Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

From this point forward, I pretty much think any pellet grill/smoker over $500 should feature a PID control panel. Though as I’ve said above, I do like the general functionality of the control panel with its easy to read screen, control dial and high location on the grill. I do also like the built-in surrounding… Continue reading Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

From this point forward, I pretty much think any pellet grill/smoker over $500 should feature a PID control panel. Though as I’ve said above, I do like the general functionality of the control panel with its easy to read screen, control dial and high location on the grill. I do also like the built-in surrounding… Continue reading Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Back in 2007 when I first become aware of pellet grills and smokers the only brand I was really aware of was Traeger. Traeger is really where this whole concept of cooking with pellets started in the 1980s. It was a ‘slow burner’ but since the 2010s is really when pellet grills and smokers started… Continue reading Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Going ‘low and slow’ and high-temperature grilling are two very different things. Its basically a cross between a horizontal/vertical smoker with an upright cooking cabinet with two french doors. There is a benefit to this approach over say a typical horizontal pellet grill in that you can watch the cook through the doors. The cover… Continue reading Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

However, the Cuisinart Clermont is not the first pellet grill/smoker to follow this design, as you can see from the image below the Pit Boss Lockhart has a very similar design. Pellets can hang up in the pellet hopper after cooking for a long period of time. It’s important to monitor the pellet level and… Continue reading Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

From this point forward, I pretty much think any pellet grill/smoker over $500 should feature a PID control panel. Though as I’ve said above, I do like the general functionality of the control panel with its easy to read screen, control dial and high location on the grill. I do also like the built-in surrounding… Continue reading Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

However, the Pit Boss Lockhart provides a total cooking area of 2,136 square inches, hence quite a bit more than the Clermont. Some may be what are commonly referred to as ‘Traeger clones’, but many others are offering cuisinart pots and pans set their own unique designs and features. Well, Cuisinart state that a cooking… Continue reading Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Finally, I discuss the new kid on the block, charcoal pellets and their special attributes compared to all other hardwood BBQ pellets. If you’re not sure what a PID control panel is, and importantly, why you want one, my article linked above explains more. Put simply, a PID control panel can regulate the temperature inside… Continue reading Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories

Back in 2007 when I first become aware of pellet grills and smokers the only brand I was really aware of was Traeger. Traeger is really where this whole concept of cooking with pellets started in the 1980s. It was a ‘slow burner’ but since the 2010s is really when pellet grills and smokers started… Continue reading Meat Smoking Guide Magnet Wood Temperature Chart Smoker Pellet Grill Accessories