Well the time has come that my old Holland Grill needs replaced. Due to my new found love for the smoke flavor I am pretty set on getting a pellet grill. There are so many choices out there and I would like to stay at $1500 or less give or take.
I have considered the Camp Chef Woodwind (included 700 degree sear station, great price point at $899, not so sure of metal gauge and build quality)
Traeger various ( I know many love them but have read a lot of negative reviews lately)
Rec Tec - (Great warranty, seems to have good build quality, decent searing)
Yoder 640 (built like a tank, moveable baffle for direct fire grilling, patented micro controller for heat?)
Fast Eddie line - (pricey, nice stainless build but also very little space between direct and indirect on the 500 model)
Louisiana Champion - (Holy crap space space and more space lol, anyone have this?)
Whats important to me:
1) Solid build for long life / good warranty
2) Must be as good at grilling as it is at smoking. I want to be able to throw on some burgers or chicken breast for a traditional quick cook as much as do a 14 hour pork butt. This is likely my number one requirement.
3) Minimum of around 600 sq. inch cooking space NOT including racks
4) Excellent temperature control
Ease of use / maintenance / cleaning
Currently I am leaning towards the Rec Tec or Yoder. The downside on the Rec Tec is I really like to see and touch something I spend that much on and with no dealer network pretty much out of the question.
I have considered the Camp Chef Woodwind (included 700 degree sear station, great price point at $899, not so sure of metal gauge and build quality)
Traeger various ( I know many love them but have read a lot of negative reviews lately)
Rec Tec - (Great warranty, seems to have good build quality, decent searing)
Yoder 640 (built like a tank, moveable baffle for direct fire grilling, patented micro controller for heat?)
Fast Eddie line - (pricey, nice stainless build but also very little space between direct and indirect on the 500 model)
Louisiana Champion - (Holy crap space space and more space lol, anyone have this?)
Whats important to me:
1) Solid build for long life / good warranty
2) Must be as good at grilling as it is at smoking. I want to be able to throw on some burgers or chicken breast for a traditional quick cook as much as do a 14 hour pork butt. This is likely my number one requirement.
3) Minimum of around 600 sq. inch cooking space NOT including racks
4) Excellent temperature control
Ease of use / maintenance / cleaning
Currently I am leaning towards the Rec Tec or Yoder. The downside on the Rec Tec is I really like to see and touch something I spend that much on and with no dealer network pretty much out of the question.
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