Common questions about Oakford 1125 Pro Pellet Grill
Will 287°C sear a steak properly?
Not the way a kamado or a gas grill will. Pellet grills run on convection heat, and 287°C at the top of the range gives you colour, not a hard crust. Cook the steak low, then finish it in a hot pan or on a cast iron plate.
How long does a hopper of pellets last?
Depends entirely on temperature, not hours. At 74°C the burn is slow and a 14.55 kg hopper will outlast almost any cook; push it up near the top of the range and it empties much faster. The pellet view window is there so you stop guessing.
Do I need somewhere dry to keep it and the pellets?
The pellets matter more than the grill. Wood pellets swell and crumble if they take on moisture, and a damp hopper jams the auger. Empty the hopper if it will sit for weeks, and keep the bag sealed in a bin rather than open in the shed.