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Getting delicious flavored meals has now become incredibly easy with this model from Camp Chef, which allows you to set temperature and forget about your meat until it is completely cooked. It functions just like an oven and you can choose to cook your food slow or fast with a temperature range of 175 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dual Meat Probes
You will find this function extremely useful, as it helps you serve perfectly-cooked meals. The stainless steel integrated probes measure the internal temperature of the meat, while the dual-LED readout shows both internal temperature and meat temperature, so you can follow the cooking and know when the food is done. Furthermore, you can use the controller to select between ‘Lo Smoke’ and ‘Hi Smoke’ depending on how flavored you want your meat to be.
Extra-Large Cooking Area and Hopper Capacity
Featuring a total cooking area of 811 sq. in., it is perfect for patio parties and family gatherings, as no guest will be left waiting for a second grilling round. The large 22 lbs. pellet hopper doesn’t need to be refilled often and it is extremely easy to clean, with a detachable cup that collects the ashes. Furthermore, it includes an automatic auger that dispenses the pellets as needed, thus improving the smoker’s efficiency.
Powerful Output
It can produce a heat of 25,000 BTUs, ensuring a fast and even cooking. Moreover, no dangerous chemicals are released, as it only uses pellets to grill and smoke the meat. Provided with a sturdy cover lid and featuring a volume of 4850 cubic inches, it will easily roast 2 whole turkeys or 6 racks of ribs.
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- Dual stainless steel meat probes
- Adjustable temperature
- Powerful 25,000 BTUs output
- Large cooking surface and volume
- Great hopper capacity
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- Assemble can be a little tricky
- Not able to produce sear marks, but an additional special box is available for purchase
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| Backed by a 3-year warranty for parts and labor and built only of resistant materials, this investment will pay off in the long run and you will be able to enjoy incredibly tasty meals with your family and friends, without going through the effort of lighting and supervising the grilling process, as in the case of a charcoal grill. |
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This smoker has everything it needs to please even a professional chef, as it comes with a super large cooking surface of 700 sq. ft. and a huge 20 lbs. pellet hopper, being able to simultaneous grill and smoke 20 burgers, 6 racks of ribs or 5 chickens. You can invite your friends, your neighbors or your family for dinner and it will cook you enormous portions of food, all in a single grilling session. And when we say it will cook it, we mean it. With the smart digital controller included that keeps the temperature within +/- 20 degrees F, you won’t have to check on your meat more often than you check on oven-cooked food.
Grilling, baking, smoking, braising, barbecuing, roasting, all these are possible with Z Grills 700D and it opens the path to smoke-flavored pizza, turkey, veggies or even pie. With a temperature range of 180 to 450 degrees F that is easy to adjust, everything will be cooked in the right rhythm and you will no longer serve overcooked food. Plus, cleaning is easy, with an included bucket holder in which you can place a recipient to collect the hot grease.
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- Large hopper
- Great cooking area
- Smart digital controller
- Sturdy and versatile
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- No grease recipient included
- Hard to remove pellets for storage
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| To summarize, with Z Grills 700D, you get a fully-loaded cooking station that grills, bakes, roasts and smokes all type of meats and vegetables at the perfect temperature, all without requiring too much effort from your part. Moreover, it comes with a 3-year warranty and a heavy-duty structure, so if you are looking for a highly performant and resistant unit, this is it. |
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It can be difficult to get a precise temperature with a regular grill and this can lead to unevenly cooked or burnt meals. Traeger TFB42LZBC is designed to prevent these situations and it includes a digital controller that keeps temperature variation between +/-20 degrees. Furthermore, you can choose between slow cooking by selecting the ‘Smoke’ option, or fast cooking and it will deliver well-cooked meat as it features a maximum temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Provided with a large 418 sq. grilling area, it is ready to deliver tasty meals for your guests. The large 18 lbs. hopper will last you for the entire grilling session, and you can fill it with regular pellets or choose the flavored ones for a more distinctive taste. Furthermore, you will never have to buy another accessory or cooking device, as it allows you to grill and smoke meat, bake pizza or apple pies, roast, braise or barbecue chickens and you can get them all flavored with an amazing wood-fire taste. Plus, you don’t need to constantly supervise the cooking, as there are no flare-ups or bursts of heat that can ruin your food.
