Did you know that Bear Mountain pellets work with any pellet grill?
Many popular pellet grill manufacturers make their own pellets, but the unique thing about Bear Mountain is all we do is wood, and we do it well! Our natural, 100% hardwood pellets enhance any pellet grill and we have all of the flavors and blends you need, no matter what you’re cooking.
Whether you’re shopping for your first pellet grill or looking to upgrade your current model, we’ve put together a short list of some of our favorite pellet grills on the market for 2024.
Best Overall: Camp Chef Woodwind Pro
Camp Chef is known for their camping and outdoor products, but they also have a wide variety of pellet grills to choose from. They make the only pellet smoker on the market that allow you to add maximum smoke flavor with wood chunks, charcoal, or wood chips.
Here at Bear Mountain, we’re best known for our pellets, but we also offer Chips and Chunks that are perfect for smoking on the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro, which comes in a 24-inch and a 36-inch. Pricing starts at $1,199.
Pros:
-Best real wood smoke flavor from the Smoke Box
-High-quality, gasketed lid to hold the smoke in the chamber
-Compatible with the Camp Chef Sidekick accessories
Cons:
-Smoke Box is small and burns through wood chunks quickly.
-Must have the sidekick accessories to direct sear.
Want to learn more about the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro? Check out a full review here.
Best Value: Grilla Grills OG
Grilla Grills has what can only be described as a cult following. The quality and price of their smokers has grown them a dedicated fanbase across the country.
They have a few different models, but our favorite is the Grilla Grills Alpha Connect, popularly known as the “OG.” It has a smaller footprint than most pellet grills, but the design provides great space for smoking, and the grill helps create a smokey flavor. They are 100% direct-to-consumer, so you’ll need to head to their website to buy. Pricing starts at $929.
Pros:
-Heavy-duty construction
-Easy to open and close the lid
-Smaller footprint to save space on your backyard or deck
Cons:
-Less cooking space than other pellet grills on the market
-Difficult to utilize side trays
-The basket-shaped drip can is smaller than most others.
Want to learn more about the Grilla Grills OG? Check out a full review here.
Best High End: Yoder Smokers YS640S
Yoder Smokers are known for making equipment that is tough and built to last. They use thicker gauge steel than most other pellet grills, and they tend to have a more traditional smoker design.
The Yoder Smoker YS640S is an absolute workhorse and the build quality is unlike any other pellet grill on the market, aside from custom build options. It’s one of the only pellet grills that will allow you to remove a section of the grate and direct sear meat at a high-temp right on the pellet grill. Its high quality and smart build are reflected in the price tag. Pricing starts at 2,399.
Pros:
-The lid to the chamber is fully gasketed, which provides a tight seal.
-There is an option to add grill grates and set the left side for direct searing.
-Solidly built in the U.S.
Cons:
-The price is significantly higher than other models on the market.
-There is no door to dump unused pellets.
-Technology is less advanced when compared to other brands.
Want to learn more about the Yoder Smokers YS640S? Check out a full review here.
Best Technology: Traeger Grills Ironwood XL
If you’re switching from a traditional smoker to a pellet grill for the first time and you want all of the bells and whistles that technology has to offer, Traeger Grills are the way to go. The Ironwood XL is hands down the most high-tech of all of the pellet grills, while also being user-friendly.
The Traeger maintains a steady temperature and produces a beautiful smoke flavor, while connecting directly with your phone to provide updates throughout the entire cook. A favorite feature is the monitoring of pellet levels, giving you a heads up when you’re about to run out. Pricing starts at $2,399.
Pros:
-Great technology and features
-Good smoke flavor
-Sleek design
Cons:
-A bit pricier than other models on the market
Want to learn more about the Traeger Grills Ironwood XL? Check out a full review here. And, if you want to dive in deeper to the pellet grill search, check out this article.
No matter which pellet grill you choose, remember that Bear Mountain BBQ makes all the pellets you need for any grill on the market today.
Our pellets are high-quality and 100% hardwood with less dust than our competitors. Plus, they are available in a variety of flavors so you can cook anything you want with the taste you enjoy and trust.