Recteq DualFire 1200 Review: The Pellet Grill for People Who Refuse to Choose Between Smoke and Sear

Emigh Ace Hardware
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The problem this grill solves (and why it matters)

If you’ve ever tried to run a cookout with two different goals—slow-smoked meat and a legit steak sear—you already know the pain:

The smoker is cruising at 225°F… and your burgers are taking a nap.
The gas grill is ripping hot… and your brisket is begging for real wood smoke.
You end up doing the “lid shuffle” like you’re trying to land a plane with oven mitts.

A black smoker grill on a wooden deck emits smoke. Trees and grass in the sunny background suggest a peaceful outdoor setting.

The recteq DualFire 1200 exists for one specific type of person: the one who wants wood-fired flavor and high-heat grilling, without buying (and babysitting) two separate rigs.

Emigh’s Outdoor Living carries recteq and is a Recteq Diamond Dealer, so you can get local help choosing the right model, accessories, pellets, and setup.

What makes the DualFire 1200 different

The DualFire 1200 is an all-wood pellet grill with two separate chambers:

Indirect-heat chamber for low-and-slow smoking
Direct-heat chamber for high-heat grilling/searing

That’s the whole point: smoke on one side, sear on the other—or run either side by itself depending on what you’re cooking.

Quick specs (the stuff you actually care about)

Here are the “decision specs” that typically determine whether this grill is a fit:

Total cooking area: ~1,200 sq in (recteq lists 1,208 sq in)
Split design: about 300 sq in direct + 900+ sq in indirect
Temperature range: 180°F to 700°F (smoke, bake, roast, grill, sear)
Hopper: 70 lb, designed for very long cooks
Control: Wi-Fi + app connectivity and PID temp control
Power: standard 110V AC GFCI outlet

Capacity reality check: recteq claims the direct side can handle things like burgers/steaks/hot dogs while the indirect side handles wings/ribs/pork butts. Translation: it’s built for “feed the neighborhood” days.

Who the DualFire is perfect for

1) The “I want a real sear on pellets” crowd

A lot of pellet grills are amazing at consistency, but they’re just okay at searing. The DualFire’s direct-heat chamber is designed specifically for that high-heat finish.

2) Families who host (and don’t want stress)

If you’re cooking for more than 4–6 people regularly, you’ll appreciate:

the large indirect side for big proteins
the direct side for fast items (burgers, sausages, sides)

3) People who like “set it and live your life”

PID control + Wi-Fi monitoring is great when you’d rather enjoy your guests than hover with a flashlight and a thermapen.

How to use the DualFire 1200 like a cheat code (3 practical cook plans)

Here are three ways owners typically get the most out of the two-chamber setup.

Cook Plan A: “Brisket + dinner service”

Indirect side: brisket at 225°F
Direct side: quick-grill sausages or vegetables when people start circling the kitchen

Result: brisket stays undisturbed, guests get fed now.

Cook Plan B: “Steak night without the sad sear”

Indirect side: reverse-sear steaks to temp
Direct side: finish with a high-heat sear

Result: steakhouse finish, wood-fired flavor.

Cook Plan C: “Game day chaos management”

Indirect side: wings low-and-slow, then crisp
Direct side: burgers/hot dogs/whatever the kids demand

Result: you stop being a short-order cook with a timer obsession.

Shop the Project

This is the “don’t make me do a second trip” section. For the live post, I’d link each bullet to the best Emigh category/product page.

Start with the grill

Recteq pellet grills at Emigh (including DualFire)
Emigh’s BBQ Center (grills, smokers, accessories)

Fuel + flavor essentials

Hardwood pellets (grab at least 2 flavors so you can experiment)
Rubs & sauces

Tools that actually improve results

Dual-probe thermometer setup (the DualFire supports dual probes)
High-heat gloves
Long tongs
Grill brush + scraper

Optional “you’ll thank yourself later”

Grill cover
Extra pellets storage bin
Quality instant-read thermometer (because trust is good; verify is better)

FAQs people ask before buying

Is it a grill or a smoker?

Both. The DualFire’s range (180°F up to 700°F) is designed to cover smoking and high-heat grilling.

Can I run only one side?

Yes—run the direct side, the indirect side, or both depending on what you’re cooking.

Do I have to use the app?

No. It has onboard controls; the app is optional for remote monitoring/control.

What do I need for power?

A standard 110V AC GFCI outlet.

Next steps

Want to see the DualFire in person and get the right setup the first time?

Visit Emigh’s Outdoor Living and talk to a grill specialist (they’ll help match the grill, pellets, accessories, and cover to your cooking style).
Shop Emigh’s pellet grills online and ask us about availability and delivery options.