It’s since been discontinued, and a company representative informed us that they’re working on a redesign that should be available in 2022. As a hibachi, the Lodge excels in high-heat portable bbq searing, making it ideal for steaks. Since the whole grill is cast iron, it holds an intense amount of heat. But the lidless design limits its ability to tackle slow-cooking tasks.
But if you’ve never used a pellet grill and are eager to try one without spending a small fortune, then this one is a great place to start. Before we get to grill size and general features, I need to tip the hat to Weber’s designers for coming up with the most elegant folding system the world may have ever seen. To unfold the Traveler, you undo a safety latch, put your foot on a grippy red section on the leg and pull it up until it clicks into position. After smoking 100 pounds of meat on three pellet grills, we think the Traeger Pro 575 is worth the cost.
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This fold-flat fire pit comes with a grill bridge that fits over the top and is adjustable up or down for optimal distance to the coals. Like using charcoal, cooking on the Takibi requires a little patience—ideal conditions come once the bare flames die down and the wood is reduced to glowing coals. We used oak firewood cut down to eight-inch chunks to get a hot bed of coals, which took about 45 minutes.
However, we were able to fit and cook four burgers over direct heat or four chicken drumsticks when the coals were arranged to indirect heat. This portable grill can be used with either wood or charcoal and, as its name suggests, if you remove its grill grates, it can be used as a firepit. However, the feature that really blew us away with the BioLite is its built-in battery-powered fan.