Drum Smokers by Outlaw
Smoker Line · The Ringo Family
Built Like an Outlaw
The Ringo family brings Outlaw craftsmanship to the drum smoker. Formed, laser welded, and powder coated in our own shop, every drum runs on one simple intake and a hands-free foot pedal lid. Four sizes cover everything from a weeknight rack of ribs to all four KCBS meats on a single smoker.
Models in This Line
The Kid
Our smallest Ringo at 17.5 inches. Right for small households and as a competition side pit for anything that runs hotter or colder.
The Ringo
Our most popular drum smoker. One intake keeps temperature control simple, and the hands-free foot pedal lid will make it your go-to smoker.
The Burly 99
A 26 inch grate gives the Burly 99 over 40 percent more capacity than the Ringo, enough for a complete KCBS cook on one drum.
The BFR
Two spinning 26 inch grates with room between them for more. One drum holds all four KCBS meats, built for whole hog and the MBN circuit.
From a backyard rack of ribs to all four KCBS meats on one smoker, there is a Ringo built for it.
Compare Drum Smokers
Side by side
| Spec | The Kid Our smallest drum, a side pit that travels. Good match | The Ringo Our most popular drum smoker. Good match | The Burly 99 A complete KCBS cook on one drum. Good match | The BFR Two spinning grates, built for whole hog. Good match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price & Buying | ||||
| Starting price (key spec) | $1,310 (best of these) | From $1,850 (best of these) | $2,399 (best of these) | $5,250 (best of these) |
| Size & Capacity | ||||
| Chamber / grate (key spec) | 17.5" grate | 22" grate | 26" grate | 26" grate |
| Cooking area (key spec) | 240 sq in (best of these) | 380 sq in (best of these) | 530 sq in (best of these) | 1,060 sq in (best of these) |
| Racks (key spec) | 1 (best of these) | 1 (best of these) | 1 (best of these) | 2 (best of these) |
| Full packer briskets (key spec) | 1 (best of these) | 2 (best of these) | 3 (best of these) | 6 (best of these) |
| Pork butts (key spec) | 2 (best of these) | 4 (best of these) | 6 (best of these) | 10 (best of these) |
| Rib racks (key spec) | 2 (best of these) | 4 (best of these) | 5 (best of these) | 8 (best of these) |
| Feeds per cook (key spec) Approximate guests | 15 people (best of these) | 30 people (best of these) | 45 people (best of these) | 80 people (best of these) |
| Fits all 4 KCBS meats (key spec) | No | Yes, tight | Yes | Yes, with room |
| Build | ||||
| Chamber steel (key spec) | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Running It | ||||
| Fuel (key spec) | Wood chunks, Charcoal | Wood chunks, Charcoal | Wood chunks, Charcoal | Wood chunks, Charcoal |
| Learning curve (key spec) | Beginner friendly | Beginner friendly | Beginner friendly | Beginner friendly |
| Add-ons that fit (key spec) | — | — | — | 2 (best of these) |
| Next step | View The Kid | View The Ringo | View The Burly 99 | View The BFR |
| Pick a model above to start comparing. | ||||
Capacities are approximate and depend on trim, rack layout and how you load the pit. Prices and lead times change with options and the build schedule, so request a quote for exact numbers.
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