Best Pellet Grill of 2025 Out of 9 We Tested

While most modern pellet grills have digital temperature readouts and do a pretty good job at maintaining temps, that isn't always the case. Chris Wedel/CNET To determine which pellet grills were best, I wanted to see how these products performed under a variety of cooking scenarios, so I conducted six separate tests with a variety of meats. Based on different meats, methods and heat settings, these tests showed how efficiently and evenly a grill does (or doesn't) cook. Enlarge Image Smoking pork ribs low and slow is a perfect test for pellet grills. Brian Bennett/CNET Test 1: Ribs Before testing the grills one by one, I wired each one with a sensitive thermocouple thermometer at grate level. This sensor was also attached to a laptop running data-logging software. Enlarge Image Nicely smoked ribs should be juicy, tender and deliciously smokey. Brian Bennett/CNET Then, I ignited the grill and set the temperature to 225 degrees F and started recording, and I removed the outer membr ... Read full article.