Nordic Ware 36550 Indoor/Outdoor Kettle Smoker
- Fuel Type: Wood Pellet
- Power Source: Wood Pellet
- Outer Material: Stainless Steel
- Inner Material: stainless_steel
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact, pellet fueled stainless steel smoker sized for small spaces, holding a 4.3 rating across more than 700 buyers.
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ASIN: B007ZKUVPCModel: 36550Category: Smokers
Overview
At 8 by 7 by 7 inches, the Nordic Ware 36550 packs pellet fueled smoking into a stainless steel unit small enough for tight spaces. It has earned a 4.3 rating from more than 700 buyers.
Its small footprint sets it apart from full size backyard smokers, since the dimensions match something closer to a stovetop or countertop unit than an outdoor rig. Nordic Ware built it in red, a color choice more common on kitchen cookware than on outdoor grilling equipment, which fits the compact stainless design.
- Pellet fueled
- Stainless steel
- 8 x 7 x 7 in footprint
- 3.7 lb weight
Who it's for
Cooks with limited outdoor space, or anyone who wants to smoke food indoors or on a stovetop rather than run a full sized backyard smoker. Not a fit for anyone smoking large cuts of meat that need a bigger chamber.
Pros and cons
- Compact size fits small kitchens or patios
- Stainless steel resists heat and corrosion
- 4.3 rating from 712 buyers
- Small chamber limits batch size
- No description confirms indoor vs outdoor use
Performance notes
Pellets burn slower and more consistently than raw wood chunks, which suits the enclosed, compact chamber here better than an open flame setup. Stainless steel construction handles the direct, sustained heat that smoking requires without warping.
Specifications
| Brand | Nordic Ware |
|---|---|
| Model | 36550 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8.16 poundslower than 78% of 121 smokers |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 8 × 7 × 7 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Wood Pellet |
| Power Source | Wood Pellet |
| Construction & materials | |
| Outer Material | Stainless Steel |
| Inner Material | stainless_steel |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Smoker |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Nordic Ware Indoor/Outdoor Kettle Smoker, 7 By 13 Inches, Red |
| Part Number | 36550 |
Closest rivals on specs
Camerons Apple Wood Smoking Chunks 10 lb- Item Weight 8.16 vs 9.94 pounds (-18%)
Demeyere Resto Stainless Steel Stovetop Smoker Set- Item Weight 8.16 vs 5.73 pounds (+42%)
Frequently asked questions
What fuel does the Nordic Ware 36550 use?
Pellets, per the listing's fuel type spec.
How big is the Nordic Ware 36550 smoker?
It measures 8 x 7 x 7 inches and weighs 3.7 lb, a compact footprint.
Can the Nordic Ware 36550 smoke large cuts of meat?
Its compact dimensions suggest a small chamber better suited to smaller batches.