Of all the grills we tested, only the Yoder model yielded dark grill marks. The Yoder produced a good amount of smoke in all of our tests, though this almost understates its exceptional performance in our long smoke test. The smokiness it gave shoulder was just right, without any of the astringency that typically pit boss flat top indicates over-smoking. There’s a lot to love about this cute flat-top grill from Cuisinart. For starters, its two burners put out a combined 30,000 BTUs of heat and there’s a 22-inch diameter cooking surface, plus there’s an oversized grease pan that siphons grease into an easy-to-remove bin.
You can use a metal scraper to clean the grease and let the hole catch the dirt. However, I would still choose the grease trap on the Pit Boss over the rear grease trap of the Blackstone griddle. Ultimately, the grease trap placement and design is a matter of personal preference.
A typical set up will include a hopper on the side where you add the pellets. There’s also the 10-gauge steel construction for unparalleled insulation and temperature stability across 1070 square inches of cooking space. For years we’ve complained about pellet grills lacking the depth of wood flavor you get from more authentic smokers so it’s great to see manufacturers starting to innovate. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more high-quality low-priced pellet grill than the Camp Chef DLX.
Unless your gas grill is loaded with fancy digital features (like rotisserie kits or lights, which require electricity)… It won’t need anything other than gas to get going. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who can’t appreciate the classic art that is gas grilling. Other highlights include collapsible side shelves, a wide bottom shelf, and hooks for grilling utensils and mitts.
The Crossover is designed for portability—you can close up, latch, and easily carry or store the Firebox and cooktop. You can cook many things on it, such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, depending on the model, there might be some limitations on what you can cook.