New Grill/smoker

I don't have a pellet smoker but the little bit I do know, most pellet smokers, while they are great for ribs, chicken brisket, etc. they don't do a very good job on steaks or burgers unless you pay a lot more than $500.

Get a 22.5" Weber Kettle and a a Pit Barrel Cooker for smoking. You can get big for $450 and they're both incredibly easy to use and produce great results. If you want amazing pizza, get the Kettle Pizza add on for the Weber for another $150 or so.

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In that price range get the Chargriller Akorn. Great introduction to kamado type smoking for $350 or less. You can move up to BGE later, though I have been content with my Akorn.

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My question is if i mainly do burgers, steaks, and chicken which should i go for?

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Go with an Akorn or something similar. In my experience, pellet grills don't get hot enough to sear steaks. Akorn will get you familiar with the smoking process while still being able to ramp up to searing temps easily.

Went from an Akorn to a Yoder. Now if I want a steak or something I just sear it on a cast iron pan.

I have the opportunity of obtaining a Louisiana Grills pellet grill in my price range. Found a guy selling his for $100. There is a problem with the auger. Should be fixable.

With this "deal" do yall still think Akorn?

I'm not extremely familiar with LG products. Thanks

Honestly, i think it depends on what you want out of the grill. Do you want something that will be more versatile and will allow you to cook anything you want. or do you want to focus just on smoking. The akorn can go from 200-750 degrees F, but you have to watch the thermometer. A pellet grill has a lower range, 150-550ish. Temp control is much easier, but you wont get the crust that most people like with seared meat.

If you plan on taking longer to cook your meals, the pellet grill should be fine. But if you want something that will cook faster if necessary, id go akorn.

Remember, you'll have a learning curve on both. Any idea the cooking area the LG has? Model number?

I think Costco had a ceramic griller around that price. Vision maybe?