Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Review

Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Review

If you’re looking for a smoker that will deliver a smoking experience like no other, look no further than the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Flow Offset Smoker. In Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Review, we will also provide you with useful information about this smoker. With four removable baffles and optional smokestack locations, this smoker allows radiant heat to combine with hot air to provide even heat everywhere in the chamber. And with a large charcoal basket for easier fuel management, the Highland Reverse Flow is built to perform. 

The Highland Reverse smoker is the newest addition to the Oklahoma Joe’s line of smokers. In this blog post, we’ll take a close look at the Highland Reverse smoker and see how it stacks up against other smokers on the market. We’ll also give our thoughts on whether or not the Highland Reverse is worth the investment. So if you’re thinking about purchasing a new smoker, read on for our full of the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review.

Features:

In this Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review we will provide you with some features of this smoker. The Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Flow Offset Smoker is the smoker you’ve been waiting for. With 4 bafflecans be removable and optional smokestack locations, the Highland Reverse Flow allows radiant heat to combine with hot air to provide even heat everywhere in the chamber. The big charcoal basket makes fuel management easier than ever, while the 57 inch width provides plenty of space for smoking everything from ribs to brisket.

Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse offers a whopping 900 total Square inch cooking surface. 

The 619 sq inches in the main chamber is perfect for searing your meats and proteins while still giving them enough space to move around freely, ensuring they’re cooked perfectly every time! 

There’s also 281 Sq Inch Firebox Chamber which helps lock-in heat so you know what kind of doneness level each recipe calls out without risking undercooked parts or overcooked sections when following directions carefully according how far along certain recipes call instead of having to experiment with cooking times.

Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse is a reverse-flow smoker that uses series of 4 baffles to guide heat and smoke through its main chamber. This creates an even result, which you’ll never want for!

With Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse, you can customize your smoker to have removable baffles and an optional smokestack. This way the output tone of voice will fit what everyone needs for their specific cooking needs!

The Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse features a sizable stainless steel fuel basket and clean-out door for easy ash removal, making it perfect if you want to maintain your home’s elegant look without having troublesome issues with pesky fires or dirty smoke stains.

With its heavy-gauge all steel construction, multiple dampers for easy heat control and porcelain coated cooking grates. Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse smoker will provide you with quality food that is sure not only satisfy your taste buds but also fill up those hungering mouth!

In this Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review we will also provide you with useful information about the warranty. The warranty on Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Smoker is an industry-standard of two years, which can be found listed under manufacturer’s website. Since there are very few moving parts and they’re all sealed for protection from water damage this type smoker doesn’t have much need in terms with repairing or replacing any components should something go wrong during shipping besides trying their best at assembling it correctly when you first get your hands dirty!

Key Features

In addition, Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review also gives you more information about the capacity. With a 900 sq inch total cooking space, the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse features 619-square inches in main chamber and 281sq ft on its offset firebox.

The large charcoal basket of Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Fireplace makes for an easier burn, quicker tending to the fire and cleaner clean-up.

You need to monitor the temperature of your smoker so that it doesn’t overcook or burned food. The Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse professional lid-mounted gauge does this for you with its accurate markings and multiple adjustable dampers, helping regulate heat within an enclosed area.

Use the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse when you need a large, wheeled Warming Area that can be easily moved around. The added bonus is an open flame on top of your smoke box for cooking and warming plates!

Joe’s Oklahoma Joe’s is the perfect place to get your outdoor cooking needs met. They have a large selection of wagons and cool handles for protection against hot temperatures, as well as wheels that make moving them around simple!

The bottom and front shelves are wide enough that you can cook food, but not so long ago they’ll be able to hold all your fuel needs – whether it’s wood chunks on top of some bricks right behind an open flame pit!

When you need to stoke your fire but don’t want the hassle of opening up that heavy chamber lid, just swing-open Highland’s convenient door on one side. The ash can get pretty high this way too!

