Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi SG 24 Review w/Ribs & Steak | Camp Chef Sidekick
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- Опубліковано 13 гру 2019
- In this video I will review the all new Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi SG Pellet Grill! This is the Camp Chef WoodWind WiFi SG 24 model with the Camp Chef Sidekick Attachment for Camp Chef Accessories such as the Grill Box, Pizza Oven, Griddle and Burner! I also do a FIRST COOK on the grill in this video. I smoke up some delicious baby back Ribs and reverse sear some Steaks also! I am a previous Camp Chef owner and will provide and honest review as well as comparison in this video. Thanks for watching I hope you enjoy! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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ALSO… as promised, here is the response I received from Camp Chef on the Sidekick Ignitor issue: "Sorry to hear about the ignition on the Sidekick. Typically the ignition issue is caused by shipping when FedEx tosses the boxes around. I've attached a document to help fix the problem. Simply bend the igniter into place. They can easily move when pushed around"
If you are having this issue and would like a copy of this document that was emailed to me, please send me an email at everydayfamilybbq@gmail.com and I will gladly send it to you!
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In this video I will review the all new Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi SG Pellet Grill! This is the Camp Chef WoodWind WiFi SG 24 model with the Camp Chef Sidekick Attachment for Camp Chef Accessories such as the Grill Box, Pizza Oven, Griddle and Burner! I also do a FIRST COOK on the grill in this video. I smoke up some delicious baby back Ribs and reverse sear some Steaks also! I am a previous Camp Chef owner and will provide and honest review as well as comparison in this video. Thanks for watching I hope you enjoy! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Important Brands/Channels/Videos Mentioned in this video:
Camp Chef Woodwind WiFI W/Sidekick
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Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi w/Sear Box
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Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi
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Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi Main Page: (Affiliate Link)
click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wzF7kEnlxu4&mid=44242&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.campchef.com%2Fwifi.html
JUST MENTIONING THIS AWESOME GROUP - Camp Chef Grill Owners Facebook Group:
facebook.com/groups/603287009848477/
My Friend JOE's (SAUCY BOTTOM BBQ) Website:
saucybottombbq.com/
Everyday BBQ Stickers (ETSY Store Link)
etsy.me/2Xt0iFh
CHECK OUT OUR VERY FIRST EVERYDAY BBQ MERCH RUN! (Shirts etc..)
teespring.com/1st-merch-designs#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=front
Social Media/Support: (I need all the support I can get!)
Everyday BBQ Merchandise: teespring.com/1st-merch-designs#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=front
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Channel Support/Donations: www.patreon.com/EverydayBBQ
PayPal Support for our Channel may be sent to: everydayfamilybbq@gmail.com
ALSO… as promised, here is the response I received from Camp Chef on the Sidekick Ignitor issue: "Sorry to hear about the ignition on the Sidekick. Typically the ignition issue is caused by shipping when FedEx tosses the boxes around. I've attached a document to help fix the problem. Simply bend the igniter into place. They can easily move when pushed around"
If you are having this issue and would like a copy of this document that was emailed to me, please send me an email at everydayfamilybbq@gmail.com and I will gladly send it to you!
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Amazon Affiliate Links for items used in this video and others:
Camp Chef SmokePro SG Pellet Smoker (my other model)
amzn.to/2Kqc3CK
CAMP CHEF SIDEKICK
amzn.to/2RIWpZR
CAMBRO Go Box
amzn.to/2EjPkXG
TOMATO SHARK
amzn.to/31sN4Xq
Camp Chef Turkey Cannon
amzn.to/2RViRMZ
Blackstone 36" Griddle Cooking Station - I LOVE THIS THING!!!!!)
amzn.to/2sr2WNQ
You may also visit www.blackstoneproducts.com/product/36-outdoor-griddle-4-burner/?ref=59 and use discount code "EVERYDAYBBQ" to receive 10% off your order directly through Blackstone.
