You don’t need a trailer rig or matching apron to turn out smoked meat that gets people hovering near your backyard. The grill’s doing the work while you pretend “low and slow” was always the plan.

If you’re looking to make succulent, slow-smoked meats at home, a standalone smoker might be worth adding to your backyard grill setup. Out of the best smokers of all kinds, our top pick overall is ...

Editor’s note: This is the first column in a series in which Reid provides advice on becoming a proficient backyard pitmaster. The column will focus on products, ingredients and services specific to ...