Choosing the Right Size Pit Boss Grill

What size pellet grill do I need?

There are a few different factors that can help determine which size grill will best meet your needs. 1. How much food you cook per meal? 2. Do you use your grill for entertaining? 3. Do you like to travel with your grill?

indirect vs. direct searing - pit boss has flame lever to choose between both

One factor that Pit Boss owners don’t need to worry about as much as other types of grills is that using indirect cooking won’t reduce the usable cooking space of the grill (like it would for a propane grill for instance). On a Pit Boss Grill, the entire space can be used for indirect heat if you prefer. With these considerations in mind, here is a breakdown of the different Pit Boss Grill sizes to help you choose what size pellet grill will meet your needs.

300-500 Square Inch Cooking Surface Grills

Grills within this size are great for cooking the main dish of your meal for yourself or a small gathering. But don’t let the size fool you, they’re plenty big to fit the bigger cuts of meat like a whole brisket, pork shoulder, or a full rack of baby back ribs. You can comfortably fit about 20 quarter pound burger patties in this size range as well. The compact size makes these grills very portable and great for camping, RVing, tailgating, and apartment or condo patios.

Check out The Battery Powered Portable Pellet Grill

The PB150PPB features Pit Boss’ innovative battery technology for the ultimate experience in portable pellet grilling. Up to 15 hours of run time on a single battery and the ability to plug into nearby power when available, means you won’t be left hungry while traveling or even staying in your own backyard. With 256 square inches of cooking area packed into a less than 60 lb. package, you can cook on the go with ease without sacrificing the ability to cook for a crowd. Utilize the Pit Boss standard 8-in-1 cooking versatility with a temperature range of 180° to 500°F, or slide the adjustable Flame Broiler™ for direct flame access up to 1000°F.

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700-850 Square Inch Cooking Surface Grills

This is a great size range for your everyday, family grill. If you have a family of 4 or less, this grill will be your workhorse. When you purchase a grill of this size, you get more options to cook different types of ingredients for your meals at once. If you’re grilling a whole chicken, for instance, you would still have plenty of room to grill corn, potatoes and greens allowing you to have every part of your meal ready at the same time. Every dish would have that tasty wood-fired flavor, hot off the grill.

Check out The Navigator 850 Pellet Grill

The Pit Boss® 850 Navigator Series is the ultimate grilling experience for the modern handyman, ergonomically designed to provide less strain and more usability. With advanced grilling technology, premium grade steel builds, and 100% all-natural hardwood pellet fuel, enjoy Bigger, Hotter, Heaver^®features that can only come from a Pit Boss® grill.

With incredible 8-in-1 cooking versatility, the Pit Boss® Navigator 850 allows you to smoke, bake, braise, roast, grill, barbecue, char-grill, and sear - all in 1 machine. Using our innovative Flame Broiler Lever™, you can achieve instant direct or indirect heat. The digital control board and stainless-steel meat probes allow you to track temperatures, and the Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® wireless technology capabilities allow you to do this from the comfort of your living room.

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900+ Square Inch Cooking Surface Grills

Now you’re ready to do some SERIOUS cooking. Pit Boss Pellet Grills these sizes are meant for throwing a feast. But don’t be fooled, you can use them every day of the week, no matter what kind of meal you are cooking for. 900 square inches (and above) gives you plenty of room to cook a few different large cuts of meat at the same time, including whole briskets, pork shoulders, multiple racks of ribs, and more. It’s the perfect size if you’re hosting a big event at your home and want to feed a fair number of guests.

Check out The Austin XL 1000 Onyx Edition

Bring the best to your backyard with the Pit Boss® Austin XL Onyx Edition. This fan favorite wood pellet grill is outfitted with industry leading technology and a sleek design, making it more than qualified to be the centerpiece of your backyard cooking arrangement. With more than 1,000 square inches of cooking space, you can easily host a crowd or serve up dinner for two.

The PB1000NX has an advanced PID control board with P Setting at low temperatures for the ultimate controlled cooking experience. These settings allow you to adjust the machine to fit your environment or boost smoke density. The control board also features 5-degree increment settings to target indirect cooking temperatures ranging from 180 to 500°F. Or you can slide over the Flame Broiler™ lever for direct flame searing.