I am looking to buy a smoker that uses wood pellets. Any one use this type of smoker? All opinions welcome.
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carpriver
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No. but I was thinking about getting one, I wonder if the pellets taste better then tobacco.
OP
Carp; I would suggest trying fruit wood pellets.
I've had my Traeger for about five years. I love the thing, and everyone loves what I turn out with it.
I can't hard boil an egg to save my life, but straight from the frig to the Traeger and I make a mean hard egg for my smoked potato salad.
I can't hard boil an egg to save my life, but straight from the frig to the Traeger and I make a mean hard egg for my smoked potato salad.
muddocktor
Member
The Co Reps on the rig have been having a Pit Boss pellet grill here at the rig for almost a year and it cooks very good. They have used several different flavors of pellets, including cherry, mesquite and hickory. I'm seriously thinking of getting one myself when my old gas grill finally croaks.
Roadtrash
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Oh, I thought this was a thread on some new pot product from CO.
Double-O-Dave
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I'm doing research on them with thoughts of getting one soon. I have a gas (propane) grill that I'll keep for grilling burgers, hot dogs, steaks and fish, and I'll donate my electric bullet smoker to someone local. But do I have plans for smoking venison, salmon, ribs, briskets, etc. I've read good reviews on the Traegers, but also complaints that the housing is rather thin. I've read very good things about the Pit Boss brand pellet grills (sold by Academy), and I think they go on sale around Father's day.
Regards,
Dave
Regards,
Dave
That could have merit. On a calm, 60-degree or warmer day my Traeger does a terrific job. Add wind or drop the temp and the smoke time gets extended.
susieqz
Absent Comrade
i have a trager, thatis good for higher heats, but trager pellets are known to be the worst on the market.
for long cooler smokes i use a masterbuilt.
for best results with a masterbuilt, get an AMAZ N smoker for $10 to give you 5 hours of smoke.
reguardless of what you get, you need a remote thermometer.
it will tell you smoker temp n IT [internal temp] in a remote you carry in your pocket.
if you are smoking in the snow, you don't wanna go out every hour to check it.
anyway, there is no smoker that comes with an accurate thermometer.
i smoke year round, because smoke is my fav spice.
for long cooler smokes i use a masterbuilt.
for best results with a masterbuilt, get an AMAZ N smoker for $10 to give you 5 hours of smoke.
reguardless of what you get, you need a remote thermometer.
it will tell you smoker temp n IT [internal temp] in a remote you carry in your pocket.
if you are smoking in the snow, you don't wanna go out every hour to check it.
anyway, there is no smoker that comes with an accurate thermometer.
i smoke year round, because smoke is my fav spice.
zzzippper
Member
I have a Bradley that uses discs, not pellets. Very well made and maintains a steady temperature. The discs are fed automatically.
I have a S&W pellet smoker (by Traeger) I bought at Sportsmans Warehouse maybe 15 years ago. Converted it to digital control last summer. Best move I made. I smoke ribs, salmon on a cedar plank, rib roasts, pork chops, steaks, corn on the cob, tomatos, peppers, onions, and just about anything You would put in an oven. I just replaced the igniter for the first time. I haven't tried brisket yet as the power burner dries out the pork butt I tried. I will figure out the brisket. I use Smoke Pro pellets by Camp Chef as I think they have the best flavor for the wood advertised. I also think if I was to buy a new smoker it would also be a Camp Chef as they have the best reviews. Good smoking to ya'll.
Pretty popular around here. I don't have one, because I'm set up for charcoal. Always wondered about the cost comparison between pellets and charcoal, though . . .
I've had a traeger for about 3 years now, with no problems and it does a good job. Even an old cheap frozen pizza seems better cooked on it.
Two buddies have bought them after checking mine out. One was a hasty bake & charcoal fan but now he only uses the traeger.
Two buddies have bought them after checking mine out. One was a hasty bake & charcoal fan but now he only uses the traeger.
OP
Thanks everyone for the replies.
Wingmaster
Member
I have a Camp Chef. I've had it for about 3 or 4 years. I use it 3 to 4 times a week. I love it.
Like someone said earlier, Get one with a temperature probe to measure the internal temp. of the meat.
Wingmaster
Like someone said earlier, Get one with a temperature probe to measure the internal temp. of the meat.
Wingmaster
kthom
Member
Thanks for the comment, Wingmaster. Have heard many good things about the Camp Chef products and their smokers in particular. Don't have one but I may change that soon!
