Customer reviews from oklahomajoes.com
Char-Broil - Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker and Charcoal Grill - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(70 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 70 reviews
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
9
1 Star
6
72%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Char-Broil - Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker and Charcoal Grill - Black
Customer Rating
5
What an absolute unit!
on June 9, 2021
Posted by: Macgyverman1123
from Raleigh, N.C.
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:3 months
I purchased this beast about a year ago, and I've never been happier! If you're in the market for a medium-large offset, but you're not sure about this whole "Reverse flow" deal, I say go for it! I love reverse flow, but you can easily switch it to a regular offset, even mid-cook if needed!
To addres a few common complaints: If you're worried about the paint, just season it more. Or don't smoke at all. Realize that every single smoker in the universe is going to have paint peel after a while, That's what happens when you have a log fire of thousands of degrees. Just hit it with some spray vegetable oil to season, even mid cook on the bottom of the fire box, i.e. Mad Scientist BBQ. Yes, it's heavy and you'll have to pay freight charges same with any big smoker. This unit holds temp fantastic, and if you hit it with some lavalock gaskets on the doors and firebox halves, grab a 2nd thermometer, drip bucket and cover from OK joes, you'l be the object of jealousy of your neighbors!
To addres a few common complaints: If you're worried about the paint, just season it more. Or don't smoke at all. Realize that every single smoker in the universe is going to have paint peel after a while, That's what happens when you have a log fire of thousands of degrees. Just hit it with some spray vegetable oil to season, even mid cook on the bottom of the fire box, i.e. Mad Scientist BBQ. Yes, it's heavy and you'll have to pay freight charges same with any big smoker. This unit holds temp fantastic, and if you hit it with some lavalock gaskets on the doors and firebox halves, grab a 2nd thermometer, drip bucket and cover from OK joes, you'l be the object of jealousy of your neighbors!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 15, 2024
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Posted by: Kyle23
from British Columbia, canada
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 week
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love it other than the paint is already coming off in spots. 1 have 4 other smokers but this is my 1st offset. Super happy with it other than the paint
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 10, 2024
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Customer Rating
3
Peeling paint already
on July 15, 2023
Posted by: Shane C
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 week
Today is my first smoke day with my new longhorn reverse flow smoker. I don’t know how well it cooks yet. What I do know is that bubbling and peeling paint during the warm up is unacceptable. I mean really, this is ridiculous!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 2, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Wow!
on January 29, 2021
Posted by: Alderete86
from Tulare, California
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I have historically failed at smoking turkeys in my previous smoker. Through the holidays with the OKJ Long Horn Reverse Flow, I nailed every thing I cooked ranging from TriTip, chicken lollipops, ribs & turkey. Best purchase by far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 15, 2024
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Customer Rating
4
Great for the price!
on June 6, 2021
Posted by: Texas T
from Sweetwater, Texas
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 month
I've had the Highlander a couple of years as my first offset. Excellent results cooking on it, but it wasn't big enough. I had been eyeing the Longhorn Reverse Flow for some time. Glad I got it! Even temp's across the cooking area (except for a couple of inches on each end. Understandable.) Excellent smoke flavor, being in Texas all I use is Mesquite. The charcoal basket is a plus, use the charcoal for heat and the mesquite for flavor. Maintains heat very well, I tend to get the smoker too hot on this one.
Only bad thing is the paint blisters off of the fire box, but that was to be expected. A spray can of canola oil, and it is seasoned!
I need to put some fire seal around the lid.
I need to put some fire seal around the lid.
There are more expensive smokers out there, for the price, this is a good choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 11, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Best Value Smoker on the market
on July 7, 2019
Posted by: Roseda Cowboy
from Monkton, MD
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:6 months
Bought our Longhorn Reverse Flow Smoker a year ago after a lot of research. This is easily the best offset smoker for the money. There are better smokers, but you will pay 3 - 10 times more for them. This is not a tightly sealed smoker as it comes out of the box. I purchased the gaskets and high temperature caulk and used them during assembly and am extremely pleased with the results. You can google Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn modifications and find kits and videos to do this. I bought the door clamps but didn't install them and after a year, I don't think they are necessary. It seals tight enough to maintain temperature over a long period of time and is easily regulated with the smoke stack and firebox dampers. However, you can't shut it down tight when finished to save all of the remaining charcoal which doesn't bother me a bit given the reasonable price. The paint will burn off in the hot spots and those spots will rust. Just expect it, it's going to happen. I plan to paint those spots at the end of the season with a high temperature black paint. This is a fairly large smoker which is what we needed for the size groups we serve at the farm. The Highland Reverse flow smoker is a little smaller and may be more appropriate for backyard applications.
Bottom line, if you need an offset smoker and it's big enough, take a hard look at the Longhorn. This is a well built, well designed smoker for the money that with a few modifications will serve you well. We are cooking 50 pounds of beef a day, two days a week and getting ready to purchase a second one as we expand.
Bottom line, if you need an offset smoker and it's big enough, take a hard look at the Longhorn. This is a well built, well designed smoker for the money that with a few modifications will serve you well. We are cooking 50 pounds of beef a day, two days a week and getting ready to purchase a second one as we expand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 19, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Awsome Smoker
on August 14, 2019
Posted by: Hippy Hay
from Acton Ontario
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:3 months
I have had My Longhorn Reverse now for just shy of a Year. I Smoke Often. This Beauty was Very Easy to Tame. Hold's 250 with Ease for the Duration of Most of My Smoke's without Refueling. The Smoke is Consistent without having to Rotate the Meat. For Those that have Not tried to Smoke on a Reverse Flow Smoker, You are Certainly Missing Out. I am So Happy I went with the Longhorn as it Provides Plenty of Cooking Space for All that I Desire. I Highly Recommend to All that Share the Same Passion as I. You Need This!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 18, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing
on July 15, 2019
Posted by: RaiderNationBBQ
from 609 Exit 7a
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 week
I bought this so I could throw big parties in my yard, perfect size , great price, and amount of food it handles is amazing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 18, 2024
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