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Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill (Brown)

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$156

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Target has Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill (Brown, 10697) for $155.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup will vary by location and may be limited.
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Key Features:
  • 256 square inches of porcelain-coated steel cooking grates
  • 5-pound hopper capacity
  • Dial-in digital control board with LED readout
  • Pellet cooking temperature range of 180° To 500°F
  • Slide-plate for direct or indirect flame grilling up to 1,000° F
  • 8-In-1 cooking versatility – Grill, smoke, bake, roast, sear, braise, char-grill, and barbecue
  • Fueled by 100% hardwood pellets
  • Fan forced convection cooking
  • Latch-locking lid

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill (Brown, 10697) is $53.01 lower (25.4% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $209 at the time of this posting. 
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 190 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • A Target RedCard entitles you to 5% off most items, free shipping for online orders, and an extended return period.

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Update: this popular deal is still available.

Target has Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill (Brown, 10697) for $155.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup will vary by location and may be limited.
Thanks to community member pshek for sharing this deal.

Key Features:
  • 256 square inches of porcelain-coated steel cooking grates
  • 5-pound hopper capacity
  • Dial-in digital control board with LED readout
  • Pellet cooking temperature range of 180° To 500°F
  • Slide-plate for direct or indirect flame grilling up to 1,000° F
  • 8-In-1 cooking versatility – Grill, smoke, bake, roast, sear, braise, char-grill, and barbecue
  • Fueled by 100% hardwood pellets
  • Fan forced convection cooking
  • Latch-locking lid

Editor's Notes

Written by BostonGirl
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill (Brown, 10697) is $53.01 lower (25.4% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $209 at the time of this posting. 
  • About this product:
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 190 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • A Target RedCard entitles you to 5% off most items, free shipping for online orders, and an extended return period.

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No.

"Heating pellets are made from a combination of softwoods, charcoal and other fillers that can give your food a chemical taste. Even high-quality heating pellets can include leaves and bark, which taste bad and can lead to health risks if ingested. Many shoppers are tempted to purchase heating pellets for cooking because they are often cheaper than food-grade pellets. Resist that urge and buy cooking pellets so you have a safer product and better-tasting food."
Use lumberjack, bear mountain, or knotty wood branded pellets. They're pretty much the only three brands that should be used. I used the pit boss competition blend and they're not too bad but the rest of their pellets are pure trash. Try one of those brands if you're not already. And typically when smoking food you'll be in the range of 200-250 degrees F. Also like others said for additional smoke add a smoke tube to promote additional pellet burning.

you also will not get a sear on smoker that does not have a searing function. your best bet is to bring it inside and sear it on the stove after you're done smoking or get one of the pitboss pellet grills that have the slidable searing function that exposes it directly to the open fire pot which works fantastically.
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May 22, 2022
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4u2c
May 22, 2022
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Can a present owner that has this compare the smoke/charcoal finished flavor vs a MasterBuilt Electric Smoker? I've got a pellet grill and I love the convenience but i'm not getting the flavor or a searing high heat finish.
May 22, 2022
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May 22, 2022
Cfreemon
May 22, 2022
46 Posts
No local stock in Central Florida, same price at Amazon but temporary out of stock but will allow you to order with pending delivery date.
May 22, 2022
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May 22, 2022
AdamE1838
May 22, 2022
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Quote from 4u2c :
Can a present owner that has this compare the smoke/charcoal finished flavor vs a MasterBuilt Electric Smoker? I've got a pellet grill and I love the convenience but i'm not getting the flavor or a searing high heat finish.
You can add a smoke tube to get more smoke to the meat. I used one with my electric and now my pellet grill.
May 22, 2022
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yeti79
May 22, 2022
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Weird question but could I use wood pellets for a pellet stove in this? I don't really know anything about wood pellets or using smokers but the hardware store near me sells great big bags of pellet fuel really cheap
May 22, 2022
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May 22, 2022
pudicus
May 22, 2022
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Quote from 4u2c :
Can a present owner that has this compare the smoke/charcoal finished flavor vs a MasterBuilt Electric Smoker? I've got a pellet grill and I love the convenience but i'm not getting the flavor or a searing high heat finish.
If you're not getting good smoke flavor, it might be the smoker, but could also be poor quality pellets, you're not smoking long enough, and/or your meat isn't moist enough to absorb the smoke. Try a dif temp, dif pellets, and spraying it every 15-30 mins.
May 22, 2022
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twistrman
May 22, 2022
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Quote from 4u2c :
Can a present owner that has this compare the smoke/charcoal finished flavor vs a MasterBuilt Electric Smoker? I've got a pellet grill and I love the convenience but i'm not getting the flavor or a searing high heat finish.
I also have/had a MES and a large pitboss pro. First question would be if you have added a pellet tube, tray, or mailbox mod to your MES? Would give an idea of what you are used to because I don't think a stock MES does great and had done all of those to mine. Then I would just say add a smoke tube to the pitboss and see how it does. Since they use pellet for heat and smoke if they are running stable then not as much smoke.

Skeptical how much smoke you could get from a small one like this. Super small chamber, so not a lot of airspace for smoke in there too. Plus you'd be right on top of the heat source and no way to raise it. And just limited in size in general. And small hopper so have to watch it a lot.
May 22, 2022
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justtaint
May 22, 2022
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Quote from yeti79 :
Weird question but could I use wood pellets for a pellet stove in this? I don't really know anything about wood pellets or using smokers but the hardware store near me sells great big bags of pellet fuel really cheap
No.

