Really like the weight of this. I’ve used steel boxes in the past. Works well in gas bbq but be sure to remove part of grill and put it right on flavor bars to insure it smokes. It heats more slowly and consistently than steel box. It would be nice if there was another deeper version of this with more capacity for longer smokes.

I prefer cooking on charcoal but occasionally cook using propane on a 2 burner infra red grill. I wanted a smoker box that would fit comfortably in my Smoky Joe , Smoky Joe Jr or the gas grill . I also wanted one that was cast iron since I used to have one years ago. I still had a bag of hickory chips from way back when and using foil just isn't consistent enough for me . I found one that fit the bill , was used so it was priced way better than new so I figured I'd give it a try .Other than a decal stuck on the box thanking me for buying used I couldn't tell it wasn't brand new . I've used it twice , once on my Smoky Joe and once on my Smoky Joe Jr , with both giving exactly what I'd hoped for . On the Jr it actually did something I wasn't expecting in that the coals were beneath the box in the center and the heat radiated from the box even better than the coals alone do . I cook indirectly on both charcoal grills and directly on my Aussie square charcoal grill and my Nexgrill infrared . Each method has its advantages and uses but I prefer indirect when possible because it's a slower method that gives more time for more flavors , including smoke , to permeate but for veggies and fish I prefer direct and no smoke .Both times I used the box I did not soak the chips and did not pre season the box . Both grills got a lot of smoke added to the smoke the charcoal produces and while Jr was burgers the big Weber was chicken thigh filets . Both had a hint of sweet added from the hickory and both gained an open fire on cast iron taste which was awesome on the burgers and a pleasant surprise to the chicken .Some have spoken of a concern for rust but I can attest after a few uses and grease from meat slathering the box inside and out the only part that'll possibly rust is underneath as long as it's not left out in the rain . My old box lasted well over a decade and was lost during a move or I'd still be using it now .This box was thicker than my old one so it took a little longer to warm up but once warm it put out a lot of hickory smoke . It was just place it on top of the coals that I already had centred in the grill for indirect cooking and it radiated the heat nicely and actually helped the grill stay hot a little longer than the coals alone so I was able to cook a second batch of burgers without adding more charcoal .Other than being thicker the box looks exactly like the Weber box I bought back in the early 90s .If rust is a worry , season the box like you would any cast iron pan or pot . Any cast iron you cook with will enhance the flavor of whatever you're cooking so if it's a choice between cast iron or stainless steel you'll be glad you chose cast iron even more after it gets used a few times .

The product looks pretty sturdy except for the hinge which is too loose. I think it would have been better if it was little firmer. Haven't started using the product yet. Will update the review accordingly.

The smoke box is well made and very durable. Perfect for any grill and its size is great for a portable gas grill so smoking salmon, burgers and ribs. Add smoke flavor to vegetables perfect.

Works good. Like it