When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe best pellet grills range from basic, thin-metal designs to fully operational cooking stations with side burners.Owen Burke/Business InsiderPellet grills have been around for decades, but they've hit the outdoor culinary world of the best grills in a big way with new adaptations like WiFi compatibility. The best pellet grills are dynamic and offer various forms of direct and indirect heat. All that, plus smoky flavor, without the fuss of charcoal? Sign us up.From basic designs that work in mild climates to full cooking stations with side burners and gaskets to seal in smoke, we found the best pellet grills for every budget and demand. After extensive testing, our top pick is the Traeger Pro 575. It has thicker walls and better seals than most other grills in the price range, giving you better heat retention and temperature control. If you're on a tighter budget, the Z Grills Pioneer 450B doesn't have smart connectivity, but it regulates temperature well and has a smoke setting that we love for slow cooking.Our top picks for the best pellet smokersBest overall: Traeger Pro 575 — See at Ace HardwareBest budget: Z Grills Pioneer 450B — See at The Home DepotBest splurge: Traeger Timberline Pellet Grill — See at TraegerBest versatile: Camp Chef Woodwind 24 — See at Dick's Sporting GoodsBest charcoal: Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 — See at AmazonBest overallIf you want a hassle-free grill that can dazzle guests as much as yourself, the Traeger Pro 575 pellet grill is an appliance made for the ages. It's the heaviest-duty pellet grill we've found under a thousand dollars. (Find our favorite fuel in our best smoker pellets guide, with Traeger landing another top spot.)Heat retention and moderation are the most important things when it comes to how the best pellet smokers function. While the Traeger doesn't have the quarter-inch steel we like to see on a grill, it's far thicker and seals much better than anything else we've tried in this price range. We've kept temperatures steady within five degrees of our target temps in all kinds of weather, something even an experienced griller would have a devil of a time doing with charcoal or wood.The Pro's temps range from 180 degrees Fahrenheit, which is just right for low-and-slow cooking, up to 500, which won't get a sear, but will effectively braise. This is where the Traeger Pro series might fall short against more modular grills, but it still more than earned a spot in this guide. But for the price, the Traeger Pro Series grills hold heat best and are built for the long haul, so if you're working with a moderate budget and primarily want to use the grill for barbecuing (or as an oven), you needn't look further.Read our full Traeger 575 Pro pellet grill review here. And check out our guide to the best Traeger grills from all line-ups.Best budgetWe've been testing the best pellet grills for years, and while the shortcomings of budget options were quick to show, the Z Grill 450B didn't have the same trouble regulating temperature that we found elsewhere. This grill was also easier to assemble than other options within this price range and beyond. Temperatures range from 180 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, but the "smoke" setting lets you cheat temperatures down to 170, which we love for extra low-and-slow cooking. Some people might wish for the WiFi in Traeger and Camp Chef grills, but if you're keeping with a budget, you don't need the extra electronics on your pellet smoker. Careful positioning of the grill near enough to read an LCD screen or run a Bluetooth- or WiFi-enabled temperature probe can stand in for built-in electronics.Z Grills' line of pellet smokers doesn't use the thickest steel, but it is comparable to the steel found in grills twice their price or more.Owen Burke/Business InsiderThe real downside of this grill is that it's not very well sealed, so smoke seeps out. The quick fix for that is to add your own gaskets (a good solution for most grills, frankly), and Lavalock is a great option. We checked with grilling experts who said that the smoke leak can happen, but the fire won't burn its way past the auger.If you're looking to barbecue for a small group and don't want to spend too much or fuss with gadgetry or accessories, the Z Grills 450B is a great, simple, and affordable solution.Best splurgeIf you want the most flawless barbecue with the least amount of effort, the Traeger Timberline series (go for the XL if you need the best pellet grill for large groups) is as good as it gets. It goes without saying that you'll pay dearly for it, but purchasing a cover and taking cursory care will keep this grill going for many years to come.However, be forewarned that the Timberline is exceptionally heavy at over 250 pounds. To that point, this is a true outdoor cooking station, minus a sink — it's not something you'll want to cart around your backyard, but rather leave in place on a solid surface. Where a heavy-duty offset