Ever wondered how American-style BBQ joints get their ribs and brisket so smoky and tender? They don't grill – not till right at the end, at least – they smoke their meat at a low temperature until it's falling apart and bursting with low 'n' slow, smoky flavour.

Weber's Smokey Mountain Cooker series includes a lid-mounted thermometer for precision cooking, and starts at just under £300 for the 37cm version. Your move, hotshot...

£299.99; buy at weberbbq.co.uk