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The Masterbuilt 30-inch Digital Electric Vertical BBQ Smoker offers a substantial 710 square inches of cooking space, making it suitable for large gatherings where you might need to smoke multiple chickens, turkeys, pork butts, or ribs at once. Its digital controls allow for precise setting of cooking time and temperature, reaching up to 275°F, which should cover a wide range of smoking needs.
The Traeger Ironwood 885 is a large-capacity wood pellet smoker grill that suits those who enjoy cooking for groups or hosting outdoor BBQs. With 885 square inches of cooking space and two tiers, it can handle multiple racks of ribs, whole chickens, or pork butts at once, making it great for meal prepping or parties. Its temperature range from 165 to 500°F offers versatility for various cooking styles, from slow smoking to grilling and baking.
The Traeger Woodridge Elite is a large, versatile outdoor wood pellet grill and smoker with a cooking surface of 970 square inches—enough to cook for big family gatherings or parties, handling up to 7 whole chickens or multiple racks of ribs at once. It offers dependable temperature control through advanced digital features like WiFIRE technology, allowing you to monitor and adjust cooking from your phone, which is great for convenience and precision. The built-in side sear station adds flexibility by providing a high-heat burner for quickly searing steaks or sautéing sides, expanding your cooking options beyond smoking and grilling.
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