smoker with wagon wheels is your rough-and-ready all-terrain utility Jeep, the Timberline is more like a Cadillac.Veteran grillers will find it hard to justify spending more than $3000 on a pellet grill, especially one with relatively thin metal. This grill isn't for them, but for anyone who wants as hands-off and foolproof an experience as possible.While the grill does a good job of keeping a steady temperature and cooking evenly, the metal on the firebox is surprisingly thin, especially compared with the quarter-inch-thick stuff you'll find on charcoal or stick-burning pit grills around the same price. Accessorizing, starting with the $200 purchase of a grill cover, is almost prohibitively expensive. Still, this is the best upgrade pellet grill of nearly a dozen that I've tried, and it's built to last better than any other, too. Read our full review of the Traeger Timberline series here.Best versatileCamp Chef was one of the first pellet grill brands on the market. While we find other options more suitable for the aspiring griller, the Woodwind series's list of accessories and modularity surpasses any of the other best pellet smokers,The Woodwind grill operates basically and efficiently, and the interface is easy to navigate and has a strong WiFi connection. It's the accessories, starting with the Blanket and up to the 28,000-btu, cast-aluminum Sidekick side burner, Flat Top, Sear box, and Pizza Oven (available with a single and double burner) that win us over. With this setup, there's little you can't do with this grill in your backyard — all at a reasonable price.If you're furnishing your patio with grilling equipment on a budget under $10,000, the Camp Chef Woodwind has a tough catalog to beat.Owen Burke/Business InsiderWe have found that with a stiff breeze or in sub-zero weather, this grill is hard to keep steady, though you'll do just fine in mild weather or a subtropical climate. Even so, the Blanket helps solve for that impressively well, which is a great alternative to spending hundreds or even thousands more on a grill with thicker steel and a more robust seal.Based on our testing and research over the past few years, if you want a one-stop grilling station in your backyard that you can customize for all intents and purposes but you don't want to break out thousands of dollars to do it, the best versatile pellet grill is your ticket.Read our full review of the Camp Chef Woodwind review here.Best charcoalTending a charcoal fire is much easier said than done, and in almost every case of disappointing or failed grilling attempts, it is the cause of the downfall. Masterbuilt's towering Gravity Series is an imposing appliance with a large hopper and feeder that, thanks to WiFi connectivity, works just like a pellet smoker, but for charcoal. Why go with charcoal over wood pellets? Many cooks argue that charcoal offers more flavor, but it's also a simple fact that charcoal burns much, much hotter than wood pellets. The Gravity Series ranges from about 150 degrees Fahrenheit (a great temperature for low-and-slow smoking) up to about 700 degrees, which is ideal for searing — something even the best pellet grills can't generally do.Ultimately, it's a grill, griddle, and a (higher-temp) smoker all in one, earning the title of the best charcoal pellet grill. It also has two-sided cast-iron grates, with one thinner side dedicated to smoking and the thicker one for searing.For those wanting a smokier result than wood pellets produce, this is an easy and affordable way to achieve charcoal flavor and heat.Owen Burke/InsiderMonitoring the temperature with WiFi and Bluetooth was easy, and connectivity is about as steady as most grills we've tested — we couldn't go around the corner to the store, but we stayed connected around the house, adjusting temperature and even turning the grill off (though we recommend doing that in person).The Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill has a few downsides like any other. Firstly, it's made of relatively lightweight metal, which isn't good for heat retention or longevity, and secondly, it took more than two hours to build. Expectedly, temperatures tend to fluctuate more than they do in a wood-pellet smoker, but that's charcoal for you (briquettes will burn more evenly than hardwood lump).How to choose a pellet grillInterface: An increasing number of grills offer state-of-the-art WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity that allows you to monitor your brisket anywhere from your deck to miles away. However, some use simpler controls and don't require you to add another application to your phone. Tech gadgetry doesn't always correspond to better performance, so it's about your preference and cooking style.Accessories: Many of the best pellet smokers we test don't offer a ton of extras, or the brands require you to purchase them separately. If you are looking for a one-stop outdoor kitchen (minus the sink), be prepared to spend more for a side burner and extra shelves. The Traeger Timberline and the Camp Chef Woodwind