I scored this model 4.7 out of 5 stars because it shines most in performance, grill capacity, and hopper size. The top rack has little vertical room for cooking large food items such as brisket. You can cook smaller food items like chicken wings, fish, or vegetables on the top cgwm-081 rack. You can cook anything from pizza to pies, burgers, brisket, and ribs. The 6-in-1 capability means it will roast, grill, bake, BBQ, smoke, and braise your food. Ensure that your patio or backyard has enough room to accommodate the size and height of this pellet smoker.
Although wood pellets fuel the grill, the temperature controllers and auger feed systems require electricity to operate. Keep in mind that they need to be within reach of an electrical outlet. An analysis of user reviews of the individual brands also confirms that these pellet grills perform above average on all fronts. The Silverbac Alpha seems the most popular because it had the highest number of positive reviews. Compared to the other brands discussed here, I would use the bottom section for grilling and the top cabinet for cold smoking on the Pit Boss Platinum Lockhart.
This grill can handle almost everything you want to throw at it. The cooking chamber is accessed by two large ‘french’ doors with built-in windows. You can monitor cooking and meat temperatures, watch the process, and never open the cooking chamber. Back in 2007 when I first become aware of pellet grills and smokers the only brand I was really aware of was Traeger. Traeger is really where this whole concept of cooking with pellets started in the 1980s. It was a ‘slow burner’ but since the 2010s is really when pellet grills and smokers started to get mainstream awareness, discussed alongside gas and charcoal grills.
The RT-590 is made from rust-proof and corrosion-proof 304-grade stainless steel. Plus, the bottom shelf makes the pellet grill more stable. I liked the sensor system that alerts you to refill the hopper and the external hooks for hanging my grilling tools. The windows on the double doors also help you view the food without opening the smoking cabinet. Its heavy-duty construction and double insulation improves heat retention and reduces pellet consumption by 33%.
This warranty does not cover corrosion or discoloration after the grill is used, or lack of maintenance, hostile environments, accidents, alterations, abuse or neglect. This limited cuisinart clermont pellet grill & smoker cover warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury or property damage. Never defrost meat at room temperature or on a counter top.
“ErH” – High Temp Limit indicates that the temperature in the cooking chamber has exceeded 775°F. This grill is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards. • Pellet grills do not provide smoke 100% of the time.