Whenever I get a new grill I always wash all the parts with hot soapy water and give them a good rinse and I wipe down the grill interior with a damp rag. Then I burn-in the grill at 400 degrees to get rid of any oil, paint, chemicals, contaminants, styrofoam and plastic bits, etc. that might be present from shipping. Then I give the racks a light coating of canola oil cooking spray (not PAM, which has other stuff in it) but just bulk chef use canola spray (like Costco/Sams sell) and then I do a second burn in at 400...the canola will coat all the racks in a golden (honey-colored) seasoning that will help prevent sticking. I do the same with Grill Grates (searing kit). That method will make the grill seem like a nicely seasoned and used grill in just 3-4 hours of work. I just finished that process and now my new 2500-BFG is cooking some chicken quarters right now as I type this (seasoned with a light coating of olive oil and Ironworks BBQ rub from Austin, Texas!)! I'm so excited!
This is great advice chef thank you! If I may add to this, put a pan with baby potatoes with olive oil and your favorite seasoning I used ranch along with this cook and you’ll be good to go full meal!
Recteq, just curious about why you went with the smoke stack on the 700 versus the vents on the 340 and 590? Was it just a visual design choice to make it look more traditional or did the stack perform better on that size model? Love all three grills by the way, just looking for some more insight before I make a choice between the 590 and 700.
You're not the first to admit your stove is collecting dust! 😆 We're glad to hear it. Versatility is one of the many qualities we pride ourselves on. You can even cook desserts! 🤘
I just got my RT700. This is my first smoker. I'm curious about the smoke. It does really look like there's smoke coming out the stack. I can see the heat clearly out the stack. Is this normal?
Hey I'm Brick. Finished with the assembly of my new RT-700 and I'm only 5ft zero inches😂 ...super easy. Had to get some help standing it up tho, lol. Thank you sooooo much for all the instructional videos and visuals, which i prefer. Now hurry up and restock that COLD SMOKER!!!!! I also grabbed to Matador but haven't got it assembled yet. Thank you for your quality products💗
Hey Brick, thanks for the kind words! Sounds like you got your RT-700 assembled in no time. 💪 We're happy our videos could help! While there is no set date currently, we are working on getting the Smokebox back in stock ASAP. You'll also love the Matador, with those two machines you can cook anything! Thanks for being part of the REC TEC family. Don't hesitate to give us a call for any questions, help, or advice! (706) 922-0890 🤘🔥
You made the right choice, welcome to the REC TEC family! Be sure to check out our awesome RT-700 Assembly video here on UA-cam & don't hesitate to reach out for any questions, help, or advice! 🤘🔥
Just curious why the grill was initially started with the lid closed. All the information I’ve read from the pro’s is to start the grill with the lid open until it begins to smoke then close the lid.
My 700 is coming this Friday and the wait is killing me. I'm a noob at this and have watched dozens of videos making my head spin like Linda Blair from The Exorcist :) I was thinking of grilling something "easy" with fat to season the grill. Does it matter what type of chicken I use? What is the easiest to grill and season to gain confidence? Thanks in advance!
That's awesome, welcome to the REC TEC family! Don't be overwhelmed, we have lots of helpful content here on UA-cam to help you get the hang of pellet grilling! When it comes to seasoning the grill, the main thing you should focus on is fat content. You definitely want something fatty to season your grates. Chicken thighs, pork butt, & bacon are some of the things we usually suggest! Follow Chef Greg's recipe above for chicken thighs & you'll be ready to grill/smoke anything in no time. Don't be intimidated & please don't hesitate to give us a call for any further questions, concerns, or advice! (706) 922-0890 🤘🔥
I just received my 450. Just the right size for a 2 people household. Assembled and ready for a burn-in. I am in Maryland and it can get pretty humid here. I wonder how long I can keep un-burned pellets in the hopper before they become too humid and moist to burn?
Chef Greg used our Mesh Cooking Mat to easily carry the chicken thighs off the grill! It is a teflon-coated mesh mat that is also dishwasher safe. You can check 'em out here! www.recteq.com/Mesh-Cooking-Mat 🔥
You've come to the right place! Our grills offer the best build quality, components, temperature control, warranty, & customer service in the industry. Don't hesitate to give us a call so we can go over more details with you! (706) 922-0890 🤘🔥
I am sitting outside right now doing my initial burn in. The temperature is set to 400 once it reached 400 I started my 1-hour timer. I have seen temperature swings go up to 430? Is that normal on the initial burn in? I purchase this RT 700 model specifically because of the consistent temperature that everyone raves about but I'm a little concerned.... just curious if anyone knows if this is normal
Got my 1250 yesterday. Good thing I found out I need to do a burn in. After the burn in I’ll be making a couple ribeyes. Then tomorrow is going to be my first rib smoke cook. Any tips?
