✅Pellet Smoker: Best Pellet Grill Smoker (Buying Guide)

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✅1. REC TEC wood pellet Grill Smoker: bit.ly/3Vx9O60 ✅2. Green Mountain Pellet Grill Smoker: bit.ly/42oukrD ✅3. Camp Chef Woodwind Pellet Grill: bit.ly/3nm3Ubq ✅4. Z Grills Wood Pellet Grill Smoker: bit.ly/3LydOyH ✅ linktr.ee/hotelReview Exclusive Hotel Deals and flight tickets

[@jerryhubbard4461]

For those of us that love to cook and take our cooking serious, The Big Green Egg is the master.

[@toddmintz4269]

Jerry Hubbard You obviously have never tried a Rec Tec

[@donaldolson6062]

I have a camp cheff and the rec tec. I love and use my rec tec for home and the camp cheff at the cabin. The rec tec hands down is my favorite. It is worth the extra money for ease and the consistency of temperature control and the pellet hopper is huge

[@lordemp7172]

I bought a Z Grills Pellet Smoker & I have only used it 3 times since getting it a little over a week ago. I CANNOT be any HAPPIER!!! I AM IN LOVE. I made Brisket, Filet Mignon, Sirloin Steak, Shrimp & Huge Sea Scallops. I also did baked potatoes, asparagus & balsamic marinated portobello mushrooms. I have honestly NO COMPLAINTS. I LOVE MY Z GRILLS!!!

[@steveprice9059]

Camp chef is my favorite easy cleanup 3 years now not a single complaint.

[@LegendaryOldwarrior]

I tell you right now, if you have the money, get the rec tec. Yes it's more sometimes a lot more than regular pellet grills, but it's worth it. It's sooo much more better than the other grills. Believe me go with it. If you can get the 700 version, that one you can order the front loading shelf. Heck it has a smoke box you can attach to it if you want to order it.

[@everettcook835]

Rec tec is by far the best smoker out there. Gave my traeger away once I got my RT 700

[@rupman27isback]

1500 bucks?? I'm good

[@ChuckBeefOG]

I have a PitBoss 870 for my first one. I am really enjoying it so far. Way up where i live in Canada we have no great cooking woods, so this is my first time being able to cook smoked American style bbq.

[@ralph308able]

I have a pit boss 1000 and it's as good as any so called best

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Ralph Smith Nice. Mine has been great no trouble at all. I have a new Chinese controller i bought last year with a probe jack and a button for the smoke setting but i havent even put it on yet.

[@ralph308able]

@@ChuckBeefOG 👍🏼 I'm still learning the tricks on cooking with it.😁

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Ralph Smith The YT channel HowToBBQRight is a great resource. Big Malcolm is a beast.

[@nmaddog46]

Maple is a hard wood😃

[@michaelconrad421]

How about the Grilla grills silverback pro edition, and the Louisiana cooker vertical pellet smoker?

[@shawnmitcham9824]

Got my YS640 two weeks ago. So far have made steak, brisket, lobster, scalloped potatoes, and shepherds pie on it. Everything has been easy and perfect. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase. I got a bunch of add on’s that pushed it to ~2,400.00, so thanks Uncle Sam!!👍😎

[@ReviewTubes]

Amazing! Thanks for your feedback on that! How is the cleaning?

[@shawnmitcham9824]

@@ReviewTubes cleaning has been very easy. Green kitchen sponge and that's about it.

[@ReviewTubes]

Very nice, thanks for sharing :)

[@bigkyle04]

Shawn Mitcham picking mine up tomorrow!!

[@waynespringer501]

Holy cow $2400!?! I could get 2 Rec Tec RT-700's for that price! If bought back to back that would be 12 years bumper to bumper warranty (outstanding customer service btw) instead of just 3 years on the electronics and 1 year on the igniter on the Yoder.

[@bigtimebarbecue5188]

Camp chef woodwind awesome grill !!! Easy clean out port, just pull The slide.Definitely recommend the sear box..

