SKU: PG500 Fast Eddy's™ by Cookshack Pellet Grill

Bought the Cookshack Fast Eddy PG-500 from a local dealer in the Memphis area In January 2023. I had gone to his shop to look at the Yoder Competition Grill set up but told him I was concerned with a grill that comes with PAINT. Thats when he showed me the PG-500!! Never knew this grill even existed, Sure glad he pointed out all the features!! ALL stainless steel, super simple settings, bake, smokes, grills (over flaming fire), holding pan to keep food warm (what other set-up has this feature?? :)), simple ash drawer, easy peasy grease management system, pellets are dropped 6-8" above into the fire box so not much chance of an auger fire :), I did not expect this PG-500 to produce much smoke but I was WRONG....At low temps this PG-500 looks like an old steam locomotive churning out billowing smoke. I use Royal Oak Charcoal Pellets (No moisture issues jamming the auger if this is a concern), B&B Championship Blend and Lumberjack Competition Blend. (These are just my personal favorites). All in all the PG-500 does everything a pellet grill should do but does it better!!! Since Oct. 2022 I had been doing research on what type of pellet grill to purchase. #1 it had to be American Made. #2 it had to be Stainless Steel (as mine is kept outdoors in a high humidity zone), #3 It had to have a grease management system that actually slanted the grease away (seriously this must have been a key decision from Cookshack because I have never seen a slope for grease this crazy on a pellet grill), #4 Easy to clean. Things that could be improved on: 1. The pellet hopper dump is located on the front. When placing a 5gl bucket under it to change pellets a lot of pellets miss the bucket and land on the ground making a mess. My past pellets grills didn't have this issue. 2. Each time I have fired up the PG-500 I have had to turn it off after a few minutes because the flame rod did not ignite. Upon my 2nd attempt to start pellets the flame rod ignites and we are up and running. Not sure why a pellet grill has to be turned on then off then on again to start up. Is this operator error or a design flaw? 3. The side tray is very sturdy and comes with 3 hooks for you to hang any grill accessories you may have. In my opinion the hooks are way too wide and don't accommodate my tools with smaller openings

In 2013 my son-in-law introduced me to pellet grills. I fell in love with the concept and began a long journey of research. I finally settled on the PG-500 because it is made in the USA, it is constructed of stainless steel, and has what I believe to be unsurpassed flexibility. I have cold smoked salmon (the salmon never exceeds 65 degrees F) and followed that up with tri-trips seared at 550 degrees F on the direct heat, and then finished at 350 degrees on the indirect side. Besides the usual smoked meats, I have also baked seafood paella, beef Wellington, and have grilled hundreds of oysters. A few years ago I was driving through Ponca City and the folks were gracious and gave me a tour of the manufacturing facility. I was impressed and bought a PG-500 for a dear friend of mine. I can’t say enough good things about my “toy”. I love it!!!

Literally the best money I’ve ever spent! I bought mine about four years ago now and I use it every week. So east to use, work great and I’ve made amazing meals!! Yummy briskets, smoked chickens, sausages, wings, steaks, burgers, fajitas, I could go on and on!! I especially love making smoked cheeses and I give them out as Christmas presents that everyone enjoys!! If you don’t have one yet, you need to get one!!