Backyard Life Gear Stainless Steel Cover for 36 inch Blackstone Griddle
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Blackstone Griddle Grease Slide from Backyard Life Gear
amzn.to/2EvuAOi
Blackstone Basting Lid:
amzn.to/2rne8Hi
Griddle EGG RINGS
amzn.to/2t2YHVE
Camp Chef 12” Cast Iron Skillet
amzn.to/2QMqXK2
Lodge Cast Iron Fajita Set (pre-seasoned) Made in the USA
amzn.to/2MethV1
Pancake Dispenser
amzn.to/2rGbrBD
Disinfect Wipes:
amzn.to/2Eumaa3
Hot Giardiniera Pepper Mixture
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My Cutting Board (large)
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My Cutting Board (small)
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Hot Giardiniera amzn.to/2MFsbWB
Bartollo Heavy Duty Silicon Kitchen Utelcils (My wife and I LOVE these! Great Quality)
amzn.to/2OUA6gg
My Ninja Blender
amzn.to/2G4W4KB
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PIT BARREL COOKER (Affiliate Link) Website
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The Pit Barrel Cooker Owners Facebook Group
facebook.com/groups/931263407042133/
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Thanks so much!!!
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thanks for your time. Very nice review.
Excellent info man. Thank you for taking the time to review, edit and post. I greatly appreciate you helping us all out!
My pleasure, Joe! Thank you very much for watching and commenting 🙏
Thank you for doing this review.... between this and a couple others made me a buyer! Still waiting for it to arrive but seems to be all that I need and wanted! Thanks again and keep the camp chef cooks coming!
Will do! Thank you very much for watching!
Great review of what appears to be a very well thought out pellet cooker. Digging on where they put the bottle opener. Pop a top and check the pellet level at the same time. Brilliant!
Lol truth!! Thank you very much for watching and supporting me, brother! It was great catching up today. Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the review, I've been watching your channel since you did the Weber S/F and your reviews help alot. Now I've got new hope for getting a pellet grill. Thanks again!
I really appreciate your support, Steve 🙏.
Nice upgrade on the Woodwind Mike! I'm like the idea of having 10 smoke settings. Ribs and steak looked amazing brother! Cheers! 🍻
Thank you very much, brother 🙏. I’m impressed so far. Hope you’re well! Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the great info vid. Definitely one of the most informative I've seen and helped me make my grill decision
Thank you very much for watching and commenting, John 🙏
Well done review. I appreciate the professional edit quality. Showed the important new features of the smoker without wasting my time. Allen
Allen Suski thank you, Allen. I appreciate that you appreciate lol.
Love your reviews. So on point, thanks.
Thank you very much 🙏. I appreciate it very much.
Thank you Mike for such a sensible and down to earth review. Apart from all the great information about this Camp Chef your video exposes your delightful and humble personality that is rarely found on Y.T. compared to the arrogance and ignorance from most postings. Will certainly subscribe and look forward for more good things.
This makes my day, my friend! Thank you very much for the kind words and support! I truly appreciate it 🙏
Great video Mike. You have helped me make up my mind on what to buy. Thanks. Keep cookin'
It’s a great cooker 👍🏼. Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel 🙏
Awesome review! I can safely say that this will be my next setup when my pitboss dies. Thanks for the time for putting this together and the links for rubs!
My pleasure, Chris! Thank you very much for watching 🙏
That camp chef looks sweet bro. That was a great break down. I love the attention to detail.
Thank you very much, brother 🙏. I did my best.
YEP, it made me a believer
That looks like an awesome grill. I'm thinking about getting next year.
Great review Mike! I will be giving that grill a look, almost time for a new one. Merry Christmas to you and the family.
Thank you very much, Ben! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
In the market for a pellet grill and was wanting the Weber Smokefire until I saw your review. You mentioned the Camp Chef Woodwind and my wife watched this review with me and I am allowed by the wife to order one!!! Going to get some Saucy Bottom rub and sauce as well. Thank you for the excellent review.
Thank you for your support, Scott!
Good morning Mike, Happy Holiday you have a nice rig there.Thanks for the video. Hope you have a great weekend.
Thank you very much for your support, Gary! Happy Holidays l!
Great review, thanks!
I got my Woodwind 36 earlier this week, I'm handy with tools but it took 2 hours to assemble. Now that I've done one I could probably do another in an hour, but I had problems understanding the instructions in a couple of areas and in those area the figure drawings were not close enough to the issue to help much, but I did figure it out. It's well designed for assembly and very well made. I did the burn out/in without meat without any problems, but on the first use the control thermocouple failed several hours in. Called customer service and they are mailing out a replacement, also they emailed me instructions with clear pictures on how to remove and replace. Excellent customer service that is knowledgeable about their product and not in a foreign call center.
