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Backyard Beast 1200

A large wood-pellet grill/smoker with 1200 sq in of main cooking space (1220 sq in with second shelf) and a 30 lb hopper.

$1,200Approx. MSRP

Fine for a beginner who needs maximum cooking capacity and is willing to do extra manual cleanup, but skip it if you expect shelves and easy cleanout features included at this price.

Pros

  • Very large cooking capacity for feeding a crowd
  • Big pellet hopper reduces refill frequency
  • WiFi/app monitoring included
  • Loads of cooking room — 1220 sq in feeds a crowd
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • Missing basic conveniences (shelves, drain hole, pellet dump) that competitors include at similar price
  • Grease/cleanout maintenance is more labor-intensive than expected
  • Some owners feel it's not enough added value over cheaper Recteq models
  • Heavy (193 lb) — pick its spot and leave it

Known niggles

  • No pellet dump door for quick pellet changes or cleanout
  • No drain hole in the cook chamber, so liquid/rainwater can pool inside
  • Grease chute is difficult to clean thoroughly
  • App described by some owners as outdated with patchy WiFi signal coverage
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$1,200
Primary cooking area1200 sq in
Total cooking area1220 sq in
Side burnerNo
Hopper capacity30 lb
Temp range180–700°F
Weight193 lb
Build materialStainless steel
WiFi / appYes

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

Recteq Backyard Beast 1200

Features

  • 1200 sq in main grate, 1220 sq in with second shelf
  • 30 lb hopper
  • 304 stainless steel firepot, grates, and drip pan
  • 45"H x 47.5"W x 20"D, 193 lb
  • 6-year warranty, dual-band Wi-Fi
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