Backyard Beast 1000

Name: Recteq Backyard Beast 1000
Brand: Recteq
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

A large wood-pellet grill/smoker with 1000 sq in of cooking space across two grates and a 30 lb hopper.

$1,100Approx. MSRP

Great forlow-and-slow smoking feeding a crowd set-and-forget cooks gadget lovers

Good for a beginner who regularly cooks for large groups or big cuts and wants generous capacity without going to the most expensive flagship tier, skip it if you're cooking for a small household.

Pros

Large 1014 sq in cooking space across two grates for big-batch cooking (up to nine pork butts or 50 burgers)
30 lb hopper for extended cook times
WiFi-enabled PID controller with two included meat probes
Backed by a 6-year warranty
Loads of cooking room — 1000 sq in feeds a crowd

Watch-outs

Large footprint requires significant patio/deck space
Heavier and bulkier than mid-size Recteq models, harder to move once assembled
Premium price around $1000+ for the capacity offered
Few obvious weak spots for the money

Type	Pellet
Fuel	Wood Pellet
Format	Freestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)	$1,100
Primary cooking area	1000 sq in
Side burner	No
Hopper capacity	30 lb
Temp range	180–700°F
Build material	Stainless steel
WiFi / app	Yes

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Features

1000 sq in cooking space across two grates
30 lb hopper
Black powder-coated lid, stainless bull horns
2 meat probes, recteq app
6-year warranty

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Backyard Beast 1000

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