Louisiana and pit boss grills are actually siblings; Danson LLC owns these two brands.
That being the case, I know that you are already asking yourself, "What then is the difference between these two grills?"
One thing to note here is that there are several similarities between these two brands; after all, they are from the same parent! But there are key differences too.
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Louisiana Grills
The Louisiana grills provide you with different upscale designs and sizes, and one of the most common versions of this brand is the LG series.
So hereunder, we shall take a deeper look at the features of the LG series.
Construction
Louisiana LG series is made from high-quality stainless steel materials, thus assuring you great quality and durability.
The cooking racks are made of porcelain-coated steel and are easy to clean. Therefore, stubborn food lumps or grease on these grates shouldn't worry you.
Despite the sturdy construction of this premium pellet grill, one minor con with this series is that it has little food preparation space.
The hopper top is the only place you can place your cooking tools, which isn't large enough. However, some good news here – you can purchase more side shelving from the company.
Size
The LG has three generous sizes: 700, 900, and 1100.
With the Louisiana grill 700 models, you will get a total of 707 square inches of cooking space: 497 in the main cooking chamber and 210 in a removable upper rack.
Similarly, the Louisiana grills lg900 model has a total cooking space of 914 sq inches: 633 and 281 square inches in the lower and upper cooking areas, respectively.
Additionally, the 1100 model has a larger cooking space of 1061 square inches: 731 and 330 in the lower and upper cooking areas, respectively.
Whichever size you choose between the above three grill models will be dictated by the amount of food you will be cooking or the number of people you will serve.
Technology
This high-end outdoor cooking grill boasts its premium technology.
That said, some of the notable features of this wood pellet grill include:
● An electric ignition system
● Fans to ensure that smoke spreads evenly in the cooking chamber, thus ensuring that every part of your food has a rich flavor
● Easy to use digital control unit
● There is a feature to allow direct or indirect cooking (slow cooking)
● Easy to put off the grill once done; you just switch off the power, and the pellet grill cools down on its own
Temperature control
With this series, you can change the cooking temperature at 5° increments within its 170°F to 600°F heat levels. This means you can have accurate temperature control leading to perfectly cooked food.
Additionally, the LG series features a meat probe that you run through the thickest parts of your meat. This probe helps the temperature control system to reduce the pit temperature, especially when your food has reached doneness.
Reliability
You can trust the electric ignition of the Louisiana grill.
More good news: the cooking chambers of these Danson grills can reach optimum internal temperatures in just 30 minutes and retains this heat for an entire cooking session.
Efficiency
The biggest issue with LG grills is that they use up pellets quickly - one and a half times faster than the recommended pace.
As a result, most LG users purchase a pellet hopper extension separately to hold additional pounds of pellets for a perfect cook.
Warranty
Louisiana pellet grills have a generous warranty of five years. This warranty covers its parts and electricals. However, this warranty doesn't cover the wheels, ceramic parts, and thermometer.
Also, the warranty doesn't cover improper use or neglect of the grill. So, always remember to take care of your grill; clean it after use, cover it when it's not in use, store it in a safe place, and follow the instructions that it came with.
Pit Boss
Pit boss is a popular grill brand in the grilling industry due to its affordable prices and great barbeque results.
And that is not all; you have several pit boss versions to choose from, namely wood pellet grills, charcoal grills, gas grills, vertical pellet smokers, combo, and griddle.
Now, let's go deeper into the features of this brand.
Size and cooking space
Like its rich relative above, pit boss bbq grills feature different sizes. So, if you want a grill for your small family or you want to grill for a crowd, Pit boss has taken care of that.
But like you would expect, the bigger the pellet grill, the deeper you will dig into your pocket.
Temperature
A fantastic pellet grill should have good heat levels to handle many recipes. Well, you get this from pit bosses!
With a pit boss grill, you can cook at a minimum temperature of 100°F up to a maximum temperature of 600°F.
As a result, this temp range allows versatile cooking; you can bake, roast, BBQ, braise or slow cook pork butts, turkey, and other meat cuts.
Construction materials
Pit boss is made from heavy-duty stainless steel materials, thus assuring you of a lifetime grilling experience. Additionally, this pellet smoker has non-toxic paint, making it safe for around-the-clock grilling uses.
Also, pit boss comes with cast-iron grates, highly preferred due to their heat retention capabilities for a thorough cooking process.
Price
The price of a Louisiana pit boss mainly depends on the model and size of the grill. That said, most pit boss models won't exceed 1000USD, with most models priced between $500 and $700.
Warranty
Pit boss grills feature a five-year warranty. More so, the construction of these stainless steel pellet grills speaks volumes – the build is determined to serve you for years with good maintenance.
Comparing Louisiana Grills and Pit Boss
So far, we have looked at the features of our two brands. Now, let's go further and compare several grill offerings of these two brands.
Header | Louisiana LG 700 | Louisiana LG 1100 | Pit Boss 71240 kamado grill | Pit Boss 820 Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Construction materials | Steel and iron exterior Stainless steel interior | Steel and iron exterior Stainless steel interior | Ceramic exterior | Steel exterior and stainless steel interior |
Fuel | Wood pellets, charcoal | Wood pellets, charcoal | Charcoal pellets | Wood pellets |
Cooking surface (sq. inches) | 707 | 1061 | 662 | 820 |
Temperature range | 170°F to 600°F | 170°F to 600°F | Can go over 700°F | 180°F to 500°F |
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FAQs
Question-1. Does Traeger own the Pit boss?
Traeger is no longer a family company like it used to be. Interestingly, the founder of this company, Joe Traeger, sold the company in 2006 and started working for Dansons, the actual owner of the Pit Boss.
Question-2. Are Pit boss grills made in America?
Yes, the Pit boss is all-American; you will find this company in Scottsdale, Arizona. However, most of the Pit boss products are made in China.
Question-3. How do you clean a Louisiana pellet grill?
Here are the steps for cleaning these Dansons grills:
1. Empty the hopper
2. Heat the grill to 400°F to burn the remaining pellets. This process should take around 15 minutes.
3. Shut down the grill and leave it to cool down before cleaning it
4. Remove the cooking racks and clean them using a grill brush, degreaser, and a mild detergent. Then, rinse the grates with clean water and leave them dry.
5. After removing the interior grill parts like the cooking grate and heat deflector, use a shop vacuum to pick loose debris.
6. Clean the interior and exterior and rinse them thoroughly
Question-4. Can I use Traeger pellets in my Lousiana grill?
Unfortunately, Traeger pellets burn faster than many other pellet brands – including Louisiana pellets. This means that you will use more pellets when cooking using Traeger pellets than when using Louisiana pellets.
Question-5. Which wood pellets produce the best smoke flavor?
Hardwood BBQ pellets burn longer than fruit wood pellets. On the same note, Hickory pellets are the most commonly used in BBQ due to their rich pellet flavors.
Conclusions on Louisiana Grills vs Pit Boss
As we have seen above, there aren't many differences between the Louisiana Grills and pit boss.
For example, the Pit Boss Navigator grill, not discussed here, has a total cooking space of 1150 square inches. This cooking space is not much different from the 1100 square inches of cooking space in the Louisiana LG1100.
However, the most notable difference between these two brands is that Louisiana grills have more premium features than Pit Boss, making them more expensive than the latter.