I have heard of some controller issues though I’ve never personally experienced any. Glad they got you handled! Thank you for watching and for the feedback 🙏
Awesome review, I was debating on just using the weber, but your review made the decision easier. Getting one for sure!
Thank you very much for watching!
Looking excellent! Love the smoke control :)
Yea, agreed. That’s a huge feature and I seemed to note a noticeable difference. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Ry!
@@EverydayBBQ A Merry Christmas t you and your family, Mike :)
What a nice review and some delicious food Thank you, Mike, :-)
Thank you very much, JayT! Hope you’re well! Cheers 🍻
Thanks for a great review. Building a new house and decided to sell my Weber Genesis and get something new for the house. I think I found what I want! I've never smoked before so will be returning to your site for help!
Thank you very much for watching, Mark! I truly appreciate your support 🙏
Great review Mike! Pellets seem to be all the rage now and that one does look really cool, nice on easy ash clean up and the controls seem simple but a lot of control over the cook. Hope you guys have a great holiday season!
Thank you very much and Merry Christmas, Pickles 🍻!!
Love Camp Chef products as well as their customer service. I won't be in the market to upgrade for a while but when I do I'm glad their wifi controller is finally available.
Thank you very much for watching and commenting, Steve 🙏
Congrats on the new grill brother. It has awesome features!! I purchased a Rec Tec RT-590 several months back and as hectic as life has gotten I’ve found myself using it more lol. Just like you said you can stay inside haha. I have to start showing my other pits love again soon. Great video brother. Can’t wait to see more!
I really appreciate your support, Eric! Those Rec-Tecs are NICE! You gotta spread that grill love around though I know it’s hard lol. Thank you very much, brother!
Congrats on the new addition to your family, Mike! A pellet grill is definitely next on my list, looking forward to seeing how this one works out for you. Cheers!
Thank you very much, Brother! Hope you and Martha are well. Cheers 🍻
Great video, I just got this grill and have never used a pellet grill before. Way cleaner than my smoker and charcoal grills, just love it! Great review, I appreciate you going through everything! I have my own channel, but will subscribe to your, again great job!
Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it 🙏
Came over to watch this video right after I watched your SmokeFire video. My brother got one of the basic Campchef models back in September and after a week of constant use and many pounds of beef we were sold. Now this one looks like a great alternative to the Weber disappointment.
Thank you very much for watching. I own three Camp Chef cookers. Zero issues with any of them so far.
Love the original woodwind and this new model is even better. Great product.
Thank you very much for watching, Matt!
Somehow I missed this one until now. You did a great job on the review, and the ribs n steaks turned out nice. Looks like a very good pellet grill/smoker.
It’s definitely a good cooker, PIF 👍🏼. Thank you very much for watching 🙏
Good information and good videos, Merry Christmas Mike
Thank you very much, Chris! Merry Christmas to you!
Loving the camp chef!
Thank you very much for watching!
Great video Michael, I always thought of Camp Chef as an El Cheapo line for WalMart. After your video, it has made it to the top of my list, a head of the Weber.
-Bruce
Food For Men thank you very much for checking it out, Bruce!
Late to this, but great information. I'm on board. Subscribed.
Great Job !!! I can't wait to get mine ....Ordered the same one without the sidekick...I can always get the Sidekick accessories later , been waiting about 2 weeks , they are on back order . Just got an email that it's getting ready to ship .......YEEEEEHAAAWWWWWWW !!!!! I will keep an eye out for some more of your videos Thanks again !!!!
My pleasure. Thank you very much for watching!
Awesome review, i just finished assembling mine, cant wait to do my first cook thinking a whole chicken or pork ribs.
Congratulations!
As always bro, looks good! Cook on man
Thank you very much, brother!
I have been cooking on my zg. For 1.5 years it is great no problems at all and food is spectacular
Thank you very much for watching, Brian!
Awesome review brotha Mike, nice addition to your cooking toys...lol. Those ribs and steaks look freakin delicious... Nice color on them ribs👍👍 Have a wonderful blessed weekend... Cheers🍺🍺
Thank you very much, brotha Luis! Your support is always embraced and appreciated 🙏. Have a blessed weekend as well!
