Top 10 smoke generators

For a long time, smoking has been used to increase the shelf life of perishable foods. And if the hot type of processing allows you to save meat or fish for several days, then with the cold method you can extend their edibility to a month. To get cold smoke requires a special generator. It is the combustion of sawdust, cleaning them from impurities and cooling. Smoke generators are sold both separately and together with a smoking chamber. There is a wide range of devices on the domestic market, so beginners may have certain difficulties with the choice. Experts recommend looking at several important parameters.

How to choose a smoke generator

1. The autonomy of work may be the cornerstone for some users. If the smokehouse will be used in nature, it is better to choose a compact model with manual ignition. For summer residents it is quite suitable smoke generator with automatic ignition, in which the chips will smolder on an electric heater.
2. Reliability and durability smoke generator directly depends on the simplicity of the design and quality of the materials used. The models with a stainless steel 1.5-2.0 mm have the highest durability.
3. When there are small and curious children at home, it is better to choose a device with a wooden lid. It does not heat up during the smoldering process.
4. It is necessary to take care of the smoke generator, so you should pay attention to the ease of removing the pan and access to internal surfaces.
5. Smoke generators differ in price and equipment. It is often more profitable to purchase an expensive product with a full range of accessories than to take a cheap device without a compressor or smokehouse.
6. To simplify the first samples in smoked meat or fish will help instructions for the use of the smoke generator and a brochure with simple recipes.

We have selected the top 10 smoke generators in our rating, which are widely represented in the domestic market. In selecting applicants, expert opinions and consumer reviews were taken into account.

Top smoke generator rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best smoke generators with manual ignition	1	Hobbi Smoke 3.0+	11 900 ₽
	2	Merkel Premium	9 990 ₽
	3	Finland Standard 2.4 L	4 600 ₽
The best smoke generators with automatic ignition	1	Hanhi zmei 7l	10 950 ₽
	2	Summer resident	25 000 ₽
	3	HAZE	10 500 ₽
	4	Whirlwind-M	42 000 ₽
The best smoke generators with a smoke chamber	1	Bradley Smoker Digital 4 Rack BTDS76CE-EU	64 900 ₽
	2	Harvia WS100	30 671 ₽
	3	Smoke Dymich 02B	3 600 ₽

The best smoke generators with manual ignition

It is best to take the first steps in smoking products with simple smoke generators. To get the smoke, you have to manually kindle the wood chips, using a source of open fire. Experts advise to pay attention to the following models.

Hobbi Smoke 3.0+

Rating: 4.9

The domestic smoke generator with the original name Hobbi Smoke 3.0+ surpasses its competitors in the volume of smoke produced (20 cubic meters). A distinctive feature of the device is a long battery life (up to 16 hours). It was possible to achieve such parameters by the manufacturer due to the special design with the lower pipe. Thanks to the removable bottom, it is possible to completely remove ash and chips from the smoke generator.After purchasing the device, you can immediately begin the process of smoking, because the set includes alder chips and a lighter. A book with recipes will help you to prepare a fragrant dish correctly.

The model deservedly occupies the first line of the rating not only for high performance, but also due to its economy (130 g of chips per hour). Users are satisfied with the quality of smoking products in the smoke generator. Of the disadvantages of a high price.

Merkel Premium

Rating: 4.8

The high quality of manufacturing boasts a Merkel Premium smoke generator. It is made of stainless steel with a thickness of 2 mm, which gives the device reliability and durability. To get smoked delicacies, the manufacturer thoroughly thought over the design of the device. It is allowed to load up to 5 liters of wood chips in the appliance, which is enough to work for 12 hours. It is recommended to connect the smoke generator to the smoking chamber with a volume from 0.1 to 12 cubic meters. The experts identified such strengths of the model as corrosion resistance, effective cleaning of smoke from moisture, the possibility of condensate drainage without complete disassembly.

The smoke generator occupies the second line, yielding to the winner in performance and battery life. At the same time, the model favorably differs at an affordable price.

Finland Standard 2.4 L

Rating: 4.7

Compact smoke generator Finland Standard 2.4 l hit the third line of our rating due to compactness. With a relatively small volume (2.4 liters), the device is capable of supplying smoke to a smoke chamber of up to 8 cubic meters. One fueling of chips is enough for heat treatment of products for 6 hours. The device is optimally suitable for cold smoking, because the chimney is located below. Safety during the work is provided by a wooden cover about which it is impossible to burn.

A lot of flattering comments come to the smoke generator from gardeners and tourists. The advantages of the device is an affordable price, ease of use, it does not take up much space in the baggage. The disadvantages of the model users consider the low performance and leakage design.

The best smoke generators with automatic ignition

The presence of automatic ignition in the smoke generator allows to achieve maximum safety during operation. For the formation of smoke in the device meets the electric heater, so there should be a household network close by. The experts selected several interesting units.

