After lots of research on performance and price points of various grills, I chose this one for its versatility and ease of use. The only thing I might warn anyone about is that use of the grill in extremely high humidity or precipitation may likely lead to the auger jamming (wood pellets can swell up). I keep mine outside with a cover and haven't had a problem yet.The first thing I tried was slow cooking 2 racks of ribs, which I'd never tried before. They were amazing. I did boneless chicken breasts next and they were perfect. Last week we did Korean BBQ beef short ribs. Hope to try some desserts soon! Love the grill. If purchasing, get a 5 gallon plastic bucket with a secure lid to store your wood pellets!