If you were only willing to spend less than $500 on a pellet grill, sure, the Expert Grill range could be worth considering. If you are willing to spend a bit more, there is a wide range of potential alternatives you may want to consider. In recent years we have also seen other established brands enter the pellet game, such as Cuisinart with their Woodcreek/Twin Oaks Grills Portable Grills models and their latest offering, the Clermont. Hence, they mainly stock budget offerings such as the Camp Camp SmokePro range and various budget models from Pit Boss and Z Grills, as referenced above. I even read that the 24″ charcoal grill could be a competitor of the Weber kettle grill. I will try to find out more about that and link it to my findings here.
But, the versatile nature of this model means it works just as well in your backyard, at the beach, or while car camping. For some people, that could mean it’s the only grill they’ll ever need. The fact that it works great for both direct grilling and smoking makes this a no-brainer for anyone looking to Grills Portable Grills buy just one charcoal grill. Just like all the other grills on this list, it has cast iron grates that help ensure durability and also good heat distribution across the cooking grate area. On the downside, it only has 24,000 BTUs of power, which doesn’t compare well to the other combo grills on this list.
Full-size ash pan underneath can be drawn out and offers easy cleanup. Fixed side tables give you plenty of additional working space. Detailed designs such as integrated tool hanging extensions (S hooks not included), bottle opener are friendly features making your barbecue enjoyable and leisurely. The grill is freely to move around the combination of 2 casters and 2 wheels realizes convenient movement and meanwhile provides sturdy foundation for grilling.
It also features temperature gauges (although personally I recommend getting your own thermometer or meat probe for accurate temperature reading). We are now at a point where there are so many different makes and models of pellet grills/smokers on the market that reading individual articles to compare them is not sufficient. Unfortunately, its not stated what the size of the main cooking surface is, but I would estimate somewhere under 500 square inches. Many gas (that is, propane gas) grills also come in a natural-gas version, usually with a different model number that includes an “N” for natural gas.
After cooking, it’s imperative that you clean your griddle to preserve its surface and avoid rust formation, even if you have a rust-resistant surface like stainless steel. These surfaces are then heated via gas burners that rest directly beneath the cooking surface. In addition, the cooking surface is made with rolled steel, which isn’t quite as rust-resistant but does allow for excellent heat retention and distribution. No, you can’t use charcoal fuel in a standard gas or propane grill. Gas grills are not designed to take on other fuels besides propane gas. Gas and charcoal is the number one priority here, but some models also add wood pellets as an added third fuel source.
Just load up the hopper with lump charcoal or briquettes, light it, and set the desired temperature via the digital, WiFi-enabled screen. It heats up to 700°F in just 15 minutes, and maintains a constant temperature for perfectly grilled food, no matter what’s cooking. Despite its relatively low price, it still boasts commercial grade burners and a huge 940 square inches of cooking grate area.