Nice review. Seems like a great pellet grill. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for watching, Michael 👍🏼
I have intentionally avoided buying a smoker all these years--why? I suppose, lack of time--this video is likley inspiring me to give this sucker a try! great info and vid.
Thank you very much for watching, Ed 🙏
Nice options on the smoker, Green mountain grill, their Wi-Fi is awesome.
Thank you very much for your support and for the feedback 🙏. It’s always good to have communication in the comments for others to see. 👍🏼
I have an older Camp Chef, but the ash clean out was a big plus when I was deciding on which pellet grill to get. I'm really loving that new controller, the different level of smoke settings is awesome along with the wifi makes it perfect. Great review THANKS!!!
Thank you very much for your support, CP!
Hows the temp holding with the new controller thinking of getting 1
gallero559 It does a really good job but don’t forget that with the smoke setting adjustment the temperatures will vary more the higher the smoke setting. Overall it did great I’ve cooked on it three times so far and it has done a wonderful job.
Much appreciated video thanks
Thank you very much for watching, Hector. I truly appreciate your support!
Good breakdown of the system for a review
Thank you very much, William! I appreciate your support greatly.
Those look delicious!!! Nice smoke ring!!!
Thank you very much, Michael!
Thanks again for another comprehensive walk-through on this grill. I saw on another channel someone having issues with her igniter and there is supposedly an air adjustment lever underneath for adjustment to your altitude. Not sure if this has that capability or not. But overall thank you for putting this one out. Mine arrives in three days, yay.
Just need to bend the igniter pin slightly. Takes 5 seconds.
Nice grill thanks for the video
Thank you very much, Shawn!
Thanks for the review. I am considering buying this for my backyard and your review sold me on it.
I’m glad you found it helpful, Scott! Thank you very much for watching 🙏
Great review, Mike. But now I'm hungry and want the new WW to replace my old one that's still working flawlessly. Gotta agree that Camp Chef makes some great products. Thanks for the review.
Lol thank you very much for your support, Mista!
Mike , very nice new pellet cooker! I like the ability to change pellets and empty the ash easily. The option to double up the top grates is good also. Thanks Mike. G.P.G.
Thank you very much, brother!
I have the dx or dg 24. Great little grill. I would highly recommend a pellet tube to anyone looking to get more smoke though. Like 10 bucks on amazon. Fill it with pellets and light an end. Definitly helps if you're not getting enough from the pellet grill itself.
Thank you very much for watching 🙏
Great video!
Thank you very much for watching!
Santa hit you early🎅. Each cook gets better. 2020 should to stellar 😎👍
Thank you very much as always for your support, Steve! I’m very grateful for all the new opportunities. Brings me closer to my dream. Blessings to you and yours 🙏
Great review.. subd! Looking at this and the GMG..
Thank you very much for watching, Dean 🙏
My Z Grill 700E works good, I use it at least 3+ days a week. Here is the biggest problem with all pellet grills if you fill up the pellet hopper to the top. There is too much weight on one side and will tip over. Therefore, I placed brick pavers in the lower cabinet at the opposite side as a counter balance. Cleaning, I use a blower to blow out the ashes. Now, If I did it again, I would purchase the Woodwind SG 24 Pellet Grill with Sear Box or the Woodwind SG 24 Pellet Grill with Sidekick. Reasons: easier to clean out ash, change pellet types and I sometimes I really needed to sear items.
Mike...Awesome review. I have both an older model Camp Chef Woodwind w/o WiFi...love it...and a Green Mountain Daniel Boone w/WiFi...love it as well. I would love to see you do a comparison of the two.
If I had both I would 👍🏼
Oh wow, i have the woodwind sg with the the sear box, but not wifi. Looks great, your a lucky guy. Congrats mike
You can actually buy the WiFi PID from camp chef for your older Woodwind. It's around $250
@@steverhodes82 oh. Thanks for info
Thank you very much for your support 🙏
Camp chef fan here great products
I agree, Frank. Thank you very much for watching.
My girl friend bought me the vertical camp chef smoker propane generated it got 4 star rating was easy to build the only thing I dont like is regulating the temp. But otherwise it will outlast my brinkman grill that I stole from bass pro shops cause brinkman was going out of business. My next purchase I'm pretty sure will be a pellet smoker.
