The Backyard Beast 1200 delivers recteq’s signature performance and rugged durability in a powerhouse pellet grill that’s built for the serious backyard pitmaster. We’re talking neighborhood cookout, feed-the-whole-team big, with the perfect balance of high-capacity grilling and everyday convenience. With precise set-it-and-forget-it PID control, this wood pellet grill automatically adjusts temperature in real time, whether you're going low and slow at 180°F or searing at a blazing 700°F. Plus, with the recteq app, you can monitor and adjust your cooks in real time, so you get unbeatable wood-fired flavor with zero guesswork. Built like a tank with heavy-duty stainless steel components, this grill is made to last — and made to impress. With the Backyard Beast 1200, you’ll never eat bad BBQ again.
1,220 square inches
Standard cooking area
Space for days:With the sliding second rack in, you will be able to fit your choice of 50 burgers or eight racks of baby back ribs at a time. Grill 126 chicken wings or nine pork butts in one go.
More stainless steel:The Backyard Beast 1200 features a sturdy stainless steel firepot, two 1/4" grill grates, a drip pan, and a durable cast iron heat deflector. Not only do you get a flawless, even cook every time, but it's also easy to clean.
Built to last:Our stainless steel grates are built to last, and the Backyard Beast’s HotFlash Ceramic Ignition system is rated at over 100,000 lighting cycles.
Sturdy stainless steel:The Backyard Beast is equipped with more stainless steel than any other grill in its class, from the cooking chamber to the iconic micro-polished bull horn handles. Lift the lid and it's easy to feel the trademark recteq quality.
Don’t let the shine wear off:The lid cleans easily to maintain a gleaming, like-new appearance.
Cook to your heart's content:30-pound hopper capacity for 30 hours of continuous cooking without having to refill.
1220 square inches of grill space is enough to serve the neighborhood
A 30-lb hopper gives you 30 hours of continuous cook time
Temperature range of 180°F to 700°F gives you the versatility to bake, sear, smoke, grill, dehydrate, and more
Cast-iron heat deflector helps distribute heat throughout the grill for even cooking
Dual-band Wi-Fi to ensure you get a more consistent connection with your grill
Two meat probes ensure you get full insight into your cook via the recteq app
Fire up with the push of a button, no lighter fluid or checking gas
Ceramic igniter rated for more than 100,000 lighting cycles provides a lifetime of easy starts