So he ignites this with the lid down ? Is that ok ? I’ve seen videos of pellet grills exploding from lighting with lid down. I’m new to this …someone pls let me know.
A lot of videos on seasoning grills show them using a high burn rate oil, such as grape seed oil or olive oil. They wipe everything down with the oil inside the grill. Is this something I need to consider? I am buying a RecTec and don't want to do something wrong in my first burn in.
I have my RT 590 getting delivered this week. I live in Boston. Can I use this in New England winter or do I need to store inside? What type of precaution should I use when it recently rained?
First & foremost, welcome to the REC TEC family! If your RT-590 is not under a cover when not in use, we definitely recommend getting a grill cover or at least the All-Weather Smoke Vents for the vent holes. This will keep excess rain & moisture out! Don't hesitate to give us a call for any other questions or advice! (706) 922-0890 ☔️
There are many advantages to the build quality, construction, & function of our grills. Please give us a call, our customer service specialists would love to go over more details with you. Once you go recteq, you never look back! (706) 922-0890
First time user of a smoker, just got my RT340 to stick my toe into the way of cooking. I followed this video to season the smoker. All went well, but one question: should I see smoke coming out of the unit at all times? I checked and the pellets were feeding and burning, but little smoke came out as time went by.
The REC TEC produces a clear, light blue smoke! You do not want to see billowing white smoke coming from your grill. That means your fire is starving for oxygen. You will see more smoke at lower temperatures than you will at higher temperatures. To reach the higher temperatures, the fire must burn very efficiently thus producing the thin blue smoke. The grill is burning wood 100% of the time so therefore smoke is being produced & is flavoring your food 100% of the time. Feel free to give us a call at 706-922-0890 if you have any other questions! 🤘🔥
Right on!! My Bull arrived today!! Assembly and burn in coming this weekend. I’ll be doing some jerk chicken thighs and a slab of bacon for her first cook! Then it will be a couple of nice briskets! And no more waking up every 2 hours to stoke the firebox!!
Our mesh cooking mats make transporting food on and off the grill much easier! Their main purpose is to keep smaller foods from falling through the grates (shrimp, vegetables, bacon, etc.). It just made cooking these chicken thighs even easier! They are also dishwasher safe. Check them out here 👉 www.rectecgrills.com/Mesh-Cooking-Mat
I am not with Recteq, but I just bought an RT700. You heat the grill up to 400, then set your timer for one hour and then after that you can start cooking. Total time, the initial heat up to 400 is probably 30 minutes, then 1 hour burn-in and then allow an hour for cooking, so total is 2 1/2 hours.
Thinking of buying a bull, why is the warranty different between models? Is there a hopper clean out to change flavor of pellets? Is the 20% coming back after Father’s Day?
The RT-700 is our flagship model! It has an industry leading 6-year warranty, so you're covered bumper-to-bumper. Our other models all have the same build quality & internal components. As for the hopper clean out, a trap door can allow for unnecessary moisture to reach your pellets & cause an auger jam. We chose to leave this feature out so the hopper is completely water-proof & you can easily vacuum them out with a shop vac! Please don't hesitate to give us a call so we can go over warranty differences & any other questions you may have! (706) 922-0890
Our mesh cooking mats a great for cooking smaller stuff that could fall through the grates or for removing everything at once. check them out here. 👇 www.recteq.com/Mesh-Cooking-Mat
Welcome to the REC TEC family! We know you'll love your RT-700 for years to come. Pellets will be perfectly fine in the hopper during wet & cold months! It is designed to keep them dry & safe from moisture when not in use, especially if it's also covered. 👍
Do we need to rub the inside of the lid with olive oil or anything like that? I read somewhere to do that? We are getting our RT-700 next week so I want to be prepared.
Burn-in first, then plug your meat probes in! We also suggest calibrating them with some ice water. This video will show you how! 👉 ua-cam.com/video/f9RnfXGh6Aw/v-deo.html
They use red (rust colored) high temp RTV sealant to seal the bottom 90 degree joints around the fire box and left and right edges. That's what you saw I bet.
