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Cuisinart COS-118, Vertical Charcoal Smoker, 18"
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Brand | Cuisinart |
Model Name | COS-118 |
Power Source | charcoal |
Color | Vertical Charcoal Smoker, 18" |
Outer Material | Stainless Steel,Steel |
Item Weight | 37 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 22"D x 24"W x 43"H |
Inner Material | stainless_steel |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
About this item
- Two 18" stainless steel racks provide 510 square inches of cooking space
- Porcelain enamel water bowl. Dimensions- 22 L x 24 W x 43 H inches
- Top and bottom vents provide a dual air vent system
- Latching base
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Easy to use | 3.9 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
Easy to assemble | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Flavor | 4.2 | — | 5.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Temperature Control | 3.3 | 4.1 | — | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
Value for money | 3.6 | 4.4 | — | — | — | 3.3 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | PHI VILLA | CUEWAY | XFMOTO | ACE-H | amztop11 |
size | 18" | 35 in | — | — | 17-Inch Grill & Smoker | 17" Charcoal Smokers |
fuel type | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal |
power source | charcoal | fuel powered | — | charcoal | charcoal | Charcoal |
material | Steel | Steel | Ceramic | Steel | porcelain-enameled,powder-coated | Steel |
weight | 37 pounds | 37.5 pounds | 36.2 pounds | 12.43 pounds | 23.25 pounds | 18.55 pounds |
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GET A TASTE FOR THE OUTDOORS.
Our products are thoughtfully designed to help you make the most of your outdoor living space, extending your time outside year-round.
From gas and charcoal grills to smokers and pizza ovens, our products cater to every type of griller.
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A versatile smoker with plenty of room to smoke the foods you love
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Ideal For Smoking All FoodsNow you can smoke all of your favorite foods, including cheese, vegetables and meats with the Cuisinart 18-inch Charcoal Smoker. It’s easy to set up and includes everything except charcoal and wood chunks. It has a porcelain enameled steel bowl that holds water, and features a vertical side door for easy access to water and fuel. |
Features Two Air VentsIt's easier than ever to control the amount of heat and smoke in the Cuisinart 18-inch Charcoal Smoker. The two vents can be opened or closed in order to manage the amount of heat and smoke leaving the chamber. Lift the lid for easy access to foods as they smoke. It's simple to maintain and clean-up is easy. |
Two-Tiers Of Steel Smoking RacksThe Cuisinart 18-inch Charcoal Smoker includes two steel wire racks that can be stacked inside the 3.45 square foot smoking chamber. There's enough room to smoke fish, meats, vegetables, or even a whole chicken. It's a great addition to an outdoor grill kitchen and ideal for making your guests a deliciously smoked meal. |
Start Enjoying This Portable Smoker Today
It's easy to use
Cooking with the Cuisinart 18-inch Charcoal Smoker is easy. Light the charcoal, add some wood chunks, fill the water bowl, and load fresh foods on the two interior racks. The vertical barrel design distributes the heat evenly throughout the cooking chamber, and with small adjustments to the air vents you can control the temperature and the amount of smoke.
From the brand trusted by more chefs
The Cuisinart 18-inch Charcoal Smoker is portable enough to take everywhere. It's designed for professional chefs, cooks, and grilling enthusiasts who appreciate the quality that Cuisinart is known for.
Features
- Stands 45 inches tall
- 3.54 square feet (512 square inches) of cooking space
- Porcelain enameled steel bowl holds water
- Steel housing
- More control over heat and smoke
- Easy to maintain and clean
Smoker Mats | Aluminum Drip Trays | 7-piece BBQ Pit Kit | Sauce Pot & Basting Brush Set | |
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More Essential Tools from Cuisinart | A non-stick fine mesh mat that prevents meats from sticking, and prevents smaller foods from falling through the cooking grate. | Handy recyclable pans will catch drippings and prevent flare-ups. Filling them with water will help stabilize the temperature of the smoker. | Set includes the essential tools a barbecue master needs for managing foods in a smoker or directly on the flames of a grill. A great value. | Integrated lid and basting brush with a removable silicone brush head. Durable stainless steel pot holds 16 oz. of sauce. |
Product information
Brand | Cuisinart |
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Model Name | COS-118 |
Power Source | charcoal |
Color | Vertical Charcoal Smoker, 18" |
Outer Material | Stainless Steel,Steel |
Item Weight | 37 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 22"D x 24"W x 43"H |
Inner Material | stainless_steel |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
Item Weight | 37 pounds |
Manufacturer | Cuisinart |
ASIN | B01GFLYWF6 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | COS-118 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #41,268 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #106 in Outdoor Smokers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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The Cuisinart Vertical 18" charcoal smoker was built to last. With two 18" solid steel cooking grates, this smoker can accommodate just about any food you're looking to smoke at the house. Working a charcoal smoker is as simple as lighting the charcoal, filling up the water bowl, & then casually adjusting the air vents to control the temperature. This Vertical barrel design makes it easy to keep a consistent temperature with minimal adjustments & accessing the water bowl & charcoal grate doesn't get much easier with this vertically hinged door. When all you need to setup the Cuisinart Vertical 18" charcoal smoker is 15 Min & a Screwdriver, you'll be smoking your favorite foods in no time!
