recteq RT-2500 BFG Wood Pellet Grill

Pros:

• Extensive surface space, perfect for both cooking output and meal preparation.
• Fewer parts than competitors make for easy-to-clean grill grates and drip pan.
• Hyper accurate PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) controller.
• Generates great, clean smoke, even at slightly higher temperatures.

Cons:

• The mobile app requires pairing with a router, which can dictate the grill's location.
• No interior lighting, a helpful feature of the preceding recteq RT-700 model.
• No dedicated pellet dump for quick, easy cleanup.

The Skinny:

• 2,535 square inches of cooking space and durable stainless steel construction.
• Expansive temperature range of 180–650°F for low-and-slow and high-heat cooking.
• A 53-pound hopper capacity that allows for 53 hours of non-stop cooking.
• PID controller can maintain temperature within 5 degrees Fahrenheit and is accessible via the recteq app.

By Brad Prose

The beauty of a pellet grill is its ease of use and versatile application, and recteq’s RT-2500 Pellet Grill delivers with set-and-forget convenience combined with the ability to smoke, grill, sear, bake, braise, and even dehydrate—all with distinct wood-fired flavor. An impressive temperature range is the main driver of that cooking versatility and, thanks to this grill’s mobile app and PID controller you’ll get precise temperatures every time. And with plenty of surface area, you’ll be able to comfortably prepare and serve meals for even the largest gatherings.

Quality
Superior materials and a user-friendly design make this pellet grill high-functioning and constructed for heavy use.

• Equipped with more stainless steel than most other grills in its class, the RT-2500 is the epitome of durability, from top to bottom. A 304 stainless steel firepot, thick 2 ¼-inch cooking grates, and a cast iron heat deflector ensure a consistent cook whenever in operation, and its heavy-duty powder coated lid is easily lifted with the use of recteq’s iconic steel bullhorn handles.

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A closer look inside reveals a stainless steel cooking chamber and an integrated sliding second rack for increased space when needed. Easy-to-access drip pan makes for simple, quick cleaning. Plus, with rotating, locking caster wheels you’re free to situate this grill wherever it is most convenient, before or after use.

Performance
An impressive temperature range and expansive surface area allow for both cooking versatility and increased output.

• The recteq RT-2500 has a temperature range of 180–650°F, which means both low-and-slow and high-heat cooking. It also means you can take advantage of a variety of cooking styles including smoking, grilling, searing, baking, braising, and dehydrating. Because there’s 2,535 square inches of cooking space with the sliding secondary rack, you’ll be able to accommodate an immense amount of food. All guaranteed to have authentic wood-fired flavor.

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This pellet grill produces great, clean smoke. The smoke is clear from the actual smokestack with little ash but there’s no doubt you can taste the flavor with every cook. With a 53-pound hopper, you’re able to cook for up to 53 hours, non-stop. Simply start it with the push of a button and you’ll be on your way. Once you're done, the cool-down mode is much faster than most other pellet grills, so you’ll be ready for cleanup sooner.

Features
The numerous features provide user convenience during operation and a reliable, safe cook every time.

• With a built-in PID Smart Grill Technology controller, you’re guaranteed to achieve extremely precise and consistent temperatures, which means you’ll cook safely and effectively every time. Even more than that, you can control the grill’s temperature within five degrees Fahrenheit via the recteq app, though it must be paired with a router. Two meat probes allow for further accuracy and peace of mind monitoring.

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A collapsible stainless steel front shelf ensures that you have easy access to prep space and an integrated sliding second rack provides even more cooking space. The PID controller even includes a 120v outlet and hooks on the back from tool storage. All these features make for a friendly, pleasurable pellet grill experience.