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8 Things You May Not Know About Z Grills’ 700 Series Pellet Grills
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As you’ve heard from us before, pellet grills are a relative newcomer to the market, and they’ve quickly become the go-to grill for thousands of our readers. One of the recommended brands we’ve listed on BarbecueBible.com is Z Grills, who have been manufacturing for over 30 years.
Whether you’re new to pellet grills or an early adopter who is looking to upgrade to a new model, we’ve compiled 8 facts below that will help you assess Z Grills’ 700 Series.
8 Facts About Z Grills’ 700 Series Pellet Grills
1. Cooking Options Are Versatile
The 180 to 450 degree temperature range means you can barbecue, smoke, roast, grill, and even bake or braise. We’ve smoked eggs, grilled steaks and burgers, smoked salmon, barbecued countless pork shoulders and ribs, smoked beef jerky, roasted wings and whole chickens, charred carrots, braised beef shanks…and much more.
2. Convenient Prep Times Beat Traditional Grills
Like gas grills, pellet grills preheat fast (10 to 15 minutes). This means you’ll spend less time preparing the grill and more time getting down to the cook!
3. Smoke Flavors are Subtle from Pellets (With a Variety of Options!)
You can’t usually over-smoke food on a pellet grill. The smoke flavor is more subtle than the sometimes acrid smoke generated by a straight wood or charcoal fire. You can also find pellets in many flavors to allow you flexibility for any recipe. Common pellet options are hickory, pecan, alder, mesquite, cherry, apple, maple, bourbon, and can be mixed or changed in minutes.
4. Pellets Are Made of Sawdust!
Pellets are commonly made from compressed sawdust. Be sure to buy food-grade pellet fuel only as the pellets sold for furnaces can contain contaminants. Also, take care to keep your pellets dry, as any moisture will render them useless.
5. Z Grills Are Easy on the Budget
The 700E costs under $600. Under normal circumstances, a pellet grill will use about 1/2 pound of pellets per hour on the smoke setting and 2-1/2 pounds on high. One 20-pound bag is sufficient for several cooks, making the grill and fuel very affordable.
6. Z Grills Run on Standard Household Electrical Current
When you plug the grill in and turn it on, a rotating auger delivers pellets from the hopper to a cylindrical fire pot housing an igniter rod. By requiring standard household current, you won’t need to change your household setup to use your pellet grill.
7. Pellet Grills Are Competition-Worthy
Yes, pellet grills are sanctioned in contests sponsored by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) and have been winning big in recent years! They are also popular among competition cooks as ideal places to hold smoked meats until turn-in time.
8. Cleaning is Easy
Though pellets burn cleanly, ash will eventually accumulate in the bottom of the fire box and affect performance. As long as you periodically vacuum the inside of the fire box with a shop-type vac, you will be ready to go!
We hope these facts help you with your next pellet grill purchase. Need more help? Articles You Might Like:
- Before You Buy: Answers to Your Questions About Pellet Grills
- Advantages and Drawbacks of Pellet Grills
- More About the 700E Pellet Grill
Quick Facts on Z Grills:
- 180 to 450 °F temperature range
- Precise temperature control
- Automatic pellet feeding
- Creates professional smoke flavor
- Durable stainless steel lid
- Enclosed storage cabinet
- New locking caster wheels
- 3-year warranty
- 30-day money back guarantee
- Free shipping
- Leading brand quality at a lower price