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NEW SMOKER CABINET REDEFINES
BARBECUING AT HOME
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet unveils innovative
smoker cabinet
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet unveiled its innovative Smoker
Cabinet for backyard cooks to enjoy a new approach to traditional
American barbecuing at home.
The stainless-steel, under-counter Smoker Cabinet uses
gravity-feed charcoal technology with an insulated and sealed
design for impressive efficiency. It's built with the same focus on
innovation, convenience and high-quality craftsmanship as the
rest of the Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen collection.
"We set out to create a smoker for cooking authentic, American
barbecue that is right at home in today's outdoor kitchen designs,"
said Russ Faulk, chief designer and head of product for Kalamazoo
Outdoor Gourmet. "We have come up with a beautiful unit
matching the sleek lines of our collection without giving up the
primal experience of cooking with a live fire."
The insulated smoking chamber allows for efficient
temperature control for food on three adjustable shelves. Along
the side is a vertical, sealed column of charcoal, which burns
from the bottom and rests on a fire grate. Wood chunks are
placed below the fire grate and the falling embers cause them to
smolder and smoke.
As the charcoal is consumed, gravity feeds fresh charcoal into the
fire. Smoke and heat from the fire are then routed into the food chamber,
where carefully engineered baffles ensure there are no hot spots.
The charcoal chute and exhaust chimney are also combined in
a single countertop penetration.
The optional BBQ Guru computer-controlled fan system is
highly recommended for the smoker. It reliably and precisely
monitors the temperature in the pit, blowing air on the fire as
needed to maintain the set temperature in the pit.
"It's no surprise why the top barbecue circuit competitors
swear by gravity-feed charcoal smokers," said Russ Faulk. "Now
you can enjoy that same cooking style in a smoker that is easy on
the eyes."
Hand built at the time of order in the Kalamazoo area of
Michigan, the Smoker Cabinet is available in both built-in and
freestanding versions. The built-in version stands on adjustable
stainless steel leveling legs with toe kicks available. The
freestanding version rests on heavy-duty casters, allowing
users to roll it in and out of an outdoor kitchen for a more
flexible space.
It will seamlessly blend with the rest of your Kalamazoo
outdoor kitchen as it features the same door design, hardware
and standard dimensions (36 inches wide by 30 inches deep).
Top the smoker with your own countertop to match your outdoor
living space, or order the optional porcelain top from Kalamazoo.
It will be available through kalamazoogourmet.com, select
dealerships throughout the United States and Canada and
certified design professionals. For more information, please visit
www.kalamazoogourmet.com.
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