The Camp Chef Woodwind Pellet Grill is technically a hybrid—a pellet grill attached to a very small, direct-flame gas grill, or sear station. See if this grill lives up to the hype.
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Camp Chef Woodwind
Specifications
- 570 square inches of total cooking area
- 160 to 450°F temperature range
- 18-pound capacity rear-mounted pellet hopper
- One 16,000 BTU propane-powered sear burner
- Steel rod cooking grates on the pellet side
- Porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grates over the sear burner
- Five-degree increment control setting
- Steel construction with some stainless steel components
- Made in China for Camp Chef
Full Review – Camp Chef Woodwind with Sear Station Pellet Grill
PROS
- Independent Sear Burner
- Good Sized Capacity
- Low-Temperature Capabilities
CONS
- Small Hopper
- Lightweight Construction
The issue with pellet grills is that they haven’t traditionally excelled as grills. While they function as both a grill and smoker, they are better suited for smoking. Some higher-end pellet grill manufacturers have incorporated direct grilling areas that can reach higher temperatures, but these areas are often small. Camp Chef takes this approach by incorporating a 16,000 BTU gas-powered side burner for searing and high-temperature grilling.
Camp Chef Woodwind with Sear Station
The Woodwind with Sear Station is a hybrid grill. It is a small pellet grill attached to a very small, direct-flame gas grill. The selling point is that it allows you to sear a steak and smoke a brisket, which is a good combination for reverse sear cooking.
While the Camp Chef Woodwind might seem like the perfect solution, let’s consider it from a practical perspective. The gas grill unit is quite small, and although it can reach high temperatures, it’s only suitable for cooking a small amount of food. It could be useful for smoking a couple of steaks before searing them. The problem with this unit is that it combines pellet grill electronics with a gas grill that requires a propane tank to operate. If any of these components fail (and there are many), the entire unit becomes useless.
The product appears to have great potential, but some users have expressed concerns about its quality and usability. Consider your options carefully before making your final decision.
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