So I'm on the fence of trading in my propane grill for the pellet grill in the link below. I am a very seasoned griller as well as smoker separately but I have never used a pellet grill.
With that said, here is my question… If I do steaks at a high temperature on a pellet grill, let's say around 400° to 450° will I achieve grill marks or will my steaks end up looking like I baked them? The same question applies for pork chops. I know I can sear the food to get the desired texture/look but I am wondering if this step is needed.
Thanks I'm advance.
by RabitHoleDiver
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You’re not gonna get great sear marks on a pellet grill unless you get one like a Weber Searwood or a pellet grill that has a direct flame option.
I don’t know your price range or loyalty to manufacturers, but take a look at Recteq’s Dual Fire. It has two cooking chambers. A direct heat and indirect heat sides with temperature ranges of 180-700. It’ll sear just like a gas grill. I also bought a cast iron griddle insert for it and it replaced my Traeger, Blackstone and Weber grills.
Can’t speak to that smoker itself but no smoker will sear as well as a direct heat grill (propane or charcoal, grill or griddle). Just not how they work.
Some work better than others (ie Weber Searwood), but if you’re looking for a good sear I would suggest something else. Even an induction burner with a cast iron pan will crush a pellet grill when it comes to searing.
The RecTeq B380X will give you from 200-1000 degrees for smoking and searing. The only consideration is if the kettle size is big enough.