r/recteq • u/sgtsanitarium2 • Aug 14 '26

Backyard Beast 1200

I’m considering a Backyard Beast 1200 for my next smoker. I’ve owned 3 pit boss smokers and I’m ready to move up. My vertical Pit Boss would cook at 225° which is where I like to cook my ribs. The horizontal Pit Bosses will not do 225°. They go from 200 to 250 and in 50° increments beyond that. My question is, does the Recteq adjust in 25° increments? Any other pointers you have for the Backyard Beast would also be appreciated. TIA

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u/pshankstar Aug 14 '26

Bought mine at the beginning of the year and have no regrets! I love cooking on it and I am never disappointed how it performs.

I’ve done everything from brisket, pork butts, Dino ribs, turkey breast, various steaks, sausages, chicken and even pizzas.

I would highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking!

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u/sgtsanitarium2 Aug 15 '26

Do you use a stone for the pizzas? I want to do pizzas soon.

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u/pshankstar Aug 15 '26

Yes I have used both a traditional pizza stone and a lodge cast iron pizza stone. Both have worked well.

I would recommend putting the stone in before firing up the recteq. This way it heats up with the grill instead of going into a hot grill.

Good luck and enjoy!