Grills
Find the Right Grill
I have cooked on pellet grills, gas, charcoal, and kamado. Each one makes sense for a different type of cook. The quiz below takes 60 seconds and tells you which category fits your setup and how you cook.
Which grill is right for you?
4 questions. I'll tell you what to buy.
What's your budget?
“If I had to give one piece of advice: buy a pellet grill if you want consistent results with minimal effort, and a kamado if you want smoke character and don't mind the learning curve. Gas is fine — it's just not my favourite.”
— Jeff, CookedOutdoors
Grill Guides
Guide
Best Pellet Grill 2026: Traeger vs Weber vs RecTeq
Jeff's honest breakdown of the best pellet grills in 2026. Traeger Pro 780, Weber SmokeFire, RecTeq RT-700 — what he'd actually buy at each price point.
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Best Outdoor Grill Under $500
Under $500 you're in gas grill or charcoal territory. Jeff's picks for the best outdoor grill at this price — and why pellet grills don't make the list yet.
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Best Pellet Grill for Beginners (Start Here)
Set it and forget it is real with pellet grills. Jeff's guide to the best beginner pellet grills — what to buy when you've never smoked meat before.
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Best Gas Grill 2026: Weber vs Napoleon vs the Budget Options
Jeff has cooked on more gas grills than he can count. His honest picks for 2026 — the Weber Spirit for most people, the Genesis if you want to step up, and when to look at Napoleon.
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Best Charcoal Grill 2026: Kettle, Kamado, or Something Else?
Charcoal produces better food than gas. Here's Jeff's guide to the best charcoal grills in 2026 — starting with the Weber Kettle and working up from there.
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