series have the most extra features of the grills we tested.Size: Grills are best measured in cooking surface area, usually in square inches of space. Smaller models in the 450 to 575-square-inch range offer plenty of space for four to six people, and larger ones, above 800 square inches, can cook for roughly a dozen people or more. It all depends on what you're cooking. Brands show diagrams of their grill layouts, depicting how many pork shoulders, chicken wings, briskets, and/or hamburger patties they'll hold.How we test pellet grillsMolly Allen/InsiderWe spent more than two years building and testing pellet grills and smokers, speaking with experts like veteran TV host and author Steven Raichlen, Hey Grill Hey! founder Susie Bulloch, and Chef Shola Olunloyo of Studio Kitchen to find out what makes a good pellet grill and for whom they're made. We evaluated grills by cooking chicken drumsticks and pork shoulders "low and slow" and grilling zucchini at a higher heat. TestIdeal resultsOur findingsTemperature controlSet target temperature and measure variance5 degrees or less away from target temperatureThe quality of heat retention generally increases with priceSmokingLook for a smoke ring on bigger cuts of meatDeep red rings and a noticeably smoky flavorCharcoal grills or smokers will always produce smokier resultsBuild quality: We considered the quality of materials as we built each grill, noting when metal was flimsier or more prone to denting. We also left each model out in the elements — some for more than two years on end. None of the grills or the electronics we've tested have failed. Installing quality gaskets on your own is a cheap and easy way to upgrade any grill.Ease of use: From building and connectivity to operating and cleaning, we looked at the process of owning and maintaining these grills. We considered if it was easy for a beginner to operate the grill, if the controls were intuitive, and if the setup process was unnecessarily difficult.Value: Many of the grills we tested came with limited accessories, some of them essential. While the budget-friendly pick on our list does come with a cover (that's survived two years outside), every other grill we tested required a cover be purchased separately. Add on shelves, hooks, and/or brackets that really should be included, and it gets expensive quickly. Still, build quality and warranty balanced out these pricier picks.Pellet grill FAQsCleaning grills can be a pain, but a great workaround for almost all of them is a disposable aluminum tray, or lining the grill's catch pan with tin foil.Owen Burke/Business InsiderWhat is the best pellet grill brand?We hesitate to say one brand completely surpasses the rest, but Traeger grills and smokers routinely make the top of our lists. After testing grills from the Timberline, Ironwood, and Pro lines, we can confidently recommend almost any Traeger model. What are the positives and negatives of pellet grills?Do pellet grills, also known as pellet smokers, compare with the best barbecue smokers favored by pitmasters or even the best charcoal grills? We asked Steven Raichlen, one of our favorite grillmasters, and he came back with a resounding "No." However, he did say that pellet smokers are great for the layperson who wants wood-smoke flavor without the associated sweat equity.Don't expect the same smokiness you'd find in your food that you would if you delicately fed furniture-grade, kiln-dried cooking wood to an immaculately glowing bed of coals for 12 hours — that's the kind of art that can only and will only ever be done by hand.How do pellet grills work?Pellet grills have a hopper that feeds an auger, which grinds compressed hardwood pellets into smaller chunks that fall into and ignite in a firebox, creating smoke.What's the difference between a pellet grill and a pellet smoker?Pellet grill and pellet smoker can be used interchangeably. Grills tend to work with direct heat, while smokers often use indirect heat. Modern pellet grills strike a balance between grills and smokers because they range between low-and-slow cooking temperatures (160-225 degrees Fahrenheit or so) and about 500 degrees, which is your average gas grill's highest heat.What are the best pellets for smokers?The pellet-grill brand you buy will likely direct you to its own line of pellets, but the most important thing to consider is the term "additive-free" pellets. Lower-grade pellets, especially those without this distinction, can encompass a lot of impurities (down to even plastics and industrial scraps) because pellets are often forged from sawdust in commercial spaces.The type of wood you buy is something to give thought to as well, but it becomes highly subjective. Brands tend to recommend different blends or species of wood for different foods, though. Check out our full guide to the best smoker pellets for more recommendations.Best overall: Traeger Pro 575 Pellet GrillFor under a thousand dollars, the Traeger Pro series retains heat than any other pellet grill in that price range.Owen