Some hardcore barbecue nerds may scoff at pellet grills, but I'm a big fan thanks to their shallow learning curve, cheap operation, easy clean-up, and handy features. Right now, Amazon has some of the most popular Traeger pellet grills on sale for $200 off. And if you order now, you'll get your new cooker in time for Memorial Day.
A smaller grill can save you quite a bit of time and money in the long run. This Traeger has all the features you'd expect from an advanced pellet grill, including a rugged auger to push pellets into the fire pot and app connectivity so you can monitor your fire from afar. I've personally used this model quite a bit before I upgraded and it's rock solid. And for $599, it grills, smoke, bakes, or whatever kind of cooking you might want to try.