"Heating pellets are made from a combination of softwoods, charcoal and other fillers that can give your food a chemical taste. Even high-quality heating pellets can include leaves and bark, which taste bad and can lead to health risks if ingested. Many shoppers are tempted to purchase heating pellets for cooking because they are often cheaper than food-grade pellets. Resist that urge and buy cooking pellets so you have a safer product and better-tasting food."
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Quote from 4u2c :
Can a present owner that has this compare the smoke/charcoal finished flavor vs a MasterBuilt Electric Smoker? I've got a pellet grill and I love the convenience but i'm not getting the flavor or a searing high heat finish.
I've seen someone that owned this and smells and works just like a normal pellet smoker. Just smaller format. Worth it if i needed it for RV or camping.
May 22, 2022
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Mayt948
May 22, 2022
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Quote from twistrman :
I also have/had a MES and a large pitboss pro. First question would be if you have added a pellet tube, tray, or mailbox mod to your MES? Would give an idea of what you are used to because I don't think a stock MES does great and had done all of those to mine. Then I would just say add a smoke tube to the pitboss and see how it does. Since they use pellet for heat and smoke if they are running stable then not as much smoke.

Skeptical how much smoke you could get from a small one like this. Super small chamber, so not a lot of airspace for smoke in there too. Plus you'd be right on top of the heat source and no way to raise it. And just limited in size in general. And small hopper so have to watch it a lot.
I thought about getting one of these and I had heard that the fan for this unit is underpowered
May 22, 2022
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twistrman
May 22, 2022
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Quote from pudicus :
If you're not getting good smoke flavor, it might be the smoker, but could also be poor quality pellets, you're not smoking long enough, and/or your meat isn't moist enough to absorb the smoke. Try a dif temp, dif pellets, and spraying it every 15-30 mins.
I've never spritzed and haven't found a need to. Lots of contrasting opinions if it does anything. Seems like a reason why I have to open the lid and the more I do that would create more issues (temp drop, loss of smoke, extend time, etc.)
May 22, 2022
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Rizbomb
May 22, 2022
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Quote from 4u2c :
Can a present owner that has this compare the smoke/charcoal finished flavor vs a MasterBuilt Electric Smoker? I've got a pellet grill and I love the convenience but i'm not getting the flavor or a searing high heat finish.
if you're looking for a portable option like this, masterbuilt just came out with their portable charcoal grill that operates just like their gravity series smokers/grills. i got rid of my traeger for a gravity series exactly for those reasons.
Quote from yeti79 :
Weird question but could I use wood pellets for a pellet stove in this? I don't really know anything about wood pellets or using smokers but the hardware store near me sells great big bags of pellet fuel really cheap
pellets used for fuel for heating are NOT the same as pellets used for cooking/smoking.
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Quote from yeti79 :
Weird question but could I use wood pellets for a pellet stove in this? I don't really know anything about wood pellets or using smokers but the hardware store near me sells great big bags of pellet fuel really cheap
No! Not food safe and could be full of who knows what.
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Mayt948
May 22, 2022
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Quote from 4u2c :
Can a present owner that has this compare the smoke/charcoal finished flavor vs a MasterBuilt Electric Smoker? I've got a pellet grill and I love the convenience but i'm not getting the flavor or a searing high heat finish.
Use lumberjack, bear mountain, or knotty wood branded pellets. They're pretty much the only three brands that should be used. I used the pit boss competition blend and they're not too bad but the rest of their pellets are pure trash. Try one of those brands if you're not already. And typically when smoking food you'll be in the range of 200-250 degrees F. Also like others said for additional smoke add a smoke tube to promote additional pellet burning.

you also will not get a sear on smoker that does not have a searing function. your best bet is to bring it inside and sear it on the stove after you're done smoking or get one of the pitboss pellet grills that have the slidable searing function that exposes it directly to the open fire pot which works fantastically.
Last edited by Mayt948 May 22, 2022 at 08:19 AM.
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Quote from twistrman :
No! Not food safe and could be full of who knows what.
Quote from justtaint :
No.

"Heating pellets are made from a combination of softwoods, charcoal and other fillers that can give your food a chemical taste. Even high-quality heating pellets can include leaves and bark, which taste bad and can lead to health risks if ingested. Many shoppers are tempted to purchase heating pellets for cooking because they are often cheaper than food-grade pellets. Resist that urge and buy cooking pellets so you have a safer product and better-tasting food."
Thanks guys! I buy pine pellets for an outdoor pellet heater I have and I don't think the have any fillers or weird stuff but the taste probably wouldn't be very good I guess.

Would something like this be worth it if I was using it mostly to just cook burgers and brats? I have a charcoal grill that I like using and enjoy the taste but don't bust out often enough because it takes so long. I'm looking for something with the convenience of a gas grill but better flavor and wondering if this could work.

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Quote from yeti79 :
Thanks guys! I buy pine pellets for an outdoor pellet heater I have and I don't think the have any fillers or weird stuff but the taste probably wouldn't be very good I guess.

Would something like this be worth it if I was using it mostly to just cook burgers and brats? I have a charcoal grill that I like using and enjoy the taste but don't bust out often enough because it takes so long. I'm looking for something with the convenience of a gas grill but better flavor and wondering if this could work.
I cook everything on my pellet smoker with good results. Burgers, brats, dogs, grilled chicken, veggies. But mine is big. Unsure how this one might hit higher temps. Honestly for some of the things I listed I prefer my little gas grill for speed. I am done before my smoker would be at temp.

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