Good smokers often come with serious sticker shock, with the prices of top-rated brands hitting $1,000 or more before you can say “brisket and ribs.” But even if you have the cash, sometimes you don’t ...

Start off by taking a sheet of foil (six to eight inches long) and lay it flat on a work surface. Then, fold it in half so three sides are open. Then, turn the foil toward you and close the first side ...