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Customers like the performance of the food smoker. For example, they mention it works well for what they cook and the results are 100% satisfying. That said, some complain about the accuracy and the difficulty in getting it up to temperature. They're also disappointed with the paint quality. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of assembly, value, size, and appearance.
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Customers like the performance of the food smoker. They say it works well for what they cook, has no rust, and is functional. Some say the results are satisfying and the smoker runs great from start to finish. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...up to 350 while heating it up, then it settled down to 275-250 and did a good job. Second cook success!..." Read more
"...All together I’d say it’s working great, I have a brisket smoking on it as we speak...." Read more
"Rest of the product came in fine. The lid had a small dent used a cloth and some pliers to straighten it out. Ready to cook now!" Read more
"...This is not a world class piece of hardware but again a good value and works...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the food smoker. Some mention that it's a solid smoker that is on par with the 18in Weber WSM, it looks good and well built, and it cooks good meat and good smoke flavor. However, others say that the main body on the grill seems a bit flimsy and they can see them failing in. The box was damaged, and the temp gauge is lousy. Some scratches and the lid had a small dent.
"...-water pan and charcoal pan are good sized-door handle is quality and won’t take your skin-the lower clasps are handy for access..." Read more
"...Cons:- Kind of thin. On cold, windy days, a barricade is needed to allow the unit to stay up to temp without burning through fuel...." Read more
"It makes the perfect first smoker and a wonderful gift!" Read more
"The smoker looks good and well built. I "burned in" the smoker before ever using...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the food smoker. Some mention it's fairly simple to put together, with clear and easy to follow instructions. They love the simplicity of it, and it works great and is easy to maintain. However, others say that it takes a little time to put it together and it takes time to figure it out. Some customers also mention that some parts were assembled, and the screws were taped up.
"...Pros-stupid easy assembly-decent size for a good quality cook-attractive finish..." Read more
"...It just takes time to figure it out and you may use more charcoal than you need early on...." Read more
"...Arrived ahead of time! He loves it, said it was easy to assembly and can’t wait to smoke some ribs...." Read more
"...The operating instructions where clear and easy to follow. Doing the heat regulation with the vents worked fine for me...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the food smoker. Some mention that it is simple to use and a good value compared to other more. However, others say that it's a cheap, entry level smoker that most people would be.
"...-the lower clasps are handy for access-extremely cost effective-the unit breathes wellCons-it isn’t perfect..." Read more
"...On the whole, it's still a good smoker for its price point and should provide many years of good use with proper care..." Read more
"...of the box, it's fairly simple to put together, however, the door latch is pretty cheap, and the ash can/vent feels cheap too..." Read more
"...Pros:-Relatively Inexpensive - If you look at the competition, you're going to see a vast range of prices ranging from about $80 to upwards of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the food smoker. Some mention that it has great dimensions, is easy to use, and is the perfect size for a family. However, others say that they are not happy with the size and ease of assembly. Some say that the water pan and charcoal pan are good sized, while others say they are small and flimsy.
"...-attractive finish-water pan and charcoal pan are good sized-door handle is quality and won’t take your skin..." Read more
"...feels cheap too (although, this hasn't been an issue), and the charcoal ring is small and kind of flimsy, I've smoked ribs for a solid 7 hours..." Read more
"...The cover is also available on Amazon and fits very nicely, good insurance against the elements for less than the cost of the decent bottle of wine..." Read more
"...so we will see how it performs but at this point it literally does not measure up!! Sure not what a was expecting to receive and what I paid for...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the food smoker. Some mention it has a nice design, while others say it looks terrible. The paint looks pretty good out of the box, and the smoker is well built. However, some customers have reported issues with the poor design and the front door being cheap. The instructions are very fine printed.
"...-decent size for a good quality cook-attractive finish-water pan and charcoal pan are good sized..." Read more
"...together, however, the door latch is pretty cheap, and the ash can/vent feels cheap too (although, this hasn't been an issue), and the charcoal ring..." Read more
"The smoker looks good and well built. I "burned in" the smoker before ever using...." Read more
"...The assembly instructions are terrible. The drawings are inscrutable. The assembly itself is ridiculous...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the accuracy of the food smoker. They mention that the temperature control was a nightmare, the temperature gauge is not accurate, and the smoker has a hard time keeping a steady temperature. Some customers also say that the built-in thermometer should not be trusted.
"...Wood chunk coal tends to burn too fast and ash out in an unreasonable amount of time, so save that for quick use cooks like burgers / steaks and..." Read more
"...Thermometer isn't accurate, but a $7 oven thermometer fixes that...." Read more
"...Bottom line it makes it almost impossible to get this up to temp (especially if you are using the water bowl) and even if you do, it will only be..." Read more
"...Aside from that, great little smoker. I love the size because it is easier to heat than the larger (taller) smokers...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the paint quality of the food smoker. They mention that the paint starts to peel, chip, and bubble on first use. The paint to the bottom started cracking and peeling off.
