2015 Top 10
Luxury Grills
and Smokers
By Max Good, Director of Equipment Reviews & Keeper of the Flame, AmazingRibs.com
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NOTE: WE RATE AND REVIEW AS OBJECTIVELY AS
POSSIBLE, MEASURING TEMPERATURES, SLAMMING
LIDS, TURNING DIALS, STUDYING WARRANTIES,
AND KICKING CASTERS, BUT INEVITABLY
INTANGIBLES SUCH AS LOOK AND FEEL HAVE TO BE
CONSIDERED. WE CONSIDER THEM AMONG THE
BEST OF BREED IN THE WIDE WORLD OF LUXURY
PRICED COOKERS. THEY ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF
MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
(MSRP), BUT ACTUAL PRICES CAN DIFFER
PARTICULARLY SINCE MANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE
OFTEN HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED. PLEASE CLICK THE
RED LINKS TO READ OUR COMPLETE DETAILED
REVIEW AND FIND LINKS TO SUPPLIERS, MANY OF
WHOM SELL WELL BELOW MSRP.
1. Fast Eddy’s by Cook
Shack PG1000
The Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack
PG1000 Pellet Smoker is a
collaborative design from respected
smoker manufacturer, Cookshack,
and competition barbecue circuit
pro, “Fast Eddy” Maurin. The FEC
line, (Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack) has
been popular with competitive teams
for years. While most FEC models
have a utilitarian appearance, the
beautifully crafted stainless steel
PG1000 fits right in with your
shiny outdoor kitchen.
Most pellet smokers are wood
burning ovens, great for ribs, turkey,
brisket and butts, not so great for
grilling steaks and burgers. The
PG1000 was one of the first pellet
burners to offer a sear station, a
cast iron cooking grate right over
the firepot where the wood pellets
burn. It isn’t the best setup for
searing, but it does OK in a pinch
and you can definitely finish your
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