Smoke generator (smokehouse generator) with ash pan — built for home-curing enthusiasts who want to create delicious, aromatic meats, fish, and cheeses with no compromises and no unnecessary chemical additives. Using a smoke generator delivers excellent quality and efficiency throughout the smoking process. With this innovative unit, both cold and warm/hot smoking become an effective, stylish way to smoke like a pro.
You can mount the generator to both large and small smokers. It’s been tested with a 300 L smoker.
Universal stainless steel smoke generator for any smoker — this sturdy, weather-resistant unit can be mounted to steel, wooden, or masonry smokers.
Patented by Browin.
Made in Poland.
You can mount the generator on either side of the smoker, as needed.
The smoke generator comes with a black electric pump rated at 5 W with an output of 2x3.5 L/min.
A thoughtful, patented design combines compact dimensions with high performance, low chip consumption, and the ability to fine-tune smoke volume using the pump — matched to the needs and capacity of your smoking chamber. The generator is made from high-quality stainless steel, so you can use it in a range of weather conditions. The cylinder closes with a wooden lid that ensures proper smoke circulation and protects smoldering chips — including from raindrops. The long hose (4 m) can be cut into sections to connect the pump to the generator’s nozzle.
Filling the generator to the top provides a continuous smoke supply for about 3–5 hours without adding more chips. You can use chips of various grades, but we recommend chips sized 8–12 mm for the best smoke effect inside the smoker.
Innovative smoke nozzle — it’s shorter than typical models and chamfered at both ends: one angle helps smoke exit smoothly into the smoker, the other helps prevent chip clogging. The nozzle enters the smoker at an angle that increases the flow of smoke from smoldering chips. It passes through only part of the combustion chamber, ensuring ideal smoke draw while protecting the nozzle from clogging during the smoldering process.
The ash pan significantly streamlines and simplifies use. It allows the generator to run continuously from start to finish without stopping to clear ash from spent chips. Thanks to its design, the ash pan also lets you regulate airflow via the cylinder’s side openings, helping prevent excessive smoldering.
The high-performance pump, mounted on an extended base, transfers vibrations to the feed chamber body, improving chip settling as they smolder and boosting smoking efficiency. Precise control of smoke volume helps you avoid an acrid, sour taste in your products.
The generator’s construction enables quick, easy assembly and disassembly and makes cleaning a breeze. You can take the unit apart and clean it without removing the base from the smoker and without using any tools.
Openings at the bottom of the cylinder make lighting chips easy and ensure proper oxygen supply. To regulate airflow, set the ash pan so its two vertical side vanes partially cover the cylinder’s openings (the inspection windows). By limiting airflow, you’ll avoid excessive smoldering.
In Browin’s range you’ll find chips tailored to different products — ideal for smoking meat, fish, and cheese.
Note! Use only dry chips (maximum moisture content no more than 11%). Chips that are too wet will disrupt or even prevent proper operation of the smoke generator.
Before using the smoke generator, read the operating manual included in the set. Also read the dragON Air pump connection and operating instructions found in the pump’s separate packaging.
Cleaning: After each smoking session, clean the generator thoroughly, especially inside, so it’s ready for next time and maintains proper smoke flow. Do not use sharp tools that could damage the components.
Set includes:
Smoke generator dimensions (assembled):
Tip — which smoking method should you choose?
Smoking methods:
Cold smoking: Typically carried out at up to 25°C and lasts from a few hours to 14 days. Adjust smoke density as needed. The usual flow rate should be around 6–15 m/min. This method is mainly used for products intended for long storage or aging, as smoke penetrates deeply and preserves slowly. Items dry evenly, and cold smoking also works brilliantly for long-term maturation.
Warm/hot smoking: This exposes products to smoke above 25°C. There are two commonly accepted upper limits: up to about 45°C is warm smoking, and up to 60°C is hot smoking. With hot smoking, you can also finish-roast directly in the smoker by raising the chamber temperature to 80–90°C.
Smoking with a finishing roast: For this step, you can disconnect the smoke generator and use heat alone.
Whichever method you choose, remember smoking is the final stage. The foundation is proper product prep and thorough drying before smoking (or pre-drying in the smoker). This crucial step improves quality and helps prevent sour, acrid notes.