Just bought and picked up my 590 today. Done the burn in, cooked hamburgers on it and I am sold. Doing the big test on it Sunday with a brisket. If it comes out as good as I think it will I am not sure that my Kamado Joe will be getting much use any longer.
So glad you're enjoying your purchase William! Your RT-590 will provide delicious meals for years to come. Thanks for being part of the recteq family! 🤘🔥
Got rid of my other pellet grill and ordered 700 yesterday! Would like to get accessory shelf but they are out of stock! Wonder when it would be available?
The RT-700 Front Folding Shelf & Large Interior Shelf are now back in stock! Be sure to check them out here 👉 www.recteq.com/shop/accessories/rt-700-accessories
I notice that the chicken thighs were only put on one half of the grill, is this by design? I am about to do my first cook of chicken thighs so I figured I would ask first.
I'm really interested in one of these, but one thing that is discouraging me is, i haven't seen it or read about it having a pellet dump. Does it come with one? If this doesn't come with one, what is the process of changing out the pellets? Something else i haven't seen was the ash clean out process. I have yet to see a youtuber clean this baby out! haha
There is no dump. So you can either burn out what you use or if you really need to replace pellets, shop vac them out. As for ash cleanup: Take out inside grates, etc to expose bottom and simply vacuum the dust. Pretty straight forward.
Good Day, Just put my 700 together. Doing my break in now. Initially had smoke rolling it has now reached 400 degrees but have little or no smoke Is that normal??
Absolutely normal! Our grills produce clear, light blue smoke. You do not want to see white billowing smoke coming from your REC TEC! This means that your fire is starving for oxygen & can produce a bitter taste in your food. To reach the higher temperatures, the fire must burn very efficiently. Therefore, you will see more smoke at lower temperatures than you will at higher temperatures. The grill is burning wood 100% of the time so smoke will being produced & flavoring your food 100% of the time! Feel free to give us a call at 706-922-0890 if you have any further questions! Welcome to the REC TEC family. 🤘🔥
I have my new RT-700 coming on Tuesday, dumb question but when your done cooking do you clean the grill the next day? or does it cool fairly quick to clean right after you cook? I am excited to try it out!
Hey rickper, welcome to the REC TEC Family! 🤘 Yes, it is fine to clean the grill the next day. The grill cooling off really depends on how hot you have your grill and what the temperature is outside at the time. I would give it 30-60 minutes to cool off just in case. Then it will be fine to clean. Don't forget to share your first cook on social media and tag us. Can't wait to see what you whip up! 🔥
Was excited to receive my RT-700 two weeks ago, but while cooking my first Brisket. The grill would not stay at or near the temperature that I had set. Huge temperature swings. At one point during the cook. The grill went over 300 degrees (set at 230 degrees). I had followed your videos on how to calibrate the grill and the probes. But after multiple attempts at calibrating. The grill still would go above the set temperature. I love this grill's stainless steel, but it being brand new. The automated temp adjuster/control should not have issues (uncontrollable temperature swings) like its having now. Could you please advise on what I can to do to get my RT-700 automatic temperature adjuster/control working properly, fixed, or the grill replaced?
Follow-up on my post: Didn't know that Rec Tec is open on Saturdays and gave the customer service line a call. Expecting to have an automated message. The line was picked up by a Rec Tec Rep after 2 rings. Surprised with a smile. I told him my issues, and we went through a few questions and some possibilites of what could cause the large temperature fluctuations. The Rep thinks that it could be the temperature rod inside, on the left, and that it maybe to close to the left wall of the grill. There should be enough space to place the tip of your finger between the rod and wall. I inspected it, and sure enough. The rod was very close to the wall. I moved it over as far as I could to the right. I'm going to recalibrate all three grill temp probes to see if the issues happens again. Putting a brisket on shortly, and will follow-up. I wish I remembered the rep's name. He was great, and Rec Tec's customer service seems really good!
I hate the video and the music!! It's really hard to see on my phone - even with enlarging it, and the constant rewind to make sure it's done right is asinine! How hard, really, is it to just send an assembly sheet for us older folks - and probably many younger ones as well, so we can just refer to it at our own pace? Not at all happy!
Customer service is horrible, just hope you never need replacement parts. Even after a BBB complaint they refused to sell replacement parts. Had to scrap the grill and go with a Pit Boss. They also sensor their reviews on their website, shady business practices.
