Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker $697

These grills are not only wonderful for grillers of all skill levels, but they produce food that tastes as good as anything cooked over wood or charcoal. For a long time, the only downfall was that pellet grills could only provide indirect heat—so they were great for low-and-slow smoking but not searing. Many of today’s pellet grills have changed that stereotype, providing a built-in sear plate cuisinart griddler elite that transforms a pellet grill from a smoker to a multi-functional grill. The French doors allow full access to the cooking chamber while retaining the internal temperature. Each cook can be customized by adjusting the oversized, reinforced stainless-steel racks. The technology is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth based remote monitoring, allowing you to control your cooks directly from your smartphone.

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Plus it’s nice that the smoker is elevated so you don’t have to constantly bend over like a MES floor model. It would be better with more vertical height since you have to remove cooking grates to smoke large items. At $600USD, this is an inexpensive pellet grill, but one that will frustrate you down the line. The Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill is designed to look innovative and offers a huge smoking space.

The top rack has little vertical room for cooking large food items such as brisket. You can cook smaller food items like chicken wings, fish, or vegetables on the top rack. The 20-pound hopper holds one full bag and gives you up to 20 hours of slow, continuous cooking. cuisinart griddler elite The manufacturer confirms that the grill burns 1 pound of pellets per hour at 250°F. There are side knobs that allow the smoke and heat to be adjusted in the top cabinet. I was lucky enough to grill brisket and butterflied chicken with some hot dogs at the same time.

If you’re looking for a grill that performs well and looks good doing it, the Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill is the way to go. The initial building process is time-consuming , but it’s worth it in the end. Inside, it features three customizable racks for a total of 1400 square inches of cooking space. It also holds 40 pounds of pellets at once, twice the amount of most of the pellet grills we tested.

After selecting several top-rated pellet grills available online and at local retailers like Lowes and Home Depot, we got started with the tests. We used an iPhone XR on iOS 14.6 to cuisinart pots and pans set connect to any apps that may work with each specific grill. Manufacturers typically place heat sensors on the side of the grill closest to the controller, slightly above the grates.