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Char-Broil - Oklahoma Joe's Rider DLX Outdoor Pellet Grill - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(180 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 180 reviews
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
7
1 Star
20
84%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Char-Broil - Oklahoma Joe's Rider DLX Outdoor Pellet Grill - Black
Customer Rating
5
Rough start
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: Jonmon
from DeRidder, Louisiana
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Length of ownership:1 week
I have owned this grill for nearly a week.
During the seasoning process, the grill got very hot even though I set the temp to Low (got to 495 degrees and still climbing !).
There was a loud noise like something heavy fell, so I shut the grill down.
After cooling, I looked for the cause of the noise and saw the round grate had cracked in two places.
Spoke to customer service about possible run away temp swing. Restarted seasoning again and had the same high temp and climbing on the low setting.
Customer service could not determine if there was anything wrong but is sending a replacement center grill. Thank you.
I skipped completing the seasoning steps and will let normal cooking and use do it.
Besides, I really wanted to cook something!
The test subject was a pork roast , slow smoked for 7 hours with hickory pellets.
It fell apart , being so tender, and was delicious.
Pellet grilling is different than gas or coals. There is a learning curve but a short one.
I hesitated to jump into a new grilling method and I can say ,for me, there is no going back to gas.
BTW, this monster is HEAVY !
I assembled it in my garage and used my tractor to set it on the deck.
Tip: assemble it where you are going to use it.
Happy cooking !
During the seasoning process, the grill got very hot even though I set the temp to Low (got to 495 degrees and still climbing !).
There was a loud noise like something heavy fell, so I shut the grill down.
After cooling, I looked for the cause of the noise and saw the round grate had cracked in two places.
Spoke to customer service about possible run away temp swing. Restarted seasoning again and had the same high temp and climbing on the low setting.
Customer service could not determine if there was anything wrong but is sending a replacement center grill. Thank you.
I skipped completing the seasoning steps and will let normal cooking and use do it.
Besides, I really wanted to cook something!
The test subject was a pork roast , slow smoked for 7 hours with hickory pellets.
It fell apart , being so tender, and was delicious.
Pellet grilling is different than gas or coals. There is a learning curve but a short one.
I hesitated to jump into a new grilling method and I can say ,for me, there is no going back to gas.
BTW, this monster is HEAVY !
I assembled it in my garage and used my tractor to set it on the deck.
Tip: assemble it where you are going to use it.
Happy cooking !
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 17, 2024
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Customer Rating
4
Great grill after learning curve
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: Sovfie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This grill was easy enough to assemble but it was learning how to best use it that is the trick.
I am new to using pellet grills but I figured it out. Please allow yourself a few tries at cooking meat to satisfaction, it does take some adjusting to. Once you and the grill become friends, this thing is great. I look forward to trying to grill pizzas and other odd items, as pictured on the box.
I am new to using pellet grills but I figured it out. Please allow yourself a few tries at cooking meat to satisfaction, it does take some adjusting to. Once you and the grill become friends, this thing is great. I look forward to trying to grill pizzas and other odd items, as pictured on the box.
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 11, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing quality, easy to use
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: Badgerfan33
from Madison, WI
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you're considering getting this smoker but you're afraid you won't know how to use it ... just do it!!!! We've had the Rider DLX Pellet Grill for a few weeks now and it's been a great addition to our household. First of all, the physical quality of the unit is highly impressive. It's very heavy duty ... all parts are metal, even the handle. Nothing flimsy about this thing. The digital controls make it very unintimidating and take the guesswork out of cooking. It gets up to temp quickly ... about 10 minutes. Pellets are easy to load and super easy to dump for cleanup. So far we've made trout and ribs on the grill ... both turned out amazing, and no one would have known they were made by a novice!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 17, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
New Experience!
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: parkerdog
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Oklahom joe's Rider DLX Pellet Grill has definitely been a learning experience for me.
Before it was delivered I read a bunch of reviews and watched I don't know how many videos online. None of that really prepares you if you are like me and come from the world of gas grills with grease fires!
The assembly is pretty straight forward but they aren't kidding when they say two people are better. This thing is heavy and big. About the only gripe I found was step 21 needs to be quite a bit earlier in the assembly I think. (before it is set upright) The two screws holding on the smoke/sear lever were the biggest pain I think. That and somehow I put the chimneys on the outside instead of from the inside like you are supposed to. Also used my own bolts for those because the Phillips head screws provided strip pretty easily. Tip* you might want to go to the hardware store and get your own bolts before you start Just match the diameter and length.
On to use. Never have I used a smoker or pellet grill before this and one thing this will teach you is patience! You need a lot of it. It takes a little bit to get up to temp but I suppose no more than a charcoal grill. Remember I was a gas grill man, turn it on and burn. And after, you have a wait for it to empty out the auger and burn up the remaining pellets plus if like me I don't want to roll it into the garage and burn it down.
The assembly is pretty straight forward but they aren't kidding when they say two people are better. This thing is heavy and big. About the only gripe I found was step 21 needs to be quite a bit earlier in the assembly I think. (before it is set upright) The two screws holding on the smoke/sear lever were the biggest pain I think. That and somehow I put the chimneys on the outside instead of from the inside like you are supposed to. Also used my own bolts for those because the Phillips head screws provided strip pretty easily. Tip* you might want to go to the hardware store and get your own bolts before you start Just match the diameter and length.