Oklahoma Joe’s highland reverse feature a unique design that helps to distribute heat and smoke more evenly through out the cooking chamber. With four baffle plates pre-installed under porcelain coated wire grates, these smokers provide great flavor with less hassle!

Oklahoma Joe’s offers a wide selection of smoked meats, including the traditional reverse flow smoking or offset process. You can even choose between two different types for your smokestacks!

Pros:

– Your food will cook evenly.

– Air flow is improved through the side exit. 

– Offset smoker can be set up to use heat zones. 

– Smoke another food when grilling your favorite foods.

– Cook your food with a charcoal grill flavor.

– Grill like a pro with precise control over the heat.

– Have an accurate reading of your current temperature.

– Save money on fuel costs.

– Easier to clean.

– More durable than other smokers in this price range.

– It’s easy to move and doesn’t take up a lot of space.

– A professional look will make a good impression on clients.

Cons:

– The smoker does leak a bit of smoke, but it was not enough to warrant any action.

– Some people have had paint peeling off from running a fire too hot.

Specifications

• Model: 17202052
• Barbecue type: Reverse flow offset smoker
• Grate material: Porcelain-coated wire
• Fuel type: Charcoal or wood
• Barbecue material: Painted 2.5mm steel
• Cooking capacity: 619 sq in primary + 281 sq in secondary
• Weight: 180.8 lbs
• Dimensions: 57″(W) x 33.5″(D) x 53″(H)
• Warranty: 2 years

How Does The Highland Reverse Flow Smoker Work?

Besides, this Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review also gives you more about how this smoker works. The reverse flow smoker works on the principle of convective heat transfer. The key to cooking with any pit is creating an even temperature throughout, distributing the heat from all sides. In a traditional smoker, this means placing coals on the bottom and food on the grate above it to let the heat rise up and cook the food evenly.

In a reverse flow smoker, the coals are placed on top of a chamber, with a fire box below it at grate level. This allows you to pre-burn wood chunks in the firebox before placing them on top of the charcoal. The gasses from the coal burn will ignite and burn the wood chunks, producing heat that is then transferred through a baffle and up into the cooking chamber.

Heat transfer works both ways. As the hot gasses from the firebox rise up to the top, they will travel across a thin piece of metal (the baffle) and radiate outwards towards the walls and food grate. The thin sheet of metal acts as a grill by allowing air to flow through small holes in it and preheat before reaching the meat so you get an even temperature throughout without flames licking at your food.

The reverse flow allows two important improvements: firstly, keeping the center hotter than the outside which makes for better searing/browning; secondly, smoke more evenly throughout instead of having the more difficult to maintain smoke/heat gradient.

The increased heat on top of the smoker is great for searing steaks, but you might find that increasing your smoking time with some extra coals would be necessary if you want to attain a darker color on your meat. It also means you will need to use more fuel than usual. But it’s worth it!

Benefits Of Using Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Flow Smoker:

In this Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review, we will also provide you with the benefits of this smoker.

1) Reverse flow draft – Many offset smokers and cabinet style rigs will lose heat and smoke up the flue which causes creosote buildup. Not only is this messy but it also causes a loss of heat and smoke. Reverse flow offsets can be very finicky to make sure they are running “right” i.e: draft is right, air inlet temps are right, etc. The Highland has an adjustable baffle that you control to get the perfect amount of reverse airflow (see image). You adjust the baffle by simply rotating it until you get your desired results (image 1). Image 2 shows how much heat/smoke is coming out of the top vent compared to the bottom while I am using my snake method. As you can see, there is a significant difference between the top and bottom vents and it will suck the snake method through very quickly (see video on my test run tab).

