Camp Chef Woodwind Pro Pellet Grill | How Good Is It

[@bobbicatton]

The versatility of this grill is outstanding, with the sidekick options, and the firebox makes it truly unique. Great review👍😊

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Agree 100% Bobbi!!! Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you have a wonderful week!!

[@jimzaitona2607]

I just gat mine I’m gonna do my first cook this weekend looks amazing 😊

[@barryxb1]

I bought the 36" model back in November, this is one awesome grill, love the camp chef product smokers. I have to admit that I live just over the hill from the headquarters for camp chef, awesome company, awesome products

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Very nice pit for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@GraphicSushi]

Looking at getting one - I'm trying to decide between the 24 and 36. Any suggestions?

[@lesmesromero3585]

You really gotta put this against the pitboss elite in a smoke out

[@joshyertzell1729]

I agree!

[@Jeffsanchezjr82]

I appreciate your videos boss! I was getting ready to drop 3 plus grand on a new Treager because that's what i learned how to smoke with! I'm gonna get this Camp Chef Pro.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Both are fantastic pits but I lean towards the Camp Chef pro for a box store pit!!! But if you got the $$$$ look up Lone Star Grillz pellet grill!!! Hands down the best pellet I have ran to date!! Thansk for watching!!

[@madcane19]

Dead Broke don't lie ! This grill is awesome, everything I've made on it has been the best I've had or done in years. And the sear box, I use that to finish off and put a awesome sear on my sousvide stuff as well. Love this grill ! Can't wait to see some of your cooks on it

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Yes I agree this is a very nice pit and I also really like the APEX! The APEX is my 2022 pellet grill of the year because it fits so many people that want to do a little smoking but still want to be able to just lite up the gas grill. But I sooooooooo wish the APEX had the smoke box too!! I told them that has to be something they add in the APEX Gen 2!!! Thanks for watching and glad you are loving that Pro!!

[@madcane19]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ LOL, talk about a mega grill that Apex gen 2 would be, lol. that's the main reason I got the Pro instead of the Apex was the smoke box. Here's to wishing for a Apex Gen 2 w/ a smoke box !

[@BBQPITDOG]

Ole Chunk is quite the beauty!! Man....those plug in grills have come a long way! Camp Chef makes great products. This grill appears to be no exception. Fantastic review and demo Bud!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya Rob they certainly have come a very long way!!! I am impressed with Camp Chef and they seem to be pushing the limits!!! Like always brother I appreciate you watching!!! I hope to crank out a bunch of video for the next few months so I am sure we will chat agin real soon!!! Have a great week brother!!

[@ArizonaLiving]

Awesome review Ricer. I have the 36" Woodwind (non-Pro) and use a smoke tube since otherwise, meats don't get any smoke flavor. Glad Campchef added that smoke box. You cracked me up with the installation of the sidekick since it took me an hour to realize there wasn't a way to attach the side brackets to the grill.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah ya we got both on the Pro but then tried to hang the grease pail and I was like wth there isn'y any other way to attach the sidekick!!! The Pro with that smoke box does add a tad more smoke flavor, not like my offset but still boosts it up especially if you use some oak chunks with a little charcoal!! Thanks for watching brother!!

[@CFMRocksFishing-Music]

Everybody loves Chunk..... This is a Pineapple Burbun Blaze Smoke box kinda video- Great Job Jeff

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah yep Chunk rules!!!! Thanks for watching Rich!!!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Great review Jeff! I think the Woodwind Pro is Camp Chef's best yet! That smoke box is a game changer for sure! For a review video, it sure made me hungry haha

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Rus!!! I agree this Pro is hands down Camp Chef's best smoker!!! Sorry I made you hungry, ah well no I'm not because if I made you hungry I know I did a good job!!!! hahahah Thanks for watching bro!!

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Ricer - This IS going to be my first smoker! - Everybody seems to love it. I'm just waiting... 1) For winter to end, and 2) For it to be available in Canada. - Cheers!

