If you are sick of not being able to effectively control the temperature at which your food is being cooked at, then try the REC TEC RT-340. Built with special design considerations, it allows you to have precise control over the temperature due to its wood pellet grill. Push the old propane tank aside and become the best griller in your neighborhood. The RT-340 makes sure your meat is grilled to perfection.
The product might appear small, but don’t underestimate its uses. Bring out the RT-340 to your friends or family cookout and get people excited from delicious barbeque.
Today, we will review the REC TEC RT-340 Trailblazer and look at all its specs and features.
Our Rec Tec 340 Review
The Trailblazer is a replacement of the previous, smaller grill in the REC-TEC lineup, the Mini. Similar to the old grill, the RT-340 is a compact and tidy wood pellet grill, which makes it ideal for camping trips or cookouts on your patio. Here are some of the main features of the Trailblazer:
- 511 sq. inch area for cooking
- Easy to wheel around anywhere you want to take it (Portability)
- Robust build quality meaning that it will last you years
- Instant Ignition due to the HotFlash Ignition system
- Two meat probes letting you multitask
Portability
The overall weight of the RT-340 is around 80 pounds, with the hopper being 15 pounds. Now, you might think that 80 pounds is a bit too heavy for a grill that we just outlined as portable. While you may not be able to lift it with a single hand, the Trailblazer is still one of the most practical options to take on a road trip when compared with other wood pellet grills.
Also, the legs of this grill fold up, giving you extra clearance when packing it in the back of your RV. Besides, there aren’t many grills that can be taken with ease, making the RT-340 a clear winner.
Abundant Cooking Space
A total cooking space of 511 sq. inches might not be the best of all time, but it will still allow you to cook for four to five people. The regular shelf of the RT-340 is 340sq. inches. It also has a secondary frame that brings the total up to 511 sq. inches, which more than enough to cook for a small party.
To provide a better frame of reference, you can fit a whole brisket in the Trailblazer. The same goes for chicken, steak, or any other option of your choice.
Build Quality and Setup
The RT-340 is one of the most accessible options to build and start running on your own. The build quality is the same as we have come to expect from REC-TEC, who are specialists in making great grills. This grill is made from stainless steel all around, which gives it a superior look supplemented by the signature bull-horn handles.
For the grates, the material used is 304 stainless steel. It is durable and very easy to clean. Another positive of this stainless steel is that it is resistant to corrosion and rust.
Cooking Technology
Getting the grill started is a piece of cake owing to its HotFlash Ignition system. Moving on, the heating controls on this grill or any other grill made by REC TEC are just exceptional. The objective of REC-TEC is to automate the process of grilling without compromising on consistency and precision. To do this, the company uses a PID controller, which can be connected via WiFi to your smartphone or any other smart device. This allows you to control the grill from anywhere in your home. This heating technology also eliminates the need for an external thermometer to monitor temperatures as they are displayed on your phone.
The Trailblazer is a versatile grill as it can go as high as 500 °F, making it suitable for various kinds of cuisines. Using machine learning technology, the PID controller continuously adjusts the temperatures by monitoring them and altering the auger’s speed. If you have guests over, you won’t need to spend as much time setting up the correct temperature with the RT-340, and you can quickly go back to chatting with them.
Another advantage of the REC TEC is that it measures the meat’s temperatures rather than the temperatures inside the chamber, giving you a better idea of when your meat is ready to eat. Lastly, a bonus of the Trailblazer is that you can use it while the lid is up, giving you more leeway while cooking.
What Comes with the Grill?
The Trailblazer comes with two bags of Wood pellets (80 pounds), getting you started on your journey of becoming the best griller. Just load the pellets into the 15-pound hopper and the RT-340 will do the rest. REC TEC makes grilling as effortless as possible. The only way you could be irritated by the machine is if you are someone who likes to have hands-on experience when cooking. Nevertheless, for most users, the automatic setup is a desirable feature.
The Trailblazer also comes with a grill pan and cover, saving you a trip to the store and some money every time you decide to grill outside in the open air.
Much like the other models from REC-TEC, the warranty coverage is for two years, reducing any anxiety you might experience when making the purchase.
Our Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a portable pellet grill that will last you several years, then there is no going wrong with the REC TEC RT-340 as it is one the best in this category. It is potent enough to reach fiery temperatures in no time while having a form factor that makes it easy to carry. It is our strong recommendation to bring the Trailblazer to your next gathering and amaze everyone with its cutting-edge technology and features.
However, if you are short on cash, you can still find other options that might not have the same performance but can do the bare minimum.
