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Best pellet grill

Posted on 8/1/18 at 8:18 pm
Posted by Sidewalkalumnus
Member since Aug 2013
10 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 8:18 pm
What do you guys think? In the market for one and can’t seem to decide which to go with
Posted by tigernchicago
Alabama
Member since Sep 2003
5075 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 8:38 pm to
I have a REC TEC that is better than an older Traegger.

It has a mucher bigger double hopper and a digital thermostat that is calibrated to 5 deg increments.

Both made great ribs and smoked pork, beef etc...
Posted by flipper70538
Franklin
Member since May 2009
237 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 8:44 pm to
I love my Traeger.
Posted by jembeurt
Raceland
Member since Apr 2008
8808 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 9:26 pm to
Bought a Camp Chef. Heard nothing but good things.

Haven’t cooked on it yet due to it being damaged when I got it in. To Camp Chef’s credit, it was through another site.
Posted by Dr Beardface
Here and There
Member since Jan 2008
3370 posts
Posted on 8/2/18 at 11:56 am to
Yoder, but it'll cost you. Love mine. Great American craftsmanship.
Posted by TomSpanks
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2005
1034 posts
Posted on 8/2/18 at 2:21 pm to
I have a Green Mountain and have nothing but good things to say about it. If I were to do it again, I may go RecTec though, just for the bigger hopper and it looks nicer.
Posted by webstew
B-city
Member since May 2009
1267 posts
Posted on 8/2/18 at 7:20 pm to
This one will cost ya:

Gator Pit Big Boy Pellet Grill
Posted by pressurized
Member since Aug 2013
590 posts
Posted on 8/2/18 at 9:09 pm to
Question about pellet grills. My understanding is a smoke ring is produced in the first 4-5 hours of smoke, and anything more than that can make the bark bitter.

Wouldn't cooking with pellets for 6+ hours "over smoke" the meat?

I have an old brinkman vertical barrel smoker and stop the smoke after 5-6 hours, but would love the convenience of an automated pellet system. I have to reload the coals every 3 hours on the brinkman. Still debating between offset, pellet or kamado.
Posted by Libertariantiger
Member since Nov 2012
981 posts
Posted on 8/3/18 at 3:02 pm to
I bought the camp chef and have used it three times. It's the one with the digital thermometer probe that plugs in the unit. Press the button and it gives you the temp.
It came damaged cosmetically from Amazon but works fine. For 5 Bills it still sucks it was dented.
I've cooked a whole beef tenderloin, ribs, and two whole chickens. The temp probe was right on with the steak and the chicken that I used it on. I mainly run it on high smoke and the sear stuff on my gas grill.
Very happy with the purchase.
Posted by pressurized
Member since Aug 2013
590 posts
Posted on 8/29/18 at 11:24 am to
Bump

Looking to pick up a pellet grill this weekend. Anyone with a wifi Green Mountain? Not sure the wifi is worth the extra $$$, otherwise it seems like the Camp Chef is the best bang for the buck.
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9466 posts
Posted on 8/29/18 at 3:34 pm to
I have a MAK 2 Star General and have literally put 1.5 tons of pellets through it. I did change out the igniter to the new style which has a lifetime warranty. Also has a smoking box on the side for low temp smokes that makes excellent jerky.
Posted by cave canem
pullarius dominus
Member since Oct 2012
12186 posts
Posted on 8/30/18 at 9:42 am to
quote:

Best pellet grill


best is Yoder, best for your budget is up to you

Posted by Lsuglen2483
Senatobia, Ms
Member since May 2015
92 posts
Posted on 8/30/18 at 10:07 am to
Camp Chef is a very good and affordable pellet smoker. I use mine at least once every 2 weeks for almost 2 years and have never had any problems.
Posted by Bee Man
Hester, LA
Member since Mar 2018
333 posts
Posted on 10/20/18 at 10:48 pm to
I bought a Camp Chef 24” ZG from Dick’s last weekend. It’s normally $600, but is on sale for $500 right now. I used a 20% off coupon that I found online, so I got the grill for $400. This grill gives you the best bang for your buck in my opinion. The reviews are great as well. I’ve used it twice already and couldn’t be happier.
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