Great review on upgrade. Have the pg24sg about 9mos now love it. Took a while to save up to get, story of my life as usual they upgrade. Can’t complain between it and Blackstone I cook on them 5days a week, no need for oven or stove. Guess they will always be pie in the sky 😂. Keep up the great 👍 videos Mike always helpful .Cheers my friend
Thank you very much, Jon! Lol I agree it always seems like there’s something new out there lol. It’s just how the marketplace is. These companies want to remain relevant and competitive. Overall I think it’s good as it drives the market ant products to become better all the way around. The manufacturers push each other to be better and more competitive. The consumer wins when they do. Cheers 🍻
Everyday BBQ & Cooking Totally agree 🍻back at you........
Whoa!!!! That smoker looks like a Cadillac!!! Nice piece of equipment!!! Great review mike!
Thank you very much, brother. I am impressed so far and I think it’s going to do very well in the marketplace.
Hi mike sorry to bother you on the weekend! Had a question if you have a minute! I want to purchase a Picanha but no one near me seems to carry it and I don’t have any good butchers near me. Where do you get yours from? Do you order online?
I’ve always gotten them from Matador Meats but they are no longer in business unfortunately. I hear Snake River Farms is really good though.
Everyday BBQ & Cooking thank you I’ll check them out
Love the short intro... thanku
Have you tried the upper shelf to see if the temperature is more stable up there? Nice video.
Thank you for the video...
Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel 🙏
Nice review. I have probably 1 more year left on my treager. I would love for you to do a follow-up video after a summer of use. Thanks again for plugging Saucy Bottom BBQ!
I’m sure I will when the time comes. Always my pleasure to share good products like yours! Cheers 🍻
Yeah, thanks for plugging Saucy Bottom BBQ! The 309 area code means they're basically local and gives me someone else to support! I'm heading to your website now Joe!
South Street Barbecue outstanding products.
Hey Mike, love the review, I want to get one of those but I just bought another Camp Chef with the slide and Grill. It works great and I love it but I wish I'd waited for this one! Congratulations on the new camp ship I know you love it. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Your model is very good, Darin! The slide grill is awesome. Thank you very much for all your support and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Great review! I saw your Weber pellet review and was wondering if you could just either cut some grooves or holes (smaller than the pellets of course) in the sliding panel between the burn chamber and the ash pot so it would be more like the Weber...So as the pellets burn, the ash would automatically drop down into the ash pot. Just a thought.
Also, when you fired the unit up and placed your ribs, it looked like the smoke was very even across the entire surface...can you verify that? Just curious as to the temp variances at the ends.
You should never mod a pellet cooker, could be dangerous. The smoke is very even. This cooker is a winner. I love mine. Use it all the time. Thank you very much for watching!
Is this model the same as the Woodwind 24 WiFi other than the lack of stainless Stell on the inside and hood.?
HEY MIKE, man that was a awesome video my friend, you explained everything in such detail and I really enjoyed your presentation so much, and the food looked amazing, those ribs for a pellet smoker had a great smoke ring, and that is exactly how I like my steak cooked. I wanted to ask you a question, I have a Yoder Smoker now and I really don't care for it for a lot of reasons, but the question is I know you like your camp Chef a lot but what do you think about the new Weber Pellet grill and smoker, and if you had to chose between the two and you didn't have your Camp Chef which one do you think would suit you better. I am in the market for change, because I think the Pellet smokers are underated. Thanks my friend. AWESOME JOB MY FRIEND.. GOD BLESS YOU.!!!
Thank you very much for all the support, Joe!
I actually sold two of my older cookers and ordered a Weber SmokeFire. It will be here next week. I am also curious about the comparison of the Camp Chef against it, mainly for the PID WiFi controller. The Camp Chef works great.
The Weber has a LOT of innovative features new to the Pellet Grill market. I’m hoping to try and test those. Knowing Weber, I’d say their claims are likely a safe bet but I also like to be hands on.
Stay tuned for the comparison!
I had the problem with the sidekick ignitor. The starter goes past the gas hole on the burner. I bent mine over to the next hole so the lighter is directly over the gas burner hole, and it lights every time now. I agree, something that we shouldn't have to worry about
Thank you very much for watching and for the feedback!
great review - trying to decide beside this with the sear box and a recteq... torn but this seems to provide a better all in one experience?
