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Franklin Perez

Franklin Perez

Franklin Perez is the editor-in-chief, overseeing editorial standards and coverage of pellet grills and wood pellets. Franklin's role includes reviewing articles for clarity, consistent sourcing, and practical guidance for home cooks.

15 articles
Best Pellet Smokers
November 1, 2026

Best Pellet Smokers

Eight pellet smokers compared on low-end temperature, smoke modes, hopper size, insulation, and grate space, with a Best Overall pick…

Best Pellet Grills
November 1, 2026

Best Pellet Grills

Eight pellet grills from Traeger, Pit Boss, and Z Grills compared on grate space, hopper size, searing method, app control,…

Best Wood Pellets
November 1, 2026

Best Wood Pellets

Seven wood pellet bags and packs compared on woods, bag size, base wood, and whether each is fuel for a…

Best Traeger Grills
November 1, 2026

Best Traeger Grills

Six Traeger grills compared on cooking area, hopper size, WiFIRE, Super Smoke, insulation, and weight, from the portable Tailgater to…

Traeger Woodridge Review
November 1, 2026

Traeger Woodridge Review

A research-based Traeger Woodridge review: what the 860 sq in WiFIRE grill does well, where the base model stops short,…

Traeger Woodridge Pro Review
November 1, 2026

Traeger Woodridge Pro Review

A research-based Traeger Woodridge Pro review: what Super Smoke, the pellet sensor, Keep Warm, and extra space add over the…

Traeger Pro 22 Review
November 1, 2026

Traeger Pro 22 Review

A research-based Traeger Pro 22 review: how its dial controller, 18 lb hopper, and 572 sq in grates handle low-and-slow…