Why obsess over a fire when the grill can do that for you? We tested 10 different pellet grills that take most of the work out of outdoor cooking.

Weber’s newest offering in the niche of pellet smokers maintains the brand’s reputation for durability and excellent performance.

Generally, offset smokers are cheaper to buy and maintain—but the time commitment needed to master this type of smoker might push you toward a pricier (but easier to use) pellet grill.

Gas vs. charcoal grill — which one should you choose? What are offset smokers, and how do they work? (Image credit: Shutterstock) Offset smokers are considered the more traditional type of smoker.

Traeger’s Pro 34 Wood Pellet Smoker is a rare 29% off on Amazon for a limited time. Shoppers say it’s “fantastic” for smoking meats and is easy to operate.

The Pargrill Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker is on sale for $332 off at Walmart, and shoppers say it "transformed" their grilling experience.

This wood pellet grill retails for $600, but Walmart is selling it for only $268, which is an amazing deal opportunity considering barbecue season is right around the corner.

The Brisk It Origin 580 is a high-tech pellet grill that's powered by AI, and it makes smoking a hands-off task, automatically monitoring your food for precise results every time.

But smokers, pellet or otherwise, don’t have direct access to the flames for cooking -- the Yoder YS640s does. Modern smokers use a heat deflector to help distribute heat evenly across the grill.

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