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[Yellow-03]

After a few months of owning a PG500, I can say it is awesome for grilling and for smoking, and for the speed at which you can go between both.  For instance you can very easily smoke a steak for 30-60 minutes then raise the temps quickly and move the steak to the chargill area to finish cooking.  It just works without fuss.  This was something I was looking for in a "next" grill, and I'm really pleased with how well it works in the PG500.

A somewhat surprising new use with the PG500 has been for cooking frozen pizza... just using it like an oven with a stone in the top right zone.  No issues with reaching temps, and preheats just about as fast as the oven.  I think it picks up just the slightest bit of flavor from the fire, although this hot of a fire burns pretty clean.

[MSOLSON]

I sure do like my Blaz'n Grand Slam grill with the Sear Kit and Pro Shelf option! Highly recommend for under $1500!

[rdsbucks]

PG 500...reach and get it and you won't regret it.

[LowSlowJoe]

PG500 gets my vote...      Only thing a PG500 needs, is a rack system for the indirect side...   If someone made/sold a rack system that could easily hold , 4  or 5 appropriate sized racks  that easily slid in and out... it would have a bit more capacity then it does without these.    Capacity is rarely a problem for me in my PG500... but I think about how great it would be if I had a rack system all the time... for things like Jerky, massive amounts of chicken wings, ribs, chicken halves... the list could go on and on....     

[sleebus.jones]

Only thing a PG500 needs, is a rack system for the indirect side

Oooh, that is a good idea.  Now to find 18x18 (ish) racks and some all-thread!

[Osborn Cox]

Only thing a PG500 needs, is a rack system for the indirect side

Oooh, that is a good idea.  Now to find 18x18 (ish) racks and some all-thread!

This is the closest I could find, which work OK for thin items, but I agree, something with adjustable spacing between the racks would be ideal.

https://www.westonsupply.com/3-Tier-Jerky-Oven-Rack-p/07-0155-w.htm

[Bar-B-Lew]

Only thing a PG500 needs, is a rack system for the indirect side

Oooh, that is a good idea.  Now to find 18x18 (ish) racks and some all-thread!

This is the closest I could find, which work OK for thin items, but I agree, something with adjustable spacing between the racks would be ideal.

https://www.westonsupply.com/3-Tier-Jerky-Oven-Rack-p/07-0155-w.htm

I use those racks in my MAK to make jerky.  They are a bit of a pain to clean though even with putting frog mats on top of them.

[sleebus.jones]

This is the closest I could find, which work OK for thin items, but I agree, something with adjustable spacing between the racks would be ideal.

https://www.westonsupply.com/3-Tier-Jerky-Oven-Rack-p/07-0155-w.htm

Nice!  Price is reasonable too.  That and some all-thread/washers/nuts would make for a nice rack system.

[TLK]

Is it just me or do the pictures of the PG500 look like it was beaten with an ugly stick??

[rdsbucks]

Is it just me or do the pictures of the PG500 look like it was beaten with an ugly stick??

Do you mean the brand new pics or after the PG500 has been used a bit? If its the former, I don't know what to tell you. I love how it looks so I would say it's just you.    If it is after some cooks I would agree in part. The stainless steel can be challenging to keep clean. I do like how my food looks coming out of it which to me is what really matters. I think the PG500 is more impressive in person than the pics. I am so proud of mine.

[Bar-B-Lew]

Is it just me or do the pictures of the PG500 look like it was beaten with an ugly stick??

I agree with you.  I like the look of the PG1000 much better.

[Osborn Cox]

Hmmm, I wouldn’t say ugly,  but maybe industrial or commercial looking though, but I like that.

[sleebus.jones]

Is it just me or do the pictures of the PG500 look like it was beaten with an ugly stick??

I have a PG1000, but I still like the look of the PG500.  Not having a shelf in front is nice though.

[Bar-B-Lew]

I need to sell my grid iron and my traeger and buy a PG1000

[Bentley]

Always like the look of the 500 better then the 1000.  I think I was always drawn to the 2 doors, and it is just a sleek design.