{"id":77602,"date":"2026-04-16T01:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/a-smart-grill-that-pulls-double-duty\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T01:53:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:53:42","slug":"a-smart-grill-that-pulls-double-duty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/a-smart-grill-that-pulls-double-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"A smart grill that pulls double duty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Occasionally, you really can have it both ways. For the most part, pellet grills are great for smoking and mid-temperature cooking, but you\u2019ll typically need other grills for high-heat searing and 1,000-degree temperatures(with a few exceptions). Sure, some pellet grills allow you to move the heat deflector for direct access to the fire pot for searing, but that\u2019s still not a cooking experience that will be familiar to gas grill users.<\/p>\n
With the X-Fire Pro 825 ($1,550), Recteq is putting its pellet grill expertise to work in a dual-mode design that\u2019s meant to bridge the gap between gas and wood fire. Of course, this is a smart grill thanks to its Wi-Fi connectivity, and the backbone of this beast is undoubtedly a pellet grill. Plus, the company offers totally separate controls to avoid confusion between Smoke and Grill modes, all combined in a durable, all-stainless steel design. It\u2019s the rare device that really is the 2-in-1 the company claims.<\/p>\n
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The X-Fire Pro offers the ease of gas with the wood flavor of pellets in the same grill. While there could be more features, the build quality is excellent and the performance is reliable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Two grills in one<\/li>\n
Reliable Wi-Fi tools<\/li>\n
Robust build quality<\/li>\n
Direct-flame searing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Small pellet hoppers<\/li>\n
No super smoke, keep warm or other handy modes<\/li>\n
Not compatible with wireless food probes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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All Recteq grills are made of stainless steel, but unlike the Deck Boss, Patio Legend and other models in the company\u2019s lineup, the X-Fire Pro doesn\u2019t have a powder coated lid. This isn\u2019t a problem per se, but it does require extra care with cleaning and maintenance to avoid rust. Apart from the cast iron grill grates, the interior components are also stainless steel, so most of this grill is clearly built to last. When you combine that with the robust cart and premium casters that the X-Fire Pro sits on, this grill is one of the most well-designed I\u2019ve reviewed.<\/p>\n
Like most pellet grills, the X-Fire Pro has a digital controller mounted on the side. In this case, it\u2019s situated on the front edge of a shelf on the left of the grill. Single-knob navigation allows you to set cooking temperature and food probe alerts, which can also be done via the Recteq app thanks to the grill\u2019s Wi-Fi connectivity. The X-Fire Pro allows you to use two wired food probes simultaneously, but there\u2019s no option for wireless probes. Recteq does sell wireless probes though, but they connect directly to the company\u2019s app, not to the grill itself.<\/p>\n\n
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