number six weber smoke fire ex4 wood fired pellet grill while weber stumbled out of the block with the release of the smoke fire they seem to have fixed almost all the issues we had with the release of the gen 2 smoke fire we bought the larger ex-6 model which comes with 1008 square inches of grilling space you can also opt for the smaller ex4 which includes 672 square inches pellet grills are a new category for weber one of our top tested grill brands the smoke fire ex4 features the high quality polished build the brand is known for as well as the same flavorizer bars designed to vaporize drippings during cooking for more moist results it ranges in temperature from 200lf to 600f which allowed for char marks on our steak during testing foods seemed to cook a little quicker than other brands we tested but that yielded ribs most people are used to slightly caramelized fall of the bone and delicious one of the smoke fire’s nicest features is its built in weber connect technology which you can control and monitor right from the grill or from the app that allows you to keep an eye on the air temperature as well as the internal temperature of foods one probe is included with the grill but up to three can be bought separately and used at the same time ideal for keeping track of various items the smoke fire comes in two sizes a large 432 square inch version with a 240 square inch upper rack for this extra large 648 square inch option with a 360 square inch upper rack
number five cook shack pg 500 fast eddie’s pellet grill the two big differences between the cook shack pg 500 pellet smoker and other pellet grills are construction and access the pg-500 is made in the u.s using riveted all stainless steel construction and this grille smoker uses two doors left and right the cooking chamber is rectangular instead of rounded providing a flat warming shelf on top the reason for the two doors is the way they configured the main cooking surface by dividing the primary level into a direct flame and indirect flame they created four cooking zones in all the pg-500 has 784 square inches of the cooking area which you can turn into four zones of cooking direct indirect cold smoking and holding it has the versatility of either grilling steaks or smoking cheese it requires a 120 bac power source with five amps for the 36000 btu burner the digital controller has a temperature range of 108 out of f 600 egg f and maintains a constant temperature of a few degrees from start to finish the 22 pound pellet capacity should give you about 33 hours of smoke time at 225 degrees they’ve designed a convenient front access ash drawer for easy clean up the grease management system direct strips into a pail hanging off the spout on the right side and it has two casters and two stationary legs for maximum stability cook shack covers the grill with a two year limited warranty and gives you a 30 day money back guarantee the real beauty of the fast eddie’s design is that it produces meat with a deep mahogany finish much like a competition grade offset smoker it also has two upper level heat zones for a total of four distinct temperature zones
number four the green mountain grills davy crockett pellet grill green mountain grills an enthusiast smoker brand out of california designed its davy crockett grill and smoker primarily for camping and tailgating the green mountain davy crockett grill arrives with a peak lid a pellet hopper with nine pound capacity foldable legs and a convenient side tray with built-in utensil hooks the grille is wi-fi compatible through the company’s ios or android mobile application allowing you greater control from a distance also included are a 13 gauge steel grease tray and a meat probe to aid in temperature control an additional grease tray with open flame technology can be purchased separately as pellet grills go the davy crockett grill is on the smaller side it weighs in at just 68 pounds with a small footprint and 219 square inches of cooking space although its portability could be considered a perk if you plan to use the grill while camping or tailgating it might not offer enough space for serious barbecue enthusiasts or larger groups if your grilling menu usually consists of hot dogs or other ingredients that don’t take up a lot of space then the size might be perfectly adequate this unit is set at an extremely reasonable price even when you take its smaller size into consideration overall the smoker feels heavy duty for its size and well built perhaps even overbuilt for what it is for a grill designed as portable it ticks all the boxes and more it performs so well that it could easily replace a lot of dedicated home grills with its feature pack design and sturdy build quality
