Although the primary cooking surface is slightly cooler on the left side, overall heat is pretty even as shown in the burgers above and the chicken wings below. Click here to learn more about pellet smokers. If you have questions related to barbecue or grilling, please post them to the comments section at the bottom of any page. Blackstone's Rangetop Combo With Deep Fryer does it all! In addition to notched temp settings of 175°F to 400°F degrees, the controller has "Shutdown," and "Feed" settings as well as "Lo Smoke 160°F," "HI Smoke 220°F," and "HI (approximately 500°F)" settings. Camp Chef also offers a bigger SGX model. Whether you are grilling in the park, on an expedition, or... the world's most carefully tested and objective gear reviews, Excellent cooking performance, smaller and lighter than most, Super non-stick grill surface, easy to clean, snazzy side tables, excellent temperature control, wind resistant, always starts first try, Heavy, no lid latch, disposable aluminum grease trap inserts fly away in the wind, can be challenging to attach disposable propane canister at first, Limited surface space, not the most powerful, At a reasonable price, this grill brings in some more advanced attributes, Our favorite grill due to the excellent cooking performance in a light package, A high-performing tabletop model that heats up evenly, has solid temperature control, and simple cleanup, A small product for preparing any of your favorite grillables in virtually any setting, A hot, moderately-priced little grill for long time portable use. If you are not familiar with pellet smokers, they are thermostatically controlled outdoor ovens that burn wood pellets and can be set to exact cooking temperatures just like an indoor kitchen oven. The Editors' Choice Napoleon TravelQ 285 sets the bar for control in a portable grill. FireBoard Drive 2 is an updated version of a well-received product that sets the standard for performance and functionality in the wireless food thermometer/thermostatic controller class. Our talented team of paid moderators will be with you shortly. For the surface area and price, we are impressed to see the u-shaped burner under the hood of the Camp Chef. It was a close contender for our Best Buy award, but others edge it out. The 22-pound capacity pellet hopper is equipped with a drain to empty pellets if the grill will be stored for a long time or if you are switching to a different wood. All you need to do is add wood to the tray above the burner to start smokin'. Do your fried chicken and calamari outside. We have also gathered info from the manufacturer, owners and other reliable sources. The PBC has a rabid cult following for good reason. The Camp Chef is a basic, portable grill. Threads 3 Messages 4. Camp Chef says they claim SG provides "direct flame grilling", not searing. Another large metal drip plate is placed at an angle right under the cooking grates to even out heat and divert drippings to a grease bucket. YOU NEED ONE! Click Search to see all our Reviews and Ratings. Now, this baby gets HOT! The knob is located on the left side of the pellet grill. Camp Chef PG24 DLX Pellet Grill Important Features. However, Camp Chef offers the SmokePro BBQ Sear Box, an optional LP gas sear burner, that solves the problem. Instead of a solid metal drip plate, SG has a louvered plate with rows of slits that expose foods to the direct heat of the firepot flame. I have to say that this grill is the perfect choice for anyone who has been considering to buy a wood pellet grill. Got feedback? It is bulkier than others in this category, but not by much. It was a close contender for our Best Buy award, but others edge it out. For the surface area, this is right on par with the others. The Camp Chef SmokePro SG smoked meats flawlessly.