What Are Pellet Grills?
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Rather than using wood, charcoal or gas for cooking, pellet grills are fueled by proprietary wood pellets made of compressed hardwood saw dust, which creates even heat and a clean smoke. You can use a pellet grill to bake, smoke, grill and braise foods. In fact, you can cook many items that are typically prepared in a standard indoor oven on your Pit Boss.
How Do They Work?
Cooking with indirect heat, Pit Boss pellet grills are equipped with a small storage compartment known as a hopper that feeds fuel pellets to a firebox using a motorized auger. A digital thermostat regulates the cooking temperature, and motorized fans circulate heat and smoke throughout the cooking chamber, creating a convection cooking environment.
Why Are Pellet Grills Becoming So Popular?
Wood pellet grills have been steadily increasing in popularity over the last few years, and you only need to try one to understand why. Here are some of the most common reasons outdoor cooking enthusiasts love Pit Boss pellet grills:
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Ease of Use: Pellet grills are equipped with features that make grilling simple and approachable even for beginners, including easy-to-use controls and precise temperature regulation.
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Fast Cooking Time: Pellet grills preheat much faster than other types of barbecue grills and maintain a more even temperature. These features cut down on cooking time, so you can put down the spatula and get back to your guests sooner.
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Versatility: Because pellet grills have such precise temperature controls, foods can cook more evenly and within a wider range of temperatures. You can sear foods with high heat, cook low and slow and even smoke, allowing you to prepare a wider variety of dishes with the same grill.
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Safety: Pellet grills cook without an open flame, which greatly reduces the risk of grease fires and flare ups.
What About Pellet Smokers?
While you can also use a standard pellet grill to smoke foods, Pit Boss also offers standalone wood pellet smokers with multiple cooking racks and additional surface area for cooking large racks of ribs, chickens, turkeys, side dishes and more. And with the same reliable, convenient temperature controls and convection cooking as their pellet grills, smoking experts and beginners alike can enjoy success with their favorite recipes.
The Pit Boss Collection
Pit Boss pellet grills come standard with their patented SearZone™ technology, which allows the user to cook with direct heat for the perfect sear. And with a 5-year warranty, you’ll have the peace of mind to know your investment will last. Here are some products from the Pit Boss lineup that users absolutely love.
Pit Boss Pro Series 850-Sq In Hammertone Pellet Grill
- Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology for a more controlled cooking experience
- A 20-lb hopper for enough fuel to cook even the lowest and slowest dishes
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850 square inches of adjustable Crosshatch Porcelain-Coated Cast Iron cooking grids
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An included meat probe thermometer
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A Flame Broiler Lever™ which allows for direct flame searing up to 1,000°F
- Fully programmable PID control board, allowing you to reach temperatures from 180°F to 500°F
- A solid side shelf for more prep space, plus built-in tool hooks
Pit Boss Pro Series 1077-Sq In Black Sand Pellet Smoker
- Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
- A 65-lb hopper
- 1,077 square inches of adjustable Porcelain-Coated Steel grids so you don't have to worry about running out of cooking space
- An included meat probe thermometer
- Fully programmable digital PID control board, allowing you to reach temperatures from 150°F to 420°F
- Automatic cool down for safety
Pit Boss Portable 256-Sq In Black Pellet Grill
- 256 square inches of on-the-go cooking surface
- Hopper holds up to 5 lbs of hardwood pellets
- Dial-in digital control board with LED read-out for customizable temperature control
- Flame Broiler Lever™ which allows for direct flame searing up to 1,000°F
- Grease management system with an easy clean tray
- Fueled by Pit Boss 100% Natural Hardwood Pellets
Pit Boss Competition Blend 40-lb Wood Pellets
- A blend of hickory, apple, maple and oak hardwoods for that perfect competition flavor every time
- Crafted with all-natural 100% North American hardwoods
- Little to no ash for easy clean up
- Low-moisture content gives you a clean, consistent smoke
Pit Boss Pro 8-Pack Stainless Steel Accessory Kit
- All the tools you need for the ultimate outdoor cooking experience
- Stainless steel tools with nylon polymer handles and soft touch overlay for a comfortable grip
- Infrared thermometer with folding probe that’s easily programmable to the user’s chosen protein and preparation style
- Spritz bottle with plastic body and head
- Brisket knife sheath and trimming knife sheath included