Best Pellet Grill of 2025

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 the best pellet grill and figure out just how these products perform under a variety of cooking scenarios, we conduct three tests. Based on different meats, methods and heat settings, these tests show us 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 Ribs We wired each grill with a sensitive thermocouple thermometer at grate level. This sensor is also attached to a laptop running data logging software. Enlarge Image Nicely smoked ribs should be juicy, tender and deliciously smokey. Brian Bennett/CNET Next we ignite the grill and set the temperature to 225 degrees F and start recording. Then we remove the outer membrane on a rack of pork back ribs and season it with an all-purpose rub we use for ribs a ... Read full article.