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Camp Chef Woodwind Pro
A pellet grill with a direct-flame sear option and tons of accessories.
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Camp Chef Woodwind Pro at a glance
What we like
- Slide-and-grill system exposes the flame for searing
- Easy ash cleanout, which makes upkeep faster
- Works with Camp Chef's Sidekick-style accessories for extra cooking surfaces
Trade-offs
- Slightly more complex to operate than the simplest pellet grills
- Accessories can add up quickly
- Best for
- Tinkerers who want searing plus an accessory ecosystem.
- Skip it if
- You want the simplest possible pellet grill, or you'd rather not keep adding accessories.
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Where it appears in our guides
Best for tinkerers
Best Pellet Grills
A slide-and-grill mechanism exposes the flame for searing, and the ash cleanout makes upkeep quicker than on most pellet grills. It also works with Camp Chef's accessory ecosystem for adding griddles and side cooking surfaces. It's slightly more complex to operate than the simplest models.
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