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The Best July 4 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

The Best July 4 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

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This said, the $100 price cut is the same on both sizes. So, the best deal outright is certainly on the 2-burner version, down to just $699 for the 4th of July weekend. Note that while there’s no sale, Traeger released a lower-budget griddle line called Irontop this year. I’ve been testing it and have found that the wind shielding is better than on the more expensive version. The same goes for the stability of the griddle legs. The cook plate is the same, but the simplified burner design means there are much more notable hotspots, largely toward the front of the griddle above the burners. In trade, a whopping 36-inch, 4-burner Irontop is a mere $599. Weber Spirit E-210 for $399 ($50 Off) Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Grill The Weber Spirit 200 series has been WIRED’s pick for years as the best gas grill for most people. It’s simple, compact, and affordable. The temp is even. The propane levels are easy to adjust. Like a lot of Webers, the accessory and snap-on options are …

Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq

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I don’t make the rules. I just know them: The days leading up to Memorial Day are the best time to buy a grill (or a mattress, for that matter). That’s when the big grill and griddle makers are eager to show off their new line. It’s when they hope to lock you in for the whole grilling season—right before your big Memorial Day barbecue. And so, the lead-up to Memorial Day is also when grill manufacturers offer some of their best grill deals of the year. Every appliance listed here has been tested by either me or one of my colleagues on the WIRED Reviews team—these are the ones we recommend, and often the ones we’ve been using and testing for years at a time. Which is to say: These are the best Memorial Day deals on the best grills, smokers, and griddles I know. For more backyard action, check out WIRED’s guide to the Best Grills and Smokers, Best Outdoor Griddles and Flat-Top Grills, Best Pizza Ovens, and Best Smokeless Fire Pits. Want …

Recteq Flagship 1600 Review: An Upgraded Smoker

Recteq Flagship 1600 Review: An Upgraded Smoker

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While my love of smoked meats is well-documented, my own journey into actually tending the fire started just last spring when I jumped at the opportunity to review the Traeger Woodridge Pro. When Recteq came calling with a similar offer to check out the Flagship 1600, I figured it would be a good way to stay warm all winter. While the two smokers have a lot in common, the Recteq definitely feels like an upgrade from the Traeger I’ve been using. Not only does it have nearly twice the cooking space, but the huge pellet hopper, rounded barrel, and proper smokestack help me feel like a real pitmaster. The trade-off is losing some of the usability features that make the Woodridge Pro a great first smoker. The setup isn’t as quite as simple, and the larger footprint and less ergonomic conditions require a little more experience or patience. With both options, excellent smoked meat is just a few button presses away, but speaking as someone with both in their backyard, I’ve been firing up the …