Built almost entirely of steel and powder-coated, it can bravely face corrosion and rust and it will last you for many years to come. The porcelain grill grates provide a non-stick surface that is easy to clean and maintain. Plus, if you want to make things even easier, you can always purchase the drip tray that fits this model and it will collect fat and juices, keeping your grill extra clean.
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- Large cooking area
- Easy to clean
- Powerful 25,000 BTUs output
- Versatile
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- The assembly manual is difficult to understand
- Cover is not waterproof
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| Provided with electric auto-start ignition, it is not only easy to use but to start. You can forget about charcoals or matches, as it starts instantly with just the flip of a switch. Versatile and easy to clean, this is the best choice for people who appreciate both a great meal and the comfort of cooking it. |
4. Pit Boss Grills 71820FB
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With a heavy-duty structure and a huge 820 sq. in. cooking surface, this model will be the central piece of your patio parties. Bigger than most grills in its class and able to produce a heat between 180 and 500 degrees F, it will deliver burgers and steaks for all your guests at the same time. Furthermore, it comes with a flame broiler that allows open flame searing so you can cook variate food and impress your friends.
The greatest thing about 71820FB is its ability to produce a 40,000 BTUs heat output that surpasses by far the power of similar grills and allows an efficient, even cooking for larger pieces of meat. Plus, it comes with a fan that forces convection and ensures a strong fire during the entire grilling session. The two strong wheels help you move it around the yard, while the sturdy stainless steel structure ensures stability and provides increased safety while grilling. The iron-cast cooking grates are porcelain-coated, making cleaning easier and providing nice searing marks for your steaks.
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- Large hopper
- Outstanding heat output
- Extended cooking surface
- Sturdy stainless steel structure
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- Auger needs time to respond to temperature changes
- Only 1-year warranty
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| Strong and versatile, it can thoroughly cook large pieces of meat, chickens, turkeys or ribs either at a high or low temperature, depending on your preferences. Provided with a large 20 lbs. hopper, it doesn’t require often refills, being perfect for users that cherish their comfort. |
5. Traeger Grills TFB57PZBO
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It is easy to get the perfect smoked ribs or well-cooked whole poultry with this unit’s integrated digital pro controller. You just need to set the right temperature, depending on the type of food you are cooking, and forget about it. It will smoke, grill, braise, bake, roast or barbeque a great variety of meals, as it features a maximum temperature of 450 degrees F and a large 18 lbs. hopper which can hold the necessary pellet quantity to maintain constant and strong fire. The porcelain grill grates ensure a non-stick grilling and make cleaning easy and more efficient. Plus, it comes with a drip tray that collects fat and reduces the chances of it gathering on the grill’s surface and getting burnt.
The 572 sq. ft. grill surface ensures enough space for extended family meals, being able to easily accommodate 24 burgers, 4 whole chickens or 5 racks of ribs. With 2 integrated casters, you can place it wherever you need it most in your backyard and invite everybody over. Plus, it is incredibly durable, with stainless steel construction, and powder coated so it can resist rust and corrosion, so you will be able to enjoy its services for many years to come.
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- Smart control knob
- Large hopper and cooking surface
- 3-year warranty
- Very sturdy
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- Doesn’t include a cover
- Rather expensive
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| Perfect for patio parties, this model doesn’t disappoint when it comes to hopper capacity or cooking aria size. Plus, the price is fair and it is covered by a 3-year warranty for parts and labor, so we would say it is a safe purchase and a great present for every grilling enthusiast. |
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A large hopper means a longer, more comfortable grilling session, during which you don’t have to constantly follow if the pellets in the hopper are getting low. With a hopper capacity of 18 lbs., and an automatic pellet auger included, PG24 ensures a strong, constant fire and great smoking, allowing you to cook multiple meat pieces at the same time. Moreover, the large 573 sq. in. cooking area can accommodate chickens or rib racks that are easy to cook with the high 25,000 BTUs output.
