Welcome to the Myron Mixon Smokers collection. Whether you're a backyard BBQ enthusiast or a seasoned competition cook, our smokers are designed to help you create the best BBQ. Crafted by Myron Mixon himself, the winningest man in BBQ, these American-made water and gravity smokers channel years of pitmaster wisdom into every cookout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Myron Mixon and why are his smokers well-regarded?
Myron Mixon is one of the most decorated competition BBQ pitmasters in history, with over 200 grand championships and multiple World Championship titles across categories. His name on a smoker carries significant weight in the BBQ community because the designs reflect direct feedback from elite-level competition cooking - where temperature consistency, moisture retention, and capacity are non-negotiable. Pitmasters who have used Myron Mixon smokers often cite their exceptional heat distribution and build quality as key differentiators.
What types of smokers does the Myron Mixon brand offer?
Myron Mixon Smokers produces a range of units spanning gravity-fed charcoal smokers, pellet grills, and competition-grade offset smokers. The gravity-fed line is particularly well-known - these units automatically feed lump charcoal into the fire box as fuel is consumed, maintaining precise temperatures for extended periods without manual intervention. This design is popular with competition teams and serious backyard cooks who want the flavor of charcoal with the convenience of set-and-leave temperature control.
Are Myron Mixon smokers suitable for home use, or are they designed for competition?
While the brand built its reputation in competition circles, many Myron Mixon smoker models are appropriately sized and priced for dedicated home cooks who take BBQ seriously. Their mid-range units offer competition-level build quality in a form factor that works for weekend smoking without requiring a trailer or competition-scale investment. For home users who cook large quantities - whole hogs, multiple briskets, or large rib orders for gatherings - the larger capacity models offer exceptional value.
How does a Myron Mixon gravity-fed smoker maintain temperature?
A gravity-fed smoker uses a vertical charcoal hopper where fuel falls by gravity into the fire box at the base as existing charcoal burns away. A digital fan controller monitors the cooking chamber temperature and adjusts airflow to maintain the set temperature precisely. Because the hopper can hold several hours' worth of fuel, the system runs largely autonomously once lit and set. This design eliminates the manual tending required by traditional offset smokers while retaining the authentic flavor of charcoal combustion.
What wood or fuel should I use in a Myron Mixon smoker?
Most Myron Mixon charcoal-based smokers are designed to run on lump hardwood charcoal as the primary fuel, with wood chunks added for smoke flavor. Avoid briquettes in gravity-fed models - the higher ash content can cause feed issues in the hopper. For smoke wood, Myron Mixon himself has been publicly associated with hickory and fruit wood combinations, but the grill accepts any hardwood chunk. Pellet-based Myron Mixon models require food-grade hardwood pellets, same as any quality pellet grill.
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.