Smoker showed up yesterday built this morning. Initial burn being done right now and tonight Chicken tacos! 👌🏼
Whenever I get a new grill I always wash all the parts with hot soapy water and give them a good rinse and I wipe down the grill interior with a damp rag. Then I burn-in the grill at 400 degrees to get rid of any oil, paint, chemicals, contaminants, styrofoam and plastic bits, etc. that might be present from shipping. Then I give the racks a light coating of canola oil cooking spray (not PAM, which has other stuff in it) but just bulk chef use canola spray (like Costco/Sams sell) and then I do a second burn in at 400...the canola will coat all the racks in a golden (honey-colored) seasoning that will help prevent sticking. I do the same with Grill Grates (searing kit). That method will make the grill seem like a nicely seasoned and used grill in just 3-4 hours of work. I just finished that process and now my new 2500-BFG is cooking some chicken quarters right now as I type this (seasoned with a light coating of olive oil and Ironworks BBQ rub from Austin, Texas!)! I'm so excited!
Hey Im in Austin too, how has it been performing ?
I literally just ordered mine about 20 minutes ago. I'm pumped. First pellet grill/smoker. CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!!
How has the experience been Jason? I just ordered mine and excited about it
How has the experience been William? Mine comes tomorrow.
This is great advice chef thank you! If I may add to this, put a pan with baby potatoes with olive oil and your favorite seasoning I used ranch along with this cook and you’ll be good to go full meal!
Recteq, just curious about why you went with the smoke stack on the 700 versus the vents on the 340 and 590? Was it just a visual design choice to make it look more traditional or did the stack perform better on that size model? Love all three grills by the way, just looking for some more insight before I make a choice between the 590 and 700.
I've had my RT-700 for just over a year. I LOVE this grill! We cook everything on it. Our stove inside is hardly ever touched anymore.
You're not the first to admit your stove is collecting dust! 😆 We're glad to hear it. Versatility is one of the many qualities we pride ourselves on. You can even cook desserts! 🤘
Ordered mine on Monday. :)
I just got my RT700. This is my first smoker. I'm curious about the smoke. It does really look like there's smoke coming out the stack. I can see the heat clearly out the stack. Is this normal?
@@BYGRACE80 Turn the temperature down to get more smoke,
Just got mine (RT700) Friday (12/17/21), put it together Saturday, and initial burn in Sunday! Chicken thighs tomorrow! Can't wait!!
Just finished assembling the 700. Feeling like I made a solid choice. We have dubbed it The Beast. Looking forward to breaking this badboy in!
Hey I'm Brick. Finished with the assembly of my new RT-700 and I'm only 5ft zero inches😂 ...super easy. Had to get some help standing it up tho, lol. Thank you sooooo much for all the instructional videos and visuals, which i prefer. Now hurry up and restock that COLD SMOKER!!!!! I also grabbed to Matador but haven't got it assembled yet. Thank you for your quality products💗
Hey Brick, thanks for the kind words! Sounds like you got your RT-700 assembled in no time. 💪 We're happy our videos could help! While there is no set date currently, we are working on getting the Smokebox back in stock ASAP. You'll also love the Matador, with those two machines you can cook anything! Thanks for being part of the REC TEC family. Don't hesitate to give us a call for any questions, help, or advice! (706) 922-0890 🤘🔥
It’s been two years…. Are you still using it? 🤔
Just ordered me RT-700 today first pellet smoker I buy! Went with this over the traeger. Putting my stick burner to rest for a while!
You made the right choice, welcome to the REC TEC family! Be sure to check out our awesome RT-700 Assembly video here on UA-cam & don't hesitate to reach out for any questions, help, or advice! 🤘🔥
My RT-700 came today. Just finished assembly and going to do the initial burn tomorrow
Just curious why the grill was initially started with the lid closed. All the information I’ve read from the pro’s is to start the grill with the lid open until it begins to smoke then close the lid.
That’s how we do it for real wood
Awaiting delivery of my new RT-340. Curious what those grille mats are that you used to put the chicken on?
I came here looking for this answer. Sad to see no answer.
They are on the website in accessories.
Thought the lid should be open when you first push the start button?
A lot of people say to start with lid open to prevent fire or explosion. Is that accurate?
My grill is being delivered tomorrow between 2 - 4. I can't wait!
and how do you like it? Easy to assemble?
I've been running my burn in for about 30 mins at 400. I'm not seeing any smoke anymore at this temp. Is that normal?
