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Built for maximum flavor, moist and tender results, Gateway Drum Smokers offer competition-grade performance and versatility in a user-friendly design. Whether cooking hot & fast or low & slow, the Gateway Drum Smoker gives you total temperature control thanks to dual adjustable air intake pipes and an adjustable top exhaust pipe. A center-mounted 3-inch custom dial thermometer displays temperatures, inside the barrel, from 100 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit so you can smoke, grill, sear and bake juicy, fall-off-the-bone meals in as little as 2-4 hours. The included 21 1/2-inch stainless steel cooking grate provides 462 square inches of cooking space inside the barrel, and can be mounted in three different cooking levels using grate pegs welded inside the drum, or you can add up to 2 more cooking grates for a maximum capacity of 1,386 square inches (available for purchase separately). A removable, high-capacity fire basket holds 8 to 10 pounds of natural lump charcoal and allows for up to 14 hours of no-fuss burning! A hanging hook inside the smoker lid lets you store it on the side of the grill for added convenience. Take things on the road for competition and tailgate cooking, or entertain family and friends in the backyard with a lightweight design featuring removable caster wheels and welded-on handles for easy mobility. This award-winning 55-gallon drum smoker is built from solid steel and comes fully assembled with welded components for supreme efficiency and durability. The drum is finished in matte charcoal industrial quality paint that can withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Add on optional accessories like the Gateway Drum Smokers heat diffuser plate, rib hanger kit, extra cooking grates and side tables for even more versatility and convenience.
Product packaging, owners’ manuals, installation instructions, and/or operating instructions may include more information than what is shown on our website. The content on our site is intended to be used for reference purposes only. Please fully read all included manuals and documentation before installing or using this product. WARNING for California residents: this product may contain chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause birth defects, cancer, or other reproductive harm.
Smoker Type | Drum |
Smoker And Grill | Yes |
Class | Entry-Level |
Fuel Type | Charcoal |
Best Use | Competition |
Configuration | Freestanding |
Exterior Material | Steel |
Number Of Racks | 1 |
Primary Color | Matte Gray |
Water Smoker | No |
Cooking Grid Dimensions | 21 1/2 Inch Diameter |
Nsf Certification | No |
Total Grilling Area | 462 Sq. Inches |
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None |
Made In USA | Yes |
Size | Small (0 - 26") |
Marine Grade | No |
Width | 27.5" |
Depth | 27.5" |
Height | 43" |
Weight | 100 lbs |
Gateway Drum Smokers offers a limited warranty against manufacturing defects and will repair or replace parts which, under normal use, Gateway Smoker Drums has determined to be defective. Limited warranty coverage of Gateway Drum Smokers products applies to the original purchaser. Labor not includded.
Refer to manufacturers manual for full warranty details.
JPM.Cuisine Norman, OK | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 Love this more than my pellet smokerI love this drum smoker - the intakes let you dial in the temps and once you have them set, it holds true. It's easy to light and the fire going and it cooks like a dream. My Yoder pellet smoker can't hold temps nearly as well as this. Hot and fast cooks are quick and they offer a great smoke flavor that only a stick burner can give you. The 55gal holds a lot of meat on the 22in grates or hanging. I've loved everything I've cooked on this. Clean up is a breeze (there is virtually little to no clean up and it just purrs). | Was This Helpful? |
Mitch TX | ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 The Best Barrel SmokerJust picked up this barrel smoker and after two cooks, I couldn't be more happy with it. Definitely happy I opted for the powder coated version as it seems very durable. This smoker holds it's temps well and requires little in the way of baby sitting for a hot and fast cook. I would definitely recommend a few accessories to make the most out of your drum: The Gateway Drum Rib Hanger: Allows you to hang ribs but also works well for poultry. The Gateway Drum Smoker Cover: High quality dual layer cover. One waterproof and one padded. The Gateway Drum Heat Diffusing Plate: Great to keep your hanging ribs from getting too crispy on the bottom. The Jury is still out on low and slow on this baby, it definitely tends toward the 300 degree mark. | Was This Helpful? |
Gateway Drum Smokers excel at maintaining temperatures between 250 and 325 degrees, giving you access to a few different cooking methods. You can do as the name implies and indulge in some low-and-slow smoking, or you can turn up the heat a bit to produce mouth-watering results in just a few hours. The built-in thermometer lets you keep track of just how high or low the heat is, while the stainless steel construction provides the superior durability you need in a smoker.
In addition to their cooking capabilities, Gateway Drum Smokers are highly customizable for just about any décor. They’re available in six colors and can be matched with a handful of optional
Gateway Drum Smoker accessories, such as a diffuser plate or rib hanging kit, so you can personalize your model based on what you normally cook. The included cooking grate can be placed on any of the three cooking levels, allowing you to cook larger foods and place them closer or farther away from the fire as desired. With additional grates, you can even cook on all three levels at the same time!
Heavy-duty cook sessions are no problem for these units, which have removable fuel baskets capable of holding 8–10 pounds of charcoal. The fuel, which can last for up to 14 hours of uninterrupted use, is nestled beneath the 21½-inch cooking grate that offers 462 square inches of cooking space. For those who love to smoke a lot at once, a Gateway Drum Smoker equipped with cooking grates on all three levels gives you 1,386 square inches of cooking area to play with!
Before using these models for the first time, you must put it through a seasoning process. Consult your owner’s manual or call one of our BBQ smoking experts at 1-877-743-2269 for proper instructions. It’s important to note that while the premium industrial paint used on Gateway Drum Smokers creates a bright pop of color, it’s not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. The units with glossier designs — red, royal blue, and glossy black — should never reach temperatures higher than 450 degrees. Matte designs, however, can withstand temperatures up to 1,000 degrees without the exterior paint becoming damaged. For more help with Gateway Drum Smokers or any other outdoor needs, visit our Free Outdoor Living Design Service.
Quality | 3.5 | |
Performance | 4.0 | |
Features | 3.0 | |
Value | 3.5 |
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Model | 559FC | H1BT | H1MR | 731001 | Smoker Type | Drum | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical | Smoker And Grill | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Class | Entry-Level | Practical | Practical | Entry-Level | Fuel Type | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Charcoal | Best Use | Competition | Residential | Residential | — | Configuration | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Freestanding | Exterior Material | Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Painted Steel | Number Of Racks | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Primary Color | Matte Gray | Black | Red | Black | Water Smoker | No | No | No | Yes | Cooking Grid Dimensions | 21 1/2 Inch Diameter | 15 1/2 X 20" | 15 1/2 X 20" | 21 1/2 X 21 1/2" | Nsf Certification | No | No | No | No | Total Grilling Area | 462 Sq. Inches | 930 Sq. Inches | 930 Sq. Inches | 726 Sq. Inches | WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None | None | None | None | Made In USA | Yes | No | No | Made In The USA With Globally Sourced Parts | Size | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Marine Grade | No | No | No | No |
Combustible by-products produced when using this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birthÊdefects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
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