Best Pellet Smokers Made in the USA

As of mid-2022, M Grills and Blazn’ Grill Works partner to make their pellet smokers in Beatrice, Nebraska at Kinney Manufacturing, one of the best-known manufacturing facilities in the area. These American-made pellet grills feature an easy-to-clean burn pot that you simply slide out from the grill.

Pictured is the Grand Slam in black cherry. It has a 486 square inch cooking surface, 12 gauge steel lids, and a hopper that holds 30 pounds of pellets. It enables you to switch easily from direct heat to indirect heat. Blaz’n Grill Works offers a limited lifetime warranty.

KANDO Gear is a family-owned business that makes its American grills in Texas. Each pellet grill/smoker boasts of a roll top lid and in-house made grates and igniter, along with an easy-to-read controller with Wi-Fi that prompts each smoking or grilling step. The auger assembly is connected to a door, allowing for easy access and a very easy clean to your pellet grill. The grease pan also slides out, making it very easy to clean. The hopper holds 20 pounds of pellets.

Pictured is the K480 pellet grill that weighs a whopping 480 pounds. It has a total of 756 square inches of cook space. The 12-inch all-steel wheels make for easy moving on this model. KANDO Gear offers a three-year warranty.

If you’re familiar with the older smoker versions from Lone Star Grillz, throw those ideas away. Welcome to the all-new, completely re-designed smoker grills with better…well, everything! Chris Goodlander confirms the Texas company either makes the parts that go into their pellet grills in its fully tooled fabrication shop, or they source the components from US manufacturers. Either way, these wood pellet smokers are entirely made in the USA.

Each grill comes with a griddle plate for easy cooking on the side of the grill. Also, the main chamber holds several gallons of water that turns to steam and keeps your meat moist and tender while cooking. Just about the only thing that varies in these grills is the size, so you’re getting the same quality in each grill.

Shown is the 20” x 36” pellet grill that can cook four briskets or eight pork butts at one time, according to the website.

MAK Grills, made in Oregon, is the first and only pellet grill manufacturer to be named in the Made in the USA Hall of Fame. Its website specifically mentions the auger, auger motor, thermocouple, meat probes, and controllers that are made in the Dallas, Oregon surrounding area to MAK Grills’ specifications. In all, high-quality materials make up the MAK grills, not to mention the company is both family-owned and veteran-owned.

Pictured is the Two-Star General that comes in either a partial, 304 stainless steel or all stainless steel model. With these models, you can cold smoke foods like nuts or cheese. The Two-Star General has a smoking temperature range from 170-190 range but can go as high as 600 degrees for grilling. It has a 20-pound hopper capacity, and it has a “flamezone” for direct grilling. The pellet grill igniter holds a lifetime warranty.

It just makes sense that Georgia-based Myron Mixon would have his own smokers. Mixon, a five-time world champion, 11-time national champion in bbq competitions, author, and television executive producer on the topic of smoking and barbecuing meats, sells gravity smokers, H2O smokers, and commercial smokers, along with his BARQ pellet smokers through Myron Mixon Smokers. I spoke at length with Mixon’s son David, President of Myron Mixon Smokers and Mixon Products, who confirms that nearly every part of its pellet smokers is made in the USA. Fun fact: Mixon has joined efforts with Smokin’ Brothers to make its smokers in Missouri.

You’ll cut down on the number of pellets you need to burn due to the design and double-wall stainless steel that keep the heat inside rather than allowing it to escape. The new models feature improved controller technology and Wi-Fi capabilities made specifically for these smokers. These controllers are also American-made.

Pictured is the BARQ 1700 pellet smoker that offers 1,700 square inches of smoking space.

Located in Houston, Texas, Pitts & Spitts offers a 10-year warranty on the barrel, a three-year warranty on the controller, and a one-year warranty on other electronic components. This company welds its grills and makes its PID controllers in the USA. These solidly-built grills are backed by 40 years of experience.

The Maverick 850, pictured, offers a hefty 850 square inches of cooking space. The cooking chamber is made from 7 and 10-gauge carbon steel, and its hopper holds a massive 35 pounds of pellets.

Ryan Eftink, president of Smokin’ Brothers, is as proud of his made-in-the-USA smokers as a kid is of his first puppy. During a phone conversation, Eftink, a bbq competitor-turned-manufacturer, outlined the many features of his company’s smokers that are too lengthy for this post, but suffice it to say, these pellet grills more than get the job done. They’re manufactured in Southeast Missouri, along with the software that goes into the control panels.

One feature in particular Eftink highlights is that you can control the smoker from any device without an app. The company also chooses high-carbon fiber steel or high-gauge stainless steel. Pictured is the “36” Premier Plus Grill. This larger, single-rack grill, like the others Smokin’ Brothers makes, features a PID controller, double wall insulated fire box, and heatwave technology that forces the airflow across the grates if you want that extra kick of heat. Best of all, this company provides top-of-the-line customer service. Smokin Brothers’ manufacturing facility also makes Myron Mixon Smokers with its technological upgrades.

Twin Eagles makes its pellet grills in the USA but as of 2021, the company is owned by Sweden’s Dometic. That means while American workers make the grills in California, the profit returns to Sweden. But because it’s made in the USA, it makes the list. These grills are meant to be built into your larger outdoor kitchen area. They’re made from 14-gauge stainless steel and are polished to a fine, shiny finish, making them beautiful, strong, and some of the most expensive selections on the market. You get a lifetime warranty on many of the grills' components.

Consider the Dometic Twin Eagles Pellet Grill 36G, pictured. You can choose to control it either through your mobile device, or you can use the touchscreen controls on the front of the grill. It has a pre-programmed temperature for specific food items, similar to what a microwave has. It also has not one, but two, drip trays, and three temperature probes. The hopper is located on the front. Buy on the Twin Eagles Grills website or online at BBQ Guys.

Weber has been a powerhouse name in the world of grilling since it invented the kettle grill in 1952. And while it has several pellet smokers on the market, they’re made from globally sourced components, meaning it’s not 100% American made. While I include it on the list because the company certainly provides work to its Illinois community, most of the other companies listed are truly American made. Pictured is the SmokeFire EX6 (2nd generation). It has a 200-600 degree temperature range, a porcelain-enamel finish that retains heat while helping to prevent rusting, and 1,008 square inches of cooking space. The pellet grill also offers a remote grill control and smart grilling features.

Yoder Smokers ignited in 2008 in Yoder, Kansas with its smokers, where they’re fabricated, welded, and built. There’s so much steel in these smokers, they’re quite heavy and difficult to move. That’s a plus because these grills last forever. Yoder Smokers pellet grills are welded tightly for no leakage smoke, which means the temperature doesn't fluctuate.

Pictured is the YS640S which provides 1,070 square inches of cooking space. It has a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controller that delivers precision results and helps you cook with ease. These American made grills offer peace of mind with a rock-solid warranty: 10 years on the cooking chamber, 3 years on the ACS controller, and 3 years on the ceramic igniter. Buy your smoker through Yoder Smokers or on the All Things Barbecue website.