New 590 owner here (and new to smoking period). What was put down under the chicken? Is there grilling mesh or something?
Can you leave the pellets in under the cover through the weather?
A buddy told me about RecTec as I was at the counter to buy a traeger. Ordered 700 today. Can’t wait until it delivers!
You made the right choice! Enjoy & let us know if you need any help or advice. Welcome to the REC TEC family! 🤘🔥
My 700 is coming this Friday and the wait is killing me. I'm a noob at this and have watched dozens of videos making my head spin like Linda Blair from The Exorcist :) I was thinking of grilling something "easy" with fat to season the grill. Does it matter what type of chicken I use? What is the easiest to grill and season to gain confidence? Thanks in advance!
That's awesome, welcome to the REC TEC family! Don't be overwhelmed, we have lots of helpful content here on UA-cam to help you get the hang of pellet grilling! When it comes to seasoning the grill, the main thing you should focus on is fat content. You definitely want something fatty to season your grates. Chicken thighs, pork butt, & bacon are some of the things we usually suggest! Follow Chef Greg's recipe above for chicken thighs & you'll be ready to grill/smoke anything in no time. Don't be intimidated & please don't hesitate to give us a call for any further questions, concerns, or advice! (706) 922-0890 🤘🔥
I just received my 450. Just the right size for a 2 people household. Assembled and ready for a burn-in. I am in Maryland and it can get pretty humid here. I wonder how long I can keep un-burned pellets in the hopper before they become too humid and moist to burn?
What is the mat you cooked the chicken on. Is that better than using the grates directly
A year later… but It’s a grill mesh mat they sell in their accessories.
Got my 590 today! All assembled and ready for the burn tomorrow!
Thank you for supporting Delta Waterfowl! Ordered the 590 today.
Great choice, welcome to the recteq family! 🤘🔥
Couldn’t you also whipped the grill down on the inside with lard or oil and do the burn in?
Chef, what did you place over the griddle and under the chicken thighs when cooking them?
Chef Greg used our Mesh Cooking Mat to easily carry the chicken thighs off the grill! It is a teflon-coated mesh mat that is also dishwasher safe. You can check 'em out here! www.recteq.com/Mesh-Cooking-Mat 🔥
Just started looking at these. Currently I have a Traeger Jr. Elite. Small but has always done me right. Looking to upgrade.
You've come to the right place! Our grills offer the best build quality, components, temperature control, warranty, & customer service in the industry. Don't hesitate to give us a call so we can go over more details with you! (706) 922-0890 🤘🔥
@@recteq Thank you!! Much appreciated.
After burn in, why not just spray the interior with some sort of cooking oil to season it?
Hey Chef Greg, what is the matt you layer on the grill prior to putting the chicken thighs on the grill. Thanks in advance Walt
That is the cooking mat. Check it out here
www.recteq.com/products/mesh-grill-mat
I'm doing my burn in today!! I can't wait
Welcome to the recteq family! Be sure to grill something fatty to begin the seasoning process. We suggest bacon, chicken thighs, or a pork butt! 🐖
Same here
Looks really great and you showed the temp ports being plugged into. Is there a gauge that you use inside the grill? Thanks!
Both probe temps are shown on the controller along with the set temp and current temp of the grill.
Replacing my beloved 10 year old Green Mountain Daniel Boone. The Tank arrives on 12/26, so Merry Christmas to me. Looking forward to all that space!
I am sitting outside right now doing my initial burn in. The temperature is set to 400 once it reached 400 I started my 1-hour timer. I have seen temperature swings go up to 430? Is that normal on the initial burn in? I purchase this RT 700 model specifically because of the consistent temperature that everyone raves about but I'm a little concerned.... just curious if anyone knows if this is normal
Nevermind, I'm a dummy I watched the video again and he said that could happen and is normal so I apologize LOL! I cannot wait to cook on this thing!!
Is it a good idea to make brisket on the first cook?
Where do you find the piece that sits on the grill grates (the thighs were directly on it)?
Love my RT700. And you're right - the convenience and the FLAVOR!!
Flavor, convenience, versatility. 😎
What is the mat that you are using? And what is the purpose?
Can you run the blower motor only if you want to smoke cheese?
Yes you can! Enter the grill into Test Mode & turn on the blower fan with a smoke tube inside the grill. 💨🧀
What is the mat you put under the chicken thighs and where do I get one?
