I have a Twin Oaks Cuisinart grill and I can tell you Cuisinart makes one hell of a product. The build is quality and so are the materials and it performs great! I studied all the grills before getting one , a ton of research and I can tell you Cuisinart has thought of everything!
Thanks. Great demo. Just bought one, and my family loved the taste, searing, and speed of cook. Will be storing my temp probes “outside” of the pellet augur door. In a rare (but possible occurrence), I would be concerned about a wire probe dropping unexpectedly and winding into the auger. Just doesn’t sit well for me storing them in the heart of the system.
Thanks for the good video. I just bought this same model but I didn't see any temperature probes. Were your probes included or did you buy them separately? If so where at?
Thank you so much! Is Randy May on your FB Group? I was shocked at how many FB groups there are for this grill! It must be awesome, and I’m glad that I took a chance and bought it. It was a steal, and I almost didn’t hate putting it together. 😆 Thanks again, and I enjoy your helpful videos.
So I bought this last week first time with pellet cooker. First time went fine second time not so much. Had a hopper fire. Any tips to avoid hopper fires?
Definitely empty the firepot between cooks. If there’s pellets in the firepot, they can ignite. Also, clean the heat plates if you cook something really greasy. Get a pellet cleaning kit too or shop vac every couple cooks.
Great overview! I've read that the build quality on Cuisinart grills/smokers is excellent (Consumer Reports), and they have a lot of innovative features - especially compared to smokers in their price range. Only catch, and not major, but problematic, is you need rear access to the grill to clean the ash tray or the grease trap. I know it's on wheels, so not a huge deal, but if you have this thing up against a wall or cooking ctr, etc, it's just a little bit of a hassle to do normal cleaning.
userbosco I always leave an air gap between any wall and the back of my grills anyway for safety and air flow. It hasn’t been an issue. The ash and grease pans stay in place. Can’t tell you how many times I forgot to hook the can on my barrel smoker’s grease spout and stained my deck.
@@chefsbonus7696 I've heard that same story a ton. If I was in the market, I'd be looking hard at their lineup. I own a Big Green Egg and a Weber Performer, so kinda' set for another 20 years or so :-]
I think mine was around 50-70 feet inside my house, but then it would disconnect/reconnect. I never lost any data even when it dropped signal and it reconnected as soon as it was in range.
Stephen Long I have. There’s a couple videos on my page. I use a hand scraper and rinse with hot water (I have a basement sink). Then finish with a thin coat of oil before storing.
cedric Williams try plugging into a non-gfi. Also, make sure you use a high quality extension chord. Customer service is real good too. If this doesn’t work, try them.
Well, I got mine set up, turned it on to do initial burn off, and me igniter won't heat up. Also, even if I put my hand in front the pellet sensor it just blinks that it's low. I'm guessing one of the boards might be bad, or both. I'm not sure. Hoping Cuisinart contacts me soon as I've left a voicemail and sent an email.
Jason Klein that stinks. My friend was having issues with a GFI outlet. Maybe try a non-gfi? The hopper sensor goes off if the pellets are too low. You may need to fill it more and pile towards the auger? I burned off on SEAR too. Good luck. Keep us updated.
@@chefsbonus7696 I tried both types. Everything else turns on, which is weird, just not the igniter. Stays cold. Was his turning on at all when he was having issues?
Great review! I have watched all your videos, well done and really down to earth. My question is now after a couple months of using the Woodcreek are you still loving it and have you had any issues? Do the lights and oven glass stay clean or do you have to clean them occasionally somehow? I've been torn between a Green Mountain or a Pit Boss but after stumbling across the Woodcreek I really want to purchase one of these grills but I don't believe they have been released in Canada yet. I'm not far from Havre Montana so I can always order one in there and pick it up. Bonus is I see Walmart has rollback pricing on them now too.
Tim Berg thanks so much! I have been using it without issue. The only time I had a problem was when I didn’t follow proper shut down and unplugged with out letting it cycle down. A small fire started from the firepot and could see smoke in the hopper. I just replugged, started up and ran a couple minutes then shut down. I also hadn’t emptied the firepot quick release. Which I did as well. Totally my fault.
Good video on this product. The only thing stopping me from getting this is NO WIFI. For me, it is a dealbreaker especially on low and slows. Bluetooth only is just not practical for me. Thanks for the good job man.
