How many fit
15 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Hold three racks of ribs”.
15 models fit, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
Best pellet grill to cook ribs
Top pick
Z GRILLS 7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller
The published area on Z GRILLS 7002C covers three flat rib-rack assumptions, and a 28-pound hopper backs up the cook.
Why it suits this job
- Cooking area comes to 697 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 28 pounds of pellets.
- The catch
- A 500 F setpoint is out of reach, and so is direct flame.
- Go with Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill if
- fitting three racks of ribs is your deciding need
More reasons we picked it
- Its top listed setting is 450°F.
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The published area on Z GRILLS 7002C covers three flat rib-rack assumptions, and a 28-pound hopper backs up the cook.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pellet grills and smokers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Hold three racks of ribs”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Z GRILLS 7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller |
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| Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill |
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| Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
Z GRILLS 7002C offers enough published area for three flat rib-rack assumptions, along with a 28-pound hopper for the cook.
What this choice hinges on
Cooking area comes to 697 square inches. A 500 F setpoint is out of reach, and so is direct flame.
What puts 7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller ahead
You get 697 square inches of cooking area and a pellet hopper that holds 28 pounds.
When another grill is the better fit
Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill is the alternative if fitting three racks of ribs is your deciding need. Traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill fits the same need.
What this page can’t tell you
- Pellet consumption shifts with weather and temperature.
- Published grate area sometimes includes upper racks.
- A maximum temperature figure does not show searing performance on its own.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Z GRILLS, ZPG-7002C
7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller
You get 697 square inches of cooking area and a pellet hopper that holds 28 pounds.
Top pick iffeed a family of four, with a brisket smoking overnight
Key facts
- Cooking area comes to 697 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 28 pounds of pellets.
The catch
A 500 F setpoint is out of reach, and so is direct flame.
Traeger, TFB78GZEC
Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
The pellet hopper holds 18 pounds, and cooking area comes to 780 square inches.
Pick this instead iffitting three racks of ribs is your deciding need
Key facts
- Cooking area comes to 780 square inches.
- Hopper capacity is 18 pounds of pellets.
The catch
For very long cooks with a heavy load, an 18-pound hopper is small next to a 780-square-inch body.
Traeger, TFB88PZBO
Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill
The cooking area is 884 square inches and the pellet hopper holds 18 pounds.
Pick this instead iffitting three racks of ribs is your deciding need
Key facts
- It provides 884 square inches of cooking area.
- Hopper capacity is 18 pounds of pellets.
The catch
For an 884-square-inch cooker, the 18-pound hopper is on the small side.
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Top pick for this job
Z GRILLS 7002C Pellet Grill with PID Controller
Cooking area comes to 697 square inches.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Traeger Pro Series 780 WiFIRE Pellet Grill
fitting three racks of ribs is your deciding need
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