The Smoking Yard helps backyard cooks choose the right smoker, pellet grill, or pizza oven, and then get great results from it. We focus on the questions people actually ask before they spend a few hundred dollars on a cooker: Will it fit my patio? Is it easy enough for a beginner? What will I need to buy alongside it?
What we cover
- Smokers: offset, vertical, electric, and pellet smokers, from budget starters to serious backyard rigs.
- Pellet grills: portable, small-space, and full-size models.
- Pizza ovens: wood-fired, gas, and multi-fuel ovens, plus the stands, peels, and covers that go with them.
- Accessories and how-to guides: wood and pellets, thermometers, and step-by-step recipes like homemade beef jerky.
How we choose products
We research each product using the manufacturer’s specifications, published manuals, verified owner reviews, and long-running owner communities. We compare the details that decide whether a cooker suits you: temperature range, cooking area, fuel type, weight, build materials, and warranty. When we haven’t used a product ourselves, we say so plainly. We never invent testing results.
Prices and availability change often. We check them when we publish and update our guides regularly, but always confirm the current price before you buy.
How we make money
The Smoking Yard is reader supported. When you buy through some links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Commissions never decide which products we recommend. Read our full affiliate disclosure for details.
Get in touch
Spotted an outdated price, have a question about a cooker, or want us to cover something new? Contact us. We read every message and correct mistakes quickly.