Yup. Seen this in walamrt next to a pitboss Austin xl. This joint is really 👌. I've been looking at pitboss for a minute, but I like this grill, if walmart roll it back one more time lol. I'm in!!! I seen this at a Walmart in Springfield,mo for clearance $375
the downside to the Bluetooth is that once connected, I won't be able to to connect anything else like speakers or earbuds if I am listening to tunes while cooking. Thanks for the Video.
Bautista Perez5 the fuel source is the wood pellets that are fed through and auger. The auger, igniter and controls are all electric. If you use the inserts, you still need the pellets feeding into the fire box, but can add charcoal or wood chips or wood chunks. Does that help?
I agree. The grill and concept looks very inviting, good price and many cool features. I'm just curious about flame outs and can the grill hold temps relatively consistently. Would like to get more reviews like this video....I'm sure we'll hear more about this grill the closer we get to the summertime.
Just a head's up, the charcoal tray works way better than expected. Unofficially, you can use pellet smoke and charcoal at the same time. I even use a smoke tube in mine for extra smoke. What I have done with reverse-sear steak and potatoes is....far exceeding any I've ever had or made, ever.
I have a Cuisinart Wood creek and am very disappointed. After 5 smokes the hot rod appears to have gone. Cuisinart can not be reached nor do they return calls or reply to emails. So the warrant is worthless and l am nos sure if I order a similar looking hot rod from Amazon will work. Customer services is terrible. So basically I have a very expensive charcoal grill. What a waste. Should have went Pit Boss
Sorry you’re having a hard time. Join the Facebook Woodcreek group and reach out to Randy May. He will get it fixed for you real quick. In the meantime, you can start manually with a blowtorch. I needed a replacement rod recently and torch started mine until it arrived.
Have you done any research prior to purchase? Mainly what type of control board it has in it. $500.00 an under for a pellet grill usually will not have the best control boards and the electronics are certainly not weather sealed at this price point. I will definitely get into the guts and take a look around. I purchased a pit boss XL from Walmart years ago. I bought a $50 cover and rolled it into the garage after every cook. The first issue I had was the shaft and sleeve on the intake fan rusted solid to the point it stopped spinning ( shaft and copper sleeve , no bearing on the fan) also there where not even weather proof gaskets protecting the housing for the control board. When I took it apart to see why the fan stopped working I noticed the circuit board had oxidation all over it, after I got the fan working again it started having feed errors and eventually would not even turn on. I figured the board finally shorted out. Food for thought, I would definitely open it up and try to seal it off best you can.
So far so good. I did not research the electronics and don't exactly feel comfortable taking it apart. The sealers and gauge definitely are amazing for the price, which is $600. Having a cover is essential for protection, especially with the proper fit. As I mentioned in the video above: protect your investment. Thanks for the heads-up, I"ll keep an eye on it.
The reason I went with pit boss was the metal gauge was better ( thicker) than even the $1000 traegar’s , fit and finish seemed better as well. But what I didn’t know is they is where they cut corners was the important stuff. I am by no means bashing sub $500.00 pellet smokers , I’m just trying to share my experience and hopes others will be better educated. Let’s be real , anything electric and moving parts is going to break down eventually.
FlyingMachine2017 curious what you were looking for in terms of features for your smoker? I chose the Cusinart Woodcreek because it had my Weber-like feel (without the Weber price). For example, when I close the Cusinart lid, it doesn’t burn my forearm. Like a kid in a candy store, the window keeps my interest in the cook while helping curb the temptation to lift the hood too often. At night, the internal lighting is a nice “Gucci” feature. Not needed, but very useful when you want to get it clean and the porch lights are too dim. The build quality of the deflectors is solid (just like the many accessories that come included...the ceramic coals, charcoal bin, and a serious heavy-gauge cast-iron griddle. I was about to buy the pit boss pro at Lowe’s because of the steel thickness and tested popularity/support, but the features of the Cusinart settled the score. After the first cook of just simple chicken breasts, the family is sold. Best
@@jessehurston9054 I spoke with Cuisinart customer service and they said: During initial start-up you should always take all the panels and grates out and follow the initial start-up instructions to ensure grill is working properly (especially the auger and fire pot ignition) and all oils are burned off. Their engineering said it's an industry safety standard to open the lid for start-ups.
Saw this at Wallys today so am doing my due diligence. IMO the Chef's Bonus Guy seems a little too gung ho about this product with his responses. Maybe a Cuisinart employee. That being said, there are some really cool features of this set up that I dig. I have owned both a traeger and a Green Mountain. The biggest concern I have about this smoker is it seems that the firebox is on the right side of the grill though neither video will support this. This is where the ceramic briquettes, griddle and charcoal tray go. The issue I have is that the smoke exits out of the back through vents. I want to buy this and seal off the back and jerry rig a chimney out of the left side lid. I want my smoke caught inside my smoker as much as possible before it exits. I'll be looking for a used one to experiment with.