[@ericthibault8875]

As a fellow Canadian waiting for this, I did hear back from Camp Chef they are targeting Spring for availability here. This was confirmed by some BBQ retailers in my area (Montreal) who already have received demo/tryout models

[@garryhammond3117]

@@ericthibault8875 Thanks Eric! - That's great news! - It should be in Ottawa around then too I hope. - Cheers!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I think you will be very happy with it Garry!!! Camp Chef made a great pit again!

[@kevinwill8542]

Smoke box is a game changer

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I agree Kevin! Thanks for watching!!

[@gharv1313]

Great review Ricer! Looked like some flavorful cooks so far. Cheers brother 🍻

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks George and ya bro this pit does a fantastic job!!! Thanks for watching bro and I hope you have a great week!!

[@mikebowerstv]

Man this grill just looks like it would be perfect for me. I would love to cook on one.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Come on up Mike and I will let you cook away brother!!!! Just dress warm for the ride up but don't worry the studio is heated so you can wear shorts still in there!!! hahaha Thanks for watching brother and this is a fantastic pit!! Camp Chef has impressed me and I am excited to share the APEX video soon!!

[@BabyDiego10599]

Very much liked this review. Been doing lots of research on pellet grills. Because I have an offset and a barrel smoker, I was looking for something just like this in a pellet grill, one that I can still get smoke flavor out of my cooks with the convenience of a set it and forget it. I know this grill won’t last me forever but I’m okay with that.

[@Mankitchenrecipes]

Great review, Ricer! Seems like a very nice unit, and I do like that fire box!👍🍻

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Kevin!!! Now it does not match up to our LSG's but it certainly does a great job!!!! Thanks for watching bro!!

[@thedvsmonkey]

As usual you’re killing me! I had to have a filling replaced earlier and half of my head was numb so I couldn’t eat dinner. That chicken was taunting me! So juicy!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah sorry DVS!!! Ya brother that chicken was sooooo good and that triple b sauce is a blueberry chipotle and I wasn't sure how that was going to taste but wow we really liked it. With that said the HOT is hot and the family actually preferred the regular triple b. But hey spicy chicken is always good for a toothache!!! hahahah jk Thanks for watching bro!!

[@thedvsmonkey]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ I typed my comment early on then was just squirming seeing all of the rest of the delicousness in the rest of the video.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching the whole thing!!

[@espfuel815]

Really thorough and entertaining review. Thank you sir!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@donkeyshaunjr]

I've owned a Grilla Silverbac original for about 6 years. After last nights' flameout (the 3rd this month) I am in the market. I am officially obsessed with this and I'm thinking I might risk my wife beating me and getting the 36.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahaha there is a reason why I named my channel Dead Broke BBQ when I started out!!! hahaha This is a nice pit and a good decent build! Thanks for watching and good luck----cough cough "they had a big sale" hahaha

[@donkeyshaunjr]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ I was literally all set and then the Grilla Mammoth came up. I think I'm going to give them a shot. I really love my silverbac and vert smoker is really want I need. I have a charcoal and a gas for searing and grilling fast. I just want smoking.

[@BabyBackManiac]

Duuuude, This is a fantastic video, man. Your quality is exceptional. You definitely did right by Chunk.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Coming from the greatest BBQ content creator in the world I really appreciate that you liked this one!! Thank you for inspiring me to make better videos Justin!!!!

[@BabyBackManiac]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ That made me day. Thanks, Jeff.

[@markowen7129]

That definitely is a nice little cooker. I've been looking at the 36" model as a possible alternative choice to the LSG, especially at a fraction of the LS cost and their shipping. It's hard to beat the construction of the LSG tho, It's a beast. Great informative video as always, brother.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya I understand Mark! I always say get what you can afford and then start a change jar and save for what you really want someday down the road!!! Thanks for watching and you will be happy with this pit!!! Won't last a lifetime but it does a really good job!!