"...and once it got there I noticed the paint starting to peel off the smoker. At that point I knew something was wrong...." Read more
"...When I did build a big enough fire, the paint blistered badly and flaked off during the second time I used it." Read more
"...negative, I’ve only cooked twice and owned for some months and paint is peeling off" Read more
"...We kept at 250 to smoke and paint bubbled off. Looks terrible! Do not waist your money." Read more
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Pros:
- Easy to maintain and set up. Fill the coal grate and ring with a decent amount of charcoal (depending on cook time) and ensure the shape you've created looks more like an ant lion larva's conical sand trap, rather than a pile, keeping the prepped coals in the middle to slowly burn out and down. The chimney takes about 20 minutes to get those hot coals ready. Leave the top cylinder off the base after dumping the prepped coals into the shape you've made for another 20 minutes with the bottom vent wide open. Latch the cylinder in place and allow the unit another 20 minutes get to temp, toss on some wood chunk, tighten up the bottom air intake (I've never needed to open it more than 1/4 of the way) and you're good to go. I've made pork shoulders and been able to keep the smoker going at a 225 grate temp for over 8 hours without needing to add more charcoal, so this thing can go for quite some time when properly used. It just takes time to figure it out and you may use more charcoal than you need early on. Wood chunk coal tends to burn too fast and ash out in an unreasonable amount of time, so save that for quick use cooks like burgers / steaks and use Kingsford briquets for long haul cooking.
- Holds up to the elements. Mine sits on an exposed back porch with only the cover to protect it. I keep saying I'm getting that better smoker this summer... but why, when there is nothing wrong with my current rig?
Cons:
- Kind of thin. On cold, windy days, a barricade is needed to allow the unit to stay up to temp without burning through fuel.
Tips and Mods:
- That water pan? Meh, I don't fill it. I put a flat sheet of foil over it, like a drum, to keep fats and drippings from burning in the bottom and giving food an off-putting flavor. Put it in before the grates and certainly before attaching it to a hot base...
- Use a probe for accurate grate temps. No dial thermometer should really be trusted, especially after you've put the meat on. It will appear cooler than it is.
- I added another shelf between the two provided. I didn't like my bottom layer that close to the pan's heat.
- The side vent leaks. LEAKS! A gasket for grills and smokers will fix that when applied to where it overlaps the body. For a while, I moved another grill I own against the handle to keep it closed tighter.
- Smoking in the winter or in cold temps (20's-40's) can burn through fuel and it's hard to keep the smoker up to temp. I use a cheap welder's blanket wrapped around the unit (but not the base or legs) and 3 heavy duty clips to hold it in place to keep it hot. This uses very little charcoal and you may even need to fully close the bottom vent to keep the heat from running away on you.
- Look stuff up! Other people have been doing this a while and have webpages dedicated to ensuring you become an AMAZING cook
Don’t assume the bad reviews on workmanship are reviews from people who are familiar with assembly (even just a little).
Don’t assume the complaints about the usability are from regular backyard smoker dads and moms. No, this isn’t going to smoke enough for the neighborhood, and you aren’t going to be selected for the next season of Smokey Pete’s Competition Smoker Cook Offs.
But, if you’re looking for a smoker that uses charcoal and won’t shutoff while you’re away for any one of 600 electrical causes (pellet smoker) and you want to create a mouthwatering main course for your friends and family, this unit will perform.
Pros
-stupid easy assembly
-decent size for a good quality cook
-attractive finish
-water pan and charcoal pan are good sized
-door handle is quality and won’t take your skin
-the lower clasps are handy for access
-extremely cost effective
-the unit breathes well
Cons
-it isn’t perfect
-there are some paint perfection issues
-the handles aren’t amazing
-there are gaps at the door for smoke to escape
-also at the thermometer for smoke escape
(It does need to breathe and this works)
-it’s not going to take a full rack of ribs
-the door mechanism leaves something to desire
All in all, this is a no brained and I’m happy it came, despite my desire to cancel based upon some bad reviews.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
Don’t assume the bad reviews on workmanship are reviews from people who are familiar with assembly (even just a little).
Don’t assume the complaints about the usability are from regular backyard smoker dads and moms. No, this isn’t going to smoke enough for the neighborhood, and you aren’t going to be selected for the next season of Smokey Pete’s Competition Smoker Cook Offs.
But, if you’re looking for a smoker that uses charcoal and won’t shutoff while you’re away for any one of 600 electrical causes (pellet smoker) and you want to create a mouthwatering main course for your friends and family, this unit will perform.
Pros
-stupid easy assembly
-decent size for a good quality cook
-attractive finish
-water pan and charcoal pan are good sized
-door handle is quality and won’t take your skin
-the lower clasps are handy for access
-extremely cost effective
-the unit breathes well
Cons
-it isn’t perfect
-there are some paint perfection issues
-the handles aren’t amazing
-there are gaps at the door for smoke to escape
-also at the thermometer for smoke escape
(It does need to breathe and this works)
-it’s not going to take a full rack of ribs
-the door mechanism leaves something to desire
All in all, this is a no brained and I’m happy it came, despite my desire to cancel based upon some bad reviews.
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Buena Calidad y tamaño.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 31, 2023