Double Barrel Two 55-Gallon Offset Smoker

Double Barrel Smoker: Two 55-Gallon Barrels with an Offset Firebox

Want real wood-smoked BBQ without paying for a huge trailer smoker? The Double Barrel Smoker gives you two 55-gallon barrels as your cooking space, fed by a separate offset firebox. You burn wood or charcoal in the firebox, and the heat and smoke move through the cooking barrels. It’s the classic offset setup, sized for a backyard.

It’s built for cooks who care about flavor and want enough room to smoke brisket, ribs, and pork shoulder for family and friends.

What You Get

• Two 55-gallon barrels forming the main cooking space
• Offset firebox that keeps the fire away from your food
• Sliding cooking grates for loading and removing food
• Ventilation caps for controlling airflow and temperature
• High-temperature paint on the exterior for durability and heat protection

Why Buyers Choose a Double Barrel Offset Smoker

Authentic Smoked Flavor

Because the fire burns in a separate firebox, your food cooks with indirect heat and a steady flow of smoke. That’s the method behind traditional low-and-slow BBQ, and it’s how you get the bark and smoke flavor people look for in brisket and ribs.

Room for a Bigger Cook

Two barrels give you far more space than a single drum smoker. You can cook several cuts at once, which helps when you’re feeding a crowd.

Control Over Airflow and Heat

Ventilation caps let you adjust airflow as you cook. More air raises the fire, and less air slows it down, so you can hold a steady cooking temperature through a long smoke.

Easy Loading and Unloading

Sliding cooking grates let you pull food toward you instead of reaching deep into the barrels, which makes it easier to check, baste, and remove what you’re cooking.

How an Offset Double Barrel Smoker Works

You build the fire in the firebox and let the heat and smoke travel into the cooking barrels. You manage temperature by tending the fire and adjusting the ventilation caps. It takes a little practice, and it rewards patience with the kind of smoke flavor that gas and pellet cookers struggle to match.

What Can You Smoke in a Double Barrel Smoker?

Brisket, pork ribs, pork shoulder for pulled pork, whole chickens, sausages, and turkey all work well on an offset smoker. With two barrels, you can run a larger menu in one session, such as a brisket alongside ribs.

Is This the Right Smoker for You?

Choose the Double Barrel Smoker if you:

• Want authentic wood-smoked flavor
• Enjoy tending a fire and cooking low and slow
• Cook for a crowd and want more space than a single drum
• Prefer a dedicated smoker over a charcoal grill

Consider a different option if you:

• Want a charcoal grill with dual doors and charcoal baskets: see the Double Barrel Grill.
• Cook small meals for one or two people: the 55 Gallon Barrel Grill may be all you need.
• Need much more capacity for events or catering: look at the 120 Gallon Offset Smoker or the 250 Gallon Reverse Flow Smoker.

Still comparing options? Read our double barrel smoker buying guide before you decide.

Setting Up Your Double Barrel Smoker

Place the smoker on level, stable ground in an open outdoor area, well away from fences, overhangs, and anything that can catch fire. Keep children and pets clear while it’s hot, and never use it indoors or in an enclosed space. Light the fire in the firebox, let the smoker come up to temperature, and use the ventilation caps to hold the heat steady before you add food.

Order Your Double Barrel Smoker

Ready to start smoking? Order your Double Barrel Smoker from Backyard Barrel Cooker today. Have a question about availability or delivery to your area? Contact us before you order and we’ll help you confirm the details.

Double Barrel Smoker FAQ

What is a double barrel smoker?

It’s a smoker built around two 55-gallon barrels. This one uses an offset firebox to supply heat and smoke.

Who is this smoker best for?

It suits backyard cooks who want authentic smoked flavor and more capacity than a single drum smoker.

What can I smoke in it?

Brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, sausages, and turkey.

How do I control the temperature?

By managing the fire in the firebox and adjusting the ventilation caps to change airflow.

What’s the difference between this and your Double Barrel Grill?

This is an offset smoker with a separate firebox, built for low-and-slow smoking. The Double Barrel Grill is a charcoal barrel grill with dual doors, charcoal baskets, and wheels.

How big are the barrels?

Each barrel is 55 gallons.

How do I find out about delivery and availability?

Contact us before you order and we’ll confirm availability and delivery details for your location.