Oakford 790 Pellet smoker

[mikelets456]

Right now I have a Weber Smoky mountain and have used it for 8-9 years. I love it and it's in great shape. However, I last year at my nephew's, he had a pellet fed, wifi Traeger. I instantly fell in love, until I heard the price---he spent about $1400 and that ended my search. However, a few days ago I get a ad from BJs for a Oakford 790 series pellet WiFi smoker. I started checking reviews and they were good. I checked on Youtube and the reviews were good. I saw the floor model and I was impressed....Double insulated/gasketed door, heavy duty grilling grates (cast iron), WiFi, solid wheels, etc---for $399 with a cover and 5/3 year warranty. I bought it but haven't taken it put of the box yet. All the tests show accurate on holding temps and feeding. Thoughts? Here's one review:

Nexgrill Oakford Pellet Grill Review - It Checks the Box for Value - CookOut News | Grill Business News, Grill Reviews, Grill Releases

While Nexgrill has dramatically broadened the Oakford line this year, it began last year with pellet grills. We were intrigued by Nexgrill's new connected grills, so we bought an Oakford 580 to test out.

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[02ebz06]

Welcome to the forum from New Mexico.
Well, don't keep us in suspense, build it and let's see it in action.

 

[JLeonard]

Welcome to the forum from Mississippi! Look forward to your review and first cook! And remember...We like show and tell around here. So take plenty of pics!

Jim

 

[mikelets456]

Wow---thanks for the warm welcome. I'm up here in PA. I will do my first pellet smoke Sunday. I will soon update...thanks again!

 

[DougE]

Welcome from Kentucky! Looking forward to some cooks and a review of the new rig.

 

[Hank R]

Welcome from western Canada, need picture ASAP

 

[mikelets456]

Welcome from Kentucky! Looking forward to some cooks and a review of the new rig.

Kentucky is where we’re looking at moving. Our daughter now lives in Beckley, WV and our other two kids will be moving closer as well.

Anyway, here’s some pictures of my set up. This thing is heavy as all get out. Feels more solid than my trusty Weber grill

 

[Hank R]

Looks great

 

[02ebz06]

Anyway, here’s some pictures of my set up. This thing is heavy as all get out. Feels more solid than my trusty Weber grill

I would suggest you get an outdoor cord protector to cover the connection from smoker to extension cord.

 

[DemonPit]

5.00 or so from lowes or home depot. They usually have them out for Christmas time.

 

[02ebz06]

Yup, those are the ones.

 

[normanaj]

Hello from RI. Looking forward to seeing your first cooks on it.

 

[mikelets456]

 

[mikelets456]

 

[Hank R]

Only one way to test it full load of goodness. Looks like you know what your doing.

 

[mikelets456]

Only one way to test it full load of goodness. Looks like you know what your doing.

First time I did wings…they were amazing! The weird thing is we used a modified basic pork rub, did 40 minutes at 225 , then cranked up to 300 for 45 minutes then finished then off at 400.

Also, first time with the onions. A little bit of garlic and olive oil and smoked for 1:15 along with the wings.

 

[JLeonard]

Love me some wings and those look great. And those onions look great too!
My daughter lives in the Williamson,WV area. Definitely some good looking country that way.

Jim

 

[mhostert0329]

This grill seems like a good value and you guys are making some impressive BBQ!

I'm thinking about buying one of these grills but would like to know if the temps are pretty consistent across the main cooking surface. Has anyone done a 'toast test' or 'biscuit test' with this grill to see if there are hot spots? If so, could you please share pictures. Thanks!

 

[mikelets456]

This grill seems like a good value and you guys are making some impressive BBQ!

I'm thinking about buying one of these grills but would like to know if the temps are pretty consistent across the main cooking surface. Has anyone done a 'toast test' or 'biscuit test' with this grill to see if there are hot spots? If so, could you please share pictures. Thanks!

I didn’t do a test for n temp accuracy but all items I have smoked cooked evenly. I can tell you the left side cooks slightly hotter but I don’t know how much. I laid a row of sausages and those on the left were don’t about 5 minutes sooner over a 2 hour time period that’s pretty even. I’d say more so than my Weber grill.
Them temps fluctuate at the beginning of the smoke by 10 degrees in either direction then it settles down and stays writhing a few degrees.
Someone did a test on line (honest review) and the temps were dead on across the the entire grill.

 

[mhostert0329]

I didn’t do a test for n temp accuracy but all items I have smoked cooked evenly. I can tell you the left side cooks slightly hotter but I don’t know how much. I laid a row of sausages and those on the left were don’t about 5 minutes sooner over a 2 hour time period that’s pretty even. I’d say more so than my Weber grill.
Them temps fluctuate at the beginning of the smoke by 10 degrees in either direction then it settles down and stays writhing a few degrees.
Someone did a test on line (honest review) and the temps were dead on across the the entire grill.

Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it!