Finally a pellet grill that can actually grill! Weber SmokeFire Stealth Review
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2024
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In this Weber Smoke Fire Stealth Edition review, I share my experience cooking on this pit and talk about the changes Weber made to this model.
I've been cooking on Weber Stealth for about a month and have smoked a full-packer brisket, St. Louis ribs, and even pizza. Everything has turned out fantastic. Weber Stealth does a great job smoking meat, but I was really impressed with how this pit can grill. In fact, grilled shrimp on Weber Stealth turned out to be some of the best I tasted.
While there are a few things I think Weber could improve in the future, I've had a very positive experience running the Stealth Edition.
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The Stealth is the range-topping pellet grill from Weber and comes in the same size as the EX6. You also have the 2nd Gen EX4 and EX6.
We have a detailed review of the EX6 Gen 2 you can read here:
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Weber Smoke Fire Stealth Edition Review
00:24 - The Assembly of Weber Smoke Fire Stealth Edition
01:15 - Burn Off and Seasoning
01:45 - Cooking on the Weber Smoke Fire Stealth Edition
02:13 - Clean Up and Maintenance
03:10 - Features and Upgrades Overview
08:05 - Pros and Cons of the Weber Smoke Fire Stealth Edition
10:17 - Warranty and Return Policy
10:36 - Final Thoughts on the Weber Smoke Fire Stealth Edition
The assembly process on the Weber Stealth is pretty smooth, but because this pellet grill weighs around 200 lbs, you might want to have someone to assist you. It is also important to ensure that anything you're putting together around the fire pot is installed correctly.
One thing I noticed during the burn-off is how much smoke does the Weber Stealth produce. This goes the same for every next cook I did since the initial start-up.
I cooked on this pit 7 times before cleaning it. And while there was some build-up, I was happy to see that the grease ports never closed up. The overall cleaning process is the same as with any other pellet grill. The only difference is that with Weber Stealth you have a lot more separate pieces to take out and clean.
With over 1000 sq. inches of cooking space, you can easily cook for a big family or host a BBQ party. Plus, there's an option to add some Weber-crafted grillware such as a wok or a pizza stone in case you want to expand the cooking possibilities of this pit.
The controller features both Bluetooth and WiFi, so you don't have to babysit your food. Instead, use the app to control the temperature or set a timer.
There are a few things that I wish Weber made differently on this pellet grill. For instance, the pellet hopper could be wider, as it was a bit tricky to maneuver around the back of the grill to fill the hopper. I also think the top rack could be a little wider to be able to put a brisket on it and a drip pan underneath.
Overall, if you do a lot of grilling but also want to get into smoking, Weber Smoke Fire Stealth Edition can be the answer. Plus with a 100 days return policy, this pellet grill really seems like a great choice.
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Apparnently not exporting out of the US :( No Searwood for the UK...
Great review on a nice pellet grill. Earlier versions had grease fires and bridging pellets. Weber is making some great pellet grills these days.
Excellent video I own the 1st series had some major issues but there is a learning curve going from gas t pellets
you know i love my weber smokefire. its built like a tank. nice job jeff.
I absolutely LOVE my new grill. I received it on time and was undamaged czcams.com/users/postUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt . It was very easy to put together. I did it in less than 2 hours. However, there is one picture wrong in the instructions, but I had read the previous reviews before I bought this and knew what to expect. My last girl was a Charbroil grill and my friend and I did it together and it took us about 3 hours to do that one. I didn't want to write this review before I used it and I have only used it once but it was great. The thermometer worked perfectly, the grill ignited immediately (however, I will warn you in the instructions it does state to turn the knob slowly too high to ignite and you do need to turn it SLOWLY. If you turn it too fast it doesn't ignite). I will say the Cuisinart grill is a better made grill than my Char Broil was. And, my fiance loves the fact that it has a bottle opener on it. You definitely get your money's worth on this purchase. Plus, once you receive your grill, Cuisinart will send you a flier stating they will send you a free gift if you will post a review. Good or bad. They truly want to know how you like your grill. My gift shows I will receive a grill scraper, which I will definitely be able to use. Thank you Cuisinart!!
Must have changed it since we did this recording.