Got my 1250 yesterday. Good thing I found out I need to do a burn in. After the burn in I’ll be making a couple ribeyes. Then tomorrow is going to be my first rib smoke cook. Any tips?
So he ignites this with the lid down ? Is that ok ? I’ve seen videos of pellet grills exploding from lighting with lid down. I’m new to this …someone pls let me know.
Just got my RT-700....first burn-in tonight!
Awesome, welcome to the REC TEC family! What are you going to cook first? 🔥
@@recteq chicken quarters tomorrow!
A lot of videos on seasoning grills show them using a high burn rate oil, such as grape seed oil or olive oil. They wipe everything down with the oil inside the grill. Is this something I need to consider? I am buying a RecTec and don't want to do something wrong in my first burn in.
No need, over time the grill will season itself with the fat from the food you cook.
I have my RT 590 getting delivered this week. I live in Boston. Can I use this in New England winter or do I need to store inside? What type of precaution should I use when it recently rained?
First & foremost, welcome to the REC TEC family! If your RT-590 is not under a cover when not in use, we definitely recommend getting a grill cover or at least the All-Weather Smoke Vents for the vent holes. This will keep excess rain & moisture out! Don't hesitate to give us a call for any other questions or advice! (706) 922-0890 ☔️
Just got my 1100 flagship today 2 of the Riv-nuts on leg assembly were Cockeyed and screws wouldnt Start Straight. 😡🤬
Are the additional grill grates necessary for the chicken ?
Chef, when lighting the RT, does it make a difference whether or not the lid is open or closed?
We suggest keeping the lid closed so the PID controller can do its job and get you to your set temperature as soon as possible! 🔥
@@recteq Thank you, Chef. I Have done 3 cooks on the RT-700 so far, and it's safe to say I'm in love with it.
What was that material that you put on top of the greats? It look like it was a mesh lattice?
That's the cooking mat. Check it out here.
www.recteq.com/products/mesh-grill-mat
I am really torn between this and the Yodeer YS640s. Not sure which way to go.
There are many advantages to the build quality, construction, & function of our grills. Please give us a call, our customer service specialists would love to go over more details with you. Once you go recteq, you never look back! (706) 922-0890
@@recteq Facts!
First time user of a smoker, just got my RT340 to stick my toe into the way of cooking. I followed this video to season the smoker. All went well, but one question: should I see smoke coming out of the unit at all times? I checked and the pellets were feeding and burning, but little smoke came out as time went by.
The REC TEC produces a clear, light blue smoke! You do not want to see billowing white smoke coming from your grill. That means your fire is starving for oxygen. You will see more smoke at lower temperatures than you will at higher temperatures. To reach the higher temperatures, the fire must burn very efficiently thus producing the thin blue smoke. The grill is burning wood 100% of the time so therefore smoke is being produced & is flavoring your food 100% of the time. Feel free to give us a call at 706-922-0890 if you have any other questions! 🤘🔥
Order RT-590 can't wait
Welcome to the family!!! 🤘
When u put foil on drip pan,is it ok to cover the cut out on right side of drip pan with foil
Yes, it's fine to cover the cut out when you line your drip pan with foil! 👍
Can"t wait my 700 arrives tomorrow, Been watching ever video on here be nice now to make my own.
Congrats & welcome to the recteq family! What are you looking forward to grilling first? 🤔
I will start with them chicken thighs a little spatchcock chicken and then to the brisket
Right on!! My Bull arrived today!! Assembly and burn in coming this weekend. I’ll be doing some jerk chicken thighs and a slab of bacon for her first cook! Then it will be a couple of nice briskets! And no more waking up every 2 hours to stoke the firebox!!
Maybe a dumb question but why did you use the mesh when cooking the chicken?
Our mesh cooking mats make transporting food on and off the grill much easier! Their main purpose is to keep smaller foods from falling through the grates (shrimp, vegetables, bacon, etc.). It just made cooking these chicken thighs even easier! They are also dishwasher safe. Check them out here 👉 www.rectecgrills.com/Mesh-Cooking-Mat
Why did you place the food to the side and not in the center?
Just for clarification your burn at 400 for an hour then cook or just bring the grill to 400 and then cook for an hour?
I am not with Recteq, but I just bought an RT700. You heat the grill up to 400, then set your timer for one hour and then after that you can start cooking. Total time, the initial heat up to 400 is probably 30 minutes, then 1 hour burn-in and then allow an hour for cooking, so total is 2 1/2 hours.