This cooker with the sear box is pretty damn hard to beat. Just sayin...
Nice grill and a fun video! Although we get along fine with our little Weber Smokey Joe Gold, back in the day I would have loved to have something like this. Except, "back in the day" there was no wifi or pellets or Camp Chef Sidekicks. There was wood fire, charcoal or, later on, gas (propane or natural). Nothing fancy. Well, having a rotisserie was considered fancy. I'm pretty good at "assembly". In fact, I love it when I see "assembly required". Too bad we don't live next door to each other. Anyway, enjoyed seeing what the possibilities are these days!
Thank you very much, Terry! I wish you did live next door lol. I get myself into all kinds of pickles here trying to assemble things lol. The wife rolls her eyes at my every attempt lol.
As much as I love a good ole Weber Kettle and some nice beautiful smells of Charcoal and wood chunks burning slow in harmony, I also embrace technology. I think this grill is really opening the door for newbies to get into smoking and eliminating the ups and downs of traditional smoking.
I’ll take it either way! I just love to cook.
Cheers to you!
@@EverydayBBQ Agreed. Technology is good! I am so grateful that I have lived to see and experience these "miracles". And that is what they are to me.
Keep cooking my friend. Keep cooking! I'll keep watching. That's the easy part.
Terry Lyle thank you very much for your friendship and support, Terry 🙏
I love my SG24 (pre wifi), the sear box is excellent, and I use grill grates on mine. I don't know how you can get better than that.
Thank you very much for watching 🙏
I've been looking into a pellet grill as my next grill. Thanks for a very in depth review (I really liked the response from Camp Chef about the igniter system) As always, Saturday morning and all I can think about is ribs! MIKE! Why?
Lol Ribs for breakfast may not be considered normal, but it’s perfectly acceptable if you ask me lol. Thank you very much for your support, Murl!
Great video! Question, do you worry about cold temps and using your pellet grill? This is the model I've been eyeing but live in New England so not sure if I should get one of those Traeger insulated models. Thanks!
I love in northern IL and it works fine. Doesn’t hot as high of temps in the winter but mechanically it performs well.
Great video! Answered a lot of questions for me, and eliminated the weber from contenders for me with your other video. Two question, do you think you’ll do a traeger review? And how is the maintenance on that sidekick?
I kinda doubt I’ll be doing any Traeger stuff. The sidekick is pretty easy to clean up. You’ve just got to do it every time you clean the grill (I suggest every 1-3 cooks). Maintainence is key in pellet cookers. Thank you very much for watching, Jerry.
Great review! You know what you are doing. I ordered the 24 inch last night.. Been wanting one for years.
Thank you very much for watching!
Great review Mike - this looks like a great grill. I noticed there weren't any casters on two of the legs which is similar to my Camp Chef FTG600 which makes it awkward to move around. Any idea why Camp Chef went with this design?
I think they go with the two casters in the smaller model like mine perhaps I am unsure but I think the larger model may have four casters. Regardless, these work fine with moving it around the yard which I’ve had to do quite a bit lately.
Very well done video! Why do you recommend leaving the lid open at startup? I am enjoying my Rec Tec RT-700 so far. Wi-Fi controller is awesome!
It’s just safer. If the grill doesn’t light properly it can become combustible with the lid closed. Thank you very much for watching 🙏
That pellet smoker is bad ass
Hey Mike - really good run down on the grill. Another high quality review. No BS, and straight to the point. What are your thoughts on the Camp Chef now it’s 9 months down the track. Cheers!
Still love it!
Awesome video Mike! What’s for dinner? Lol
lol chicken sandwiches tonight, Ted! Thank you very much for your support 🙏
Mike, as a newbie, I’m anxious about pellet hopper and grease fires. I specifically waited on the Weber SmokeFire just to find out it wasn’t particularly safe from fire. I want to do the pellet smoker thing, but am unsure which is safer...Treager, Camp Chef, Green Mountain, Rec Tec, can you offer advice? I’m sure others that are doing research and have now scratched the SmokeFire off their list would like to know too. Thanks man. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much for watching, David. As I mention at the end of the video, I really don’t comment on or judge cookers I haven’t owned or used. Out of the brands you mentioned, I do own a Camp Chef and am very satisfied. Thank you very much again 🙏
Great video! Wondering can you make adjustments to the temp etc from the app? And does the app work if im away from home? Thanks in advance.