[@jacehiggs3637]

As an owner of the 36" my only complaint is they use the same hopper and auger set up as the 24" I understand why, and it doesn't seem like a big deal initially. But the fire pot then is 6 inches from center and that's enough to notice a 10-18 degree temp swing from one side to the other of your pit.

[@markowen7129]

@Jace Higgs I completely understand. My first pit was the pitboss tailgater model and it was the same way. A very short auger that only came about a quarter of the way into the barrel. But I can say that controller ran MUCH better than the PID in my pitboss 1600 pro and my pitboss 1100 pro runs MUCH better than the PID controller.

[@LetsgetNuszBBQ]

Quite the little universal pit. Have fun with that one

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Jake!!! You need to borrow it for a couple cooks!!!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@smokingtarheel3003]

Great review. What a nice grill/smoker. Rus was spot on, I was hungry looking at all that food coming off there.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah ya probably going to see a lot more reviews shot this way moving forward!!! I have so many pits right now that this seems to be the best way to do the reviews!! Thanks for watching bro!!!

[@SleeperBBQ]

Nice review Ricer agreed like that wood box pellet pro should take notes and make their wood burning a little easier to use

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I hope this inspires Smoke Daddy to come up with something like this. I actually hope more companies add this feature!! Thanks for watching Lance and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@LucnguyenArt]

Chào bạn thân mến, chiếc bếp nướng thật tốt và món thịt nướng hấp dẫn. Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ, tôi thích nó. Chúc bạn một ngày tốt lành.

[@CFMRocksQueen]

That is a really awesome unit... The food that comes off that looks amazing. Great job on this video.... I'd love cooking on this... cheers buddy

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya this Camp Chef Pro does an amazing job!! That smoke box boosts the flavor to give you a tad more goodness too!!

[@daddydutchbbq]

Oh Yes....the good old 30 minute timer ! Now we need to talk about them poor boys doing your dirty work ! LOL . Nice looking unit !

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

They need something to do Kent so until they fly the coop they get handed a screwdriver!!!! hahahah Thanks for watching brother!!

[@juiceman8873]

Any plans to do a cook off to compare the new camp chef woodwind pro vs new pit boss elite pro 1600 pse with vst vs the new Weber smokefire sear + exl6. I’m looking to purchase a new pellet grill and I’m interested in performance , build quality , warranty. I know the camp chef is all stainless steel but the grates are not. Do you know of anyone who makes stainless steel grates for the camp chef. Love your videos, Very informative and love how you get the family involved! Keep on smoking !

[@RustyBBQLamb]

Nice to see you back in front of a pit lol. Good looking cooker too!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah ya dude I hope to get a few more reviews done before I do a fun garage chest freezer review!!!! hahaha Thanks for watching Rusty and enjoy the Florida weather bro!!

[@Jeeptj1300]

ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW JEFF

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for always watching bro!!! Glad you enjoy the videos even if you are spoiled with the LSG now!!!! hahaha

[@Jeeptj1300]

That’s right the LSG it top of the line But I love watching your videos they are awesome. Keep them coming. And if you need a home for some of those review items let me know

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks brother!!! I truly appreciate you watching!! Helps me continue to make these videos!!

[@troyv8302]

This pit is one of those that caught my eye but been wondering if the smoke box really produce more smoke flavor? I like the look of the pit as well. Nice review Ricer!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya troy it does add more flavor than just the standard pellet. I liked adding charcoal to it the most!! I am very impressed with what Camp Chef has brought to the table in the past year!!! Can't wait to do the APEX review!! Thanks for watching brother!!!

[@mattbirkelien9915]

When are you planning to do the apex review? I think you sold me on the WW pro 24 with the side kick but I’m curious about the apex

[@mmr0221]

Nice overview

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching brother!!