Glad to see Weber making some improvements
Hard to miss with Stealth...got a nice Air Force ring to it...great review bud! 👀
Great review, really enjoy your channel.
Thank you Jeff!!!
Great video like always Ricer. When are u going to do lsg stick burner? I'm thinking about the Texas edition. I've got there pellet grill love it. And they have put my faith back into a stick burner. Can't wait to see your video and your thoughts
I love Weber grills but my large pit boss I’ve had for a couple of years grills,smokes,bakes and broils. It does a good job too. I have done a lot of cooks on a Weber kettle and I loved that grill.
Right on Anthony! I told my wife last night- It's tough to beat a basic weber kettle grill. Great steaks and burgers. Using the snake method for my charcoal has produced wonderful pulled pork
Welcome back Ricer!
Nice job! I’ve had a Smokefire for a couple years now and it’s my favorite grill that I own to cook on. As you said it actually grills plus puts more smoke on the meat than any other pellet grill I’ve used. It also heats up quicker. I’ve had zero issues with mine and use quite often. The pellet hopper isn’t the best design they should move it to the front and use the lid as a shelf it would be easier to check and add pellets there plus it wouldn’t get all greasy from the exhaust.
Great review! I think I’ll get one of these if my RecTec ever dies.
They should have a probe port with grommet on the side near the monitor but really, and you shouldn't have to do this, it would be an easy thing to add. It'd take longer to get the drill out than to do the work. Nice review. I want one, but I've been having so much fun using my old Weber kettle that I think i can save the money and wait for the next iteration. It looks like a very nice hybrid.
Nice review Jeff. I agree with you on the probe port and hopper. I like the rear design in theory but hate filling it in reality. The probes should have longer wires as well, they seem short. Other than that, I've had my EX6 for 2 summers now and have had nothing but good to great cooks. BTW, I also notice the dryness of the proteins on it when I use the lower grate. I bought an aftermarket custom top grate and have been smoking everything on that. It seems to have helped with that as it is further from the heat source. Wish Weber made a useable top shelf from the get go.
Heck ya Troy!!! I wish I got that same setup as you so I could have tested it out! I certainly feel if you are smoking in this pit you need to add more moisture. Ya the hopper just really needs to be wider and that would make it bigger to help with an overnight cook! With the log jams I would worry about this pit still running out of pellets overnight. But the grilling I did on it was a lot of fun for sure! Thanks for watching Troy!!
Nice job as always Ricer!
Thanks for checking it out Eric!!!!!
Good review Jeff! I'm really liking the SmokeFire! Looks like a well constructed pellet grill. It produced some really good looking food and those shrimp had my mouth watering!
Thanks for watching Rus!!! I appreciate it brother!!
Love cooking ribs and chicken on my Weber Smokefire 👌👌👌
Weber must watch your made in Wisconsin videos. The new 2023 SmokeFire Sear has some of the improvements you asked for. Maybe it's finally worth getting one !
Hey that is awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!!!
We have a Ppit Boss that has had the grill for about 5 years now. Still works great!!
Awesome
I feel that this smokes closer to a stick burner with the increased airflow over other pellet grills which sometimes have a tendency to almost "bake". It’s like running a convection oven and getting a much dryer surface with increased browning. I have a Gen 2 EX4 and love it!!
Have you used stickburners before as a direct comparison? I only use a stick burner now and would like something as an alternative to use in the winter or when I can't tend a fire, but I'm hesitant,thinking I won't like the results .
Can you link or show me the spritzer you always use? I love the idea. PS, I’m glad I found this other channel you have 😮
I have that spritzer on my channel. I got mine from Amazon. Thanks for watching both channels!!
I switched to the Smokefire from a Rectec and holy smokes. My BBQ increased and versatility is amazing. This thing puts a smoke ring on meat like a stick burner. Love this, it’s a sleeper due to Gen 1 but Weber offers a 100 day trial. They are standing behind the product and it shows.
Right on!
Love your reviews. Shall I pony up and get either the LoneStar pellet smoker or Yoder or is the Weber good enough?
LSG all the way----but I am a fanboy of Lone Star Grillz!!! ha ha
I'll still keep my rt1250 recteq, but this looks like a good smoker
For the probe comments and questions... Why wouldn't you just put it through the exhaust on the back? is that a longer run than through the door?