number three pit boss 700 fb pellet grill this is a great starter pellet grill considering its price build in capabilities it’s super easy to use with a dial temperature control and easy readout display thanks to the slide to expose flame broiler you can also grill over direct flame in addition to the multitude of grill cooking styles already expected with a pellet grill plus you can bake braise char grill roast and sear your food on this all in one appliance and with a 21 pound hopper capacity and 700 square inches of space to cook on including the second tier rack the manufacturer claims you can make over 30 burgers at once it ranges in cooking temperature from 180 to 500 degrees fahrenheit offering a reliable range to ensure you can cook whatever you want the fb model comes with no side shelf or lower cabinet although both are available as options when you purchase for a little extra preferred cooking styles can be customized with the lcd readout thermostatic controls and standard flame broiler you can set and forget it for low and slow cooking or slide the plate and sear steak over an open flame the grill uses wood pellets made of 100 natural hardwoods it’s easy to operate with clear controls in large pieces with heavy gauge steel components complete structural strength and durability this outdoor cooker is designed to last one of the best value for money pellet grills and smokers out there today in terms of the features you get in return it’s difficult to think of a grill that offers as much as the pit boss 700 fb with 700 square inches of cooking space as well as smoking capacity and flexible pellet use this is a brilliant pellet smoker for newbies and pros alike
number two camp chef 36 inches wifi woodwind pellet grill and smoker founded in 1990 camp chef has earned a solid reputation for creating quality pellet grills at affordable prices with their smoke pro and woodwind range of pellet smokers and with their latest pellet grills they have raised the bar particularly with the woodwind wifi enabled series with its sear box accessory yes the camp chef woodwind wi-fi does it all from 160 fahrenheit low and slow smoking to 650 fahrenheit searing in the main grill to 900 fahrenheit searing on the propane fueled side attachment this unit can do anything from smoking to grilling braising roasting and anything you could wish to do on an outdoor cooker the pid has a constant feedback loop helping to keep temps more accurately than the majority of its competitors temperature control is second to none and it has smoke level settings from 1 to 10. pellets must smolder to create smoke not burn but this is hard to control so temperature fluctuations occur and can be as much as 20 fahrenheit in most pellet grills in this unit they have this way more under control in higher smoke levels the grill concentrates on optimizing smoke production while allowing some temperature fluctuation but after the initial smoking period you turn down the smoke setting to a lower number and the unit concentrates on keeping the set temperature consistent as possible instead it does this by burning the pellets in a more controlled fashion and not worrying about smoldering them for smoke temp accuracy is best in class in this setting you can connect this unit to your home wi-fi and use the camp chef connect app to monitor your cook from anywhere you have a mobile internet phone signal a 16 000 btu propane fueled searing burner that can reach up to 900 fahrenheit power’s 180 square inches of cooking space so you can smoke foods low and slow in the main unit before searing to perfection on the side box or flip the process for reverse seared steaks the woodwind has a 22 pounds hopper meaning you can dump in a full back the woodwind wi-fi pellet grill smoker with side sear box is probably the most versatile fully featured easy to use maintain and clean pellet grill i have seen come to market and all at a reasonable price making a great value for money
number one traeger pro 575 pellet grill traeger pro 575 pellet grill makes the process of smoking pretty much stress free you add hardwood pellets to a hopper set a target temperature and the grill does the rest it has an electronically controlled thermostat that works like the one in your indoor oven the only caveat is that if the temp you want is super hot to get a steak browned and crusty on the outside and rosy on the inside you won’t be getting it from this grill which tops out at 500 egg f if you want to go about your yard work or even just lol in a hammock while your ribs are smoking you can connect the traeger to an app which will let you know when it’s time to baste raise the temp to finish them off or alert you that they’re ready to serve the pro 575 the perfect size for an at-home griller with 572 square inches of grilling area you have more than enough room for nearly any task in fact the brand says it can cook 36 burgers six racks of ribs or six whole chickens at once the traeger pro 575 absolutely excels at smoking and slow cooking i can vouch safe back at low temperature the traeger smokes meet phenomenally well right down to the obligatory pink smoke ring on the outer five to eight millimeters of the meat however the traeger isn’t just brilliant for smoking it’s also one of the best barbecues for slow cooking over eight hours and more with occasional pellet pop-ups it’s equally brilliant at conventional and direct grilling with the lid on oh and it also bakes roasts and braises all things told the traeger pro 575 has made for a series of standout grilling performances
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