As I’ll discuss below the Clermont does have some advantages over the Woodcreek, however, its also currently priced quite a bit higher. I also think the Clermont has some missed opportunities in terms of features. If you have a slide and grill pellet grill you will have a louvered drip tray.
The build quality means this pellet grill can last for years with little to no problems. Not to mention the Rec Teq’s customer support is some of the best in the pellet grill market. The RT-590 is made from rust-proof and corrosion-proof 304-grade stainless cuisinart griddler elite steel. Plus, the bottom shelf makes the pellet grill more stable. The 20-pound hopper holds one full bag and gives you up to 20 hours of slow, continuous cooking. The manufacturer confirms that the grill burns 1 pound of pellets per hour at 250°F.
However, the Pit Boss Lockhart does feature a PID temperature controller, where it doesn’t appear that’s the case on the Cuisinart Clermont. This wood pellet grill is a sleek, compact pellet grilling machine. Named for its portability, with a clean, black sand finish, it provides savory, wood-fired flavor in a transportable package. The traveler is soon to be your go-to grill for any and every outing. Grill, sear, smoke, BBQ and so much more – whenever and wherever you want. It’s never been this easy to create smokehouse quality food while adventuring.
Cuisinart is still a relatively new player in the pellet grill/smoker game. Most pellet grills are designed similar to a traditional offset smoker. They include one maybe two racks of cooking space with a lid that lifts up.
Another company is licensed to make the grill for Cuisinart. Now, I bought this grill for a few reasons but an important factor was that I trusted Cusinart as a brand that makes solid, reliable, affordable products. What I learned is that I am not buying a Cusinart at all but Grill made by another company that slaps a Cuisinart name on it. Your directions for how to do the initial start up were so much clearer and accurate than in the manual. Suggestion for others new to pellet grilling — follow the directions here and watch the youtube video by Cuisinart on how to start up the Grill. Overall, we were happy with the outcome and hopeful we will get good milage and use.