Backwoods Smoker G2 Chubby Vertical Charcoal Smoker - G2CHUBBYSMOKER

Our take on the G2 Chubby Vertical Charcoal Smoker

The Backwoods G2 Chubby is a vertical charcoal smoker built around indirect heat. A diverter plate shields food from the fire, so it can run low and slow at roughly 180 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Four nickel plated racks add up to 1,364 square inches of cooking space, and an extra slide rail lets you change rack height. Insulation sits between the stainless interior and powder coated steel shell, and slam latch doors on the firebox and cooking chamber help hold in heat and smoke. A removable ash tray simplifies cleanup.

It suits backyard cooks who want to smoke larger cuts or use full size steam pans. Before buying, check that the 23 by 16 by 13 inch chamber fits your cooking plans, and remember it burns charcoal, with a tray holding about 12 pounds. The water pan can be removed if you would rather grill.

About the G2 Chubby Vertical Charcoal Smoker

Charcoal Smokers. The Backwoods G2 Chubby vertical charcoal smoker brings competition quality BBQ to your backyard! With four (4) heavy duty nickel plated racks, the G2 Chubby has a total 1,364 square inches of cooking area.

The cooking chamber measures in at 23-inch depth, 13-inch tall, and 16-inch width. This large capacity chamber allows for larger cuts of meat and the ability to hold full size steam pans providing versatile smoking options. An extra slide rail on the stainless steel interior walls allows the height of the racks to be adjusted for a more flexible meat arrangement.

A heat diverter plate keeps the heat indirect, which allows for low and slow smoking at temperatures approximately between 180 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The stainless steel water pan can be used to keep food moist while cooking, or it can be removed to use the G2 Chubby as an effective grill. The charcoal tray can hold up to approximately 12 pounds of charcoal at a time.

As the charcoal burns, ash falls into a removable ash tray for easy cleanup. Between the stainless steel interior and the powder coated steel exterior is a 1-inch layer of insulation, which assures better fuel efficiency and temperature control. Both the firebox and the cooking compartment have slam latch doors, keeping them tightly closed so heat and smoke are not lost.

A thermometer on the cooking compartment door lets you keep an eye on the internal ambient temperature. Weighing only 160 pounds, two people can easily lift and move the G2 Chubby using the convenient side handles. G2 Chubby can hold approximately 10 to 12 slabs of baby back ribs, 4 to 6 briskets, and 4 to 6 Boston butts.

Key details

• 1,364 sq in cooking area

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