2) Air intake vent – On an offset smoker, heat and smoke escapes out of the firebox door/lid. This causes heat loss and causes your meat to cook hotter than desired. Not only does this affect cooking temperature but it also requires more fuel as air has to come in from somewhere else. By closing off all of your air intake vents except for one, you force all of your air to go through the main chamber where it mixes with smoke coming out of the smokestack before it gets pulled into your food via “the snake” method. This means that no heat or smoke escapes out of the firebox and all the heat/smoke is being used to properly cook your food! It also makes maintaining temperature a breeze as after you have run your smoker for a little bit, you will know exactly how much fuel to use for any given temperature since it doesn’t fluctuate because of air leaks from the firebox/door.

3) Hit a wider range of temps – I can hit 275-325 very easily with this rig which is perfect if I want a quick cook recipe or something on the hotter side for competition purposes. On my other offset style smokers, anything over 280 would be pushing it without pulling almost all of my vent stack out (which I do not want to do). Also, my other smokers are extremely finicky when it comes to achieving a stable temp. The Highland just idles right in the zone without any issues.

4) More efficient – There is no question about it that this will run you more fuel than an offset style smoker with the same smoking chamber size. On average, I am using half of what I was using on my previous rig (which by the way had less than half of the cooking area of this one). This has made competition season even more fun/stressful given the fact that I don’t have to worry about running out of propane mid cook or during turn-ins like my old smoker!

5) Cooking grate position adjustment – You can easily raise and lower your cooking grate during a cook with the push of a button! With my old smoker, I have to wait until it is cooled down and then open up the firebox to adjust the grates. This isn’t so bad in the winter when its cold outside but in the summertime, you will most likely want to just keep that lid closed.

6) The look – I think this thing is beautiful and it matches perfectly with my cart that I have been using for a few years now. It looks very professional at comps which again gives me an edge over my competition (in my eyes).

7) Reverse flow design prevents any creosote from getting into your food unlike other types of smokers such as water smokers or offset style smokers. Another bonus is that you don’t have to clean the main chamber out with water like most offset style smokers which can cause rusting and heat loss issues.

8) Heat source – There are many ways to run this type of smoker such as charcoal, pellet grills, etc. I am using a home made propane tank adapter and just running 16 oz disposable propane bottles. This has been by far my cheapest/most efficient way of running this and it works great! Also, there is no need for electricity or anything fancy that most other types of smokers require so if you ever lose power in your cooking area, you can always cook on something like this until the power comes back on.

9) Durability – I have been using this smoker almost daily for a year now and it is still in perfect condition! My other smokers would have rusted out by now, started having rusting/heat loss issues due to water usage, or just broken down in general from all the use. It has been one of my best investments that I have ever made in my cooking journey.

10) Other things to consider: Having a reverse flow design also means that if you take your time and cook low and slow, you will be rewarded with the juiciest pork butts, ribs, briskets, etc. since they are actually being cooked over indirect heat the entire time unlike other types of smokers where they are directly over the heat source the entire time. Also, this is a bit larger than other smokers but it can easily be broken down if you need to transport it anywhere which also makes it perfect for cooking competitions or camping/tailgating purposes depending on where you are going. It doesn’t take up too much space once its put together but if you have limited space, you might want to consider one of the other smoker options available.

 

FAQs About Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Review

What Does ‘Reverse Flow’ Mean? 

Reverse flow means the heat and smoke are sent through the cooking chamber from the outside in, instead of from the inside out as with a standard charcoal or gas smoker. This prevents any chance of hot spots, even when you have used all of your fuel. You can easily turn it off and on like a stovetop, which is ideal for overnight cooking or cold smoking.

What Is A Reverse Flow Smoker?

A reverse flow smoker is a type of large barbecue, designed to cook low and slow at temperatures around and under 275°F (135°C). It has an offset firebox that uses wood as fuel and helps control the cooking temperature. Most standard smokers burn logs from the top down, heating the food from the top only. A reverse flow smoker burns wood from underneath and forces smoke into a separate cooking chamber above the heat source. This allows the vent at the firebox to be partially or fully closed to control temperature, while allowing optimum flow of smoke over and around the meat being cooked.

