Quick Verdict
The ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is a simple and reliable cold smoking tool for outdoor cooks who want long lasting cool smoke, easy setup, and rich flavour without needing a larger smoker.
What This Product Is Used For
The ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is used for cold smoking foods such as fish, meats, salmon, bacon, cheese, butter, salt, herbs, spices, nuts, and vegetables in BBQs, grills, and cabinets with a lid. Compared with a tube smoker, this maze smoker is designed to last much longer while using real wood dust to create cool smoke for up to 12 hours. It gives outdoor cooks a straightforward way to add smoky flavour in a controlled cold smoking setup, which is why many users choose it over simpler options.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product is best suited to cooks who want to experiment with cold smoking at home, enjoy adding flavour to a wide range of foods, and need a compact smoking tool that fits into smaller outdoor cooking setups without fuss.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Up to 12 hours of cool smoke helps make longer cold smoking sessions easy and reliable
• Real wood fuel creates authentic smoky flavour for fish, meats, cheese, butter, herbs, nuts, and more
• Simple fill and light method makes setup quick and less intimidating
• Works in cookers from 30 to 150 litres for practical everyday versatility
• Compact size makes it simple to place inside many BBQs, grills, and smoking cabinets
• ProQ Oak Dust included means you can get started straight away
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Long smoke time gives reassuring all day performance for cold smoking sessions
• Easy fill design keeps the process simple for both beginners and experienced outdoor cooks
• Compact size makes it practical for a wide range of BBQ and cabinet setups
Cons
• Best suited to containers from 30 to 150 litres, so it is not the right fit for larger smoking spaces
• Requires wood dust and manual lighting with a tea light before use
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In day to day use, the ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is built to make cold smoking feel more approachable. You simply fill it with wood dust, light it with a tea light, and remove the light once the dust starts to smoulder. That helps solve one of the biggest buyer worries, which is whether cold smoking will feel awkward or complicated to get started with. The included ProQ Oak Dust also makes the first session easier because you are not starting with an empty unit.
Two details matter most here. It can produce cool smoke for up to 12 hours, and it is effective in containers from 30 to 150 litres. That makes it a strong fit for many BBQs, grills, and cabinets with a lid, including Weber Smokey Mountain Bullet Smokers, UDS, Offset Smokers, Traeger, Napoleon, ProQ Smokers Frontier, XL Ceramic grills like Kamado Joe and Big Green Egg, and most cabinet smokers. The main limitation is space, because larger containers are better suited to the ProQ Artisan instead.
Choose this if
You want an easy cold smoking setup with long smoke time for a wide range of foods in a compact BBQ or cabinet.
Skip this if
You need a smoker for containers larger than 150 litres or you want a different setup for bigger smoking spaces.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC.co.uk Team likes this because it gives outdoor cooks a long lasting and genuinely practical way to cold smoke without taking over the whole cooking setup. It helps buyers avoid the mistake of choosing a smoker that burns through fuel too quickly, and it also helps avoid the regret of buying a larger unit when a compact maze smoker would do the job better.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with tube smoker
Better when
You want longer lasting cold smoke from a compact maze design using wood dust
Alternative better when
You prefer a different smoker style and do not need the stated longer burn time advantage
Compared with pellet smoker
Better when
You want a compact cold smoker that is described as lasting much longer in 30 to 150 litre cookers
Alternative better when
You prefer a pellet based setup and are not focused on this maze smoker format
Alternatives Worth Considering
Tube smoker
Pellet smoker
Larger cold smoker
Smoking cabinet
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Fill the generator evenly with wood dust before lighting so the smoke path stays consistent.
Use a tea light to start the smoulder, then remove it once the dust has caught properly.
Match the generator to a cooker with a lid and a volume between 30 and 150 litres for the best results.
Try different wood dust flavours such as Whisky Oak, Apple, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Alder, Beech, and Oak to suit different foods.
Full Technical Specification
Brand
ProQ
Product Type
Cold smoke generator
Format
Maze smoker
Use
Cold smoking food
Fuel Type
Real wood dust
Smoke Duration
Up to 12 hours
Included Fuel
ProQ Oak Dust
Suitable Cooker Volume
30 to 150 litres
Compatible Setups
BBQ or grill with a lid
Compatible Smokers
Weber Smokey Mountain Bullet Smokers
UDS
Offset Smokers
Traeger
Napoleon
ProQ Smokers Frontier
XL Ceramic grills like Kamado Joe and Big Green Egg
Most cabinet smokers
Size
150 x 180 x 40 mm
Weight
370 g
Recommended Larger Option
ProQ Artisan for larger containers
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier, longer lasting cold smoking with stronger flavour control in a compact cooker.
Do not buy this if you need a stronger option for larger than 150 litre smoking spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ProQ Cold Smoke Generator used for?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is used for cold smoking foods such as fish, meats, salmon, bacon, cheese, butter, salt, herbs, spices, nuts, and vegetables.
How long does the ProQ Cold Smoke Generator last?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator can produce cool smoke for up to 12 hours.
What fuel does the ProQ Cold Smoke Generator use?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator uses real wood dust, and ProQ Oak Dust is included.
How do you start the ProQ Cold Smoke Generator?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is designed to be filled with wood dust, lit with a tea light, and then left to smoulder once the light is removed.
What size cooker is this cold smoker suitable for?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is effective in containers from 30 to 150 litres.
Can this cold smoker be used in a BBQ or cabinet?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is made for use in almost any BBQ or cabinet with a lid, including many bullet smokers, offset smokers, ceramic grills, and cabinet smokers.
What are the dimensions of the ProQ Cold Smoke Generator?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator measures 150 x 180 x 40 mm and weighs 370 g.
Is this a good option for larger smoking containers?
ProQ Cold Smoke Generator is intended for 30 to 150 litre containers, and the ProQ Artisan is suggested for larger containers.
