A heavy-duty workhorse with a focus on temperature precision and cooking customisation, the Oklahoma Joe Bronco Charcoal Barrel Drum Smoker lets you create the ideal set-up for how you like to smoke your feast.
The cooking grate and meat hangers enable a tailored smoking setup for all your smoking needs whether it's rib hanging, low & slow brisket, or burger pattie grilling (just place charcoal basket on top of the heat diffuser). Versatility at its finest. The oversized charcoal basket holds enough charcoal for all-day smoking, and once you’re done, clean-up is no problem with the removable ash pan and porcelain-coated components.Â
The single air intake damper allows you to control the airflow on this smoker using the simple numbered dial and combined with the single smoke stack damper, tight construction & a sealing lid gasket makes it extremely easy to set and control temperatures in this smoker.
Made of heavy-gauge steel construction ensures durability you can trust for years to come. Rubber handle grips are easy to grab and stay cool to the touch. Professional temperature gauge with glow-in-the-dark accents to provide that perfect lighting. Large, wagon-style wheels make the smoker easy to move when needed.Â
Packed full of features that include:
- Unique airflow control system with a sealed lid allows for precise and perfect temperature management
- Cooking grate and meat hangers enable a custom smoking setup (hanging ribs... yum!)
- Oversized, eight-pound charcoal basket holds enough charcoal for over 10 hours of smoking time
- Removable ash pan and porcelain-coated components make clean-up easy
- Heavy-gauge steel construction ensures durability you can trust
- Rubber handle grip is easy to grab and stays cool to the touch
- Professional temperature gauge with glow-in-the-dark accents
- Large, wagon-style wheels for easy mobility
Super-versatile the drum smoker converts with ease to a charcoal grill for a more traditional BBQ experience when desired.
We encourage you to join the NZ Barbecue Pitmasters group on Facebook. They are super-knowledgeable and helpful!
Specifications:
- Brand:Â Oklahoma Joe's
- Model No: 19202089
- Colour: Black
- Includes 3 food hangers & 9 food hooks
- Primary Cooking Area:1832cm²
- Assembly required (need adjustable wrench & phillips screwdriver)
- Parallel Imported
- Assembled Product Dimensions (W x H x D):
- 64.5cm x 110cm x 77cmÂ
- Net Weight: 62kg
FYI... THE OKLAHOMA JOE HAS A FEW WELL-KNOWN QUIRKS...
The paint will flake off the firebox the first time you use it. It just will. It does not mean that the smoker is defective, but does mean that Oklahoma Joe factory could use better paint, to be honest. Like any unprotected steel surface that's exposed to the elements, it will be prone to rust unless you touch it up with high-temperature paint. You will probably need to re-paint the entire thing every year or two to keep it in top condition. And you will definitely want to buy a cover for it which we also offer from time to time.
On top of this, we highly recommend that you season your smoker the first time you use it to help preserve the paint and protect it from the elements. It'll also burn off any lingering production chemicals, preventing them from tainting your food. This will also lay a foundation for superb BBQ results and create a barrier keeping your smoker looking great for years to come.Â
SEASONING YOUR OKLAHOMA JOE:
2.  Use a Charcoal Chimney Starter to heat the coals until they're super smoky.
3.   Add some unlit charcoal to the firebox then pour the lit coals from your Charcoal Chimney Starter on top. Open the exhaust and intake to ensure the greatest amount of airflow so you can get it to a good hot heat!
5.    Allow the smoker to reach 135-149°C (275-300°F) and smoke for 2-3 hours.
6.    Let your smoker cool down. Once your smoker has cooled completely, you're good to go.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
The Oklahoma Joes sometimes arrive with cosmetic scratches and, occasionally, with small dings. These are not caused in transit, so they happen at the factory and there is little we can do about them. If you are going to be bothered by this, it's best not to buy one of these online - buy from a store and open the box to inspect it before purchase. Just sayin'. Of course, if you buy from us and find that the smoker is not fit for purpose, we will of course refund you and collect it. We want happy customers - we're not here to pull a fast one!
We encourage you to join the NZ Barbecue Pitmasters group on Facebook. They are super-knowledgeable and helpful!