[@CastleHives]

Just purchased the Rec Tec 590. Hands down from what I’ve read and have been told is the pellet grill to buy. Going to video unboxing and also first run. Can’t wait.

[@dotdot7020]

Please provide us with an Update, how’s the size of the unit? We have a relatively small family so I’m on the fence between the 340 and the 590

[@CastleHives]

@@dotdot7020 Love the 590. Size is prefect to cook brisket and others. Depending on what you cook though, the 340 may work, but the 590 is perfect though for us. Cooks amazing. Efficiency is unreal compared to other grills. Get a sear kit also, makes cooking steak great.

[@jamiegerrard2129]

I like to camp chef sear box feature Makes it very versatile

[@steverudder3321]

I recently bought the Z Grill. So far, I have cooked boneless chicken, turkey breast and a tri tip roast. I have successfully smoked these meats on my propane bbq in the past, but my apartment rules say "electric only," and so I bought the Z Grill. However, the chicken turned out very chewy and the tri tip was ok, but both didn't get the REALLY smokey flavor that I got from my propane bbq. I want MORE smoked flavor, but I don't know if this Z Grill will give it. Any suggestions?😕

[@american_chevy616]

can i use this for chaocol also?

[@GaryLaneUilleann]

Bought a Camp Chef Woodwind and have loved smoking anc grilling for over a years. I recommend purchasing a bluetooth digital thermometer with two probes so you can monitor internal temperatures while inside cooking or any other activity that allows frequent temperature checks with the remore alarm/temp display.

[@Funpants94]

What makes you pick z grills over the camp chef? Seeing as the camp chef has the sear box.

[@Shazziecooking]

Funpants94 not to mention the color display with possibly the best WiFi app. No sir Camp Chef number one for money. YODER YS640 kicks all their arsses!! 😉

[@waynespringer501]

@@Shazziecooking The only thing Yoder kicks their arsses on is the extremely overpriced dent it puts in your wallet for the value you receive.

[@CabernetKev]

Do all of the smokers reviewed allow both direct and indirect cooking?

[@raymondmills3690]

Have you done one for the PG500 by cookshack?

[@jeffpearson2645]

What was the 5th brand that did not make it to the video?

[@jeremiahbatiste7328]

The one that’s in your backyard

[@timhegesijr1750]

I have a cuisinart grill with pellet smoker/propane combo and love it no problems!! Most pellet grills are much the same. Mine came with two temp probes and a heavy duty cast iron griddle and its Bluetooth ready for monitoring your grill through the app. I went with the combo because this way we have options for fueling/cooking. Being that propane fluctuates I felt the smoker is actually more economic then propane if you're patient and have time to cook slow and low. Its like a BBQ crockpot. We all know how good food turns out when its slow cooked. So that's why I went with a combo but all pellet smokers are much the same concept of indirect smoking basically and also you can do a wet smoke to them by soaking a wood chunk in water and placing it on the smoker grates. Also can do a cold smoke as well!!! I love it and smoking is the only way I can cook, my wife is the cook in the house!!

[@ronford8770]

How does a Woodward compare?

[@eljskitchen]

Thank you for this information. I notice you didnt mention the Trager pellet grill. What do you think about this grill?

[@IssacOzzman]

I went with the Z grills A got the new 7002B model and i'm loving the easy use and cleanup.

[@mr.walnuts2659]

Can you review grilla grills?

[@cushman47]

I just purchased the Camp Chef Woodwind S/G grill I ‘ve used Traegers for 15 years. This Woodwind has been just great with the S/G technology. I noticed that your review did not cover the Slide/Grill which makes this grill extremely versatile.

[@docuzzie]

Camp Chef is my choice with the sear box

[@Vin3817]

I never have one pellet grill yet. Really want one. I was thinking about the Cabela brand. Thick solid and made in USA. All 3 look good and which one Made in USA?