Hanhi zmei 7l

Rating: 4.9

It is very convenient to smoke products with the smoke generator Hanhi zmei 7l. Even people without experience manage to cook delicious dishes. The secret of success lies in the thoughtful design. The electric stand and the compressor have regulators with which you can adjust the device depending on the load of the smoke chamber and the type of meat. The manufacturer has also taken care of the safety of the smoke produced. The device retains moisture and tar from the smoke, thanks to a special drain cock, you can periodically remove harmful impurities from the apparatus. The experts gave the smoke generator the first place rating for reliability and durability, high performance, fireproof performance.

Users are satisfied with the quality of the prepared products, ease of operation and reliable stainless steel housing.

Summer resident

Rating: 4.8

Dachnik smoke generator has the lowest chip consumption. The producer managed to achieve economical consumption of wood waste thanks to a unique feed system.For this, a screw mechanism is installed, which automatically dispenses the flow of chips from the hopper into the combustion chamber. In addition, the device is equipped with a wide range of adjustments, which allows you to get smoke with optimal temperature parameters. Experts pay attention to the convenient opening of the bottom to remove waste.

Consumers point out such advantages of the device as efficiency, functionality, ease of operation. The owners of the device call it a problem of smoking in cold weather and a high price.

HAZE

Rating: 4.7

A long process of smoking (up to 20 hours) can provide a smoke generator. If you additionally install a tank for sawdust, you can double the load (up to 16 kg). This volume of wood chips is enough to produce smoke for 20 hours. The device is able to fill a smoke chamber up to 1000 liters with thick smoke. Thanks to a powerful compressor, products are evenly processed at any point in the smokehouse. To obtain a dry and high-quality smoke applied multi-stage filtering.

The model received high marks from experts for using stainless steel with a thickness of 2 mm. Thanks to this solution, the service life of the device exceeds 10 years.

The advantages of the smoke generator HUMKA users include a long time on a single load and a stylish appearance. The weak side of the product is cold smoke.

Whirlwind-M

Rating: 4.6

To obtain a large volume of smoke, preference should be given to the industrial whirl-M smoke generator. It is convenient in work thanks to automatic control. It is enough to load the chips into the bunker and start the device so as not to approach the device within 24 hours. The smoke generator can be paired with an 8 cubic meter smoke chamber. m. The ignition of sawdust occurs on a powerful heating element (1 kW), after which there is an oxygen-free smoldering. In smokehouse smoke is supplied with a given density and temperature.

Autonomy liking to many domestic users. The device produces high-quality smoke with minimal human intervention. The main disadvantage of the model is the high price.

The best smoke generators with a smoke chamber

Smoking systems allow you to get delicious dishes immediately after purchase. They represent the best option for those who do not have a smokehouse or smoke generator. The following models are in the rating.

Bradley Smoker Digital 4 Rack BTDS76CE-EU

Rating: 4.9

Bradley Smoker Digital 4 Rack BTDS76CE-EU universal smoking system from Canada is addressed primarily to professionals. The manufacturer has equipped the device with various automatic functions that simplify the task for the operator. Digital smokehouse with smoke generator independently monitors time and temperature. The user's task is reduced only to the tab of briquettes and the installation of the necessary processing modes. The experts gave the first place to the device for multifunctionality. The smoke chamber can be used as an ordinary oven, it is also allowed to use a smoke generator separately.

Owners appreciate the Canadian smoke system for roominess and versatility. Only the high price causes discontent.

Harvia WS100

Rating: 4.8

Not inferior to the winner of the rating in the design of the smokehouse Harvia WS100. The manufacturer has manufactured most of the parts of the stainless steel system. Chrome plating is chosen to create grids, which ensures complete safety of products and easy cleaning after smoking. The kit includes all the necessary components, starting with the compartment for heating the chips and ending with a tray for collecting fat. The model is significantly inferior to the leader in performance, the operator will have to control all modes independently.

Users note the affordable price of the smokehouse, its compactness and low weight (17 kg). In the device you can cook not only fish and meat, but also fry vegetables, pancakes, and even delicious desserts.

Smoke Dymich 02B

Rating: 4.7

Smokehouse Smoke Dymich 02B is a genuine interest among domestic summer residents. One of the main reasons for the popularity of the device is an affordable price. The system consists of a smoke chamber (50 l) and a smoke generator. Depending on the chip load, the device can smoke food for 5-15 hours. The smoking chamber can hold about 15 kg of semi-finished products. The model occupies the third line of our rating due to simple construction and effective smoking. It was not possible to bypass competitors of the smoking shed because of a thin stainless steel (0.8 mm), which was used by the manufacturer.

To the strengths of the smoke generator with a smoke chamber Smoke Dymich 02B, the owners include a low price, a simple design and full equipment. The drawbacks of the device are short hoses and the absence of a stand in the kit.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.