Yes on both 👍🏼
Loved your comparison between the Traeger and Woodwind. Have you seen the new Pitt Boss KC Combo unit?
I have only heard about it. I’m looking forward to seeing it at some point though.
Glad I forgot to go to Lowe’s. I saw this video and the camp chef is very impressive. Thinking about doing a turkey if mine comes in before Thanksgiving. Hey do you have a recipe for turkey over the smoker?
Yup. Here ya go... ua-cam.com/video/YVhFPTtoxE0/v-deo.html
Nice review, Mike. When you have the time would you compare/contrast the Woodwind with the Silverback ? I think that it might be helpful and interesting. thank you.
I’ll keep it easy... buy the Woodwind w/sear box 👍🏼. Thank you very much for watching 🙏
Interesting review but, what I want to know is on the pellet controller can you adjust the temp in 5 degree increments?
Yes
Good work and thanks. Researching my next upgrade from a Masterbuilt Electric and am thinking pellet or egg, in that order. CC at the top of my list but there are a lot of complaints on the internets about wild temp swings. Your video was very helpful but can you add anything re temp consistency? Thanks
Thank you very much for watching, Chris. I don’t know exactly what others are experiencing but in general, Pellet Grills are designed to have temp swings. That’s where the smoke is generated. The pellets are burned, smoldered, burned, smoldered etc.. etc.. and that’s how the smoke is generated. There are also a lot of new pellet grill owners out there that may not fully understand how they operate yet. They’re still accustomed to gas grills where the lids are opened every couple of minutes. If they do that with pellet grills, yea they’re gonna have temp swings and blame the grill. How do I know this you might ask... well I was a new pellet grill owner too once lol. Typical temp swings are between 15-40 degrees up or down. This is totally normal and even happens in our home ovens only we don’t measure it so we don’t realize it. If the swings of their grills are more than 15-40 and they’re NOT opening the lids too much there might be a problem. However I find that it’s mostly user error and that goes for ANY pellet cooker brand. Hope this makes sense and helps. Thank you very much for watching, Chris.
Thank you, sir. Any experience with low and slow on this guy? Will it sit ~225 for hours and hours?
Chris yessir. I’ve done a few and I’m doing another today. It won’t sit at 225 but it will go between 180-245 (ish) up and down, which is totally fine btw. It produced wonderful food at low and slow.
Hey Mike, first time viewer. Great video! I'm buying a Camp Chef Woodwind pellet grille, either 24" or 36" in the next week so I'm doing my research. Two questions. How much more pellets will be used by the larger one vs the smaller one? Is it negligible? Also, how difficult will it be to use it outdoors in winter/cold weather? I live in Minnesota. I'll always have the option to position it with a wind block. Thanks so much! Keep up the great work! Sol
Thank you very much, Sol 🙏.
Okay let’s tackle these questions...
On the size, I’d say the pellet use will be more on the larger cooker but not a ton more. There will also likely be less even temps in the larger unit but again not by much and mostly on the far left and right edges.
The Camp Chef isn’t manufactured with the thickest metal, however it is very reliable and works great. All pellet grills are somewhat difficult to start up in extreme cold and once they do, the thicker the metal the better the temperature consistently holds. Camp Chef does offer an insulated blanket for cold weather operations. I’d recommend it for where you live.
You’ll love it!
@@EverydayBBQ Thanks for the very quick and thorough response Mike. The information helps a lot!
Appreciate the video. With most pellet grills you line the grease slide with foil then change the foil to prevent grease fires and make clean up easier but the slots on this one would prevent the use of foil. My question is how is the clean up as far as the grease is concerned? The slots also seem to increase the chances of a grease fire on the grease slide if/when direct grilling feature is used. I would appreciate your thoughts I this as well. I have a Traeger that I am returning die to the quality of the product finishing and trying to determine my next pellet grill (now that the SmokeFire is not an option).
