Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker Cover

These apps also allow you to change the grill’s temperature, activate any smoke boost functions, set a timer, monitor the pellet level in the hopper, and turn the grill off. To use the grill, the pellets are loaded into a hopper to the side of the grill. An electric-powered auger transfers the pellets to the fire pot inside the grill. The ignited wood pellets produce flames until the box reaches the set temperature, and the auger slows to drop fewer pellets into the pot to maintain the heat.

Pellet grills are powered by wood pellets that are similar to the ones used to fuel indoor pellet stoves. They’re made by compressing wood that’s ground into sawdust, and grill pellets are usually made with 100% hardwood or contain food-grade oils to add flavor. Next up, we wanted to know how the pellet grill worked with high-heat temperatures. We cranked the dial up to 500°F (or the highest setting if the grill didn’t have that setting). After preheating, we cooked a dozen chicken wings, hoping they would crisp up as well as they do in an indoor oven without burning. After selecting several top-rated pellet grills available online and at local retailers like Lowes and Home Depot, we got started with the tests.

cuisinart clermont pellet grill & smoker cover

This for me is proper woodfired barbecue smoke flavor without the hassle of offset smoking or traditional wood fire smoking. For wood pellet newcomers, pellet grills and smokers are an excellent way to get into barbecue. Learn how to get the best out of your wood cooker with our cuisinart soup maker step-by-step guide to using a pellet smoker grill. For the price, we were impressed with this pellet grill. It didn’t feature the precise temperature control we found with more expensive grills, but the knob on the digital control panel sets the temperature in 20°F increments.

The sear trap also needs to be cleaned each time because when the accumulated grease cools down, it makes it hard to slide it out during subsequent usage. The cuisinart pots and pans set question is; does it really hold its temperature in the cold? I tested the Clermont with some massive beef shanks on a cold and windy day (-20°C / -4°F).

Then, we cycled the grill on and off dozens of times to test ignition times and see if there were any issues with the pellet auger system. If the pellet grill produced enough smoke to create a smoke ring, we knew the brisket would be delicious before taking the first bite. However, they are now many, many more brands to look into. Some may be what are commonly referred to as ‘Traeger clones’, but many others are offering their own unique designs and features. Hence, with an insulated blanket, the meat will be cooked more evenly.

Recipes for grilling and smoking turkey, chicken, steak, bacon, brisket, salmon, vegetables and everything in between. Get your daily dose of BBQ wood-fired smoked deliciousness with these smoker recipes. Takes some time to assemble, should have came with a cook book? Temp should go higher than 400 degrees for better searing of meat. Otherwise easy use just dump pellets in hopper and turn the temp to where you want. Built well, grill racks should last and temp stays within 5 degrees of setting.

The Cuisinart Woodcreek 4 in 1 pellet grill tries to do it all. Clearly, pellet grills are an amazing addition to any backyard and can drastically improve the food you cook and that includes wood-fired pizzas. Once you decide to try out a pizza on your pellet grill, you will never go back to cooking a pizza in a conventional oven.