible. Instead, the company devotes its time and attention to producing some of the best smokers that money can buy. Here are a few of its smokers for you to check out.
- 16” Patriot Grill
- 20” Patriot Charcoal Grill
- 20” Patriot XL Charcoal Grill
- 20” Classic “Icon” Smoker
Blazn Grill Works
Blazn Grill Works is a smoker company based in Beatrice, Nebraska. It dates back to the early 1970s and all of its grills and smokers are 100% American-made.
Its smokers are efficient, sturdy, and easy to clean which makes them the perfect choice for all of the BBQ fanatics out there. For those wanting to see some of Blazn Grill Works’ products, here are a few of them for you to check out.
Assassin Smokers & Grills
Finishing off this list we have Assassin’s Smokers & Grills. This company is based in Macon, Georgia, this is where the company’s manufacturing takes place. It’s a purely US-based operation and all of its products are designed, tested, and manufactured in America.
It is a family-owned and operated company that focuses on producing high-quality and durable smokers and grills that will leave customers 100% satisfied. Here’s a link to the company’s product page for those wanting to take a closer look.
Offset Smokers Made in the USA
If it’s an offset smoker that you are looking for then I have found a couple that you might want to take a look at. Check these out.
- Kingman – By Yoder Smokers
- Durango 20 – By Yoder Smokers
- SQ36 Barbeque Smoker – By Meadow Creek
- TS70P Barbeque Smoker – By Meadow Creek
Pellet Smokers Made in the USA
For those looking for a pellet smoker, here are a few that I found that are manufactured in the USA.
- YS480S Competition – By Yoder Smokers
- YS640S – By Yoder Smokers
- New BARQ-2400 Generation 3 – By Myron Mixon Smokers
- New BARQ-3600 Generation 3 – By Myron Mixon Smokers
Electric Smokers Made in the USA
An electric smoker is a great choice for those looking for a cleaner smoker. Here is one for you to check out.
- SM066: Amerique Electric Smoker Oven – By Cookshack
- SM025: Smokette Elite – By Cookshack
Propane Smokers Made in the USA
If it’s a propane smoker that you are looking for then I’ve got you covered. Here is a couple of options.
- Summit S-670 Gas Grill – By Weber
- Summit S-470 Gas Grill – By Weber