[@deplorableredneck4.02]

Awesome review..your boys are getting big..what's cooking for the Super Bowl?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha ya they are in Highschool now so they are on hyper drive to get taller than me!! hahaha I am not sure yet what I am actually cooking. I got so many pits in here right now that it will be cooking on pits like I did for this video. Life of a reviewer these days!!! hahaha Thanks for watching brother and I hope you enjoy the Super Bowl!!!

[@BrisketMedic]

Great review. Sloth love chunk. 😊

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha Goonies is still one of my favorite movies of all time!! Thanks for watching!

[@steveallen525]

I love everything about this grill, construction, features, stainless steel, probes, but no stack is a deal breaker for me :( I need to be able to move most of my smoke past a fence in my small backyard. The charcoal box is a super nice feature, but I guess that's what I give up to get the stack.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

All of the brands are going away from the stacks on pellet grills. Thanks for watching!

[@freightdawg6762]

Excellent review

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks brother!!!! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@victorbenner539]

Great review Ricer. Interesting design. With the help of the many accessories this pretty much becomes a all in one cooker. Very important for those who have limited floor space in their cooking area. But I agree with what you kept coming back to, the smoke box. That little gem I believe means you can actually call this pellet a smoker. Now though about those accessories. I've noticed over the years when someone makes a product that you can add accessories to the main unit ( like years ago when Troybuilt added accessories like generators, woodchipers,etc. to be attached to the tiller ) the accessories cost as much as a stand alone product. Thereby not making any reason to go that route. I'm wondering just how closely this applies here as far as the ability to be reasonable on overall value. This does not take away from them adding that smoke box. In fact I wonder if other manufacturers will in some way follow Camp Chefs lead on this design. I'm curious about what you're going to be cooking for this year's Supper Bowl? Hmmm, could it be Kansas city bbq sauce on chicken? 😂🤣😅😆😁 🏈🐓🍻👍 Have a great day. 🌤😀🔥

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah go KC Victor!!! hahaha the sidekick depending on what you get does add about $250 and then each attachment for that costs money too but my favorite is the griddle! Small and fun to use when you want to cook a whole meal on the pit! I did a Camp Chef APEX review for Smoked BBQ Source that should be posting soon and that is my favorite new pit from 2022. Instead of the smoke box you can get a gas insert and wow talk about the whole show in one pit!! Thanks for watching bud!

[@victorbenner539]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ I'm looking forward to seeing that review. Of all the reviews I see, and there are some good ones, yours are the best. I mean that and I refer golks who are considering getting cookers to check out your channel first before purchasing. I sure hope you had a window open with all that sucking up I just did 😂🤣😆😁. But really you do a great job 👏. Have a great day 🌤 😀 👍.

[@victorbenner539]

Oh and just a FYI. I'm going to mention the food I mentioned for supper bowl tonight during the live with Dash. We will see if he "see's what I did there" oh how I love playing "poke the bear" 👉🐻 😀

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank you Victor!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha ya Dash and his Eagles! ugh!!! hahaha

[@dr.lopuckdds2603]

Perfect review…lthanks

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching and I glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@jonathonthorpe9685]

I know that there is a big price and construction difference between the two, but what are your thoughts on the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro vs. the Lone Star Grilz Pellet Smoker? Is this the closest pellet smoker to the cook quality of the Lone Star?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

This is the closest to the LSG but hands down the LSG is still my best better grill I have ever ran to date. The LSG is a smoker that gets dang close to my offset flavor! Plus the build on the LSG will last a lifetime. But Camp Chef is now my favorite box store pellet grill on the market! They seem to always be a step ahead of everyone else and with a side kick you really have an all in one pit.

[@screaminyj]

I was going to ask this same question. I'm having a hard time overcoming the price difference, and lead time to go with an LSG. Or I should say, my SO is having a hard time overcoming the price difference. 😂 Great review.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahaha understandable!! Thanks for watching!!