Steven Welch check out the Facebook owners forum. Someone tried to block the back and it didn’t work. They have all sorts of good discussions and honest pros and cons. Good luck!
I have a Twin Oaks Cuisinart grill and I can tell you Cuisinart makes one hell of a product. The build is quality and so are the materials and it performs great! I studied all the grills before getting one , a ton of research and I can tell you Cuisinart has thought of everything!
I just bought one. Is your's still working well?
Do you still recommend this grill?
I do. Especially at some of the prices I’ve seen posted. Check out the owner forums on FB
@@chefsbonus7696 Thank you!
@@chefsbonus7696 I just bought this yesterday at WM for 150 bucks thanks for filming a nice rundown
Thanks. Great demo. Just bought one, and my family loved the taste, searing, and speed of cook. Will be storing my temp probes “outside” of the pellet augur door. In a rare (but possible occurrence), I would be concerned about a wire probe dropping unexpectedly and winding into the auger. Just doesn’t sit well for me storing them in the heart of the system.
Robert I haven’t had any problems with the probes. Making sure I wind them tight and weave the connector through the wound probe wires.
I was thinking exactly the same thing !
Thanks for the good video. I just bought this same model but I didn't see any temperature probes. Were your probes included or did you buy them separately? If so where at?
They’re included and were in the hopper lid. If you don’t have them, I’d call customer care. The number is on front of the Woodcreek.
@@chefsbonus7696I just went out and checked and sure enough they are in the hopper lid! Thanks so much!
Hello, I’m looking for replacement cast iron grills for the Woodcreek. Can anyone one point me in the right direction? Thank you!
Call the customer service number on the front of the grill. They should be able to help. Randy May on the FB forum is a great resource too.
Thank you so much! Is Randy May on your FB Group? I was shocked at how many FB groups there are for this grill! It must be awesome, and I’m glad that I took a chance and bought it. It was a steal, and I almost didn’t hate putting it together. 😆 Thanks again, and I enjoy your helpful videos.
@@bethbellomy2166 I'm on the Woodcreek owner's forum. Randy is there too.
I just rewatched☺thanku!
Just found this. I see my local Walmart has clearance pricing at $321. Does it come with the cover?
Great deal! It does not come with cover, but for that price…who cares.
My fault. It's the Bristol model for $321.
So I bought this last week first time with pellet cooker. First time went fine second time not so much. Had a hopper fire. Any tips to avoid hopper fires?
Definitely empty the firepot between cooks. If there’s pellets in the firepot, they can ignite. Also, clean the heat plates if you cook something really greasy. Get a pellet cleaning kit too or shop vac every couple cooks.
Great overview! I've read that the build quality on Cuisinart grills/smokers is excellent (Consumer Reports), and they have a lot of innovative features - especially compared to smokers in their price range. Only catch, and not major, but problematic, is you need rear access to the grill to clean the ash tray or the grease trap. I know it's on wheels, so not a huge deal, but if you have this thing up against a wall or cooking ctr, etc, it's just a little bit of a hassle to do normal cleaning.
userbosco I always leave an air gap between any wall and the back of my grills anyway for safety and air flow. It hasn’t been an issue. The ash and grease pans stay in place. Can’t tell you how many times I forgot to hook the can on my barrel smoker’s grease spout and stained my deck.
@@chefsbonus7696 I've heard that same story a ton. If I was in the market, I'd be looking hard at their lineup. I own a Big Green Egg and a Weber Performer, so kinda' set for another 20 years or so :-]
How far will bt reach? Does it stay connected when you go in house?
I think mine was around 50-70 feet inside my house, but then it would disconnect/reconnect. I never lost any data even when it dropped signal and it reconnected as soon as it was in range.
Was wondering if you had used the griddle yet and if there is any special way to clean.
Stephen Long I have. There’s a couple videos on my page. I use a hand scraper and rinse with hot water (I have a basement sink). Then finish with a thin coat of oil before storing.
I was unpacking mine and it has a bunch of dents and creases around the window area. Did yours come like that? I messaged customer service about it.
That's a bummer. I had no issues. I would reach out to customer service, they responded quickly.
@@chefsbonus7696 they are sending me a new lid. Here's how mine came: ruclips.net/video/6G36Rh64sZw/видео.html
Just wondering what material the firebox is made from, stainless steel or paint steel.