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I typically will line the heat deflector with foil almost all the time when I’m cooking on it. On this particular model I really don’t use the slide grill feature because I have the sidekick with the grill box. You can however use the slide grill feature and it does risk some grease dripping below but I haven’t had any grease fires yet. That said, I suppose it’s possible when grease does get down there. That’s why I really recommend going with the sidekick and grill box for your searing and it provides a much better sear for you also.
@@EverydayBBQ Do you cut the slots in the foil when you like the deflector? I am concerned about clean up of the grease as it is a major pain with the Traeger. I am also in Northern Illinois so I appreciate and can identify what it takes to grill 11.5 months of the year in this climate.
I don’t cut slots, I just cover it. Hope for some warm weather soon LOL.
Great review mike, I congrats myself buying it.
I have concern hoping you share time to see my concern. How’s the excess oil does it catch fire? Thanks 🙏
Never had a fire in their one. I give it a quick cleaning after every three cooks. Takes minutes. It’s designed to be very safe.
Nice buddy.
Thank you very much, Jason 🙏.
Does the app record cooks and graph them like the Fireboard and other thermometers? Also, how much variance are you getting in temp swings without smoke and on high settings? Great video and I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on the 36 wifi or a RecTec, just not sure which one to go with
No graphs yet. Temps swings are not bad and normal for all pellet grills. Thank you very much for watching 🙏
@@EverydayBBQ thanks for the reply! I was hoping they would have a graph in it. It is always nice to see them but definitely not a deal breaker. I know the Yoder holds almost dead on so I was curious how this did with swings.
Appreciate your review and that of the Weber SmokeFire. Question for you on both models is how you think they fare in northern climate -- as in Minnesota. I get that coming up to temp and even holding can be an issue. I have that with my WSM, kettle Napoleon. I'm wondering about the electrical components (fan, auger etc), data screen etc. Have experience with that or any thoughts? Much obliged.
Thank you very much for watching, Stephen. I returned the Weber so I can’t really comment any further than my review. I know the Weber is thicker in terms of materials which would indicate it better, however it’s full of bugs, false claims and dangerous design defects. The Camp Chef has operated perfectly for me. It would likely struggle in cold climates, but Camp Chef does offer an insulated lid cover that I know helps for that.
@@EverydayBBQ Thanks! I watched your SmokeFire review and shared your disappointment and surprise. After all, it's a Weber! One of the things that's kept me from going to pellet is how they'd fare in our winters, stored outside. Add the screen and I'm just not sure, even with an insulated cover. From mid-December to February we can be below 20 every day, and usually have sub zero days too. I bring everything under cover but still outside.
I recommend joining the “Camp Chef Grill Owners” Facebook Group. It’s a wonderful group with lots of helpful owners. You can ask fellow owners in the same area how they fair in that climate. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of helpful people and information. I’m a member and it’s one of the most well run groups on Facebook.
@@EverydayBBQ Thank you!
How usable is the direct fire sear function? How difficult is the ridged grease tray with slits to clean?
The slide grill function isn’t very effective to be honest. I really recommend the searing be done with the sidekick and grillbox. I try to keep the try foiled on low and slows. It can be scraped but it’s not super easy. Not too bad though.
In your opinion which add-on is better: sidekick or searbox ? I’m looking to replace my gas grill and wanted to have all-in-one unit like this (smoke + grill). Great video by the way. Thanks!
Sidekick is the best to me. Gives you the most versatility.
Have you been pretty happy with the Side Kick and the grill box? I have been torn between the side kick and sear box attachments. Have you tried the griddle on the side kick or pizza oven? Just curious if the sidekick offers true value and versatility or if its gimmicky at best. Thanks for your videos!
They’re both really good for searing. The sidekick provides more flexibility but I’d say you’re good with either! Thank you very much for watching!
After having this for a while are you happy with the level of smoke flavor it is providing? I like a deep smoke flavor and am concerned I won’t get it from a pellet grill. Good video- thanks.
I absolutely love it. I am testing a prototype of a new Camp Chef model now and just gave this one away to a disabled Veteran. He loves it too. They are great cookers.
If you’re used to offset smoker type smoke, there are few pellet grills that will give you that. There are ways to supplement the smoke, such as smoke tubes, but it’s never gonna be an offset. That said, they provide a good amount of CLEAN smoke flavor and produce some amazing food. My family loves it.