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Even the most experienced cooks can find themselves daunted by grilling in smoking. Fortunately, the best pellet smokers offer precise temperature control and hands-off ease, so you can take the guesswork out of the grill.

We've smoked and grilled hundreds of pounds of meat and vegetables on countless models and talked to three experts to find the best pellet smokers for every need and budget. Our top overall pick is the Traeger Woodridge Pro because it has impressive temperature control and heat retention. For under $500, consider our budget pick, the Z Grills Pioneer 450B. It has a smoke setting that worked great for slow cooking and regulates temperatures well. However, it lacks WiFi connecti

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