[@PixelGuy22]

Thanks for the great review. I have limited space for this grill. With the sidekick attached it would not roll into the space on my outdoor kitchen. If I rolled it out on the casters then the sidekick would fit. So my question is: is it practical to install the sidekick when I want to roll it out and then uninstall it when I roll it back. Thanks again.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

It is not that hard to put on or remove but I would invest in a cover and leave it out there during the BBQ season and then take it off during the winter. Thanks for watching!!

[@robertjason6885]

22 # hopper I thought? Excellent video.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I don't remember, sorry! It is in their spec sheet. Thanks for watching!

[@Mr.Bookla]

Great video!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Burke!!!!

[@fredbuchanan2560]

HEY!! How'd you know I'm watching!?! 😅

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahaha good guess!!!

[@fredbuchanan2560]

This will be my new grill. Already saving for a new pickup, so it'll probably be next summer before I get it...

[@SVNS1XTWO]

If you could only pick one, between the Lone Star Grillz and this, which would it be? Which produces better food?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

LSG

[@hom296]

I'm used to doing a reverse sear using my kitchen oven for the pre-cook then I'd throw the meat on a blazing hot fire on the Weber for about 90 seconds each side. I imagine that the pellet grill doesn't get hot enough to sear a 1" steak. Maybe I'm wrong. I don't want to get the side kick just for that one application.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

With a cast iron pan you can sear a thin steak on a pellet grill. Thanks for watching!

[@myname9856]

I'm confused. Why do you need another smoke box with pellet smoking?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

That adds even more smoke flavor. Pellets are make of kiln dried wood and the smoke box you can add chunks that have a tad more moisture in them and gasses in the wood add more flavor. Thanks for watching!

[@slideoff1]

Nice!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching bro!!!!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

One of my favorite pits that I unfortunately I never had the opportunity to own. Came close once, but it never happened. Nice job my man!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Well hopefully one of these days you get one Tommy!! I am really impressed with the quality of this pit!!! Like always I appreciate you watching bud!!!! I am sure it feels like Christmas at your house right now with all those packages rolling in!!!! hahaha

[@cfnovak1]

I need it!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

It is a very nice pellet grill! Thanks for watching!

[@318android3]

Thanks for the review! It’s a big price gap between this and the LSG…watched your review on LSG … and you were very impressed by the smoke produced being only pellets…. Would You say it’s on Par with the camp Chef pro?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

It can't produce the same amount of smoke as the LSG. Yes the LSG is a buy once cry once pit and the body will last a lifetime. The Camp Chef is a very nice pit but it will be recycled into beer cans while the LSG is just getting the 2nd coat of touch up paint. With that said Camp Chef is really producing some very nice pellet grills!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@318android3]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ sealed the deal for me thx for your input and keep up w the great videos

[@uclajd]

What about the sidekick? You didn't give your impressions of it (say, vs Weber's Sear+ inside the smoker Cast Iron Grate).

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I think it is great. Very versatile and comes in handy!!

[@smeeglesapprentice1468]

Great review. Not sure if the 24 seems just a little small. How many spatched chickens or rib racks do you think you could on the bottom rack? Doesn't seem like a lot of headroom from the top rack to the lid?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

IF you need room then jump up to the 36". I think you can get 4 grocery store spatchcock chickens on the bottom rack. It would be tight but I think they could fit. I will say that I really like this pellet grill. Thanks for watching!!!

[@Trumpetmaster77]

Great review, that grill looks good! but.... recteq baby! LOL LOL

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Luis!!! Hahahaha ya but RecTeq needs to add a few more features to their next generation when ever they come out with one! Like always bro, I appreciate you watching!!!

[@braddickerson704]

Awesome review! I am seriously looking at the Woodwind Pro 36 because of the fire box. If you weren't planning to add the sidekick, would you recommend the Pitboss 1600 pro elite or the Woodwind? Do you find the smoke control settings and temp fluctuations to be on par between the two? Thanks, and keep up the awesome reviews!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

That is a tough one but right now I would side with the Woodwind but I 100% would still add the sidekick! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@shanepassafaro4339]

have you by chance checked how evenly this grill is heating?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

It is like most. It has a difference from left to right but I do not remember how much. If It wasn’t enough to mention it in the video then it did t stick out to me like others that have 50 plus. My offset has a 25 degree difference but I have been making bbq for 35 years now and it is just part of the game in a horizontal pit. Thanks for watching.

