At the time of publishing, the Woodwind Wi-Fi 24 bundled with the Sidekick was sold out, but you can still buy the Sidekick separately for $239.99. Most pellet grills in this price point had between 600 and 2000 square inches of grilling surface. This is sufficient to cook different types of food at the same time such as racks of ribs, chicken, and burgers all within the same cooking area. Pellet grills are different from other grills because they’re dual-fuel. Instead of being heated by gas, propane, or electricity alone, an electric-powered auger moves wood pellets to a fire box, where they’re ignited to create the fire that heats the grill.
We also liked that the digital control panel used temperature increments of five degrees, allowing us to create more precise temperatures. The grill also allows for an extra smoke mode, with settings that range from 1 to 10. The WiFi- and Bluetooth-connected app was great for changing and monitoring both grill temperature and the four thermometer ports, too. When it came to performance, the Pit Boss tended to range in temperature between 20°F to 25°F from the set temp.
Activating the SmokeBoost function helped the grill maintain low smoking temperatures, but it did require constant attention and monitoring. This SmokeBoost setting also filled the barrel with a robust amount of smoke, creating the best smoke ring in the group. Where this grill lost points was entirely design and aesthetic. There’s no way to drain the pellets if you want to change wood flavors, so you’d have to scoop them out by hand.
Depending on the store, a shopper or store employee will bring the groceries to your car, or you can pick them up at the designated area. This website is intended to be an educational resource on how pellets are made and their various uses. Right now, if you open the pellet dump, you have to hold the bucket up or they disperse everywhere. I wish there was an easier way to access the ash drawer. Because it’s behind the grill, you have to pull it out to get to them.
They do have some units which are basically identical to several Z Grills models. However, it was the introduction of the Woodcreek and Twin Oaks which were the two cuisinart pots and pans set first unique Cuisinart pellet grill/smoker offerings. And for their price as you can check out in my article above, I actually think they are pretty impressive.