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About Us
Discover our Texas-made BBQ pits and join the Smokeslinger community. Ready to grill? Get a custom quote.
About Us
Who builds Smokeslinger
Smokeslinger direct heat cookers are designed by Dustin McCormack and built in his shop in Kaufman, Texas. Every cooker is built to order from USA steel. Smokeslinger is distributed by SmokerBuilder®, founded by Frank Cox, "The BBQ Pit Engineer."
What we build
| Cooker | Type | Grate area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slingshot | Direct heat, movable charcoal basket | 528 sq in (1,057 with second grate) | $1,995 |
| Mini Smokeslinger | Direct heat, center fire drawer | 1,246 sq in | $2,495 |
| Full Size Smokeslinger | Direct heat, two fire drawers | 2,114 sq in | $2,995 |
| Liberty94 | 94-gallon offset smoker | 1,057 sq in (one level) | $3,895 |
| EmberForge™ | Live coal maker | N/A | $2,995 |
A direct heat cooker puts the fire and the food in the same chamber, so one pit can smoke low and slow, run like an offset or reverse flow, or sear over live coals. New to them? Start with our direct heat smoker guide or the buying guide.
How buying works
- Built to order: about 8 weeks from your down payment.
- Delivery: LTL freight to the lower 48 with liftgate service, typically $350 to $1,050, or free pickup at the shop in Kaufman, Texas, by appointment when your cooker is ready.
- Get started: request a quote and we'll price freight to your address.
Talk to a real person
Call 762-772-2727 and you'll reach Frank or Lisa. If we can't pick up, we always call back.
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