[@shanepassafaro4339]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ thanks for the quick response, this is my first venture into smoking food. just trying to find a good starting pint w/out buying a smoker, and separate bbq grill. from St. Louis MO and we have some good bbq around here, and I love cooking.

[@HellYeahKimballsBBQ]

Damn perfect review brother! That thing is awesome, and your lighting into the cook chamber I was investigating... I noticed you didn't block the light much so overhead and tilted? Is it a dedicated light and if so what is it? Thanks man!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya I have had an Apurture Light Storm 60x just above the pit for the past year but I have added more. I have 4 Amaran 100x's above and pointed down at each corner. Plus 4 LED panels 2 in front and 2 in the back of me. Then 2 Godox SL60W's in front of me with big rectangle softboxes. Then about 12 LED tube strip lights on the ceiling. Oh and 1 Apurture MC RGBW that I use sometimes on my gimbal for darker meats like brisket or pits that are really dark. That pit wasn't seasoned all the way up yet so it really helps the video with that shiney 304 SS!!! hahaha Contact me anytime Rob if you got questions and thanks for watching brother!!

[@HellYeahKimballsBBQ]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ Wisconsinan Wizard!

[@kazz23681]

I would love to see a long term review on the lone star grilz pellet smoker

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

YA I will do that eventually but I can tell you that it is my workhorse!! Still running strong and zero issues with it other than I had to change out the felt gasket but I had a burr on the lid that cause that. So I used a dremel and filed it down. It still catches a tad but it is not tearing off. So with all that said my LSG will be a pit that my boys will have to fight over when I take a dirt nap but this Camp Chef will be made into recycled beer cans someday. Thanks for watching!

[@kazz23681]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ yeah I order one back in October and have been super worried about rust I can’t wait to get it though. The only reason I worry about rust is living in Michigan, the weather is pretty much unpredictable.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Meh----once you get a steel pit you just have to deal with the paint breaking down in time. But after you had it for a while you can add a little food safe mineral oil to it. Plus you will need some touch up paint but trust me this pit is a war machine!!! If you are keeping it outside get something to cover it up to keep the snow off it and in the summer keep the sun from beating on it! My LSG Santa Maria sit outside all year long and that pit is doing just fine but it is covered up with a tarp when I am not using it!

[@kazz23681]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ I got the sunbrella cover,I’m hoping that give it some good protection.

[@hillbillybbq]

Hey buddy looks good!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Mike!!! Thanks for watching brother!!!

[@AceRunnin]

Do you think this provides more smoke than the VST on the Pitt Boss Pro Series 1600 Elite? Deciding between those two grills. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Honestly they are probably about the same. Most pellet grills all cook about the same but I always look at the features and lately the controller ease of use is also something I look at. I know that Pit Boss has come out with the new Pro Series 3 and I hope to get one of those in the near future too!! Thanks for watching!

[@PostalBarbecue]

River, I’m curious if yours leaks smoke from the ash bucket area during start up? My original woodwind did not. My new woodwind pro does. How about yours?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya this little pit leaks all over the bottom during the start up and a little during the actual cook around the smokebox and a tad through the grease port. But the more I have ran it the more it has kind of sealed up but during that start up you really need to make sure the lid is open because that much smoke could combust!! That is why I put that clip of all the smoke in the beginning because it certainly smolders a lot!! Thanks for watching Jabin!!!

[@DustanRodriguez]

Does the flattop have a grease run off trap like other griddles?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Yep it comes with a little detachable tin cup! Thanks for watching!!

