Pit Boss Sportsman 850 review: I've tested nearly a dozen smokers and this is the first one I've used with a lever for searing meat

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The Pit Boss Sportsman 850 is a classic looking pellet smoker with one unique feature — a Flame Broil lever.

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In keeping with the familiar, time-tested design of wood-pellet smokers, the Pit Boss Sportsman 850 is pretty traditional — it's even got a classic venting pipe and a hanging bucket to catch grease drips. But despite the traditional design, it has one unique feature...