The best pellet smokers

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The best pellet grills range from basic, thin-metal designs to fully operational cooking stations with side burners.

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As a numbers person who likes precise measurements, I've struggled with the arts of smoking and grilling. I've watched the masters at work. They seem to magically know when to flip the meat and take it off for the perfect doneness. I've left the grilling...