[@COMPNOR-97]

Realize this video is 4 months old. I read a review about the hopper and some complaints about it. That the window telling you how full it is is misleading because of the design it feeds from the center. Also that the empty function isn't 100% and that they had to use a dowel to help because of the grate. Are this concerns of yours? Thanks in advance.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

No, on almost every pellet grill you need to check your hopper. Pellets are like little logs and they like to pile up. Thanks for watching!

[@COMPNOR-97]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ thanks for the quick reply

[@jimmyjames6318]

Do you need the sidekick for searing or is there another way to sear her with this bad boy?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

You could crank it up and use a cast iron pan. Thanks for watching!

[@knobb3kid]

Okay Dead broke, I have a question. I’m stuck now between the Woodwind Pro or the Pit Boss Elite 1600 2 that’s coming out this fall. In your experience between this cooker and your other 1600 Elite, which would you recommend?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Both are great pits. But with the Sidekick I would lean towards the Woodwind. I love the griddle and eventually I will be doing the APEX review here on my channel. I did that review for Smoked BBQ Source and that should be posting soon. My favorite pellet grill I tested in 2022 was the APEX because of the gas option. But that is an expensive pit but honestly a one man show that I call Do All!!!! The Elite is still my 2022 box store pellet grill of the year though and I will be excited to see the Elite Gen 2 when it comes out!! As far as flavor you might get a tad more smoke with the smoke box on the Woodwind. Hope this helps!

[@knobb3kid]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ thank you so much for the response; that’s generally how I was leaning but I’ve only owned PitBoss so far and have been happy with it but the Camp Chef line just seem amazing

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Both brands make good pits. With that said Camp Chef is a little more expensive but you can get more features! Thanks again for watching!!

[@knobb3kid]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ just a quick update as I appreciate the feedback and suggestion 🤘🏻😎 I did however end up digging a little deeper into the pocket and ordered a BFG from Recteq

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

@@knobb3kid congrats and enjoy that new pit!

[@MattWarner-gc2yi]

Can you use the side kick as a gas burner with the sear box or just with the flat top?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

You can get all 3 attachments if you want. Thanks for watching!

[@johnthyen5599]

i would like to see this grill in person here in Madison Wi. I cannot find a store. That has 1 to look at..any advice? I have been to Dicks already.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Maybe Cabela's has them on the showroom floor??

[@robertjason6885]

Can one use a cast iron pan over the cook top flame? Stupid question, I know

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Not directly but go for it if you want to try?!??!

[@robertjason6885]

@@DeadBrokeBBQAh… griddle then

[@kdglock4491]

So once smome box is ignited you close shut completely? Or leave it cracked 1/4 or so?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I just closed it completely so it would just burn slowly. I don't need to keep the direct flame on it once it is lit. Thanks for watching!!

[@a10pilotg74]

I’m buying a new pit… now you have me all confused… should I get this or the Pitboss Elite …..

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Both are good pits but I lean towards the Camp Chef because of that smoke box and side kick griddle!!

[@a10pilotg74]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ thanks for the reply brother much appreciated !

[@dylanrylandfishing]

How would you compare it to the Pit Boss Pro 1600 Elite? I’m between the two and not sure what I want to go with

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Good question! I really like both of those pits but with the sidekick I think the Woodwind Pro has the advantage. The smoke box is a very nice feature to boost the flavor a tad! But if you get the Camp Chef 36" with the sidekick you are going to pay a lot more compared to the ELite. Hope this helps and if not time to flip the coin!!!

[@michaelrhodes3285]

My mind is stuck between the ZGrills multitasker and the woodwind pro and I’m trying to lock myself to ZGrills but i just don’t know anymore.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Both are good pits and it is a hard choice for sure. I will say the controller and app on the Woodwind Pro is better visually if that matters. Thanks for watching!!!

[@michaelrhodes3285]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ by the way if I do get the woodwind do you have to spray Pam like the multitasker?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I spray all of them, it just helps build up a seasoning and I like a good and seasoned up pit. Thanks for watching!