[@adams2327]

Tyno Vu go grilla grills American made and great value

[@aleksandarvasic4885]

Tyno Vu try Louisiana champions smoker and grill all this above are kids toys compared to the best one on the market It’s pricey but you get what you pay

[@Vin3817]

aleksandar vasic I saw it in Cosco for $1000. This one is huge and solids. I'll be looking into it again when all the snow melted. Thanks for your recommendation

[@blackheartsmarine0351]

I have a RecTec. Best on the market. My dad has a traeger. He likes mine better. Customer service is the best on the market

[@kurthadsall1931]

How bout reviewing top end built in pellet grills? (Memphis, Coyote, Twin Eagle)

[@lindacurrin2777]

My rec tec has temperature runaway,set on 375 it goes 390 plus, grease will not drain due to plate is to flat, repeated calls to rec tec no response

[@bullhogsbbq9658]

Rectec are the best overall, I've had and tried every brand. Also customer service is top notch

[@jawwedd7472]

One thing rec tech now has there grills with wiifii from your cell . Also all there fireboxes are now stainless steel . I like to see you match up the rectech trailblazer to the davy crocket tailgate grill. I didnt like the rectech as much before but i sure do now . Do all your other brands have stainless steal firebox like rectec just went to this last spring? The rectech grills also come with two ports or plug ins to plug in your meat thermometers . You can run two at a time and see the temps on your cell phone or grill . Im amazed how much info i can see on my cell phone . On off switch set your temps and see what current temp is. You need to review and compare all these new model rectech grills now

[@kprowler]

Jaw, the Camp Chef has a stainless steel firebox, as well as a SS heat deflector.

[@jeffsmith350]

Rec tech is much better.

[@jmbauer68]

I work at one of the largest protein producing enterprises in north america. We can get prime ribeye b/w $5 and $7 a lb as primals. Everyone I work with has a yoder smoker. I am looking in to one but it is the only one my coworkers recommend.

[@lur.4721]

This was helpful, I didn’t know how they worked.

[@shawnmitcham9824]

why not review the Yoders Smoker Pellet grills? YS640

[@norcalimages]

agreed the Yoder YS640 is my next purchase.

[@jasonmcmillen2252]

I don't know about anyone else watching this but the smoke at 6:54 mark looks very interesting

[@chavez4962]

Can you do one on vertical pellet smokers?

[@ReviewTubes]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apWxaYyHlsama9k

[@larrygwinn6649]

How does yoder pellet grills stand to this list

[@jimmieburnett8543]

#1 Yoder is best . Built like a TANK Plus made in AMERICA !

[@markjonaz]

Why did you not mention the Memphis?

[@stevenhryciw7563]

I love my Camp Chef

[@MackGauge1]

Did this video get edited??? The clickbait said Top 5... The video discussed 4??? Ive had a lot of issues withy Traeger, had my buddy look at a rec tec and he bought it. The Rec Tec is definitely a way better smoker. I'm replacing my Traeger with a Rec Tec.

[@ReviewTubes]

Thanks for pointing this out to us. We had some issues with one of the brand, they refused to include their grill in our review! So we removed the grill from the review, but never did a new thumbnail! Thanks again, we will change it and upload new one

[@MackGauge1]

@@ReviewTubes Thanks for the reply.

[@rodv69]

Would you review the pit boss vertical pellet smokers 3, 5, and 7? Love to see how the smaller smokers to the pit boos Austin xl comper.

[@992turbos8]

After reviewing this video I did not favor any of them , that being said I did go with the Green Mountain Daniel Boone Prime. And here’s why : • DC direct power controlled • Temp range 150-550 deg • PID controller is one of the best on the market • Little to no heat fluctuations +\- 3-4 deg • WiFi • Dual meat probes • 13 gage metal • Ash clean out system • 458 sq in cooking area • 3 yr warranty 5 yr support • Optional Accessories : • 900 deg pizza oven attachment • Rotisserie attachment So overall this is in my opinion the better smoker. Price point $799

[@lavedaskitchentipsandtrick1294]

What about the Sams Member Mark Brand

[@alenkofrc7851]

Great as Always! Very informative.

[@Hankxiong]

I guess traegers are overrated? I really wanted to buy yesterday.

