Walmart Is Selling an $899 Wood Pellet Grill for Just $349, and Shoppers Say It Cooks Steaks and Chops 'Perfectly'
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Even most charcoal-brained kamado grill enthusiasts and loyal proponents of propane have to admit that the best pellet grills have their advantages. These wood-smoking devices often include computer-controlled temperature regulation, faster startup times, and real versatility in terms of flavor and temperature. At the onset of grilling season, it’s a good time to upgrade to a pellet grill, and Walmart has a great one on sale for well under $400 right now.
The Nexgrill Oakford 20-Inch Wood Pellet Grill is just $349 right now, 61% less than its $899 list price. That’s a monumental deal for a full-featured, technologically advanced pellet grill that has earned over 100 five-star ratings from shoppers who have called it “amazing,” “easy to assemble,” and “heavy duty.”
Nexgrill Oakford 20-Inch Wood Pellet Grill, $349 (was $899) at Walmart
This machine can grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and warm on its 580-plus square inches of cooking space between the primary and warming cast iron cooking grids. The hopper can hold up to 22 pounds of pellets, and there’s a viewing window so you can monitor how full it is. The temperature range is huge, 180 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and the SureTemp controller ensures that it stays at the proper temperature throughout the cooking process. You can control this grill with the onboard control panel, but it can also connect via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to a special app that allows you to control it and even run automatic cooking programs per recipe instructions remotely.
One reviewer wrote, “I can't say how pleased I am with this purchase” after cooking some steaks and pork chops on their new grill, which "came out perfectly.” They are also a big fan of the smart features, as the ability "to watch cooking temps from inside my house is a great advantage” during the hottest time of the year. In the end, they said, “This grill is heavy-duty, well-constructed, and has all the features I wanted.”
Another reviewer wrote that this is a “great grill” that’s “easy to put together.” And once assembled, it “heats up hot and cooks evenly.” They added that they’ve used it for a year and “it still cooks and looks great.” In other words, it’s a solid performer that’s built to last—everything you want a backyard pellet grill to be.
If you need a new grill—or even if you just want one—the Nexgrill Oakford 20-Inch Wood Pellet Grill is worth considering, particularly at its current low price. The deal won’t last forever, and neither will grilling season; get this grill now to ensure you can take full advantage of both.