{"product_id":"big-horn-pellet-smoker-grill-lfs256","title":"Lifestyle Big Horn Wood Pellet Smoker Grill BBQ LCD Digital Control LFS256","description":"\u003cp\u003ePellet grills occupy a genuinely different category to gas BBQs — and once you understand what they do, it is hard to go back. The Big Horn feeds wood pellets automatically into a fire pot, maintains a precise cooking temperature using a digital controller, and produces real wood smoke flavour in everything you cook. The LCD display lets you set a temperature and walk away, which is something no gas or charcoal BBQ can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt grills, bakes, smokes, and roasts — all from the same unit, all fuelled by wood pellets, all with the kind of precise temperature control that turns a brisket, a rack of ribs, or a whole shoulder into something genuinely impressive. The main cooking area at 72 x 49cm is large enough for a serious cook, and the warming rack at 65 x 31cm adds meaningful extra capacity above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has wanted to get into low and slow smoking but found the learning curve of an offset smoker intimidating — the Big Horn does the temperature management for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas BBQ owners who want real wood smoke flavour rather than the clean but flavourless results of a gas grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want to cook brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and whole shoulders at home without babysitting a fire for eight hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor cooks who want one unit that handles everything — fast hot grilling, roasting, baking, and long slow smoking — rather than separate appliances for each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour enthusiasts who understand that wood smoke is not just a nice extra — it is the thing that makes outdoor cooking genuinely different from cooking indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes the Big Horn Worth It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePellet technology — set it and walk away\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Big Horn automatically feeds wood pellets from the hopper into the fire pot as needed, maintaining your set temperature consistently without manual intervention. Set 107°C for a long slow smoke or 230°C for hot and fast grilling — the digital controller handles the rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLCD display with precise temperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e — monitor and adjust cooking temperature from the controller without opening the lid. Consistent temperature across the entire cook is what separates good smoked meat from great smoked meat — and the Big Horn maintains it automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal wood smoke flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — wood pellets come in different wood varieties — hickory, cherry, apple, oak, mesquite — and each one produces a different flavour profile in your food. This is not approximated smoke flavour from a gas BBQ add-on. It is actual wood smoke from burning wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour cooking methods in one unit\u003c\/strong\u003e — grill at high heat for steaks and burgers, smoke low and slow for brisket and ribs, bake like an outdoor oven for bread and desserts, or roast whole chickens and joints of meat. One BBQ covers everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain cooking area — 72 x 49cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — large enough for a whole brisket, a full rack of ribs, or multiple pieces of chicken simultaneously. The warming rack at 65 x 31cm above it adds extra capacity for vegetables, bread, or keeping cooked food warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e220\/240V motor with UK 3-pin plug\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pellet feed motor runs on standard UK mains power. You will need a nearby outdoor socket or an extension lead rated for outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather-resistant construction at 58kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid enough to stay put in the garden and built with materials that handle UK outdoor conditions through multiple seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifestyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig Horn LFS256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrill, smoke, bake, roast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD digital controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cooking Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 x 49cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarming Rack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 x 31cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePellet Hopper Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\/240V with 2m cable and UK 3-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle Big Horn Pellet Smoker and Grill LFS256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant — Power Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Horn pellet feed motor requires a 220\/240V mains connection via the included 2m cable and UK 3-pin plug. You will need access to an outdoor socket or a suitable outdoor-rated extension lead. The BBQ will not operate without a mains power connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Extra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifestyle Big Horn Pellet Grill BBQ Cover — to protect the unit between uses and through winter months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from RidgeApex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authorised UK retailer of Lifestyle BBQs, the Big Horn is one of the most interesting products in the range — a proper pellet smoker and grill at an accessible price point. If you are new to pellet grilling and want to know more about how it works, what pellets to buy, or how it compares to a gas BBQ, drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree UK delivery on every order. Full manufacturer warranty included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePellet Smoker vs Gas BBQ — Which is Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Horn Pellet Smoker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas BBQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropane or natural gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoke Flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — real wood smoke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital — set and leave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual burner control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow and Slow Smoking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — ideal for this\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot and Fast Grilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — faster heat-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — like an outdoor oven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 240V mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-Up Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger — 10 to 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast — 5 to 10 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavour and versatility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed and convenience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eManual\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lifestyle Big Horn Pellet Smoker + Grill LFS256\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/2976\/6993\/files\/IM-LFS256-new.pdf?v=1732942504\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/2976\/6993\/files\/Download_documentation_1.jpg?v=1734229151\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lifestyle Appliances","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53587859538258,"sku":"LFS256","price":599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/0498\/7730\/files\/big-horn-pellet-smoker-grill-lfs256-bbqs-grills-lfs256-gardenhearth-946890.jpg?v=1779941549","url":"https:\/\/ridgeapex.com\/products\/big-horn-pellet-smoker-grill-lfs256","provider":"RidgeApex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}