[@toddmintz4269]

If you want one that will last, get a Rec Tec. The camp chef is really good also but not built as well. Pit Boss will get you by for a couple years for a low price range. Hope that helps.

[@08Budweiser]

Was it just me Thumb Nail said 5 - he showed 4 ?

[@mattkuester4199]

I thought the exact same curriculum thing good review but was waiting for the fifth review

[@cab1277]

RecTeq has A SIX year warranty and exceptional customer service. No comparison to the RecTeq.

[@larrytbowman5962]

What about the Yoder or the MAK 2 Star

[@jimmieburnett8543]

Yoder best not even close . To hell with China !

[@trezndawg4240]

I spent $900 for a Traeger and an additional $500 on accessories. Results, last year my induction fan went out while I was cooking, and May of 2019 the Auger fan went out while I was cooking! I subsequently purchased an awesome Kamado Joe and will never purchase another electric wood pellet grill again.

[@toddmintz4269]

Should’ve bought the Rec Tec 700, comes with a 6 year bumper to bumper warranty.... Not that you will need it.

[@mrmralready210]

Can you please do a review on the Traeger Timberline 1300

[@mikenicholson2548]

What about traiger and Louisiana grills have both work awesome

[@andrewgarate3790]

What about Sawtooth grills out of Utah??

[@jeffsmith350]

Rec-tec beats them hands down. With all stainless inside, and wifi technology. Much better. Built in USA.

[@tomphan6438]

Proportional Integral Derivative Controller? Did you really allow marketing to take the reigns on this? It probably does sound smart to some though

[@carlosibarra3396]

Green mountain grill and Louisiana grills have been the best to me hands down

[@sonnavsvarthund]

Check out Cuisinart Woodcreek 4 in 1 pellet grill.

[@freddygarrett]

Camp chef

[@CoD_Maj3st1k]

Grilla grills are built to last. Why didn't they make the list? Stainless steel including all the inserts. Sturdy is an understatement.

[@royceschmitz88]

I'd like to see your review of the Oklahoma Joe Rider DLX grill

[@hoss6048]

Would like a review of Sawtooth Pellet/ Outlaw grills. The only American made that I can find

[@ramellin]

Blaz-n-Grills, American made, ceramic igniter, PID controller, pellet dump door, stainless steel roller grates, 30# hopper, removable burner cup for easy cleaning, double insulated and best of all - powder coated. Yoder offers none of this and that’s why I choose Blaz -n- Grills over Yoder.

[@LeonardCooperman]

Leaning towards Yoder. I just want my grill made in America.

[@isaacs2370]

The Yoder grills have negative after negative review about rusting out

[@jimmieburnett8543]

@@isaacs2370 LMFAO False built like a tank . no rust Yoder #1

[@jamesyers1975]

Surprised Yoder wasn’t on the list

[@texaswader]

Ford, Chevy whatever. While I prefer the Rec Tec due to a number of factors others will like what they have and won't care about the reviews. Thanks for the reviews though.

[@jorjor362]

Im reading the comments and alot of people talking about Yorder grill but if im not mistaken there pellet grills is like $1,400 and ☝ the average joe not paying that much for a pellet grill

[@xarrow81]

I'm a average Joe and got the yoder and would do it again, it's that good!

[@piledriver141]

Camp chef woodwind is awesome!!

[@RumandCook]

Obviously "best" is subjective, but you missed 2 leaders in the market. Traeger and Yoder.

[@TheGostlyt118]

review pit boss classic

[@ralph308able]

I have a pit boss and it's great

[@russelllieser4226]

Missed the best Hands down the Yoder

[@mike3dr376]

Had mine 1 year out doors, still great@@jasonburns6411

[@NaturalSpyder]

Hands down the best

[@4wolverines]

Mak Yoder & Memphis

[@ricksharp5749]

I love my traeger pro 575,cooked beer can chicken on it yesterday, and all their ribs and sauces are excellent

[@lawrencedelong9748]

I ordered my Z Grill 700E yesterday with the free pellets. This Marine will give ya'll a review also. OH YEA !

[@MrPrimitiveThorn]

No review on your channel yet?

