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Backyard Beast 1200

Recteq RT1200BB

Features

  • 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 the versatility to bake, sear, smoke, grill, dehydrate, and more
  • Cast-iron heat deflector helps distribute heat throughout the grill for even cooking

Quick Specs

  • Type: Pellet BBQ

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BUILT LIKE A TANK DURABILITY

Our sturdy stainless-steel components allow recteq wood fired grills to stand up to the harshest conditions and keep right on smoking. With that heavy duty build, your grill will last longer and perform better, even through the longest, hottest cooks.

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TOP RATED GRILLING APP

Monitor your cook with the swipe of a screen, set alarms, tune in to Master Chef insights, and compete with your friends on the Leaderboards. Check the temps and adjust remotely, from anywhere. It's everything you ever hoped for in a grill, controlled in the palm of your hand.

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ROCK SOLID PRECISION CONTROL

Industry leading PID Temperature Control adjusts the heat of the recteq automatically to keep the temperature within 5 F of set temp for the best possible cooking experience. From one cook to the next, other grills just can t give you the level of precision you need to knock it out of the park every single time.

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BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

At recteq, we are proud of our products and stand by them with generous warranties to help keep you smoking on and on. If you happen to have any issues with your recteq wood fired grill, you can trust that we ll be there to make it right.

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A BETTER GRILLING JOURNEY

Not only do we offer some of the most competitive warranties in the industry, but we meet your needs with responsive US-based customer service. We are grillers helping grillers, and we are happy to make your recteq experience an exceptional one. Simply call 706-922-0890 to reach our team.

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.


Backyard Beast 1200 Interior

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.

Backyard Beast 1200 Exterior
  • 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.

Features

  • 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 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
  • Industry-leading bumper to bumper warranty means you can buy with confidence
  • Burns 100% natural hardwood pellets for unforgettable wood fired flavor
  • CALIFORNIA WARNING
  • 100% US-Based TEQ Team customer support to ensure you get the best experience with your grill
  • Built like a tank with sturdy stainless-steel components for a lifetime of wood fired flavor
  • Rock solid PID control keeps temperature within 5 F of the set point
  • Max Temperature of 700°F means the Backyard Beast 1200 gets hotter than any other pellet grill brand at this size, for hotter and faster grilling
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi enabled means perfect BBQ is only one tap away using the recteq app
General
Warranty (Yrs) 6
Assembly Time (Minutes) 30
Direct Flame Grilling No
Hopper Capacity (LBS) 30
Minimum Temp (°F) 180
Maximum Temp (°F) 700
Total Cooking Space (Sq. In.) 1220
Total Space With Second Shelf 1220
Riot Mode No
Grill components
Wifi Enabled PID Controller Yes
Power Source 110 Volt AC GFCI Outlet
Temperature Probes 2
Stainless Steel Barrel Yes
Interior Lighting No
Grill Grate Material 304 Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Front-Folding Shelf Optional
Cast Iron Deflector Yes
Number of Grill Grates 2

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Pellet BBQ

Professional delivery and installation is available for every product we sell. We would be happy to coordinate delivery and installation for you.

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