Burke/InsiderAvailable sizes: 575 and 880 square inchesTemperature range: 180-450 degrees FWiFi/bluetooth connectivity: YesHopper capacity: 20 poundsWarranty: 3-year limitedPros: Great temperature control, thicker steel than average, large wheelsCons: WiFi connectivity could be better, LCD interface not as intuitive as others, not modularIf you want a hassle-free grill that can dazzle guests every bit as much as yourself, the Traeger Pro 575 pellet grill is an appliance made for the ages, and the heaviest-duty pellet grill we've found under a thousand dollars.Heat retention and moderation are the most important things when it comes to the function of a grill. While the Traeger doesn't have the quarter-inch steel we like to see on a grill, it's far thicker and seals much better than anything else we've tried in this price range. We've kept temperatures steady within five degrees of our target temps in all kinds of weather, something even an experienced griller would have a devil of a time doing with charcoal or wood.The Pro's temps range from 180 degrees Fahrenheit, which is just right for low-and-slow cooking, up to 500, which won't get a sear, but will effectively braise. This is where the Traeger Pro series might fall short against more modular grills, including Traeger's Timberline series, which comes with an induction side burner, or Camp Chef's Woodwind series, which we recommend for a more versatile option.But for the price, the Traeger Pro series grills hold heat best and are built for the long haul, so if you're working with a moderate budget and primarily want to use the grill for barbecuing (or as an oven) you needn't look further.Read our full review of the Traeger 575 Pro pellet grill here.Best budget: Z Grills Pioneer 450B Pellet Grill and SmokerZ Grills' line of pellet smokers doesn't use the thickest steel, but it is comparable to the steel found in grills twice their price or more.Owen Burke/InsiderAvailable sizes: 450 and 700 square inchesTemperature range: 160-450 degrees FWiFi/Bluetooth connectivity: NoHopper capacity: 15 poundsWarranty: 3 yearsPros: Good build quality for price, steady temperature, "smoke" setting allows for slightly lower temperature than rating (170 degrees), comes with a coverCons: Some backdraft and auger burn can happen (but corrects itself), leaks some smoke, no WiFiWe've been testing budget pellet grills for more than two years, and while the shortcomings of others were quick to show, the Z Grill 450B didn't have the same trouble regulating temperature that we found elsewhere. This grill was also easier to assemble than many other options within this price range and beyond. Temperatures range from 180 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, but the "smoke" setting lets you cheat temperatures down to 170, which we love for extra low-and-slow cooking. Some people might wish for the WiFi in Traeger and Camp Chef grills, but if you're keeping with a budget, you really don't need the extra electronics on your pellet smoker. Careful positioning of the grill near enough to read an LCD screen or run a Bluetooth- or WiFi-enabled temperature probe can stand in for built-in electronics.The real downside of this grill is that it's not very well sealed, so smoke seeps out. The quick fix for that is to add your own gaskets (a good solution for most grills, frankly), and Lavalock is a great option. We checked with grilling experts on the matter who said that the smoke leak can happen, but the fire won't burn its way past the auger.If you're looking to barbecue for a small group of eight people and don't want to spend too much or fuss with gadgetry or accessories, the Z Grills 450B is a great, simple, and affordable solution.Best upgrade: Traeger Timberline Pellet GrillSetting up this grill is as easy as pellet-grill assembly gets, and the handrails and shelves are sturdy and offer extra storage.Molly Allen/InsiderAvailable sizes: 880 and 1320 square inchesTemperature range: 180-450 degrees FWiFi/Bluetooth connectivity: YesHopper capacity: 20 poundsWarranty: 10-year limitedPros: Extremely strong wifi connectivity, impeccably even cooking, great gasket and seal, induction side burner, storage, built-in compatibilityCons: For the price, we wish the steel was thicker, accessorizing gets expensive, small castersIf you want the most flawless barbecue with the least amount of effort, the Traeger Timberline series (go for the XL if you have the space) is as good as it gets. It goes without saying that you'll pay dearly for it, but purchasing a cover and taking cursory care will keep this grill going for many years to come.However, be forewarned that the Timberline is exceptionally heavy at over 250 pounds. To that point, this is a true outdoor cooking station, minus a sink — it's not something you're going to want to cart around your backyard, but rather leave in place on a solid surface. Where a heavy-duty offset smoker with wagon wheels is your rough-and-ready all-terrain utility Jeep, the Timberline is more like a Cadillac.Veteran grillers will