It can reach a high temperature of 500 degrees F, allowing you to cook pizza and pies, roast poultry or barbecue the tastiest steaks. The meat probe measures the internal temperature and helps you figure out when the food is ready. Furthermore, it comes with an electric igniter, designed to provide an easy start-up, while the Ash Can Cleanout system allows the disposal of the ashes cleanly and efficiently.
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- Great heat output
- Large cooking area
- Versatile
- Ash cleanout system
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- Difficult to remove pellets from the hopper for storage
- The auger is pretty noisy
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| Cooking outdoors has just become a lot simpler with this performant and easy-to-clean machine. Provided with a large cooking surface and able to reach high temperatures, it is versatile enough to cook pizza and pie, being perfect for people who like to experiment with different types of food. |
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Equipped with all-terrain wheels and a comfortable handle, this unit offers the ultimate portability for patio parties and nice family gatherings, allowing you to easily carry and store it in your garage when its job is done. It features a spigot that makes fat eviction easier and a handy grease bucket holder for you to place your recipient. The 450 sq. in. cooking surface is large enough to accommodate multiple burgers, steaks or even a whole chicken. Moreover, it offers multiple cooking options, so you can grill, roast, smoke, braise, barbecue or bake your food.
It reaches a maximum temperature of 550 degrees F which can be adjusted for slow or fast cooking according to your taste. Furthermore, Cuisineart pellets are made of a great variety of hardwoods, allowing you to choose between mesquite, cherry, maple, pecan, and many other flavors. Provided with a 15 lbs. hopper that keeps the fire burning for long cooking sessions, it will save you the effort of always having to check if more pellets are needed. Besides, it automatically adds pellets to maintain a constant fire, so you won’t have to worry that your guests get unevenly cooked food.
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- Portable and easy to use
- Good cooking surface
- Water resistant cover included
- Versatile
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- Water pan is hard to manage
- You need to monitor the temperature
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| With a portable design and side shelves included, it is a wonderful choice for people who like to party. It only takes minutes to get it out of the garage and set it for grilling. Plus, it comes at a great price and is backed by a 3-year warranty, with a cover included, so you get the whole package for long years of amazingly-tasting cooking. |
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Featuring an automatic feed system, ZPG-550B keeps your fire burning and the temperature high for well-cooked meals, allowing you to relax and drink a beer with your friends. The smart digital controller is easy to use and it keeps temperatures within +/-20 degrees F, reducing heat bursts and, thus, the risk of you getting burnt food. Moreover, you can choose to cook your steaks fast or slow by picking the perfect temperature from a range of 180 to 450 degrees F. Fueled only by 100% hardwood pellets that generate good smoke and heat, it produces an amazing flavor that will infuse your food and delight your tastes.
The large 538 sq. ft. surface can accommodate up to 3 chickens, 10 burgers or 3 racks of ribs, while the 10 lbs. hopper holds enough pellets for a thorough, strong fire that can cook all your food in a single session. Plus, it uses fan-forced conviction to create the perfect environment not only for smoking and grilling but for braising, roasting and baking. It’s time to take your apple pies to the next level and cover them in incredibly flavored wood-fire smoke.
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- Forced-fan conviction increases versatility
- Good capacity
- Easy temperature control
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- Remaining pellets are hard to remove for storage
- Hopper size could be larger
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| With a compact and modern design, this grill is easy to move around the yard and store in the garage when the party is over. Plus, it is easy to clean, due to the incorporated oil collector and comes at a very good price, being the perfect choice if you are on a budget. |
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If you are looking for a grill that can cook enough food to entertain your family or close friends, there’s no need to spend your money on a large, expensive one that will consume lots of pellets to get hot. This model from Z GRILLS is designed to be compact and portable so you can easily get it in and out of your garage for every-day use. Provided with an automatic feed system, it will keep your pellets coming, once you get it started, so you won’t have to constantly supervise it during grilling. Moreover, it allows you to set the temperature by choosing a value between 180 and 450 degrees F, so you can decide if you want your food fast- or slow-cooked.