It's a stainless steel firebox, but undermounted for easy cleaning so some parts are painted.
whats the range of the bluetooth ?
Gabriel Balfour it’s about 50 feet on a straight away. On my upper deck it can get spotty. Pretty much works like a bt speaker range.
I'm having a problem with tripping. My gfci keeps tripping after about 6 min
cedric Williams try plugging into a non-gfi. Also, make sure you use a high quality extension chord. Customer service is real good too. If this doesn’t work, try them.
m.ruclips.net/video/SDUczrtYOcQ/видео.html check out this link for troubleshooting
Well, I got mine set up, turned it on to do initial burn off, and me igniter won't heat up. Also, even if I put my hand in front the pellet sensor it just blinks that it's low. I'm guessing one of the boards might be bad, or both. I'm not sure. Hoping Cuisinart contacts me soon as I've left a voicemail and sent an email.
Jason Klein that stinks. My friend was having issues with a GFI outlet. Maybe try a non-gfi? The hopper sensor goes off if the pellets are too low. You may need to fill it more and pile towards the auger? I burned off on SEAR too. Good luck. Keep us updated.
@@chefsbonus7696 I tried both types. Everything else turns on, which is weird, just not the igniter. Stays cold. Was his turning on at all when he was having issues?
Jason Klein Yeah, his turned on. I know he spoke to Cuisinart, they were quick getting back. Hope you get it rocking and tolling for the weekend!
Great review! I have watched all your videos, well done and really down to earth. My question is now after a couple months of using the Woodcreek are you still loving it and have you had any issues? Do the lights and oven glass stay clean or do you have to clean them occasionally somehow? I've been torn between a Green Mountain or a Pit Boss but after stumbling across the Woodcreek I really want to purchase one of these grills but I don't believe they have been released in Canada yet. I'm not far from Havre Montana so I can always order one in there and pick it up. Bonus is I see Walmart has rollback pricing on them now too.
Tim Berg thanks so much! I have been using it without issue. The only time I had a problem was when I didn’t follow proper shut down and unplugged with out letting it cycle down. A small fire started from the firepot and could see smoke in the hopper. I just replugged, started up and ran a couple minutes then shut down. I also hadn’t emptied the firepot quick release. Which I did as well. Totally my fault.
@@chefsbonus7696 Thanks for the info, I look forward to more videos with the Woodcreek in action.
Good video on this product. The only thing stopping me from getting this is NO WIFI. For me, it is a dealbreaker especially on low and slows. Bluetooth only is just not practical for me. Thanks for the good job man.
What do you use to clean the glass window?
Shawn Tamayo I use degreaser wipes when the window is still warm during shutdown. Comes off really easily.
I use vinegar and lemon works like magic and its safe !!
Subscribed, rang the bell and liked. Very good explanation. Was going to buy the pit boss pro 1100. Now I’m seriously considering this instead.
Yup. Seen this in walamrt next to a pitboss Austin xl. This joint is really 👌. I've been looking at pitboss for a minute, but I like this grill, if walmart roll it back one more time lol. I'm in!!! I seen this at a Walmart in Springfield,mo for clearance $375
I knew it!,,,, new englandah!!!!!!!!!!! 👍🏾🤘🏾 I can spot my people from a mile away lol
the downside to the Bluetooth is that once connected, I won't be able to to connect anything else like speakers or earbuds if I am listening to tunes while cooking. Thanks for the Video.
I can connect to multiple devices stream music to one control another
Do you have to use wood stuff
Bautista Perez5 the fuel source is the wood pellets that are fed through and auger. The auger, igniter and controls are all electric. If you use the inserts, you still need the pellets feeding into the fire box, but can add charcoal or wood chips or wood chunks. Does that help?
love to see some cooks and insert cooks
Thanks! I will be adding those in in the next few days! Currently finishing shorter videos of each insert. Stay tuned!
@@chefsbonus7696 cool! trying to decide if I want to purchase this grill. Its so new so there are not many videos about it yet
I agree. The grill and concept looks very inviting, good price and many cool features. I'm just curious about flame outs and can the grill hold temps relatively consistently. Would like to get more reviews like this video....I'm sure we'll hear more about this grill the closer we get to the summertime.
Just a head's up, the charcoal tray works way better than expected. Unofficially, you can use pellet smoke and charcoal at the same time. I even use a smoke tube in mine for extra smoke. What I have done with reverse-sear steak and potatoes is....far exceeding any I've ever had or made, ever.