[@stlgamer8003]

How about reviewing the Myron Mixon Barq Pellet grill...?

[@subvet657]

Green Mountain pellet grills are MADE IN THE USA. I love mine.

[@jeffsmith350]

Rec-tec is made in USA. Better grill.

[@raybobkowalski2154]

What about Yoder? Best out there by far

[@stephenfoster1196]

because it's the best made...they weigh 300 lbs + for good reason

[@jakrn01]

@Bo Hunter, not really, almost 100sq in more cooking space and only 250 dollars more than a rec tec and made in the USA.

[@The_Critical_Critic]

PIT BOSS RULES

[@GoryionB]

No mention of Grilla Grills.. :|

[@jeffreyprescott7315]

Rec Tec best grill out there

[@primed.cynosure.negative3659]

take my money!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahhaa

[@jakrn01]

Yoder Smokers are better smokers in my opion and are built in the USA.

[@WaywardTraveler77]

Yoder are also very over priced and these other grills are also made in america.

[@jakrn01]

Callandor99, Actually the yoder is the only one made in the usa, has heavier guage metal than all except maybe rec tec, I don't know what guage they use. The only competitor is rec tec as far as quality goes. The yoder ys640 has 98 sq in more cooking area on main grate and only cost 250 more dollars. I would pay that for the heavier metal and us made.

[@joecarbone2492]

Blaz-n-grills makes a made in america heavy gauge smoker that is top notch.

[@jakrn01]

Joe Carbone, haven't heard of that brand. I'll have to take a llok at them.

[@joecarbone2492]

Had mine now for over 2 years. Solid as a tank. I recommend and would buy again.

[@wicked9ball2003]

I'm loving the wifi jim bowie, by green mountain grills.

[@grimballframpton7301]

What about Grilla grills pallet grills?

[@devonkellis]

I would have included Grilla as well, and left out Z Grills. Either way though, you can't beat Camp Chef pellet grills. The value for cost is unmatched. And there wasn't a feature named in this video that a Camp Chef doesn't have.

[@grimballframpton7301]

devonk you can beat them for the price for what you get and the customer service it can't be matched

[@adams2327]

Agreed on the Z grill. It’s a rip off of the silverback

[@jeffmutter2286]

This was a weak top 5 er 4....so many other grills....what about the Yoder?

[@fordguy61mi]

You need to do a review on the new Traegers that are out now, specifically the new Ironwood. New technologies deserve a second glance.

[@texaswader]

I've seen the new Traegers and they are sure made better than the ones before these came out.

[@jeffhenry7749]

pitt boss gives u everything these have at half the cost.

[@Lifesrad8]

Agree the cost difference these are not worth it pit boss is the way to go 400 bucks you can't beat it.

[@charlieandhudsonspal1312]

6 year warranty?

[@waynespringer501]

Sure if you like having to replace your grill every 3-5 years because the barrel rusted out.

[@jeffhenry7749]

Built way better than traegers..

[@atljazzman]

Traeger didn't make the list?

[@dankierl6123]

I think this review is personal opinion with a little Mr. Gadget thrown in....nothing wrong with it. There are so many really good pellet smokers out there that its personal preference. The Traeger is a fine grill as well! Just dont believe everything you read, thats how I got suckered into a Yoder.

[@lostonlongisland6845]

na...traeger didn't make the list.

[@brendahenthorne1196]

Pit boss rancher xl

[@dankierl6123]

Without getting into it, I had a Yoder YS-640 for over 2 years. Those of you who think they are the shiznit either dont use them 3 plus times a week or whatever. The one I purchased was built March 2nd 2017, It was a nightmare from day one. Long story short, I sold it for $800.00 this week and bought a Pit Boss. Used my brothers 820 D and that is the bees knees. Money isnt necessarily the issue, its when I have company or cook for an event...it better be right! The place that sells them here in KS is an extension of the manufacturer. They will not allow a negative review hit the forum. Good luck!

[@raymondkierl2778]

@@LH-jq1lw Fan, igniter and thermocouple. Lid had overbite. Smoke was non existant with any pellets.