The 452 sq. ft. cooking area is divided between the main rack and the warm rack and can accommodate up to 3 racks of ribs, 10 burgers or 3 chickens. The smart smoke technology keeps the temperature between +/-10 degrees F, ensuring an even cooking without heat bursts that can overcook your food. Plus, it comes with digital auto ignition, so getting it started shouldn’t be a problem.
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- Compact and easy to move
- Versatile
- Good temperature control
- Affordable
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- Not great on very cold weather
- Small capacity
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| Strong and reliable, this grill is built to last and it will cook many delicious meals for you and your family all year round. Plus, the forced fan conviction turns it into an upgraded oven, so if you are looking for a machine that can deliver pizza, pie or turkey covered in the flavor of wood-fire smoke, you should consider this gill. |
Green Mountain Grills DCWF
10. Green Mountain Grills DCWF
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This grill is perfect if you are a tailgating fan, with its super compact design and foldable legs that can double as handles. You will be able to take it with you on picnics or trips and it will cook you the most delicious smoke-flavored steaks, burgers or pizza. The thermal sensor monitors the grill temperature and keeps you informed about the rate at which your food is cooking. Furthermore, it only weighs 57 pounds, being the lightest model on your top, so you won’t struggle too much to put in in your trunk or carry it in your garage for storage.
However, the greatest thing about this grill is the digital WiFi controller that connects to your phone through an app and allows you to control the temperature. This is comfort at its highest level. You will not even have to approach the grill to check if your meat is ready. Plus, you get a meat probe to help you check the internal temperature of the food and a peaked lid that allows you to cook whole chickens or fowls. The 219 sq. ft. cooking area is good enough for you to cook for your family, while the 9 lbs. hopper can fit the perfect amount of pellets for a full grilling session.
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- Lightweight and foldable
- WiFi controller
- Versatile and affordable
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- Small cooking area
- Small hopper capacity
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| If camping, music festivals, hunting or house-boating are some of your favorite hobbies, this grill will only add flavor to them. Compact and versatile, it will easily fit in your car’s trunk. Plus, you can control it from distance with the smart digital WiFi controller for extra comfort and more precise grilling. |
No matter if you are looking for a large grill that can deliver enough food for your extravagant parties or a smaller grill for every-day cooking, there’s a model for everyone. Moreover, we’ve chosen grills with variate prices but able to meet the highest quality standards, with functions and designs that can fulfill as many needs as possible.
Best Overall:Camp Chef PG24SG
Ready to cook deliciously flavored food for a whole party, this model is equipped with a huge 811 sq. ft. cooking area that can accommodate large pieces of meat and vegetables. The 20 lbs. hopper can maintain a great fire, while the digital controller allows you to set the right temperature for either slow or fast smoking. Super strong and featuring a powerful heat output, it is great for extended people gatherings where a large quantity of food must be ready at the same time.
Most Versatile:Z Grills 700D
If cooking outdoors is your passion, you will appreciate this model’s versatility, as it comes with a huge lid and forced-fan conviction, allowing you not only to grill and smoke but to bake, braise, roast and barbecue your food. Plus, thanks to the automated electric feed system, your fire will stay strong and constant without requiring your attention.
Travel-Friendly:Green Mountain Grills DCWF
Provided with legs that fold and weighing no more than 57 lbs., this is the ultimate cooking machine for tailgating, home-boating, camping or hunting. Not only easy to install but incredibly easy to control through the digital WiFi controller, it will ensure the proper comfort for a relaxing outdoors experience.
