Louisiana Pellet Grills Founder Series Review

Pellet grills entered the market in the 1980s and were hailed as the “grill of the future.” In recent years, interest in pellet grills has soared, especially since the emergence of the Louisiana Grills^®.

The manufacturer’s grills feature technology that makes smoking and grilling simple, convenient, and delicious. The technological features make these grills a favorite among grilling, smoking, and barbecue enthusiasts alike.

Louisiana Grills^® was among the first to manufacture pellet grills. With its classic silhouette and modern technology, the Louisiana Grills^® Founders Series promises to deliver top-of-the-line performance — but does it live up to the hype? Check out this detailed review to decide for yourself.

Founders Legacy Series Specifications

The Louisiana Pellet Founders Legacy 1200 features a cooking space that measures 1,205 square inches, while the Legacy 800 boasts 846 square inches of cooking space.

Both are constructed using heavy-duty stainless steel, with a 22-inch barrel and a 29-pound pellet hopper. Additional notable features include an LG Smart Touch Control Pad, which allows grillers to maintain consistent temperatures ranging from 180 to 600 degrees F.

Each grill has a convenient viewing window into the pellet hopper, making it easy to spot when refills are needed.

The grills also come with an interchangeable griddle insert for even more cooking flexibility. Additional features include:

• Digital touchscreen controls compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• SMOKE IT app compatibility to control the grill from wireless and smart devices.
• Louisiana Grills^® Pressurized Cooking System with rear exhaust for even heat and smoke circulation.
• Two meat probe ports.
• Stainless steel cooking grates.
• Durable, heavy-duty 304 stainless steel construction.
• Two locking and two sport caster wheels for stability and maneuverability.
• Collapsible stainless-steel shelves on the front and side.
• Integrated towel bar and hooks.
• Built-in grill light.
• Five-year warranty.

Louisiana Grills^® Founders Series Reviews

Consumers rave about the best-in-class features of the Founders Legacy Series. These grills elevate the aesthetics of the outdoor space and offer optimal performance.

Notably, the Pressurized Cooking System and rear exhaust output maximize even cooking and smoking. Additionally, users can program one of the meat probes to ensure that food is never overcooked.

Add the ease of using the smart controls and integration with the SMOKE IT app, and grillers are consistently impressed with both the look of these grills and the performance. Pellet grilling enthusiasts particularly appreciate Louisiana Grills^®’ innovative technology that allows users to switch from smoking to grilling to searing by just pulling a lever. 

Benefits of Pellet Grilling

Charcoal smokers require hours of careful tending, while pellet grills offer a more manageable alternative that still delivers a rich flavor while enhancing convenience. An electric auger automatically feeds pellets into the fire pot to maintain even, consistent temperatures. Users can enjoy hands-off operation and delicious results. 

Why consider getting a pellet grill? Benefits include:

• Time savings: No need to tend the fire, adjust vents, or refuel.
• Superior grilling: Even, consistent heating and easy ignition.
• Remote control: Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity for remote grill control.
• Safer cooking: Heat baffles to separate food from the fire, reducing flare-ups while still achieving optimal smoke flavor.

With the Louisiana Grills^® Founders Legacy Series, grillers can smoke using a wide range of temperatures. The design makes it simple and fast to switch from low-heat slow smoking to high-heat searing and grilling.

Traeger vs. Louisiana Pellet Grills

Traeger may have invented pellet grills, but many users would argue that Louisiana Pellet Grills^® reinvented them.

Louisiana Grills^® is passionate about providing a best-in-class grilling and smoking experience, and it delivers with its combination of style and technology.

From a style standpoint, both brands are similar, although Traeger constructs most of its pellet grills using 14-gauge steel. Louisiana Grills^® builds its Founders Legacy Series using 304 stainless steel for beauty, corrosion-resistance, and value.

While both brands offer integrated technology, the Louisiana Grills^® Pressurized Cooking System, SMOKE IT integration, and programmable meat probe elevate the user experience. These innovative functions make it easier for users to achieve the desired internal cooking temperature without overcooking.

Overall cooking space is comparable between both brands, although Traeger’s multiple tiers leave less room on the main cooking grate. For example, the Traeger Timberline 850 and Louisiana Grills^® Founders Legacy 800 both boast similar total cooking space. Traeger has 850 square inches with three racks, but the bottom rack is only 363.5 square inches. The Legacy 800 has 846 square inches, with the main cooking level measuring 546 square inches — substantially larger than its competitor. 

So, Are Louisiana Pellet Grills^® Any Good?

Louisiana Grills^® has a reputation for excellence. Now a subsidiary of Dansons, the brand launched in 1999 and remains focused on providing high-end grilling and smoking experiences.

After noticing a gap in the market, the company created its newest offering, the Founders Series. Consumers can choose between two models: the Legacy 1200 and the Legacy 800. Both bring the brand’s passion and dedication to high-end outdoor cooking and pellet grills to consumers who hunger for grills that turn up the heat on performance and style.

In the past, consumers disliked the inability to get the fast char that is characteristic of charcoal grills and gas models. However, Louisiana Grills^® has been able to achieve consistent temperatures of up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit (F) with clean-burning wood fire.

The grills also feature SearTech control, making it simple to cook over direct or indirect heat. Additionally, the Louisiana Grills^® Founders Legacy Series’ can facilitate searing over open flames up to 1,000 degrees F.

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