![]() One of the Smokefire's nicest features is its built-in Weber Connect technology, which you can control and monitor right from the grill or from the app. Foods seemed to cook a little more quickly with this grill than other brands we tested, but this model yielded the style of ribs most people are used to: slightly caramelized, fall-off-the bone and delicious. ![]() It ranges in temperature from 200✯ to 600✯, which allowed for char marks on our steak during testing (which is unusual when it comes to pellet grills). The Smokefire EX4 (2nd Gen) features the high-quality polished build the brand is known for as well as the same "flavorizer" bars designed to vaporize drippings during cooking for more moist results. Weber is one of our top-tested grill brands. It's a good option for those new to pellet grills because it's simple and easy to use, and pros will appreciate the solid build and features. ![]() The grill has a downward exhaust system located on the back instead of a traditional smokestack. Both had a light, smoky flavor that you really want when cooking on a pellet grill. Steak also turned out tender and was able to achieve grill marks. In our tests, chicken came out super juicy and tender with crispy skin reminiscent of well-cooked duck skin it was light, crispy and airy. The grill comes with a meat probe (and built-in storage for it) and also connects to the Traeger app so you can keep an eye on your cook from afar. Aside from more cooking space, the Ironwood 885 is loaded with updated features like a control panel that's easier to read, Super Smoke and Keep Warm settings, a sensor that lets you know when the pellets are low, a door on the hopper to remove the pellets if you want to try another flavor before they finish and a strong side shelf with tool holders. The grates are porcelain coated (like those on the brand's Pro 575 model, which also performed well) for easier cleanup and maintenance. The cook surface is on the larger side, at 885 square inches, with an oversize top grate. Traeger's Ironwood 885 is one of the brand's most popular models. We assess how evenly the grill cooks, how juicy and tender the food turns out, how smoky it tastes and whether it developed a smoke ring (a key factor pros look for to see how well the smoke penetrated the food.) We also note how quickly it comes to temp how easy the hopper is to fill how easy it is to empty the ash tray whether the grill has side shelves, storage, wheels and more. ![]() When it comes to pellet grills, that means we cook foods that are popular to prepare with a pellet grill, like chicken and ribs. When we test grills, and all other kitchen gear, we evaluate performance and ease of use. Since 2019, we have tested more than 40 outdoor grills, including eight pellet grills. Plus, unlike with many smokers, you don’t have to keep a close eye on pellet grills to make sure they’re still smoking because the firebox is constantly being fed with pellets from a hopper. Pellet grills do the rest of the work by steadily maintaining the temperature so you can cook anything from juicy chicken breasts to the best ribs and brisket without worrying about burning them - the heat source is covered so food cooks more gently than it would in a gas grill or charcoal grill. All you really have to do is add pellets (aka the fuel that powers these grills) to the hopper, plug in your pellet grill, select a cooking temperature and press "start." They cook the best BBQ foods, including many BBQ side dishes like mac and cheese and biscuits, low and slow with barely any effort. Of all the grills we test in the Good Housekeeping Institute, pellet grills are a favorite. This article was updated in May 2023 we added a new pick from Traeger. ![]()
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