Best Pellet Smoker Under Budget

[vinzila]

Hi everyone! Can you tell me please which one is a budget pellet smoker? My budget is no more than 500$.

 

[That Guy]

I've had a pit boss for years and it been great. Use it at least twice a week for grilling or smoking. If you empty the hopper of pellets after each use it will make it trouble free. Even with a cover over the grill I've had moisture get to the pellets and they can expand and clog the auger to where it won't feed. Hope that helps

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I think the smaller Traeger may work. I have one that is medium sized and has the newesr WiFi connecting and electronics. It's fabulous

 

[keithnelmr]

I've had a pit boss for years and it been great. Use it at least twice a week for grilling or smoking. If you empty the hopper of pellets after each use it will make it trouble free. Even with a cover over the grill I've had moisture get to the pellets and they can expand and clog the auger to where it won't feed. Hope that helps

I am looking at the pit boss Austin XL but I would like to know if any of y'all have better recommendations. What about Traeger grills?

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I have a life smart electric pellet smoker and grill combo that is reasonably priced and sufficient.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

It's been a year since my last post and I still strongly recommend Traeger. Serves as a grill and a smoker. Best I've ever used.

 

[keithnelmr]

@hoosierpipeguy thank you for your response and suggestion

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I have a Pit Boss Series 7 I got at Lowes 2 -3 years ago. It was about $400 back then, but over your budget now...
It has been a great smoker, accurate and easy to use.

It is big, so maybe a smaller one would be a better fit (and cheaper).

 

[maker]

Robot or human?

www.walmart.com

decent sale on pit boss YMMV