[@ellen11d]

Which do you like better the woodwind pro or the Lonestar and why?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Lone Star Grillz, made in America out of 3/16" American steel. Never stops smoking, hands down the best pellet grill I have ever owned.

[@ellen11d]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ it would be nice if you could do a comparison

[@henryjonesphotography4934]

Are they the only pellet smoker with the smoke box option?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Well there is a company called Smoke Daddy that sells what they call the Heavy D. That is an insert that you can put around the fire pot! It works great and I do have a couple videos showing me using it. But this design on the Camp Chef is the only one to date. Thanks for watching!

[@brandontittle-io1dh]

Let’s see woodwind pro vs the lone star pellet grill.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

The LSG wins! hahah But the Pro is a lot cheaper though! Thanks for watching!

[@cheflisa71]

How long is the power cord on this?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

My guess it is around 6 foot. I don't have this pit anymore, gave to a friend in need. Thanks for watching!

[@befmx31]

Okay, how does THIS one compare to the LSG with regards to smoke flavor? Again, be straight with me. Thanks.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Very nice pit but nothing can beat the LSG, so it is simple as that brother! The LSG just pounds the protein with smoke. Now the Pro is nice to be able to add a little more but there is just something about that LSG that makes it second to none so far for me!! Thanks for watching!!

[@befmx31]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ good to know. Thanks.

[@cnqrstrife]

Is it better than Weber smoke fire?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I would say yes it is. I like the Camp Chef controller and the app better but the smoke box is kind of a game changer. With that said though if I could only own 1 camp chef I would have the APEX. That pit having the gas insert makes life very convenient!!! Thanks for watching!

[@DsmChris83]

So woodwind pro or pitboss 1600 elite?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I would pick the Woodwind Pro if it has the sidekick on it.

[@sphincterspasm4305]

Woodwind Pro or Timberline?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I would go with the Pro. Great pit and cheaper than the timberline.

[@UCruz90]

I know this is an old review but what cutting board is that? Great video !

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Not sure, I use a lot of different boards. Might be one of my epicureans?? If you give me a time stamp I could check it out. Thanks!

[@UCruz90]

9:32 the cutting board on the back, is that the 10 x 7 epicurean ?also recommend this pit for a first time pellet grill buyer ?

[@UCruz90]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ a second look from your top 5 pellet grill videos its the epicurean gourmet series. Aha I found it! Thank you

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

this is the one, amzn.to/3RMwIVo yes I highly recommend this as your first pellet grill! The CC Pro has a lot of great features so if you can afford it, buy it!!!

[@fishindoc6025]

I think it's a 22# hopper

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

You are correct!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@vinht4189]

This or lone star

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

The Lone Star is still the best pellet grill in the business. Thanks for watching.

[@nickgibb4687]

not for that price

[@johnr3514]

Ugh wanted to see an actual review and yet again camp chef paid shill. I want to buy the 35 woodwind pro but all i see are paid camp chef shills. It's crazy.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah you moron---I love jackrags like yourself. 100% you are the type I would back hand off a bar stool and then pee in your face as you laid on your back doing the turtle shuffle. Just because a company sends me a pit doesn't mean I got paid John R da Turd. You are completely full of crap and it shows right here in the comment your one broken digit typed. Camp sells a 36 inch ya stupid bag of dicks. hahahahahaha Go troll in another corner but stop sniffing your ball sweat bub, you sound like a pedo.

[@mefobills279]

In the comments section the LSG is recommended. How is that shilling for Camp Chef. I found the review balanced and honest.

[@conradkostelecky7935]

So a question for you if you would be so kind to respond. I have a CampChef Woodwind Pro that is almost 4 years old and I really enjoy it overall. In your opinion is it worth buying a new one just for the added wood box/charcoal holder that increases the smoke flavor? Thanks for your response in advance.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

The smoke box does add more flavor but if you are happy with your current model it is not the huge step up but it is a good step in the right direction! Hope that makes sense!! Thanks for watching!