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Best affordable pellet smoker

Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:32 am
Posted by BK2022
Member since Aug 2022
15 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:32 am
Looking to get my father in law a new pellet smoker. Never owned one myself so not sure where to start, i've seen pit boss makes a weber sized one for around $500. I think this would be a good size but wondering if there are any other comparable options for a similar/ cheaper price. TIA
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
20974 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:34 am to
Subtle "I have hundreds of dollars to spend on my FIL" brag.
Posted by JDPndahizzy
JDP
Member since Nov 2013
6457 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:34 am to
Check out Z-Grills
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
12677 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:36 am to
For the money it's hard to beat Recteq.
Posted by TopWaterTiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since May 2006
10234 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:37 am to
pit boss good. plenty of options in this market. Just go grab him one based on size you think he'll need/want.
Posted by elposter
Member since Dec 2010
25015 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:38 am to
It would be really hard to find a decent pellet smoker of any decent size for less than $500.


Posted by sidewalkside
rent free in yo head
Member since Sep 2021
1731 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:41 am to
Quit being cheap and get him a Traeger
Posted by nugget
Mostly Peaceful Poster
Member since Dec 2009
13821 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:43 am to
You’ve busted a nut in his daughter, why are you trying to cut out $100 or $200?
Posted by Inadvertent Whistle
Atlanta, GA
Member since Nov 2015
4399 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 12:18 pm to
Let the man pick his own. Nothing worse than cooking on equipment someone else bought you that you hate.
Posted by jlovel7
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
21369 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 12:26 pm to
BIL has a pitt boss that I’ve never had something off of that wasn’t delicious.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
7679 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 1:05 pm to
I don't own a pellet smoker but, I am seriously considering the Camp Chef XXL Pro Vertical Smoker YouTube Lots of versatility in one unit.
Posted by Goldberg7
Member since Dec 2016
57 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 1:11 pm to
CampChef
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
4686 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 1:13 pm to
You can get a Masterbuilt for just over $230 from Academy and other retailers.

It's not pellet though. You have to load up wood chips regularly and don't have the luxury of an autoloader. Up to you how you want to proceed.
Posted by uaslick
Tuscaloosa
Member since May 2011
858 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 3:09 pm to
Lowes has a pit boss 850 for $599. I got this for Christmas and it does all I need and seems to be well built. Also can sear/grill like a normal grill. Does not come with ot baller sticker for your truck window, though.
Posted by RTRinTampa
Central FL
Member since Jan 2013
5532 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 3:18 pm to
Recteq bullseye.
Posted by bbarras85
Member since Jul 2021
2008 posts
Posted on 3/22/23 at 4:39 pm to
I bought a 1600 dollar traeger a few years ago. It works well. I've replaced the drip tray, heat deflector and fire pot with aftermarket replacements. Fire pot is rusted out and it is on my covered patio.
Does it work amazing? yes.

Do I wish I would have ordered a Recteq? also yes.
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