find it hard to wrap their heads around spending more than $3000 on a pellet grill, especially one with relatively thin metal. This grill simply isn't for them, but it is for anyone who wants as hands-off and foolproof of an experience as possible.While the grill does a good job of keeping steady temperature and cooking evenly, the metal on the firebox is surprisingly thin, especially compared with the quarter-inch-thick stuff you'll find on charcoal or stick-burning pit grills around the same price. Accessorizing, starting with the $200 purchase of a grill cover, is almost prohibitively expensive.Still, this is the best of nearly a dozen pellet smokers and grills I've tried, and it's built to last better than any other, too. Read our full review of the Traeger Timberline series here.Best charcoal: Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050For those wanting a smokier result than wood pellets produce, this is an easy and affordable way to achieve charcoal flavor and heat.Owen Burke/InsiderAvailable sizes: 880 and 1050 square inchesTemperature range: 225-700 degrees FWiFi/Bluetooth connectivity: WiFiHopper capacity: 10 pounds of hardwood, 16 pounds of briquettesWarranty: 1-year limitedPros: Large cooking area for firebox size, charcoal imparts more flavor than wood pelletsCons: Difficult to assemble, thin metal, only a 1-year warrantyTending a charcoal fire is much easier said than done, and in almost every case of disappointing or failed grilling attempts, it is the cause of the downfall. Masterbuilt's towering Gravity Series is an imposing appliance with a large hopper and feeder that, with the help of WiFi connectivity, works just like a pellet smoker, but for charcoal. Why go with charcoal over wood pellets? Many cooks argue that charcoal offers more flavor, but it's also a simple fact that charcoal burns much, much hotter than wood pellets. The Gravity Series ranges from about 150 degrees Fahrenheit (a great temperature for low-and-slow smoking) all the way up to about 700 degrees, which is ideal for searing — something pellet grills can't generally do.Ultimately, it's a grill, griddle, and a (higher-temp) smoker all in one. It also has two-sided cast-iron grates, with one thinner side dedicated to smoking and the thicker one for searing.Monitoring the temperature with WiFi and Bluetooth was easy, and connectivity is about as steady as most grills we've tested — we couldn't go around the corner to the store, but we stayed connected around the house, adjusting temperature and even turning the grill off (though we recommend doing that in person).The Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill has a few downsides like any other. Firstly, it's made of relatively lightweight metal, which isn't good for heat retention or longevity, and secondly, it took more than two hours to build. Expectedly, temperatures tend to fluctuate more than they do in a wood-pellet smoker, but that's charcoal for you (briquettes will burn more evenly than hardwood lump).Best versatile: Camp Chef Woodwind 24 Pellet GrillIf you're furnishing your patio with grilling equipment on a budget under $10,000, the Camp Chef Woodwind has a tough catalog to beat.Owen Burke/InsiderAvailable sizes: 811 and 1236 square inchesTemperature range: 160-500 degrees FWiFi/Bluetooth connectivity: YesHopper capacity: 22 poundsWarranty: 6-year on body, hopper body, lid, legs, bottom shelf, and grates; 3-year on working parts, 1-year on gaskets, probes, and other partsPros: Highly modular, the brand offers many relatively affordable accessoriesCons: Thin metal, can have a hard time keeping steady temperature in a stiff breeze or cold tempsCamp Chef was one of the first pellet-grill brands on the market. While we find other options more suitable for the aspiring griller, the list of accessories and modularity of the Woodwind series reaches far beyond any other brand.The Woodwind grill operates basically and efficiently, and the interface is easy to navigate and has a strong WiFi connection. It's the accessories, starting with the Blanket and up to the 28,000-btu, cast-aluminum Sidekick side burner, Flat Top, Sear box, and Pizza Oven (available with a single and double burner) that win us over. With this setup, there's little you can't do with this grill in your backyard — all at a reasonable price.We have found that with a stiff breeze or in sub-zero weather, this grill is hard to keep steady, though you'll do just fine in mild weather or a subtropical climate. Even so, the Blanket helps solve for that impressively well, which is a great alternative to spending hundreds or even thousands more on a grill with thicker steel and a more robust seal.Based on our testing and research over the past few years, if you want a one-stop grilling station in your backyard that you can customize for all intents and purposes but you don't want to break out thousands of dollars to do it, Camp Chef is your ticket.Read our full review of the Camp Chef Woodwind series here.What to look for in a pellet grill and smokerWhat