Hi, I’m Randy with BBQGuys.
Today we’ll be checking out Camp Chef Woodwind Pellet Grills.
The one we have here is the 36 inch, this is the 3rd generation that now features Wifi.
They also have some really cool accessories that add tons of versatility.
(Intro Logo) The Woodwind Wifi 36 features a 22 LB. capacity
pellet hopper with a Wifi PID controller mounted on the front.
It’s full color display makes it easy to set your cooking temperature.
Low and slow smoking on this grill is as easy at it gets, dial in a low smoke mode of 160
degrees, or a high smoke of 220, for a worry free cook.
Or, dial in a target temperature in 5 degree increments anywhere between a low of 160 degrees
and a high of 500F.
Of course, with the Camp Chef connect app at your fingertips, cooking with woodfired
flavor has never been easier.
Whether you want to add some smoke to a dessert, or crank up the temp to grill some crispy
wings, the Woodwind Wifi has you covered.
About one of the hardest things you’ll have to do with this grill is decide what flavor
of wood pellets you want to cook with.
Camp Chef offers all the classic smoking wood flavors, in addition to some blends that are
sure to compliment whatever food you pair it with.
The front of the pellet hopper has a window, making it easy to keep an eye on your fuel
level.
Once you’re fueled up & a target temp is set, the auger at the bottom of the hopper
transports the amount of pellets needed to the firepot to reach and maintain your target
temperature.
The airflow to the firepot is automatically controlled by the integrated fan, stoking
the fire as needed.
In addition to being able to set and monitor this grill from your phone, Camp Chef has
added Smoke Control to the Woodwind Wifi grills.
This allows you easily choose how much smoke you incorporate into your cook, by selecting
a smoke number of one through ten.
With this added control, you can really dial in the smoke intensity to your preferred taste.
From the looks of this smoke ring, you can certainly tell this brisket soaked in some
smokey flavor from the wood fire.
To help keep an eye on the internal temp of your food, Woodwind Wifi Grills come with
4 temperature probes that plug directly into the PID controller.
Easily set goal temps for each, and within the app you can even label the probes.
You’ll even get a push notification when the food is approaching desired temp.
Inside the Woodwind Wifi 36, you’ll find a multi level grill area.
The top rack is split in two pieces for versatility.
Combined, they provide 573 square inches of space in addition to the main cooking area.
For longer cooks, I like to put a water pan on the bottom level, and use the top rack
to set something like this brisket above it.
Over the course of this 13 hour cook, this really helped prevent the meat from drying
out.
With all racks in use, the Woodwind Wifi 36 provides 1,236 square inches of cooking space.
To give it some scale, this is what it looks like loaded down.
Definitely enough room to cater for a party or cook your entire meal at once.
The top racks easily slide out, for cleaning, or when you may want them out of your way.
The main grilling area on this model measures 34 in.
wide by 19.5 inches deep.
Underneath the grids, you will find the drip tray.
This provides plenty of coverage for diffusing the heat coming from the firepot as it rises,
allowing you to smoke with indirect heat across the entire grill.
The drip tray also provides a surface for drippings to vaporize off of, adding to smokey
flavor.
Any excess grease drains to this bucket on the right side of the grill.
You’ll notice the left side of the drip tray is louvered, this is part of Camp Chef’s
Slide and Grill technology.
The heat deflector is built on a sliding rail.
Use it like this for an extra layer of heat diffusion - or slide it out of the way for
grilling over direct flame.
Let’s say you’re grilling wings.
You may want to start them off over indirect heat, to let em smoke for a while..
Then slide the deflector over for direct heat, to help crisp and caramelized your sauce.
The firepot is made out of 304 stainless steel,for durability.
For easy cleaning, Camp Chef’s ash cleanout system lets you empty the firepot with a simple
pull of this knob, located on the lower right side of the grill.
Once emptied, the ash can be disposed of by removing this cup from the bottom of the barrel.
For times you want to swap pellet flavors, the back of the hopper has this pellet cleanout
chute.
There is even a “feed” setting on the controller to force out any remaining pellets
left in the auger.
The lid of the Woodwind Wifi is made out of stainless steel, for a sleek look, and environments
where you may need added insulation, Camp Chef offers this insulated blanket accessory.
It came in handy when smoking this brisket through a cold night.
The Woodwind Wifi 24 and 36 inch models have several side attachment options.
You can configure your grill with a side shelf… sear box..
Or the sidekick, like we have here today.
This is their most versatile option.
The sidekick power burner comes standard with this 7 ga. steel griddle plate.
There’s nothing like making your breakfast outside.
For easy cleaning, excess grease drains to this removable cup.
When you want to cook over the power burner, simply lift off the griddle top.
The sidekick’s power burner provides plenty of room to fit a large stockpot.
The burner itself is cast aluminum for longevity, and is rated for 30,000 BTUS of cooking power.
The heat can be throttled back to saute or simmer sides, as you would on a standard sideburner.
Adding even more versatility, Camp Chef offers a pizza oven accessory, that sits above the
powerburner - using it’s high heat output to bake crispy pizza.
For times you may be in a hurry, and need the convenience of a standard gas grill, Camp
Chef also offers a BBQ Grill box accessory.
The high heat output of the powerburner, paired with these cast iron grids can put a steakhouse
quality sear on anything you grill.
Under the grates, you’ll see the heat diffuser panel, which helps spread out the heat from
the burner beneath.
These burgers came out great, and it’s awesome being able to cook up some quick burgers while
waiting for your brisket to smoke.
Hang your propane tank from this included hook at the back of the grill.
An optional Natural Gas conversion kit is available.
Other nice features of the Woodwind Wifi include a port on the side for threading through temp
probes… a protective cover for the PID controller… a chimney cap to keep out the elements, and
a bottle opener on the front of the hopper.
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