Sweet! That's what I wanted to hear. I figured you could run both, I was just concerned about heat control with the charcoal going and the lid down.
I have a Cuisinart Wood creek and am very disappointed. After 5 smokes the hot rod appears to have gone. Cuisinart can not be reached nor do they return calls or reply to emails. So the warrant is worthless and l am nos sure if I order a similar looking hot rod from Amazon will work. Customer services is terrible. So basically I have a very expensive charcoal grill. What a waste. Should have went Pit Boss
Sorry you’re having a hard time. Join the Facebook Woodcreek group and reach out to Randy May. He will get it fixed for you real quick. In the meantime, you can start manually with a blowtorch. I needed a replacement rod recently and torch started mine until it arrived.
Have you done any research prior to purchase? Mainly what type of control board it has in it. $500.00 an under for a pellet grill usually will not have the best control boards and the electronics are certainly not weather sealed at this price point. I will definitely get into the guts and take a look around. I purchased a pit boss XL from Walmart years ago. I bought a $50 cover and rolled it into the garage after every cook. The first issue I had was the shaft and sleeve on the intake fan rusted solid to the point it stopped spinning ( shaft and copper sleeve , no bearing on the fan) also there where not even weather proof gaskets protecting the housing for the control board. When I took it apart to see why the fan stopped working I noticed the circuit board had oxidation all over it, after I got the fan working again it started having feed errors and eventually would not even turn on. I figured the board finally shorted out. Food for thought, I would definitely open it up and try to seal it off best you can.
So far so good. I did not research the electronics and don't exactly feel comfortable taking it apart. The sealers and gauge definitely are amazing for the price, which is $600. Having a cover is essential for protection, especially with the proper fit. As I mentioned in the video above: protect your investment. Thanks for the heads-up, I"ll keep an eye on it.
Wondering about build quality, and where you picked up that grill cover? Also great review!
Frank Barton thanks! Great quality and capacity. I got it all at Walmart.
The reason I went with pit boss was the metal gauge was better ( thicker) than even the $1000 traegar’s , fit and finish seemed better as well. But what I didn’t know is they is where they cut corners was the important stuff. I am by no means bashing sub $500.00 pellet smokers , I’m just trying to share my experience and hopes others will be better educated. Let’s be real , anything electric and moving parts is going to break down eventually.
FlyingMachine2017 curious what you were looking for in terms of features for your smoker? I chose the Cusinart Woodcreek because it had my Weber-like feel (without the Weber price). For example, when I close the Cusinart lid, it doesn’t burn my forearm. Like a kid in a candy store, the window keeps my interest in the cook while helping curb the temptation to lift the hood too often. At night, the internal lighting is a nice “Gucci” feature. Not needed, but very useful when you want to get it clean and the porch lights are too dim. The build quality of the deflectors is solid (just like the many accessories that come included...the ceramic coals, charcoal bin, and a serious heavy-gauge cast-iron griddle. I was about to buy the pit boss pro at Lowe’s because of the steel thickness and tested popularity/support, but the features of the Cusinart settled the score. After the first cook of just simple chicken breasts, the family is sold. Best
Never start a pellet grill with the lid closed!!!!
Shane King thanks so much! Great catch.
Is there a reason why?
@@jessehurston9054 I spoke with Cuisinart customer service and they said: During initial start-up you should always take all the panels and grates out and follow the initial start-up instructions to ensure grill is working properly (especially the auger and fire pot ignition) and all oils are burned off. Their engineering said it's an industry safety standard to open the lid for start-ups.
Ok thx
Jesse Hurston pellet grills can easily explode if started with the lid down, RUclips has a few videos of it.
Saw this at Wallys today so am doing my due diligence. IMO the Chef's Bonus Guy seems a little too gung ho about this product with his responses. Maybe a Cuisinart employee. That being said, there are some really cool features of this set up that I dig. I have owned both a traeger and a Green Mountain. The biggest concern I have about this smoker is it seems that the firebox is on the right side of the grill though neither video will support this. This is where the ceramic briquettes, griddle and charcoal tray go. The issue I have is that the smoke exits out of the back through vents. I want to buy this and seal off the back and jerry rig a chimney out of the left side lid. I want my smoke caught inside my smoker as much as possible before it exits. I'll be looking for a used one to experiment with.
Steven Welch check out the Facebook owners forum. Someone tried to block the back and it didn’t work. They have all sorts of good discussions and honest pros and cons. Good luck!