Smoker Reviews

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  • Pit Boss 850 DX Pellet Grill Review: Best Budget Pellet Grill?
    May 4, 2026
    I’ve cooked on most of the Pit Boss lineup over the years, so I have a good sense of what the brand does well and where it usually cuts corners. The Pit Boss 850 DX is a Lowe’s exclusive and it’s one of the more interesting grills they’ve put out, especially for a first pellet…
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  • Close-up of the Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT charcoal grill and smoker showing the stainless steel shelves, digital control panel, and hopper on the right side.

    Masterbuilt Gravity XT Review: Are the Upgrades Worth the Price?
    November 5, 2025
    We’ve spent a lot of time cooking on the Masterbuilt Gravity Series over the years, from the original 560 to the 1050, and now the upgraded Gravity XT. Masterbuilt built its reputation on making charcoal cooking as easy as a pellet grill, and the XT is their latest attempt to refine that idea. After months…
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    Weber Searwood Pellet Grill Review: Have They Learned From Their Mistakes?
    October 20, 2025
    Way back in 2020, Weber shocked the grilling world with the release of their first pellet grill. Dominating the gas and charcoal grill market wasn’t enough, especially with the explosive growth of pellet grills. After much fanfare, the original SmokeFire was a colossal letdown, with early adopters suffering from several design flaws, from the faulty…
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  • Weber Smoque Review: Weber’s Affordable Pellet Grill Tested
    October 20, 2025
    The Weber Searwood proved that Weber could finally go head-to-head with Traeger and Camp Chef in the pellet grill game. So right out of the gate, here’s the big question: Can you buy the Smoque and pocket the difference, or will you always regret not getting the Searwood? After a few weeks of cooking everything…
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  • Man pouring a bag of wood pellets into the hopper of a Grilla Silverbac 2.0 pellet grill, with the stainless steel lid open and controller visible on the side.

    Grilla Silverbac 2.0 Pellet Grill Review
    October 1, 2025
    I’ve spent plenty of time on Grilla’s Alpha OG and the giant Mammoth, but I never got a chance to test out the original Silverbac. So when the new 2.0 version landed, I was keen to see if it could hold its own. From the first cook, it was clear this is a sturdier, more…
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  • A cooked tomahawk steak rests on the grill grate of a Ninja Woodfire Pro XL, with the lid open to reveal the interior heating fan. A hand wearing a black glove holds the lid open, while the grill sits on a black cart in front of a garage door and red brick wall.

    Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill Review: Standard vs Pro Connect XL
    August 1, 2025
    Ninja built its reputation with blenders, air fryers, and other kitchen gear, and now they’re coming for your backyard. Over the past few years, they’ve been rolling out electric outdoor grills that combine easy operation with legit grilling and smoking performance. I got my hands on the original Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill when it launched…
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  • Front view of the East Oak 30-inch electric smoker showing its vertical black metal body, glass viewing window, multiple internal cooking racks, and control panel on top, placed on a wooden deck against a grey siding wall.

    East Oak 30” Electric Smoker Review
    June 26, 2025
    While pellet grills continue to evolve with better tech, smarter apps, and bolder designs, the electric smoker category has mostly stayed stuck. Masterbuilt and a few others dominate the space, but year after year, the designs barely change. That’s why I was interested when East Oak launched a new 30” electric smoker. It’s rare to…
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  • Side view of the Traeger Woodridge Pro pellet grill showing the closed lid, digital controller display, and side table.

    Traeger Woodridge Pro Review
    April 23, 2025
    If you’ve read our review of the base Traeger Woodridge, you know it’s a clear upgrade from the old Pro series. It has a better build, easier cleanup, and a more modern design that fits what people expect in 2025. But if I’m honest, there wasn’t much to get excited about. It felt solid, but…
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    Traeger Woodridge Pellet Grill Review
    January 23, 2025
    Traeger’s budget pellet grill option gets a big upgrade with the new Woodridge series.
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  • camp chef woodwind pro pellet grill on deck

    Camp Chef Woodwind Pro Review
    November 6, 2024
    The biggest complaint that people have when it comes to pellet grills is that they don’t use “real” wood or put off enough smoke. The Woodwind Pro from Camp Chef promises to fix that complaint. It burns pellets, but it also has a built-in Smoke Box that allows you to add wood chunks or lump…
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  • z grills 7002c2e wifi review

    Z Grills 7002C2E WiFi Review
    October 29, 2024
    Are you a beginner smoker looking for an entry-level, affordable wood pellet grill? The Z Grills 7002C2E WiFi grill perfectly fits this brief. With its easy movability, great smoke flavor, and handy WiFi connectivity, the Z Grills Backyard Warrior 7002C2E WiFi offers a reliable and stress-free grilling experience. In this detailed review, I test-drive this…
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    GE Profile Indoor Smoker Review: Can You Get Real BBQ Flavor Indoors?
    August 23, 2024
    When you think of barbecue you probably think of cooking outdoors, burning wood or charcoal. Many people don’t have that option, though. If you live in an apartment, don’t have a backyard, or maybe live in an area with weather that is not always suitable for being outdoors, you may think that barbecue isn’t something…
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