Smokin' Ugly by Weber Knapp

08/19/2026

Funny how one idea can grow.

Smokin' Ugly started with a request for a better ugly drum smoker hinge. Today, it's grown into a full lineup of products built for backyard cooks and BBQ fans alike.

See how it all came together.

Take a closer look at Smokin’ Ugly products, accessories, and grills and how they came to be.

08/16/2026

Happy National Bratwurst Day!

Smoked, grilled, loaded with onions, or kept simple with mustard – we're not judging.

What's your go-to brat setup?

08/06/2026

😂 Dad Joke of the Month 😂

What do you call a cow that just won a barbecue competition?

A rare achievement.

08/03/2026

The best Christmas gifts usually aren't the ones you're scrambling to buy in December. If you've got a BBQ fan in the family, here's a list worth bookmarking now.

Shopping for Christmas gifts for a griller? Go beyond gadgets and give them something they’ll really love with fun, clever, and useful BBQ-inspired ideas.

07/29/2026

Big flavor doesn't need a big grill.

The TG Series Portable Grill is ready for tailgates, campsites, picnics, and wherever your next adventure takes you. Grill burgers, flip pancakes, or fire up a pizza – all on one compact setup.

What does TG stand for?This grill's portability makes it the perfect option to take "to go" use as a "tabletop griddle", or take to a "tailgate."This TG grill also acts as a triple threat as it can be used to grill, griddle, or oven-fire a pizza.Features:Made in USARobust Stainless Steel Outer Const...

07/27/2026

🔥 Recipe of the Month 🔥

Smoked Peach Cobbler 🍑

Fresh peaches, a little smoke, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Summer doesn't get much better.

🍑 Slice 6 peaches and toss them with ½ cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a cast iron skillet.
🥣 Sprinkle 1 box of yellow cake mix over the top and add 1 stick of sliced butter.
🔥 Smoke at 350°F for about 1 hour, until it's golden and bubbling.
🍨 Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

07/24/2026

"Might as well fire up the smoker."

07/21/2026

Every pitmaster has a first cook... and a few lessons they learned the hard way.

We asked experienced Smokin' Ugly users what they'd tell someone firing up an ugly drum smoker for the first time. Their advice might save you a little trial and error.

Learn how to use an ugly drum smoker with real tips from experienced users to improve temperature control, airflow, and overall results.

07/16/2026

If your smoker only comes out a few times a month, you're leaving a lot of good dinners on the table.

We've rounded up 12 smoked dinner ideas that are simple enough for a weeknight and good enough to keep in the rotation.

Looking for smoked dinner ideas for your ugly drum smoker? Try simple meals with chicken, sausage, meat, and fish any night of the week.

07/14/2026

🧀🔥 It’s National Mac & Cheese Day 🧀🔥

Throw it in a cast iron, let it pick up a little smoke, and it turns into something else entirely. Crispy edges. Soft center. Gone in minutes.

If you’ve never tried it on the smoker, today’s a good day to start.