recteq RT-1250 Pellet Grill First Look

[@johnriley2862]

Really liked that first look video. Very helpful. I am picking my 1250 up this week. I can't wait!!!

[@tyleryokley]

I just ordered this as well. The hooks on the back of the hopper are to hold the top rack when not in use. However, like you said, can be used for anything else!

[@andrewblee2876]

Back of the hopper hooks are used to store the upper grille when not in use.

[@StokedOnSmoke]

I’m not 100% on that at this point. I heard they may change those (recteq source told me…) well after I shot this video so not sure 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@steveb8503]

I believe those hooks you show at 4:10 are to hang that 2nd grill grate if you're not using it.

[@StokedOnSmoke]

Yeah someone else mentioned that here in the comments but my inside contact at recteq told me they may change those hooks up and/or get rid of them so I’m not sure at this point 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jamesnave2670]

Does it come with 2 template probes?

[@perfectphotos6114]

Can you install this on a barbecue island if you leave the legs off?

[@bangbarge]

Just ordered the 1250. Looking forward to the cook on this bad boy. Nice informative video on what’s coming in the box. 👍👍

[@StokedOnSmoke]

Yewwwww! Enjoy!

[@Bill-N-Carolina]

Is this one not lined with the red RTV sealant on the inside like the 590?

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

What’s up with the plastic on the controller screen? Is it meant to be peeled off? Looks like it’s breaking up.

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

So is it dimensionally any bigger than the RT-700 or did they just add a shelf?

[@hiltonhead03]

First of all, the improvements are spot on. I would love an easy way to empty the hopper for extended time between smokes or changing to a different smoke pellet. Also, if I smoke a thick ribeye low and slow, then want to do a final sear, just how would you suggest I get that done? If there was an option with a stand alone or attached sear station, it would be a smoker delivered from heaven.

[@StokedOnSmoke]

To be honest…my go-to for what you just described is using the recteq for the low and slow part then sear on a screaming hot cast iron in the kitchen. If you wanna do it all on the grill tho is just pull it off, maybe loose foil tent it while you crank the grill up then sear. But a hot skillet on the stove top is so much faster.

[@davez5941]

Buy a Camp Chef with the sear box on the side.

[@garydeangibson]

When you smoke the ribeye - do you smoke until just about med rare and then sear it? How long does it take to smoke?

[@denaliking6426]

I don't know why they didn't make both grates sliding grates and why did they remove the internal light source - I hope you have the option to have SS burner cover - I was really hoping they were going to make their next grill oval shape like the BFG2500 - you get sooo much more cooking height

[@StokedOnSmoke]

They removed the light in order to make the 2nd shelf as big as possible. IMO…that light never did much good in past models. It wasn’t very bright.

[@suresure267]

After a year of cooking now that light is useless, the cover is smoke stained and doesn't emit much light anymore

[@steveb8503]

@@suresure267 You just pop off the glass and clean with an SOS pad. It's pretty quick to clean.

[@FrankieKennethL]

I was wondering what the changes were so I appreciate you sharing this. I would like to know if the grease diverted is sold separately to retrofit into the 700? I think most of these updates are things that definitely will give the grill a more upscale feel. I added a second shelf to mine already and I’m super happy with the added Space. I noticed they also gave up on trying to convince us the light was a good idea hahaha .

[@StokedOnSmoke]

I’m not sure about the grease diverter. I’d hit them up and ask

[@davez5941]

Looks like they also gave up on trying to get you to think the SS difuser worked just as well when it warped.

[@FrankieKennethL]

@@davez5941 it sucks they’re not going to sell the new onesies stand alone tho. Maybe if rmore people complain they do

[@MichaelBlocksom]

So I was going to get the 700. But then they released this. Is this really worth the extra $$??

[@StokedOnSmoke]

For $400 more you’re getting better WiFi (if you care about that), integrated 2nd slide shelf (some people weld their own into the 700…), both an upgraded cast iron heat deflector and grease diverter (that I don’t think they’re gonna sell separately for the 700…) and lastly…after having cooked on it a while now it def heats up much quicker and gets much hotter than the 700. But….700 is still a great grill tho.

[@whyme3286]

Can you order the grease diverted bar from recteq?

[@StokedOnSmoke]

No clue… you’ll need to call them and ask.

[@countryfirstusa9072]

Have you seen the new pellet grill from longe star grills.? How would you compare it besides been double the price . Tnx

[@StokedOnSmoke]

I hadn't heard about the Lone Star pellet grill. I just took a look at it. I mean..not gonna lie...that thing looks SICK...but yes, a lot more $$$.

[@brotherjayblaze3947]

LIGHTS 2 ….CAN YOU ADD THEM ?

[@EverettBBQ]

Great first look and neat cooker! 👍

[@scottwheeler1205]

Can you get the cast iron cover for the pot for the rectech 700. is it compatible

[@rayshafer770]

No, they won't sell it to you even though it would work.

[@alwoodism]

Thank you for reviewing the RT 1250. Pros and Cons with this new grill. Hopefully the dual band WiFi will connect better than its predecessor.

[@StokedOnSmoke]

It does! I think you’ll be impressed with the improvements

[@seastacker8582]

Very nice upgrades. This beast makes my stampede look like a baby, 😂 Mine has some serious staining down the front. I tried cleaning it at first. I quit and figured it just makes it look like a smoker should. Clean but a little greasy. Ya know.

[@StokedOnSmoke]

The Stampede is my fav recteq ever and I still cook on it all the time and recommend it over any of my other recteqs all the time. Such a great grill.

[@OldskoolHiFi]

I think most cooks would be done with that top rack out unless all you cook is ribs. Really doesn't appear to leave a lot of space otherwise.

[@mikebennett2775]

Good job! Very through

[@pitbossross2542]

What a beast of a machine

[@SmokedReb]

This looks great!! Thanks for sharing, brother.

[@StokedOnSmoke]

Thx my man! 👊🏼

[@cocinandoporherencia2924]

thinking of getting the 700, but after this video I'm thinking the 1250 is the way to go.

[@jJ-lz2mk]

I was in the same boat. I figured for the price you get way more bang for the buck

[@darnelll2554]

Great review

[@StokedOnSmoke]

Thx bro, appreciate it 👊🏼

[@hectordelapaz3039]

Is the cooking barrel of the 1250 the same dimensions as the 700?

[@StokedOnSmoke]

I believe so. I don’t have exact dimensions but I previously had the 700 and they look exact same size on the cook chamber

[@Cne7son]

Yup, it’s a 700 with upgrades

[@jJ-lz2mk]

It's bigger

[@josephmurray3270]

When are you going to put some wood chips on the heat deflector? I'm dying to know if it works!

[@StokedOnSmoke]

It didn’t work for me at all at low and slow temps…. Gotta be cranked up but then that defeats the point IMO….

[@Cne7son]

They pretty much took RT forums users ideas mods and made it into the 700

[@StokedOnSmoke]

You mean made an “upgraded” 700 so to speak…but that’s not a bad thing 😉

[@sikesbrandon116]

Have you tried any other brands of pellets beside reqtech