Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Charcoal Smoker and Grill with 1060 sq. in. Cooking Area in Black
Best for
Best offset (classic Texas)
Amazon rating
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Current price
$778.76
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Reverse Flow is the consensus choice for getting into traditional offset smoking without spending four figures. Multiple high-trust r/smoking commenters describe it as roughly "the cheapest you want to go for an offset smoker," with one reverse-flow owner reporting it has "been great" and a Facebook BBQ group member noting the reverse-flow design "maintains a more even temp across the cooking area." The reverse-flow plates and 1,060 sq in of cooking area are the headline appeal for cooks who want authentic wood smoke and hands-on fire control. The disagreement is about durability and temperature stability.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust community consensus as the best value entry into real offset smoking
- Reverse-flow design earns praise for more even heat distribution
- Large 1,060 sq in cooking area and authentic wood-smoke flavor
- Cooks well even by the accounts of critics
Where it falls short
- Verified reviewers report durability problems, including one unit failing in three years
- Thinner steel means temperature holds less steadily than premium pits
- Requires constant fire tending and often benefits from sealing mods
- Runs hotter near the firebox end
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Across the reviewers we read, the Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Reverse Flow is the consensus choice for getting into traditional offset smoking without spending four figures. Multiple high-trust r/smoking commenters describe it as roughly "the cheapest you want to go for an offset smoker," with one reverse-flow owner reporting it has "been great" and a Facebook BBQ group member noting the reverse-flow design "maintains a more even temp across the cooking area." The reverse-flow plates and 1,060 sq in of cooking area are the headline appeal for cooks who want authentic wood smoke and hands-on fire control.
The disagreement is about durability and temperature stability. The manufacturer's own listing shows a mixed 3.8/104 reception, and a Home Depot verified reviewer reports their unit "only lasted 3 years before it literally fell apart" despite cooking well. r/smoking users add that it "doesn't hold temp like something with thicker steel and a price tag that has a comma in it" and that the unit runs hotter near the firebox end. The recurring advice is to expect to feed the fire actively and budget for gasket and seal mods. Reviewers consistently say it produces excellent results, but it demands skill and maintenance to get there.
- Authentic Bbq, Switchable Reverse Flow Performance
- Cook low-and-slow with indirect heat using charcoal and hardwood splits or chunks, with optional smokestack locations to switch between reverse flow and traditional offset smoking
- Large-Scale Cooking Capacity
- Charcoal grill with smoker 751 sq in primary and 309 sq in secondary cooking space let you smoke multiple large cuts for backyard gatherings or longer cooks
- Even Heat, Consistent Results
- Four baffles locked beneath the grates distribute heat and smoke evenly across the cooking chamber in this outdoor grill & smoker
- Reliable Temperature Monitoring
- Professional temperature gauge on this BBQ smoker grill helps you track cooking temperature and make confident adjustments throughout the cook
- Built For Bbq Durability
- Heavy-gauge steel construction delivers strength and long-lasting performance you can rely on for this outdoor charcoal grill and smoker
- Efficient Fuel Management
- This BBQ charcoal grill and smoker has a large charcoal basket to support a steady burn for longer cooks with less frequent tending
- Simple Fire Access And Cleanup
- Firebox door on wood smoker allows easy fuel loading and quicker ash access without opening the main chamber
- Keep Tools And Fuel Close
- Bottom shelf of this Oklahoma Joe's grill provides convenient storage for utensils, wood, and extra charcoal during longer smoking sessions
I think the Longhorn is considered the cheapest you want to go for an offset smoker. Better quality will cost you much lore money. Cheaper options won't last.
I have the reverse offset smoker and so far it's been great. One thing to keep in mind with this smoker is fire and feeding the fire.
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