Napoleon Apollo 22 Charcoal Water Smoker

Competition-Level BBQ Made for Your Backyard

The Napoleon Apollo 22-Inch Charcoal Water Smoker delivers authentic charcoal flavour, steady low-and-slow cooking and the versatility needed to smoke everything from brisket and ribs to chicken, pork, sausages, fish and vegetables.

This is not just a backyard smoker. Grizzly Paw Smokers uses the Napoleon Apollo 22 for professional BBQ competitions, hands-on barbecue classes, practice cooks and everyday backyard meals. Whether it is competition chicken, tender pork ribs or an overnight brisket, the Apollo 22 provides the space, control and charcoal-fired flavour serious barbecue cooks are looking for.

Its three-section stacking design lets you configure the Apollo for different cooking styles. Use it as a traditional water smoker for long cooks, remove sections for more direct charcoal grilling or use the included hanging system to smoke ribs, sausages and other foods vertically.

Why Choose the Napoleon Apollo 22?

The Apollo 22 is a great choice for anyone who wants to move beyond basic grilling and experience real charcoal barbecue.

The water pan helps stabilize cooking temperatures and maintain a moist cooking environment during long smoking sessions. Adjustable vents allow you to control airflow, temperature and smoke, while two stainless steel cooking grids provide plenty of room for larger cuts or multiple meats.

Large access doors make it easier to add charcoal, wood chunks or water without completely taking apart the smoker. Silicone-sealed temperature probe ports allow digital probes to pass into the cooking chamber while helping reduce unwanted air leaks.

Locking toggle latches secure the smoker’s individual sections during use and make it easier to separate the cooker for transportation or storage.

Protect your Apollo between cooks with the Napoleon Apollo 22 Premium Smoker Cover.

Tested by Grizzly Paw Smokers

Follow Grizzly Paw Smokers on Instagram to see the Napoleon Apollo 22 being used in competitions, BBQ classes, practice cooks and the backyard.

Grizzly Paw Smokers relies on the Apollo 22 in several different cooking environments:

• Professional barbecue competitions

• BBQ classes and live demonstrations

• Competition practice cooks

• Backyard family meals

• Brisket, ribs, chicken and pork

• Low-and-slow charcoal smoking

• Hanging ribs, sausages and other meats

That real-world experience makes the Apollo 22 an excellent option for new charcoal cooks, experienced pitmasters and competition teams looking for a versatile water smoker.

Key Features

• 22-inch charcoal water smoker

• Approximately 360 square inches of total cooking area

• Two 304 stainless steel cooking grids

• Three-tier stacking design

• Large removable water pan

• Charcoal basket for organized fuel management

• Adjustable smoke and airflow control

• Built-in ACCU-PROBE™ temperature gauge

• Silicone-sealed temperature probe ports

• Large access doors with insulated handles

• Hanging bar with five stainless steel S-hooks

• Locking toggle latches

• Sections detach for easier storage and transportation

• Optional rotisserie attachment available separately

• Napoleon 10-Year Limited Warranty

• Apollo 22 Premium Smoker Cover available separately

Who Is the Napoleon Apollo 22 For?

The Napoleon Apollo 22 is ideal for:

• Backyard cooks wanting authentic charcoal flavour

• People learning how to smoke brisket, ribs, chicken or pork

• BBQ competitors who need a portable charcoal smoker

• Grill owners ready to move into low-and-slow barbecue

• BBQ class students wanting a smoker they can continue learning on

• Experienced pitmasters looking for a versatile water smoker

• Families who want enough cooking space for parties and gatherings

What Can You Cook on the Apollo 22?

The Apollo 22 can handle almost anything you would cook on a traditional smoker, including:

• Whole briskets and brisket flats

• Pork ribs and beef ribs

• Chicken thighs, wings and whole chickens

• Pork shoulders and pulled pork

• Sausages and cured meats

• Turkey

• Fish

• Roasts

• Vegetables

• Competition-style barbecue

From your first rack of ribs to a complete four-meat competition cook, the Apollo 22 gives you room to build your skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Napoleon Apollo 22 good for beginners?

Yes. The Apollo 22 is approachable for new charcoal cooks while offering enough control and versatility for experienced pitmasters. The water pan helps regulate the cooking environment, and the adjustable vents let you learn how airflow controls temperature.

Can you cook a full brisket on the Apollo 22?

Yes. The 22-inch cooking grids provide room for large cuts such as brisket. The Apollo is designed for the steady, low-and-slow cooking required to produce tender brisket with authentic charcoal and wood-smoke flavour.

Is the Napoleon Apollo 22 suitable for BBQ competitions?

Yes. Grizzly Paw Smokers uses the Apollo 22 for competition barbecue, including brisket, ribs, chicken and pork. Its removable sections and locking latches also make it practical to transport to events.

Can I cook more than one meat at a time?

Yes. The Apollo 22 includes two cooking grids, allowing you to cook on multiple levels. Cooking times, temperatures and food placement should be planned when preparing different meats together.

Does the Apollo 22 use charcoal or pellets?

The Apollo 22 is a charcoal smoker. Briquettes or lump charcoal can be used as the heat source, while wood chunks can be added to create different smoke flavours.

What does the water pan do?

The water pan helps create a stable and humid cooking environment. It can help moderate temperature changes and reduce the drying effect of long cooking sessions.

Can the Apollo 22 be used without water?

Yes. Experienced cooks may use the smoker with an empty or modified water-pan setup depending on the cooking method. Using water is often easier for beginners and for long, low-and-slow cooks.

Can you hang ribs or sausages in the Apollo 22?

Yes. The Apollo 22 includes a horizontal hanging bar and five stainless steel S-hooks for hanging foods such as ribs, fish and sausages.

Can the Apollo 22 also be used as a grill?

Its removable, three-section design allows it to be configured for different cooking styles, including smoking and more direct charcoal cooking.

Is it easy to transport?

The smoker separates into individual sections, and locking toggle latches help secure the sections. This makes the Apollo 22 useful for competitions, camping, demonstrations and off-site BBQ events.

Does it have ports for digital temperature probes?

Yes. Silicone-sealed probe ports allow compatible digital thermometer probes to enter the cooking chamber while helping reduce air and smoke leakage.

Is a cover available for the Napoleon Apollo 22?

Yes. The Napoleon Apollo 22 Premium Smoker Cover is available separately. It is designed to help protect your smoker from dust, dirt and the elements between cooks.

Where can I buy the Napoleon Apollo 22 near Edmonton?

The Napoleon Apollo 22 is available from You Need A BBQ in Sherwood Park, Alberta, serving customers throughout Edmonton, Sherwood Park and the surrounding area. Visit the store for product advice from experienced barbecue cooks and members of Grizzly Paw Smokers.

Why buy the Apollo 22 from You Need A BBQ?

You Need A BBQ offers more than a smoker in a box. Customers receive knowledgeable advice from people who cook on the Apollo in competitions, BBQ classes and their own backyards. The team can help with charcoal selection, wood pairings, temperature control, accessories and choosing the right setup for your cooking goals.

Start Cooking with Real Fire

Whether you want to smoke your first pork shoulder, improve your competition ribs or cook a full brisket for family and friends, the Napoleon Apollo 22-Inch Charcoal Water Smoker gives you the capacity, control and versatility to do it.

Add the Napoleon Apollo 22 Premium Smoker Cover to help keep your smoker protected between cooks, and follow Grizzly Paw Smokers on Instagram for competition BBQ, recipes, classes and Apollo cooking inspiration.

Brisket. Ribs. Chicken. Pork. You name it—the Apollo is ready.