you want in a pellet grill and smoker will vary depending on how you'll use it and where you'll keep it. Below are the main considerations:Interface: An increasing number of grills offer state-of-the-art Wifi or Bluetooth connectivity that allow you to monitor your brisket anywhere from your deck to miles away. However, there are some that use simpler controls and don't require you to add another application to your phone. Tech gadgetry doesn't always correspond to better performance, so it's about your preference and cooking style.Accessories: Many of the grills we tested don't offer a ton of extras, or require you to purchase them separately. If you are looking for a one-stop outdoor kitchen (minus the sink), be prepared to spend more for a side burner and extra shelves. The Traeger Timberline and the Camp Chef Woodwind series have the most extra features of the grills we tested.Size: Grills are best measured in cooking surface area, usually in square inches of space. Smaller models in the 450 to 575-square-inch range offer plenty of space for four to six people, and larger ones, above 800 square inches, can cook for roughly a dozen people or more. It all depends on what you're cooking. Brands show diagrams of their grill layouts, depicting how many pork shoulders, chicken wings, briskets, and/or hamburger patties they'll hold.How we testedMolly Allen/InsiderWe spent more than two years building and testing pellet grills and smokers, speaking with experts like veteran TV host and author Steven Raichlen, Hey Grill Hey! founder Susie Bulloch, and Chef Shola Olunloyo of Studio Kitchen to find out what makes a good pellet grill and for whom they're made. Considering our own experience and their recommendations, we evaluated grills by cooking chicken drumsticks and pork shoulders "low and slow" and grilling zucchini at a higher heat:Temperature control: We found that the best grills ranged only about five degrees on either side of our target temperature, while some, especially those with thinner lids and fireboxes, varied as much as 30 degrees. Almost invariably, the quality of heat retention went up with the price of the grill. That said, installing quality gaskets on your own is a cheap and easy way to upgrade any grill.Build quality: We considered the quality of materials as we built each grill, noting when metal was flimsier or more prone to denting. We also left each model out in the elements — some for more than two years on end. None of the grills or the electronics we've tested have failed.Smokiness: We were told by our experts to look for a smoke ring on bigger cuts of meat, like pork shoulders, which we smoked for up to nine hours (roughly one hour per pound), or until an internal temperature of 203 degrees F. While pellet grills impart nowhere near as much smokiness as charcoal or hardwood fires, grills with better seals produced deep, red rings, whereas others were more akin to oven cooking and gave almost no smoke flavor.Ease of use: From building and connectivity to operating and cleaning, we looked at the process of owning and maintaining these grills. Cleaning grills can be a pain, but a great workaround for almost all of them is a disposable aluminum tray, or lining the grill's catch pan with tin foil. This keeps grease off the grill, makes cleanup a breeze, and helps prolong the life of the firebox.Value: Many of the grills we tested came with limited accessories, some of them essential. While the budget-friendly pick on our list does come with a cover (that's survived two years outside), every other grill we tested required a cover be purchased separately. Add on shelves, hooks, and/or brackets that really should be included, and it gets expensive quickly. Still, build quality and warranty balanced out these pricier picks.Pellet grill FAQsOwen Burke/insiderHow do pellet grills work?Pellet grills have a hopper that feeds an auger, which grinds compressed hardwood pellets into smaller chunks that fall into and ignite in a firebox, creating smoke.What's the difference between a pellet grill and a pellet smoker?Pellet grill and pellet smoker can be used interchangeably. Grills tend to work with direct heat, while smokers often use indirect heat. Modern pellet grills strike a balance between grills and smokers because they range between low-and-slow cooking temperatures (160-225 degrees Fahrenheit or so) and about 500 degrees, which is your average gas grill's highest heat.What are the best pellets for pellet grilling?The pellet-grill brand you buy will likely direct you to its own line of pellets, but the most important thing to consider is the term "additive-free" pellets. Lower grade pellets, especially those without this distinction, can encompass a lot of impurities (down to even plastics and industrial scraps) because pellets are often forged from sawdust in commercial spaces.The type of wood you buy is something to give thought to as well, but becomes highly subjective. Brands tend to recommend different blends or species of wood for different foods, though.
