Weber Searwood 600 XL Honest 1 Month Review

[@SchoolHardKnocks]

Nice video Nick, thanks for sharing. I have a Weber SmokeFire EX6 Gen2 for about three years now. I’ve been fortunate not to have some of the issues you hear about the SmokeFire. My family & friends absolutely love all the low & slow cooks as well as the 600 degree grills with steaks, burgers, etc.
I believe the Searwood is a more refined version. Just curious how well the smoke profile compares.
A couple of tips I have figured out through trial and error: use the upper rack for low & slow cooks with a water pan underneath. Three reasons, the water pan catches all the drippings for easy clean up, it adds needed humidity inside the cook chamber because the variable fan tends to dry out the cook, and the water heats up to the temperature of the cook chamber and acts as a heat sync to stabilize the temperature, especially when you open to spray or check the meat.
Lastly I have found not all pellets are the same in smoke quality and profile. I now use Smokin Pecan Shell Pellets for all my low & slow cooks. The best producing smoke by far, not even close. And I use Royal Oak 100% Charcoal Pellets for regular grills. You can even mix some wood pellets if you want. The charcoal pellets are great because the burn hotter, burn longer, and resist moisture while staying in the hopper for extended periods of time.
Look forward to some of your next videos using the Searwood!

[@jeffchapman160]

I got my searwood 600 XL about 6 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Great review! I agree.
With your review on bone in chicken, It turns out fantastic.

[@SmokeHoff]

Thanks for sharing @jeffchapman160
This grill is amazing. My wife can’t get enough of the chicken thighs. Enjoy!

[@bobhildebranski7034]

Great review!!!
I’m walking down the same path that you’ve walked, watching reviews & cooks before making my first pellet grill purchase. I’ve heard nothing but great things about it, I’m definitely going with a Searwood!
Great advice on going with the XL. I’ve been thinking the smaller 600 model would be fine for empty-nesters, but it’s an investment, you’re right, why not spend a little more for the additional surface area, right..??!!
Cheers!!!

[@SmokeHoff]

Thanks for watching. I agree! Enjoy!

[@sambosplace]

Spot on! Mets hope it stays healthy! 🤞

[@mikebowerstv]

Good in for in the XL vs standard and I agree pellet grills excel at cooking chicken!

[@legato500]

Thanks for the review! I have a Weber Kettle and have been thinking about getting a Searwood as well. There’s only two of us so I’m thinking on just the 600 but now I’m tempted on the XL.

[@SmokeHoff]

Thanks for the comment. Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@joerizoz1125]

Got my 600 delivered today. Not the xl. Cooked ribs and filet mignon . Fantastic . 3 hours rib , filet mignon 450 and uncooked so fast . Wow. Weber pellets .

[@SmokeHoff]

@@joerizoz1125 very nice! Congrats. I will be trying steak soon.

[@denniskeane5862]

Thanks for the video. Would like to know what pellets you've tried and prefer. If there's a way to increase the volume on your end it would be helpful for listeners. Looking forward to your cook videos

[@SmokeHoff]

Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I’ve used the Traeger Reserve and Bear Mountain BBQ Gourmet Blend pellets. So far the Bear Mountain BBQ have been my preferred option. Very affordable and efficient.