What Can I Do With My Highland? 

Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Offset Smoker is the most versatile barbecue you will ever own. Use it as a grill, stove top smoker, charcoal basket, offset smoker or even as a pit when your fire goes out! You can even serve directly from it – there are no flare-ups when cooking with hot air (normally seen in standard BBQ grills) because of the enclosed design. It also make great high heat grilling possible where other types of smokers fail – think pizza and quesadillas!

How Does Cooking On An Oklahoma Joe’s Smoker Differ? 

Cooking on our smokers is completely different than what you are used to. The enclosed design keeps the heat and smoke where it belongs – outside of your food! You can load up all of your favourite smoking wood into the side fire box. If you need some extra smoke flavor, just add additional chips by removing the cooking grate and throwing them in through the bottom door (see video below). Perfect smoked ribs every time with very little effort.

What Are The Advantages Of Cooking With A Reverse Flow Smoker?

Reverse flow smokers use wood as fuel so they can cook using indirect heat at temperatures as low as 180°F (82°C), making them suitable for smoking meat over many hours. They produce much less smoke than other types of barbecue and this makes them much more controllable and precise in their heating abilities. There is also very little danger of burning the food because most of the heat is reflected away by the enclosed chamber. This allows you to cook low and slow without the risk of scorching your meat, keeping it moist and tender while imparting a delicious smoky flavour.

Are There Any Disadvantages?

Reverse flow smokers are more expensive than other types of barbecue because they are usually hand-made in small quantities by craftsmen who really care about their work, resulting in higher prices for the end user. They also take up more room on your patio or deck because they are typically taller than standard grills or horizontal smokers, but this also means that the firebox is far away from the cooking surface which produces very even heat distribution. If you have limited space for barbecuing, this may make things difficult when trying to find a suitable spot for your new smoker, but it will certainly be worth the effort when you have the first mouth-watering tender and flavourful barbecue. The only other drawback is that they are quite heavy because of their sturdy construction and large cooking chamber, so moving them can be difficult if weight isn’t an issue. Otherwise, these smokers are the top choice for anyone who loves barbecuing and perfecting their own recipes.

How Long Does It Take To Cook On A Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Flow Offset Smoker?

This all depends on how much food you are cooking, what type of fuel you are using, the weather outside and your desired level of smokiness. The larger the piece(s) of meat being cooked, the longer they will take to reach optimal tenderness. On average, cooking ribs takes approximately six hours to reach perfection. Briskets can take anywhere from 8 – 16 hours depending on their size! Just remember that if you aren’t getting smoke flavour into your meat, then it isn’t really barbecuing. If all you see is white smoke coming out of your smoker for extended periods of time, this usually means that you have a fire going in your firebox. This is not the same thing as cooking with real wood smoke – you should be getting pink to blue smoke coming from your smoker, which indicates that it’s actually doing what it was built for!

How Hot Does A Reverse Flow Smoker Get?

The temperature inside a highland rouser can exceed 300°F (150°C), especially when using charcoal briquettes or hardwood lump. If you are barbecuing in cold weather and want a hotter firebox to maintain higher heat levels, try adding some real wood chunks or logs for added warmth. The metal used in these smokers is capable of holding much higher temperatures than what is required for barbecuing so there is really no need to worry about letting the firebox burn out or combusting your food.

 

Conclusion On Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Review

This Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review will introduce you to a great smoker for the money. It has a lot of features that are found on more expensive smokers. The only downside is that it doesn’t have a water pan, so you’ll need to be careful not to over-smoke your meat. If you’re looking for an affordable smoker that still offers a lot of features, the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse Smoker is definitely worth considering.

In Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review, we looked at one of the most popular smokers on the market. This smoker is perfect for anyone who wants to smoke low and slow or even hot and fast. The reverse flow design ensures that your food cooks evenly, no matter how you like to cook. We hope Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse review has helped you decide if the Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Reverse is the right smoker for you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.