Thinking of buying a bull, why is the warranty different between models? Is there a hopper clean out to change flavor of pellets? Is the 20% coming back after Father’s Day?
The RT-700 is our flagship model! It has an industry leading 6-year warranty, so you're covered bumper-to-bumper. Our other models all have the same build quality & internal components. As for the hopper clean out, a trap door can allow for unnecessary moisture to reach your pellets & cause an auger jam. We chose to leave this feature out so the hopper is completely water-proof & you can easily vacuum them out with a shop vac! Please don't hesitate to give us a call so we can go over warranty differences & any other questions you may have! (706) 922-0890
What was the sheet that was put down under the chicken? and what does it do?
Our mesh cooking mats a great for cooking smaller stuff that could fall through the grates or for removing everything at once. check them out here. 👇
www.recteq.com/Mesh-Cooking-Mat
Our 700 will be here Tuesday. I live in Wisconsin is it ok to store pellets in the hooper during wet and cold months? It will be covered
Welcome to the REC TEC family! We know you'll love your RT-700 for years to come. Pellets will be perfectly fine in the hopper during wet & cold months! It is designed to keep them dry & safe from moisture when not in use, especially if it's also covered. 👍
Thank you. Cooking on it today.
Yea arent you supposed to ignite it with the lid open? I'm getting my grill soon
I did the initial burn but didn’t prime it. Is this bad?
Do we need to rub the inside of the lid with olive oil or anything like that? I read somewhere to do that? We are getting our RT-700 next week so I want to be prepared.
No need, over time the grill will season itself with the fat from the food you cook.
@@recteq thanks! Can't wait for mine to come in 😁😁
@@misspotn We can't either! Welcome to the recteq family. 🤘🔥
What is the mat you put on your grates?
Did you guys fix the cover for this grill? Everything I read is that it is a nightmare to put on and take off because it is too snug.
I watched the video how they put it on and off, it’s not too bad.
@@mikepotapa5773 Can you tell me what video that was. Didn’t see in on their channel. Thanks
@@jgoree8319 ua-cam.com/video/iKIp9abWnd0/v-deo.html
Do we do the burn in with the probes in or out?
Burn-in first, then plug your meat probes in! We also suggest calibrating them with some ice water. This video will show you how! 👉 ua-cam.com/video/f9RnfXGh6Aw/v-deo.html
Thank you!
Is that rust on the SS fire pot at 0:40?
Nope, likely a mark from the factory. 304 stainless steel and basically indestructible! 🤘
They use red (rust colored) high temp RTV sealant to seal the bottom 90 degree joints around the fire box and left and right edges. That's what you saw I bet.
My 1250 is on its way. I can't wait to get some chicken in it.
Im like a kid in a candy store! Lol
Just bought and picked up my 590 today. Done the burn in, cooked hamburgers on it and I am sold. Doing the big test on it Sunday with a brisket. If it comes out as good as I think it will I am not sure that my Kamado Joe will be getting much use any longer.
So glad you're enjoying your purchase William! Your RT-590 will provide delicious meals for years to come. Thanks for being part of the recteq family! 🤘🔥
The Bull is here install was easy peasy done burn in now on to them thighs
Welcome to the recteq family! 🤘🔥
Got rid of my other pellet grill and ordered 700 yesterday! Would like to get accessory shelf but they are out of stock! Wonder when it would be available?
The RT-700 Front Folding Shelf & Large Interior Shelf are now back in stock! Be sure to check them out here 👉 www.recteq.com/shop/accessories/rt-700-accessories
My 590 arrives tomorrow. It's going to be hard to sleep tonight!
It's like Christmas Eve all over again! Welcome to the recteq family. 🤘🔥
What is that thing you put your thighs on top of the grill. I just ordered a reqteq 700 and I’ve never smoked anything before.
My 700 has been sitting at the distribution center near me for almost a week now. Its killing me waiting for it.
Hopefully you've received it & are enjoying the recteq lifestyle by now! 🤘
I notice that the chicken thighs were only put on one half of the grill, is this by design? I am about to do my first cook of chicken thighs so I figured I would ask first.
Will be getting my RT-700 tomorrow, after the burn in I think the first cook will be ribeyes!
