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Oklahoma Joe's

Bandera Vertical Offset Smoker & Grill

992-sq-in vertical offset charcoal smoker with a height-adjustable fire tray and included rib rack and meat hooks.

$600Approx. MSRP

Good for a beginner with limited patio space who wants big vertical capacity on a budget, but budget extra time — and possibly gasket tape — to seal it up properly.

Pros

  • Vertical design packs nearly 1,000 sq in of rack space into a small footprint
  • Ability to hang meat plus use multiple horizontal racks
  • Strong value around $500 for the cooking capacity
  • Loads of cooking room — 992 sq in feeds a crowd

Watch-outs

  • Doors, latches, and intake components feel flimsy
  • Heavier charcoal consumption than horizontal offsets
  • Many owners add extra gaskets/sealing to get it running efficiently
  • Heavy (198 lb) — pick its spot and leave it

Known niggles

  • Door doesn't seal tightly, leaking noticeably more smoke than a typical horizontal offset
  • Weld failures reported near the door-handle latch that prevent the door from closing properly
  • Paint reported peeling/powdering during initial seasoning
  • Burns through more charcoal than the manual suggests to hold around 250°F
TypeCharcoal
FuelCharcoal
FormatVertical offset smoker
Approx. MSRP (USD)$600
Primary cooking area744 sq in
Total cooking area992 sq in
Weight198 lb
Build materialHeavy-gauge steel with porcelain-coated wire grates
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Oklahoma Joe's Bandera Vertical Offset Smoker & Grill

Features

  • Height-adjustable fire tray
  • Water pan for moisture control
  • Removable ash pan and charcoal shelf
  • Rib rack set, 2 meat hooks, 4 adjustable grates included
  • Front prep shelf
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