Is this good for grilling steaks and burgers? I like my Treager but it's weak for grilling. Maxes out at 400 degrees.
Great video...I've watched many of yours and really appreciate and value your opinions...good and bad! I spend ~70% grilling so I've been hesitant to make the pellet jump but the simplicity, connectivity, etc. is intriguing so I'll likely pull the trigger on one soon. I like this SmokeFire for the higher temp capability and am also considering the RT-1250 from ReqTec and like the Pitboss Elite you reviewed in another video. One question...I notice the Stealth edition doesn't include the front shelf like the Gen 2 EX6...do you know if there's a black front shelf available? Thanks so much for your great reviews!
Found out the only shelf available is the stainless for standard EX6
I like what I see. Just ordered the Weber ex4. I’m really excited to get it..
Hey Jeff, any chance you could do a side by side compare between the Smokefire and the LSG pellet? Season, cook the same meat on both and do a taste compare with some other folks maybe? I LOVE my Smokefire, I’m a kettlehead and didn’t see myself using a pellet but curiosity got me. Have had my gen 2 for a year and a half, and went from using a kettle 5 nights a week to using the Smokefire five nights of the week. Thanks!
Hands down my LSG is the best pellet grill I have ever ran to date. The Smokefire can maybe grill a tad better though and I mean a tad. Ya something about the ease of use on a pellet grill for sure. I use my SnS kettle for steaks though. I like a pellet grilled steak once in a while but you just can't beat the flavor of charcoal on a ribeye!! Thanks for watching!
How does it compare to the Lone Star pellet smoker?
Great review! I have had my Smokefire for about 8 months and love it! Question….what type of pellets have you used and which are your favorites? I have been hesitant to use anything other than Weber brand for fear of jamming, etc. thanks
Really any pellet works fine. Weber is great. We also like Bear Mountain BBQ
Rumor has it that Lumberjack is making pellets for Weber and they are easily 40% less and easier to find. I’ve run exclusively Lumberjack and have put 100 lbs. through it in a couple of months with no issues whatsoever.
Awesome Vid Ricer, is this your new channel? What happened to Dead Broke BBQ?
Hi Bobby I create videos for Smoked BBQ Source but I will be posting again on my channel real soon! Thanks for watching!
I use the rear vents for the probe access port.........
Great videos. I have watched your videos on the timberline xl weber smokefire and lsg and I’m looking for a new pellet grill. Would you mind telling me which one you like best? Just want the opinion of someone that has tried all 3. Won’t blame you if I get the one you recommend if I have any problems. Thanks for all the videos.
Hands down the Lone Star Grillz is my favorite pellet grill and I will never get rid of it but it is 3 times as much as the Stealth. Funny though, the XL is about the same price as the LSG but can't hold a candle to it!!!!!
@@SmokedBBQSource thanks just ordered the lsg. Almost let the 3 month wait sway my decision.
I looked at a 2nd gen SmokeFire at a local Ace hardware and it seemed really thin. I live in WI where the buildings even rust. I can't imagine this will last much longer than the warranty. My 3 yr old Camp Chef is covered in rust and it's never seen any rain or snow. And man, they need to train the people who sell these better. I want to buy a grill where they know the product.
Well I also live in WI and this pit is enamel coated and that will help with rust. But I agree the most people that work at Ace are not the smartest about grills. Thanks for watching!
Make a review from the new smokefire sear+ elx6 please 🙏…
Yeah plus one
Ceramic ignitor?
Definitely more of a grill than a smoker. More like my Rectec Bullseye than the 700 but it covers both for an all in one solution.
I'm thinking you could just lay a heat shield like a cookie sheet over those flavor bars when doing low n slow cooks
The 500 pro broil king is really good at grilling .
Will have to check it out, thanks for the suggestion.
Would love to buy one, but in Europe this one is $ 2.000,00. I believe it costs half of that in the USA
Would you get this Weber vs the z grill 11002b??
That is a coin flip as far as cooking but the app on the Weber is better.
Compared too camphef ww 36 pro which one would be your choice
Built quality, etc best regards from Sweden Tomas
Me personally I think the Camp CHef Woodwind Pro is a little better smoker and I would add the sidekick. Thanks for watching!!