On to use. Never have I used a smoker or pellet grill before this and one thing this will teach you is patience! You need a lot of it. It takes a little bit to get up to temp but I suppose no more than a charcoal grill. Remember I was a gas grill man, turn it on and burn. And after, you have a wait for it to empty out the auger and burn up the remaining pellets plus if like me I don't want to roll it into the garage and burn it down.
Luckily I have a buddy that I knew smoked a lot of meat so I called him for advice and it couldn't have worked out better for me. Turns out him and his son have this exact model both for over a year and haven't had any problems which makes me feel good after reading some reviews where people were experiencing some problems. Oklahoma joe must have worked them out because my label peeled right off and no unusual noises and the electronics seem to work fine.
As far as taste...... pretty d____m good! I went to a BBQ place before I used the grill just to set the bar because like I said haven't smoked things in the past and I don't want to say bad things but I don't know what they cook on at the restaurant but it wasn't one of these OKJ Rider DLX because my first time on my grill tasted better In my not so humble opinion.
As far as taste...... pretty d____m good! I went to a BBQ place before I used the grill just to set the bar because like I said haven't smoked things in the past and I don't want to say bad things but I don't know what they cook on at the restaurant but it wasn't one of these OKJ Rider DLX because my first time on my grill tasted better In my not so humble opinion.
I've used it only three times so far but now I'm into watching recipe videos so I can experiment! I watched one on smoking cream cheese for dip. Sounds like a plan to me!
So if you are in the market and like a smokey flavor I don't think you can go wrong with one of these grills. I have yet to try out the sear part of it, still learning the ropes.
So if you are in the market and like a smokey flavor I don't think you can go wrong with one of these grills. I have yet to try out the sear part of it, still learning the ropes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 17, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome smoker
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: Katies9
from IL
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great smoker and very easy. All you gotta do is plug it in, add wood pellets, set temp and then, boom - you’re smoking. It regulates it’s own temp and has built in thermometers which also make it easy to know when you’re food is done.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 17, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Works Perfectly, Makes My Summer Even More Enjoyab
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: garage white
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Rider DLX Pellet Grill has stepped up my game! I love that I can accurately measure the temperature of the grill and my meats have been smoked to perfection. The pellets are easy to use and store and disposing and changing flavors is simple and fast. It didn't take too long to assemble, nor was it too difficult (and I am not a DIYer). Highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 17, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome!
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: Kp23
from Georgia
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Grill is the best grill I ever had! It cooks the meat evenly through! I love the fact that you and set it and forget it! It's very spacious and cook food to perfection! And it looks amazing! If anyone is looking for a GREAT grill!Trader Joe's is your best option! And very easy to put together!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 15, 2024
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Customer Rating
5
Versatile and Amazing Results!
on July 14, 2021
Posted by: TnSunshine37
from Knoxville, Tn
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you've never had the pleasure of owning a Pellet smoker you are missing out! I cannot say enough positive things about the DLX Pellet Grill! This thing is absolutely huge! You could easily fit enough food to feed an army inside of it. It's extremely heavy and very well made. I found that I needed two people to assemble it because it's must be stood upright halfway through assembly and being made if steel, that's no simple feat. That being said, it is easy to put together and comes with an instruction book with thorough directions and diagrams.
There are tons of ways to cook with this smoker/grill. You can arrange the racks inside to your liking. It has the option of slow smoking for meats like ribs, roasts and chicken or high temperature searing for things like vegetables, kabobs and even pizza.
The DLX is so easy to use! You just purchase your pellets and pour them in the hopper, plug it in, set the temperature and go. The bags of pellets are inexpensive and the pellet storage bin will hold a full bag.
Cleaning this grill is a breeze, all you do is empty the ash cup and empty the unused Pellets back into the storage bin for next time. The bin is airtight and waterproof so they'll be safe from the weather and easily accessible.
Everything that we cooked with the DLX had amazing flavor and was so tender and juicy, even the shrimp skewers! The chicken was smoked was, no lie, the best I have ever eaten!
I absolutely love this pellet smoker! It's so versatile, easy to clean and anyone can use it. We've fired it up every weekend and it has been the topic of conversation at every cookout; the results are just delicious every time. I can't wait to use it again!
There are tons of ways to cook with this smoker/grill. You can arrange the racks inside to your liking. It has the option of slow smoking for meats like ribs, roasts and chicken or high temperature searing for things like vegetables, kabobs and even pizza.
The DLX is so easy to use! You just purchase your pellets and pour them in the hopper, plug it in, set the temperature and go. The bags of pellets are inexpensive and the pellet storage bin will hold a full bag.
Cleaning this grill is a breeze, all you do is empty the ash cup and empty the unused Pellets back into the storage bin for next time. The bin is airtight and waterproof so they'll be safe from the weather and easily accessible.
Everything that we cooked with the DLX had amazing flavor and was so tender and juicy, even the shrimp skewers! The chicken was smoked was, no lie, the best I have ever eaten!
I absolutely love this pellet smoker! It's so versatile, easy to clean and anyone can use it. We've fired it up every weekend and it has been the topic of conversation at every cookout; the results are just delicious every time. I can't wait to use it again!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from oklahomajoes.comBy SME, January 15, 2024
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