Yes, that’s right—the PolyScience Breville Smoking Gun and the Breville Smoking Gun aren’t the same thing. We did a comparison of the two to help you figure out which is best for you. In short, if you’re a passionate home cook who doesn’t need super-precise control over the smoke level, we recommend the Breville Smoking Gun. What sets some apart from others—besides quality, of course—is primarily whether you can control the airflow and smoke intensity. Your most basic smoking guns at the lower end of the price range typically don’t include this feature. As you move up in quality, some will offer two to three settings. The lithium battery alone would have made the Mitbak stand out, but it also has various other great features that we really appreciate. For example, it has three smoking speeds—which is more than any other option on our list except for the professional-level PolyScience option. First and foremost, look for a smoke infuser that’s easy to clean! One common reason that these devices start to malfunction (or even stop working completely) is that they’re not cleaned often enough. Ideally, you should clean your smoking gun after every single use. This means it’s incredibly important to choose one that’s easy to clean. We love the PolyScience Breville Gun Pro Smoke Infuser for having dishwasher-safe components to make cleanup as easy as possible.

Add real smoke flavor to your culinary creations. You can choose what type of wood you use based on how it complements what you’re cooking, so the possibilities are incredible. Another unique feature to consider as you decide on your device is whether you want a vacuum function as well. This isn’t a common option in a smoke infuser, but the COSTWAY 2-in-1 Food Smoker Gun goes above and beyond by adding it. If you were considering getting a vacuum too, you may find that this product fills both needs. While this smoker definitely can’t compete with our other recommendations in terms of quality, it earns a place on our list for its sheer affordability. This is a fantastic choice if you’re buying it for one specific event or to see whether you like smoking guns before you invest in a better one. The Smoking Gun comprises a die-cast, hand-held smoker with a stable, integrated stand and a flexible silicone tube that allows you to direct the smoke exactly where it’s needed.

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So what’s the solution for passionate and creative home cooks? A smoking gun or smoke infuser! These relatively small devices allow you to create smoke at home by burning small wood chips of specific varieties. (Use wood chips specifically made for this purpose, as large wood chips can be too big and you need to make sure the wood is safe for food.) The smoke then travels through a tube into a container holding your food, which absorbs the smokiness and gains that extra dimension of flavor. In short, we recommend this product only if budget is your primary concern and you’re not concerned about customer support from the company or serious quality. If you can afford a better option from our list, go for that one instead. Once you factor in the price of accessories, the Homia Smoking Gun Wood Smoke Infuser Extended Plus Kit may even be a better deal overall. The Kaven Smoking Gun is listed here only as the best ultra-budget option, not because we love the product itself. Working on everything from cheese, salads and butter, to shellfish, meats, sauces and martinis, you can cold smoke almost anything with the Smoking Gun. You don’t even have to use woodchips, it works just as well with tea leaves, spices and edible flowers, so experiment with enhancing flavours to your hearts content.

Power source: most of the smoking guns on our list come with batteries, and one even has a rechargeable lithium battery! If yours doesn’t, you’ll need appropriate batteries (typically standard AA batteries) Different types of wood give very different flavors to your smoked food. This isn’t an exaggeration where you need to strain to imagine that you might barely taste a difference; it’s very distinctly noticeable. And different woods pair well with different foods. Container: The Mitbak 12” Smoking Gun Plastic Dome is a great all-around choice (or just use a bag, or plastic wrap over a bowl or jar) Be aware that a previous model (The Homia Extended Plus Kit) had two speeds, but this updated version has just one speed. This may not be an issue for you, but it’s good to be aware of it just in case you need multiple speed options. Create elegant visual effects. After all, we eat with our eyes first, right? A smoke infuser lets you fill a cloche (or glass hood) with smoke before serving a dish, so it can dramatically float out as you or your guests lift the cloche off.

Here’s the longer, more detailed answer. Once you’ve decided on your smoking gun, you’ll be able to figure out which other items you need to buy (if any). Some kits come with just about everything you need, while others are only the smoker itself with no accessories. Here’s some guidance on each section to help you figure out what to get (if anything!). Fire source: do you have a lighter, or a utility lighter, or even matches at home? If so, you’re all set. If not, you’ll want to get one of those to light your smoking gun. It has a 2-speed fan to draw air through your choice of smoking material allowing for either a gentle or more intense flavour. The burn chamber can be removed once cool to tap out any ash and, if you wish, can be popped into the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Smoking Guns premiered at the 2016 Beverly Hills Film Festival where it would go on to win the Grand Jury Prize. [1] It was released on April 4, 2017, in the US and Canada by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. [2]

The adjusting dial may take some practice to get used to, but allows for exceptional control once you do Most smoking guns are fairly similar in both form and function. Your standard device has a chamber for wood chips, a fan, and a hose that transports the smoke to your container of choice. Most smoking guns are powered by standard AA batteries. If you already have these lying around (or if your kit comes with them), you’re all set!This is a non-negotiable—you need wood chips to use your smoking gun! If yours already comes with wood chips, especially if it has several types, you may not need to buy these for now. Keep in mind that you use very few wood chips each time you light up the gun, so the small jars that typically come with smoking guns will actually last for a long time. The Sage smoking gun has two speed settings on the motor, so you can opt for gentle or intense smoke infusion. Note: you can buy either the base version, or a version that comes with a cloche and wood chips. We recommend buying the base version and getting your accessories separately to save some money. Sage are expert at designing kitchen appliances with cleverly integrated functions to take the stress out of cooking. Their range of smart appliances, which includes kettles, toasters, and blenders, through to their ice cream maker and microwaves, has been exactingly considered to give you perfect results every time, all at the push of a button. Whether its prepping, boiling, whisking, whipping, grilling, cooking and baking, thanks to Sage, cooking has never been so easy. This 14-piece set includes not only the smoking gun itself, but also samples of 4 wood varieties, a smoking dome, a disk lid for other containers, a cleaning brush, and even tweezers to help you keep things clean. Just decide what food you want to smoke, and get started as soon as it arrives!