How to Make a Stovetop BBQ Smoker

SAVEUR magazine's Executive Editor, Dana Bowen, SAVEUR Executive Editor, Dana Bowen, shows you how make a meat smoker on your stovetop (perfect for those less than ideal outdoor conditions).
For more tips and recipes, visit saveur.com. Have a question? Email the [e-mail].
Directed by Alex Lisowski, alexlisowski.com. Edited by Laura Tomaselli, cargocollective.com/lauratomaselli.

[@GhibliOmatiC]

I learned two things in this video - a cheap a easy way to smoke meats, and how to not burn yourself with a pot lid using a cork... :o

[@KzLollapalooza]

Thanks, I didn't notice the cork

[@scooter146]

I've used this technique several times and it is AWESOME! Chicken, Salmon, Pork Loin all come out perfect. I use Applewood, but will be buying some of the other types of Cameron's chips to try soon. If you live in an apartment and like the taste of smoked food, this is an absolute gem of an idea. Try it!

[@GregSzarama]

Do you need a pot with a heavy thick base? Or would a cheap one do?

[@adrianaparente7452]

@@GregSzarama see lodge oven smoker for a heavy pan. I've seen reviews the stainless steel fancy smoker bottom falls off. you can also search wok vids for smoking chicken, I attached a link and my comment got deleted. so have to search for both heavy bottom cast iron lodge oven smoker pot and wok vids for smoking chicken. good luck.

[@Tatjanak1989]

another trick i've found out about, for beginners like me: you can try smoking with tea: green and black.

[@danakarloz5845]

Coffee beans...green!

[@nononohellnowhatcomeonohno5099]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@smolhookenergy]

This is awesome. I’m going to try this in my instant pot. Might need to add a little water in the bottom due to nature of the pressure cooker but I’m excited

[@aprilirons8556]

Thank you this was very easy and helpful.

[@kimberlyjohnson4319]

Great video and presentation...Great music also

[@Katy809RD]

Omg I’m so glad I saw this, I thought I needed a special pot.. which I was going to buy.

[@KzLollapalooza]

Me too haha

[@1712Afterlife]

Thank you so much this is very informative and this was exactly what I was looking for

[@preecommunications369]

Thank you so much and for the tips from the commenters. Exactly what I needed.

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Excellent presentation 🙏

[@anoobiscooking1193]

Can i reuse the wood chippings for second round smoking?

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

No

[@tamekahill2826]

Hi can you use regular smoke wood chips if they are small?

[@Mixwell1983]

Yes you can

[@chefprem9]

Nice video

[@DaDuck-mq2ly]

Will this produce enough smoke to set off a smoke alarm?

[@MonteLeeMyPOV]

sounds great! Thank you. I did have a question though, will chicken or fish fillets actually cook through on a smoker? i would love to make some smoked salmon or fish but im not sure if it will cook through. Or chicken, will breast meat cook? Thank you for any help.

[@jade3896]

Listen the tips are great and works beautifully but where's the season on the chicken?

[@taliatoyshow7660]

Girl it’s never none lol

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Your choice 😂

[@goodalwaysworks]

oh yeah, my lunch time is coming in 8mins!!!

[@IGWhimsy]

How long for smoked hot dogs? :)

[@blueflint57]

My friends flip when I say how i do my chicken I use Mesquite at the moment chicken melts with a light hint love it so easy beyond I go easy on my chips maybe used 6-10 on size as i can't get other kind & tis enough not over powering

[@darktoadone5068]

How do you know what the temp inside it is though, smoking requires lower temps.

[@gcorna84]

Most of what you cook in there will require extra cooking in oven. This is just to get the smoke flavor in the meat.

[@harryv6752]

Spectacular!

[@more2debra]

Thank you so very much :o)

[@lnorrisnorris4080]

Easy.

[@creolepie]

Thank youuuu 🥰

[@Gator1699]

Cool.

[@ronpreece3429]

Those trivets a terrible to clean using meat on them a solid wire one is better.

[@u2teech]

all that smokes still burst right out even after u turned off the fire & let it sit for 10 minutes? that smoke never settles?

[@crcurran]

You can take it outside and release the smoker there or below a window with an exhaust fan. Just think outside the box.

[@vickikurk116]

@@crcurran if I’m cooking a Boston butt and I want to smoke it, do I go ahead and cook it in the oven first then smoke it or vice versa?

[@crcurran]

@@vickikurk116 To penetrate it's likely best to do it before the main cook but I've seen it smoked before and after so do what is best per situation.

[@brhtuseasonone3628]

nice

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[@EnrqEscbr]

@missslupe go to an Asian market, they about more kitchen tools than you know how to handle Lol

[@teaandelephants]

it's the same thing

[@Redneck903]

I would still be very concerned about the amount of carbon monoxide left to linger in my apt. after I open the lid from my pot on the stove

[@yoshikoroseboro5937]

You should go to woodprix website if you'd like to make it yourself m8s.

[@saqartvelo8823]

Kai z

[@musicbymark]

Hmm, I didn't notice either one. Guess it's what our brains tune into, or ability to filter. Also, I think although she used "tin" and "aluminum" foil terms, I think it was w/o thinking, & used interchangeably, which confused one viewer (above). Hope it doesn't smoke up the house or wreck my expensive pot.

[@jllo2134]

No seasoning on that damn chicken

[@GeneDeLisa]

So, "tin foil" for the wood chips but "aluminum foil" to seal the lid, huh?

[@mfreiher]

I'd rather hear your voice then the crap music.

[@nickhead9512]

that is not smoked, it is steamed cooking with no way for the smoke to permeate in that short of time. worthless really :D

[@crcurran]

Did you try it to prove your theory that it doesn't work? If it didn't work for Saveur why did they make a video to demonstrate it if it doesn't end up with food with a smoky flavor? Seems like a good way to undermine their own reputation. Also, why are there stovetop/oven smoker pots/containers being sold by numerous manufacturers?