Backyard Beast 1200
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. Dual-band Wi-Fi gives you full control via recteq’s top-rated app, so you can manage your cook from across the yard or across town. Unlike traditional charcoal grills or entry-level pellet options, the Backyard Beast delivers 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. The Backyard Beast 1200 turns your patio into a full-fledged outdoor kitchen, ready to handle anything from weeknight dinners to game-day feasts.
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Features and Specifications
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.
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FAQ
The Backyard Beast is similar to many of our “Classic” pellet grills, offering 1,200 square inches of grilling space. Outside of recteq’s Flagship and BFG, this is as much grill as you can buy.
The recteq Backyard Beast 1200 is a wood fired pellet grill that operates as both, thanks to its high temperature range. It can maintain consistent heat from as low as 180°F to as high as 700°F, allowing you to grill, bake, sear, dehydrate, and more.
You do not have to use the recteq app to control your grill. The recteq App is top-rated and super easy to use, but you don’t have to use it. The Backyard Beast 1200 has push-button stop and onboard temperature controls.