Great choice, welcome to the REC TEC family! 🥩🔥
I'm really interested in one of these, but one thing that is discouraging me is, i haven't seen it or read about it having a pellet dump. Does it come with one? If this doesn't come with one, what is the process of changing out the pellets? Something else i haven't seen was the ash clean out process. I have yet to see a youtuber clean this baby out! haha
There is no dump. So you can either burn out what you use or if you really need to replace pellets, shop vac them out.
As for ash cleanup:
Take out inside grates, etc to expose bottom and simply vacuum the dust. Pretty straight forward.
Is the name of site, Rec Tec or Rec Teg?
Thats a lot of pellets, how often and how do you empty them?
Just put my RT-700 together and have a Boston Butt dry rubbed and ready to drop!
Good Day, Just put my 700 together. Doing my break in now. Initially had smoke rolling it has now reached 400 degrees but have little or no smoke Is that normal??
Absolutely normal! Our grills produce clear, light blue smoke. You do not want to see white billowing smoke coming from your REC TEC! This means that your fire is starving for oxygen & can produce a bitter taste in your food. To reach the higher temperatures, the fire must burn very efficiently. Therefore, you will see more smoke at lower temperatures than you will at higher temperatures. The grill is burning wood 100% of the time so smoke will being produced & flavoring your food 100% of the time! Feel free to give us a call at 706-922-0890 if you have any further questions! Welcome to the REC TEC family. 🤘🔥
Got to have one of these.
We agree!
I have my new RT-700 coming on Tuesday, dumb question but when your done cooking do you clean the grill the next day? or does it cool fairly quick to clean right after you cook? I am excited to try it out!
Hey rickper, welcome to the REC TEC Family! 🤘 Yes, it is fine to clean the grill the next day. The grill cooling off really depends on how hot you have your grill and what the temperature is outside at the time. I would give it 30-60 minutes to cool off just in case. Then it will be fine to clean. Don't forget to share your first cook on social media and tag us. Can't wait to see what you whip up! 🔥
Easy peezy lemon squeezy. #RECTECLIFESTYLE
Jody wouldn't have it any other way. 🍋
Was excited to receive my RT-700 two weeks ago, but while cooking my first Brisket. The grill would not stay at or near the temperature that I had set. Huge temperature swings. At one point during the cook. The grill went over 300 degrees (set at 230 degrees). I had followed your videos on how to calibrate the grill and the probes. But after multiple attempts at calibrating. The grill still would go above the set temperature. I love this grill's stainless steel, but it being brand new. The automated temp adjuster/control should not have issues (uncontrollable temperature swings) like its having now. Could you please advise on what I can to do to get my RT-700 automatic temperature adjuster/control working properly, fixed, or the grill replaced?
Follow-up on my post: Didn't know that Rec Tec is open on Saturdays and gave the customer service line a call. Expecting to have an automated message. The line was picked up by a Rec Tec Rep after 2 rings. Surprised with a smile. I told him my issues, and we went through a few questions and some possibilites of what could cause the large temperature fluctuations. The Rep thinks that it could be the temperature rod inside, on the left, and that it maybe to close to the left wall of the grill. There should be enough space to place the tip of your finger between the rod and wall. I inspected it, and sure enough. The rod was very close to the wall. I moved it over as far as I could to the right. I'm going to recalibrate all three grill temp probes to see if the issues happens again. Putting a brisket on shortly, and will follow-up. I wish I remembered the rep's name. He was great, and Rec Tec's customer service seems really good!
@@llee02045 Glad we were able to help you out! Please don't hesitate to give us another call if you have any more questions, concerns, or issues. 👍
Add a removable ash pan for the bottom of grill an I will buy
This allows unnecessary moisture into your hopper and risks ruining your pellets! A shop vac takes care of pellets easily. 🤘
@@recteq - if you vacuum out the pellets, won't they be compromised and unusable? What if i want to reuse them?
Wish my Bull (RT-700) was that clean, NOT!! LOL
A dirty grill means you're doing it right! #recteclifestyle 🔥
Chef Greg has low t
I hate the video and the music!! It's really hard to see on my phone - even with enlarging it, and the constant rewind to make sure it's done right is asinine!
How hard, really, is it to just send an assembly sheet for us older folks - and probably many younger ones as well, so we can just refer to it at our own pace?
Not at all happy!
Customer service is horrible, just hope you never need replacement parts. Even after a BBB complaint they refused to sell replacement parts. Had to scrap the grill and go with a Pit Boss. They also sensor their reviews on their website, shady business practices.
My old lady bought me this f n junk. Now to save my marriage I have to act like I love it. I’m not woke.