How does this compare to the Pit Boss Austin XL? Looks easier to clean and maybe no burnouts?
Much better
Ricer, with regards to the amount of smoke produced, how does it compare to the LSG? Please be honest. The LSG is A LOT more money but I want a pellet grill that smokes. Thanks.
It does not match the LSG but it does do a good job. Thanks for watching!
Soooo stealth or rider DLX 1200? I must know. It’s been a hang up with a pellet grill cuz I like to grill and I’m not hip hop on the bullseye
Weber Stealth but they now have a Weber Sear!!
Which would you buy.... this weber or the pit boss 1600 elite?
The weber but the 1600 is very good too
What about the Rider DLX?
I like the DLX too but I think the Sleath brings a little more to the table overall. Both are good at grilling but I think the Stealth is a tad better at both grilling and smoking. Thanks for watching!
How does it compare to Yoder? Im looking at upgrading our Smokin Brothers Premier Plus 30.
We have a YoderYS640 on its way to us for testing, so can't say yet.
Thanks! Keep me posted
To start .. the lone star pellet is 3x more money and a 9month wait list. LSG is the better pit, better controller, heavier steel. But this model weber does the job and more affordable. Kinds depends on what you’re after .. Lexus or a Camry.
Keep pellets in buckets and use a scoop to load them.
I have a gen 2 version and I’ve had nothing but issues. Smoke outs. Software freezing, pellets not feeding. I love the esthetic of it but it’s not a reliable smoker.
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Smokefire or WW Pro?
WW Pro. It has more features. Thanks for watching!
No more Dead Broke? Guess that makes sense. I still can’t afford a pellet smoker.
I still make videos for my channel. Thanks for watching brother!
Whats the inflation cost for this new one
We have links to check latest pricing from major retailers in the video description.
Yeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
oh yeah!
Cleanup is not even close to any other pellet grill. Most have a singular drip pan.
yep!
If it wasn’t for “the boys” this review may never have happened!
facts!
Saw where at least Three of the more popular Pellet Grill enthusiast's w/ channel's here on YT had their Original Webber Pellet Grills flare up w/ Grease Fires that ruined the cook as well as being somewhat dangerous. These were fair tests done under normal grilling/smoking conditions for a Pellet Grill. Tha fact that Webber has come out w/ a "Gen 2" version so soon gives you a clue they knew there was a problem. What I'm surprised over, is that you didn't address this in your Well Done Review of this Pellet Grill. There are "grease channels" manufactured into the bottom of this New Gen 2 Grill that are supposed to address the Flare-up issue. Other reviews have already found that these built in grooves leading to the Ash Collector pot are easily clogged and useless after only a few cooks. Trager Grills need cleaning every other cook and apparently so does the Webber if you want the grease to drain properly. Camp Chef's sliding bottom "burn pot" is overrated and the rest of the grill bottom will need cleaning after around ten cooks if you want the grill to run efficiently. So for the money, my Camp Chef Smoke Pro will only get to 400 degrees with the densest Hardwoods, but the Grill Box accessory will hit 1500 degrees and grills or reverse sears beautifully for half the price as a Webber. And why Webber only has two smoke settings is odd as well, especially for a Smoker/Pellet Grill.
I clean all my pellet grills no matter what after 3 cooks. I have had so many grills it is just part of the cooking process. The Stealth is a decent upgraded pit, still not perfect but none of them are other than my Lone Star Grillz pellet grill. The grease trap is not a great thing still but it is better than Gen 1. Oh by the way I talk to the most famous guy that had the pork butt catch fire on him every single day. Justin is a fantastic feller! Thanks for watching!
It’s 1500 dorra. Eesh
Shoot first comment? Wait and second!
hahaha nice job!
It would be hard to beat my Rec teq
you never know!
Big 🤑🤑🤑🤑
for 2k that sucker should be fully assembled and ready to go out of the box. The hopper in the back is a crappy set-up as well.
+/- $1500??? 😳😮 Uh, no thank you!
You get what you pay for
Dontbuy this ,buy a ninja wood fire 🔥,no more big bulky smokers ,ninja wood fire 🔥7 in one air grill .
We love the Ninja Woodfire but you really cannot compare it with the Stealth. Two totally different grills for different use cases.
Meh! I will keep my pit boss!
all good