Countertop Smokers for Authentic Smoked Flavor
Countertop smokers are compact commercial cooking equipment designed to enhance food taste with smoky flavor without occupying much space or requiring a separate outdoor pit. Smoking is a common method in the foodservice industry used to improve the taste of meat, poultry, fish, and cheese, as well as add a barbecue flavor to their menu specialties. Thus, we present countertop cold smokers designed for smoking meat, poultry, fish, and cheese at low temperatures.
Why Choose Countertop Smokers for Commercial Kitchens?
Countertop smokers produce smoke at lower temperature levels, typically between 86°F (30°C) and 212°F (100 °C), slowly infusing smoky flavor into the product. Hence, the food does not melt, go crispy, dry, or overcook, maximizing the taste without spoiling the texture.
What are The Key Features of Countertop Smokers?
- Made to Last: Countertop smokers are designed for long-term use in commercial kitchens, ideal for frequent tasks. Therefore, they are made from stainless steel to endure rigorous conditions.
- Ideal for limited spaces: With dimensions of 16” x 28” (40.64 cm x 71.12 cm) and 16” x 40” (40.64 cm x 101.6 cm), Equipex cold smoking ovens easily fit on your available counter area while leaving space for other tasks.
- Easy Installation (Plug-and-Play): Commercial countertop smokers are designed for easy installation. A 120V electrical outlet powers them and features an electrical heating element with a timer that automatically starts ignition.
- Slow Burning, Perfect Smoking: Using natural beech wood or oak sawdust, these smokers create a low-temperature (80°F-180°F / 26.66°C-82.22°C) smoking environment to preserve the texture while permeating the food to enhance its taste with a perfect flavor.
Countertop smokers offer a practical solution for commercial kitchens to smoke a wide range of foods, including meat, sausages, bacon, mussels, salmon, eel, vegetables, cheese, shellfish, and ham, thanks to their specialized design features.
Who Needs a Commercial Countertop Smoker?
- Restaurants and BBQ establishments can enhance their menu offerings with authentic smoked flavors without the need for dedicated smoking rooms or outdoor areas.
- Food trucks and catering businesses benefit from the compact design that delivers professional results in tight quarters.
- Hotels and event facilities create premium smoked dishes for gatherings and large banquets.