What is a PID controller in a pellet grill?

A PID controller works by using feedback to estimate and maintain the temperature of your smoker. It does this by cycling on and off the heating element (in this case, a pellet grill).

Advantages of PID controller:

• Using a PID controller helps you cook better food.

It can hit the target temp and hold it there for hours without constantly fiddling with the pellet grill controls to try and keep an even temperature.