Louisiana Grills has introduced its first Wi-Fi-enabled grill and smoker with The Founders Series. A cuttingedge grilling experience that uses SmartSmokeIT to out-smoke the competition, the Founders Series was developed by Joe Traeger, founder of the original pellet grill, and Dan Thiessen, an accomplished innovator in the pellet grill industry.

“It’s exciting to continue to bring innovation to the industry,” says Joe Traeger, product development. “Not only are we designing something practical for everyday use, but we are adding in design elements that are top-notch, and it truly sets us apart. And we are having a bit of fun along the way while we do it!”

This dynamic duo left no rock unturned when it came to the options they explored and the customers they listened to while developing this state of- the-art pellet grill. “Teaming up with Joe Traeger has been a blessing,” Thiessen says. “He’s fired up and brings fresh ideas to the table, and we work very well together. This journey has just begun, and we are already excited about what we are bringing to market, and what we will be offering our customers. We’ve just scratched the surface of this partnership and its capabilities—and neither of us is going anywhere.”

The revolutionary Founders Series comes equipped with breakthrough technology—a brand-new LG Smart Touch control pad with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it possible to smoke and grill smarter with SmartSmokeIT. Barbecue enthusiasts can control their grills’ temperature with precision and ease, right from their mobile devices.

The Founders Series showcases elegant durability with an artfully crafted mirror finish, 304 stainless steel design, and innovative double-walled construction for supreme heat insulation and retention. The extra-large 34- pound hopper with dual pane victory site glass and LED control pad lighting allow for around-the-clock cooking and hands-off progress checking, even at night. The heavy-duty folding front table, solid stainless steel side and bottom shelf, and four locking caster wheels with pull pin extendable front wheels show how much time and thought went into this design.

Engineered with the same trusted features of a Louisiana Grill (dual fan forced convection cooking, adjustable slide plate flame broiler with 1,000°F direct heat access, robust temperature range of 170°F to 600°F, and two tiers of porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids), The Founders Series stands ahead of its class with additional exclusive features.