8 Best Pellet Grills (Review) In 2021

Grill, smoke, BBQ, bake, and roast with the Lil’ Tex Elite 22. The perfect excuse to invite friends and family around for dinner, this smoker grill boasts a grilling capacity of 418 sq. inches. While the machine is on the heavy and bulky side, the smooth wheels make it easy to navigate around your porch and yard, so you can grill when you want and where you want! Keep in mind, however, that the electronic auto-start ignition does rely on power to get those wood pellets burning.

Designed standard with a Digital Elite Controller, this cooker maintains precise temperatures within +/- 20 degrees, allowing you to “smoke” your food at a low and slow setting. Traeger has many years of experience in producing quality wood pellet grills and this economical model withholds their excellent reputation. Thanks to the model’s powerful steel construction and durable powder coat finish, the Lil’ Tex Elite has been built to last – smokin’ for years to come. Make sure you also check our guide to the best camping grills.

Entering the market at a competitive price, the SmokePro DLX by Camp Chef far exceeds its value for money. Coming well-equipped with tons of nifty features that include a side Sear Box, a warming rack, a stainless-steel drip bucket, and handy pellet rake, this pellet smoker grill guarantees a pleasant cooking experience. If that’s not enough, this model also boasts innovative digital smoker controls and dual temperature sensors that do the “guesswork” for you – leaving you to do the fun part; eat!

One of the unique practical features of this grill and smoker is the large hopper. With the ability to hold many pellets in one go, it means that you need to fill it less over time. This allows for a much smokier cook and also gives you the option to smoke your meals slowly over a few hours. With 19.5” by 22” of grilling space, the SmokePro DLX can hold enough food for small to medium gatherings, which means it’s perfect for intimate family dinners or for having a few neighbours over.

This portable pellet grill is the ideal camping companion. Just because you’re sleeping off the grid, it doesn’t mean you need to forgo tasty meals. At first glance, we found it quite unfathomable at how this advanced smoker yields such a low price, especially since its capabilities far exceed many costlier models. Featuring a digital Wi-Fi controller, a meat thermometer, a peaked lid for stand-up chicken, and a side tray with accessory hooks, the compact size of this cooker definitely does not affect its potency.

With a smaller grill capacity than less mobile models, this grill flaunts fold-able legs so that it can easily be placed into the trunk of a car. And while most pellet grills rely on your standard plug points to operate; the Davy Crockett offers 3 power options, you can use a standard AC adapter to connect your grill or you can use the 23″ 12-volt plug to connect to your vehicle’s phone jack. Last but not least, if you have alligator clips on hand, you can even use your car battery to power the grill!

The CPG-4000 pellet griller is currently a popular choice on the market and we think this is because you get a sizeable grilling area at an economical cost. So, if you need to feed a large family or love to entertain, then this wood pellet BBQ aims to please while remaining easy on your pocket. With a 450-square-inch cooking area, the Cuisinart wood grilling machine is a versatile model that allows you to grill, smoke, roast, bake and braise your meals. If you’re looking for an outdoor cooking experience that never fails, then look no further.

Built with durability in mind, the wheels of this hulk of a machine make it easily mobile as you cart it around your backyard in search of that perfect picnic spot. With the CPG-4000, you can cook with ease knowing that the digital controllers are regulating the correct temperatures. The LED display and settings also make it possible to cook foods on “low and slow” or “hot and fast” while the auger automatically feeds pellets to the fire when required. Talk about hands-free cooking!

This beast of a machine doesn’t pay much attention to aesthetics. Instead, its design focuses more on functionality and ultimate performance. The Pit Boss 700FB wood pellet grill offers a cooking area totalling a whopping 700 square inches – so we’re really not concerned with what it looks like! This model is the perfect solution for those who like to entertain a larger number of guests and if you have any entrepreneurial bones in your body, it’s industrial enough for small-scale commercial use too.

The biggest benefit of the Pit Boss 71700FB pellet grill is its value. Apart from its size, it does everything similar models can do, and then some! Grill, BBQ, smoke, bake, braise, roast, char-grill, and sear your way to the most succulent and delicious dishes. And if that’s not enough, it a dream to use too! With a basic Digital Control Centre, you can have complete control from 170 degrees F to 600 degrees F while an electric ignition and fan-forced air accelerates and maintains clear burning flames for perfected convection heat and clean, flavourful smoke.

If you’re searching for a pellet cooker that will look attractive on your porch while still making practicality a priority, then we’d love to introduce you to Z GRILLS Wood Pellet Outdoor Grill and Smoker. Fuelled by 100% natural wood pellets, this outdoor cooker creates a versatile environment for grilling, searing, smoking, braising, and baking. With two separate racks (one for warming) the total surface area measures 700 square inches. So, like the Pit Boss 700FB Pellet Grill, this machine is perfect for hosting large dinner parties.

Unlike other similar models, however, this Z Grill does seem a tad overpriced, although it might be the better aesthetics you’re paying for. Finished in brown and black copper, the design is definitely one to boast about. Coming back to the functionality of the machine – we can give it a thumbs up for its huge bottom storage space, 7-in-1 versatility, and a digital control board that allows you to finely tune your temperature and other settings. The massive 20LB Hopper capacity is what will allow you to share your professionally wood-smoked meal with the crowds.

As one of the first manufacturers to introduce a pellet grill to the market, the Traeger brand definitely doesn’t fall short on innovation. In fact, the TFB38TCA Renegade is one of their best models yet. Compact in size, this pellet barbecue offers 380 sq. inches in grilling space, making it the perfect addition to an apartment balcony or a more intimate home setting. What this cooking machine lacks in size, however, it makes up for in versatility. From steaks to pizza and homemade apple pie – who needs a kitchen?

Using an integrated digital Elite controller to keep temperatures within +/- 20 degrees F, the Renegade Elite offers convenience and consistency. The simple design also offers many exterior features that can come in handy, like the stainless-steel drip bucket, utensil hooks and caddy, and the very popular wire front prep rack. Cute in appeal but serious and durable when it comes to creating the perfect environment for smoking and grilling, this is a Traeger model that comes with a pricier tag that meets the brand’s excellent reputation.

If you’re passionate about grilling and have no budget restrictions, then this is your go-to BBQ grill. As a premium model, the Select Elite makes its debut with a hefty price tag marked at well over £700. We can assure you, however, that this elite outdoor cooker is worth every penny and will guarantee an ultimate cooking experience. Neat and handsome in appearance, this is a bulky machine that’s not as easy to move around like lighter models. But what it lacks in mobility, it makes up for in versatility.

With a grilling surface area of 589 square inches, your cooking options are endless and there are tons of ways you can experiment with recipes as well as smoked flavours. Using basic controls to give chefs quick access to a range of grilling temperatures, an 18-pound capacity pellet Hopper can contain enough wood pellets for many hours of smoking. Store your grilling utensils in the bottom storage cabinets and when it comes to cleaning, the non-stick grates make it easy to wipe away grit and grease. Ready to go BIG?