Pit Boss Carbon 500 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker
- 543 square inch cooking space
- 180 to 500 degrees F digital LCD control
- Wood pellet fuel, 15 lb hickory blend bag in the bundle
- Meat probe included
- Automatic start-up and cool-down cycles
- Porcelain coated steel interior
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pellet grill and hickory pellet starter set for cooks new to wood-fired cooking. The listing gives no hopper size, weight or warranty, so check those before you commit.
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ASIN: B0H2N6HBZRModel: Carbon 500Category: Combination Grill-Smokers
Overview
Starting a first pellet grill is the point of this set: a Pit Boss Carbon series smoker-grill bundled with a bag of hickory blend hardwood pellets. An LCD controller sets the temperature, automatic start-up and cool-down cycles handle ignition and shutdown, and a meat probe is included.
The bundle removes the first purchase decision, since pellets arrive with the grill, and the digital controller and automatic cycles handle the routine work. The cooking space suits a family meal. The limitation is missing detail: dimensions, weight, hopper size and warranty are absent from the listing.
Who it's for
A newcomer to wood-fired cooking who wants an everyday smoker with simple digital control. The hickory blend pellets cover the first cooks. Experienced pellet cooks who want a particular wood blend, or confirmed hopper capacity, may want a more fully documented model.
Pros and cons
- Pellets included in the bundle
- Digital LCD temperature control
- Meat probe included
- Automatic start-up and cool-down cycles
- Dimensions, weight and hopper size not listed
- Bundle contents beyond pellets and probe unclear
- Hickory blend only in the bundle
Performance notes
Pellets feed the fire automatically and the digital controller holds the set temperature within its range, so the cook sets a number and monitors with the probe. Hickory blend hardwood pellets supply the smoke flavor, and the listing describes them as burning clean with minimal ash. Start-up and cool-down cycles run on their own.
Specifications
| Brand | Pit Boss |
|---|---|
| Model | Carbon 500 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Temperature range | 180 to 500 degrees F |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Wood pellet |
| Construction & materials | |
| Inner Material | Porcelain coated steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Pit Boss Carbon grill, Hickory Blend hardwood pellets (15 lb), meat probe |
| Other details | |
| Cooking surface area | 543 square inches |
| Control type | Digital LCD |
| Ignition | Automatic start-up and cool-down cycles |
| Meat probe | Included |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Pit Boss Carbon grill smoke as well as grill?
Yes. The description covers smoking, grilling, baking and searing, with a digital range that spans low smoking temperatures up to hot grilling.
How big is the hopper on the Pit Boss Carbon grill?
The description calls it a high-capacity hopper but gives no size.
Is the meat probe included with the Pit Boss Carbon grill?
Yes. The description lists an included meat probe.