Buy Napoleon AS300K Apollo 3-in-1 SmokerNapoleon AS300K Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker Product Description:
- 3-in-1 Apollo smoker grill for wet and dry smoking; also a stand-alone charcoal grill with lid
- Multi-vents for excellent temperature control
- Upper lid contains a horizontal bar with 5 meat hooks for hanging fish, ribs, or sausages
- Each cooking chamber (stacker) contains a 20-inch cooking grate
- Temperature eyelets at each grill level provide access for inserting a thermometer probe
Product Description
There is a certain thrill and joy that comes with a smoker. For the hardcore grillers there is nothing much that can compare to the flavor that food gets from being grilled, especially when it comes from a smoker grill. But whether you are a hardcore griller or someone who occasionally likes to try something different, the Apollo Smoker provides a multitude of options making it a perfect addition to your outdoor cooking tools. The Apollo 3 n 1 Smoker, Tailgate/Charcoal Grill and Water Smoker provides you with three different grilling options each with multiple vents allowing you to control the heat as required. With each cooking chamber (stacker) containing a 20-inch cooking grate, cooking all your favorite foods is easy. This charcoal smoker measures approximately 20 by 20 by 47 inches.
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33 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker
By M. Chamberlain
The Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker does a good job as a smoker but when compared to the Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) it comes up short. I struggled over which to purchase. I was attracted to the Apollo because it has features that the WSM does not. The Apollo comes with handles in each of its sections. The sections also have clips that hold the sections together. Each cooking section has a hole so that a temperture probe can be placed through to measure the temperture of the food. Unfortunately, the Apollo has drawbacks that out weigh the features it hasover the WSM. The Apollo's is not near as well put together as the WSM. There are many leaks between the sections and doors. The clips that hold the sections together are cheaply made and I expect that they will break very soon. The clips are fastened via rivets so replacing them will be close to, if not impossible, to replace. The metal used in the construction of the Apollo is much thinner that the WSM. The welded seams of each section were not finished well and are very evident. The handles are cheap and I expect them to give out as well. The good news about the handles is that they are bolted on and could be replaced if needed. The Apollo has two small doors, one for each cooking area, for which to monitor the food and add water and charcoal. They too are very very cheaply done and leak quite a bit. In this case, the door metal can be bent to help seal them better but they leak nonetheless. Unlike the WSM, the Apollo does not come with a heat shield at the bottom so caution needs to be used as to where you place the Apollo when in use. Also, unlike the WSM, the Apollo does not come with a cover. The cover is purchased seperately and cost around $30. The cover had a mesh strip about 2 inches wide all the way around. The first night I had the Apollo it rained and water entered through the mesh opening and ended up pooling at the bottom of the base. I imagine that over time the water would rust out the base of the Apollo if allowed to stand for any length of time. The Apollo is warranted for one year. The WSM warranty is much longer depending on the part in question. The temperture gage in the cover is a good feature but is off about 25 degrees. So far, I have smoked pork ribs, beef ribs, chicken, pork butt, and beef brisket. All have turned out great. The Apollo gets the job done but is not as well constructed as it should be if it wants to compete at the same price point as the large (22 1/2 inch) WSM. When the Apollo breaks within the next year I will be purchasing the large WSM.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Apollo 3-in-1 AS300K, Great smoker
By Bob F.
I bought this in May 2011 and have been very satisfied with it. I considered WSM's but the 22.5" was just way too large for my needs and the 18.5" was way too small. I cook mostly baby back ribs and spare ribs which are ~16"-18" in length and the 20" diameter of the AS300K works perfectly for these. I can lay the ribs flat, put them in a rib rack, or in coils held by kabob skewers. I have also cooked pork butts and brisket, but not often as this is more meat than my family can eat!The nice thing about this unit is you can pull a section out to cut down on the volume of oven you are trying to heat. This extends the life of your charcoal.This unit seems to me as well made as the WSM's. I think early versions were not though, and may have given these a bad rap. But the unit I received is the same guage steel and finish as the WSM.Modifications/tips:-Before seasoning the unit I went to the local hardware and bought a tube of food grade silicone caulk http://www.amazon.com/Red-Devil-Industrial-0809-0I/dp/B000H5Q5VG and ran a bead between each segment/section/can of the smoker. While moist, I screeded the caulk with a penny. Once dry, this sealed the cans tight when latched together, I would have done this had I bought a WSM too.-Sprayed the entire inside of the unit with veggie oil spray before the first cook.-With all 4 vents (3 lower, 1 in dome) wide open, water in the water pan will give you steady 240ºF temps throughout your cook. Omit the water and drop a 16" diameter clay flower pot saucer (bought at Home Depot, about $15) and you will get steady temps in the 300ºF range. Since I bought the saucer I have not used water since. I smoke the ribs an hour exposed to heat and smoke, then wrap them in foil to retain moisture and cook another 2-2.5 hours until done. Then let them rest 15 min. Figure 3lbs of charcoal (I use Stubbs from Lowes) per hour of cook using the Minion Method (I pour one chimney of hot charcoal over fresh charcoal and pecan chunks).-The Apollo has thermocouple probe holes pre-installed at each grill level. Using a Maverick 732 I monitored a cook at both levels using the clay saucer, there was only about a 5ºF-10ºF difference between the two grates, which surprised me, I figured the lower grate directly over the clay saucer (which in turn is directly over the charcoal) be 25-50º hotter, not so. Clay saucer cooking made a believer out of me.-The hardware, latches, rivets, etc look fine to me. I own a rivet gun and so am not concerned as another reviewer was if the hardware plays out.I also own a Tejas 2040 offset smoker but use the Apollo almost exclusively now, I can configure the sections exactly as needed to match the amount of meat I am cooking. I would definitely buy this unit again in a heartbeat.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great quality Smoker!
By MRLARS
I love this smoker. It is the most versatile BBQ I have ever owned. I have cooked pizza, whole chickens, pork shoulders, hamburgers, and steaks. With a little practice it will produce the best meat you have ever tasted. It is better than the Weber Smokey Mountain because it has a larger water pan which means less fill ups and a more steady cooking temp. The coal basket is all one piece which is a sturdier design. I have been very impressed with this smoker. I have owned is for 18 months and still looks almost new. I do not work for Napoleon or any other BBQ company I am just a BBQ enthusiast who loves smoked meat.
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