- Does it need pellets or wood chips?
- No pellets. It runs on propane, and you add wood chips in a tray for smoke flavor. Chips need refilling on long cooks.
- How does it compare with a pellet vertical smoker?
- It heats faster and skips pellet hopper refills, but pellet smokers deliver stronger wood smoke flavor. Choose this for convenience, a pellet unit for flavor.
- Can I control it remotely?
- Yes. The Wi-Fi controller connects to the Pit Boss app so you can set temperature and monitor cooks from your phone.
- How much meat can it hold?
- The cabinet takes multiple racks, enough for several racks of ribs or a brisket plus sides. Exact capacity depends on rack spacing.
- What do I need to run it?
- A propane tank, wood chips and power for the Wi-Fi controller, either an outlet or batteries depending on the unit. A water pan is used for moisture.
- Where is the Pit Boss 5 Series Vertical Smoker cheapest?
- At Blain's Farm & Fleet, for $449.99, as of our latest check.