[@redrider0151]

@@LH-jq1lw This is because people NEVER want to admit they wasted 1500 - 1800 dollars on a grill. I can tell you there are NUMEROUS issues due to rust. Mine rusted inside the lid and top half of the grill, around the hinges until they broke. I went through a number of igniters over the years. The firebox tray on the older ones all warped. The process to upgrade the firmware is tedious at best (you had to email the company and there was a programmer that was mailed around the country, where you did yours and mailed it to the next guy). There are also issues with the drip pan, as it warps badly over time...its a giant steel pan that sits directly under the bottom cooking surface. All in all there are issues with ALL pellet grills, and they require much more maintenance than say a ceramic smoker/grill. Are the yoders the only ones with these problems, I would say not. If you look at all the pellet grills available, I would bet the Yoder is by far the most solid (its over 300 lbs) and I NEVER had issues with it cooking once it was up to temp....the Traegers and others use a MUCH thinner gauge steel so they dont retain heat and are affected by outside temps for more than the Yoder. Of all the pellet grills I have been around the Yoder was probably the highest quality but the long term is a bit up in the air...I can also say that it cooked FANTASTIC. I never had a bad meal off of the Yoder...except once it started rusting, it dropped rust particles on my food....which was frustrating to say the least. I will be sanding and repainting again this year to see how it goes. To be honest, a cermaic cooker is better IMHO, as its pretty much zero maintenance and cost of ownership is FAR less...both initial cost and long term.

[@trentschoenfeldt4992]

6:48 look at the smoke

[@jamesnoon6127]

Smoken Brothers #1

[@chrisrockwood9149]

I thought the same thing with the zgrill until I actually paid attention close the dampener a little and this thing is awesome don't give up don't be such a p****

[@lukeskywalker1901]

Would like to see your thoughts on Yoder vs. Pitts & Spitts

[@turkeykiller8166]

Clint Qualls Just got a Yoder. Well worth the money

[@Mr5picker]

Fake review! They don't test anything and have probably never even used a pellet grill. They just compile some manufacturers marketing material and post links that earn them referrals. Fake!

[@williamwhite7580]

I think the Traeger pro OrTimberlain series grills

[@larchingrant9501]

Green mountain pellets grill.

[@jordank2028]

No way!! You guys in the comments are telling me an $1800 (yoder) smoker is better then $500 smokers? I think this review is for average user pellet grills, not the best money can buy.

[@michaelgarrity4123]

After spending many hours researching, for $900 I think the Camp Chef Woodwind w/ 900* side sear box looks like a great deal. It seems they have given the engineering just a bit more thought. I'll let you know in a week.

[@jimmieburnett8543]

Yoder is best not even close Made in USA also .... To hell with the China crap

[@ruco5775]

I choose the camp chef

[@brent4770]

They are all about the same. It's knowing how your smoker cooks and your technics that will be the difference.

[@JJMassar]

Aaaaaand Yoder

[@billpeirce7127]

Did not see the best. Traeger, did not see the pit boss, or camp chef eather. Never heard of these brands ever. So how can they be the best??? Are the the best budget smokers below 250.00!!!!

[@garysorley6186]

It's obvious that you've never priced rec tec. LMAO

[@waynespringer501]

So you somehow thought "the best" could only possibly be something that YOU have heard of?

[@robertcordray4326]

Rec Tec pellet grille!! I previously had a Z grille,the worst grille I ever owned.

[@jeffmutter2286]

Agree with Rec Tec and Camp Chef...Z Grill and GMG is a joke

[@kevinyoungblut]

The Camp Chef does not come with the sear box, it is an option.

[@curtishicks8990]

It does on the Woodwind model

[@kprowler]

It does on the Woodwind Model. I bought a Camp Chef Smoke Pro 2, and added the sear box on the side. Excellent pellet smoker.

[@wilkiesbbqnc]

I have the Camp Chef Smoke Pro STX with the sear box and Love it.Only have about $600 in it have used it 3 or 4 times a week for 2 years absolutely Awesome smoker.