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Pellet smokers/grills pros and cons?
Posted on 9/27/19 at 11:08 am
Posted on 9/27/19 at 11:08 am
I love all things grilling and smoking, but I have no experience with a pellet grill?
What's yalls take?
What's yalls take?
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Posted on 9/27/19 at 11:17 am to heypaul
Personally i think its the best thing ever.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 11:48 am to biggsc
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Pros- Cook anything like baking, smoking or roast. Superior temperature control.
Cons- $$$$ and can't get the temperature to grill or sear
Thread! Personally, I think they are awesome. It's damn near like a crockpot/oven but you get a smoke flavor.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 12:18 pm to CoachChappy
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Thread! Personally, I think they are awesome. It's damn near like a crockpot/oven but you get a smoke flavor.
Same. Just saying what I've heard
Posted on 9/27/19 at 12:47 pm to biggsc
Of all the set it and forget it style smokers, these are best. Far better than electrics. Taste wise using a equal level cooks, these will produce on the same level as ceramic smokers easy.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 12:50 pm to Dam Guide
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Of all the set it and forget it style smokers, these are best. Far better than electrics. Taste wise using a equal level cooks, these will produce on the same level as ceramic smokers easy.
Is Traeger the best?
Posted on 9/27/19 at 1:01 pm to biggsc
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Is Traeger the best?
No, but they are the most common. Yoder is the best brand I have personally seen, but you're going to pay for it. I have the YS640s, and it is amazing.
The Pit Boss I had before it was perfectly adequate, but this Yoder is a class above. It's a better value I think than the Traeger.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 1:12 pm to TigerFanatic99
Pro: It's super easy and it's almost impossible to burn something unless you completely forget about it. You really don't even need to flip the meat.
Con: You won't get the same kind of crisp on the outside that you will over direct heat.
Con: You won't get the same kind of crisp on the outside that you will over direct heat.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 2:05 pm to bogart
I'm looking at the Pit Boss Vertical ones. Does anyone make a better vertical pellet smoker? I already have a big NG grill. This would replace/complement my WSM.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 3:44 pm to Neauxla
I had a traeger for about 8 years, used it at least every other day during that period. Finally gave it to a coworker of mine. I was going to get another traeger but ended up with a pit boss. Its half the price but what sold me on it was the sear feature. It has a plate that slides that allows you to cook directly over the flame. Its a game changer in my opinion. Cook burgers and steaks on it and it does great. Plus it has all the conveniences of the typical pellet smoker. I am not sure how long it will last because it appears slightly lower quality but if I get 3-4 year out of it I will be happy with it. I am a true convert to the pellet smokers, best way to cook. End up cooking entire meals on it, meat, veggies and everything in between.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 3:51 pm to biggsc
quote:Basically this. But, I can grill burgers or something like that on mine. I just can't get a good sear on a steak. I like cooking my steaks using my sous vide/cast iron anyway, so it's not a big deal to me.
Pros- Cook anything like baking, smoking or roast. Superior temperature control.
Cons- $$$$ and can't get the temperature to grill or sear
Posted on 9/27/19 at 4:02 pm to biggsc
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Is Traeger the best?
Not even close, Yoder is probably the most well known high end. Best I would say is MAK grills, but they are extremely pricey for a decent size.
This post was edited on 9/27/19 at 4:05 pm
Posted on 9/27/19 at 4:06 pm to Neauxla
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Pit Boss
Walmart has a few of these on sale.
Posted on 9/27/19 at 4:08 pm to Dam Guide
Yoders are the best but a Traeger will run you about $700 while a basic Yoder is $1500. 
This post was edited on 9/27/19 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 9/27/19 at 4:09 pm to MightyYat
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Yoder are the best but a Traeger will run you about $700 while a basic Yoder is $1500.
MAK starts at $1800
They tend to have higher customer satisfaction and less weak points than the Yoders. Yoder has gotten blasted for cheaping out on some parts.
This post was edited on 9/27/19 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 9/27/19 at 6:24 pm to TigerFanatic99
Don't forget Green Mountain Grills. Love mine. Will go all night on one hopper fill. Plenty of smoke, pizza attachment that gets up to 800 degrees, not overly expensive. I think I paid 575 for mine. You can grill and sear on it but I don't do that because I don't want to deal with the cleanup.
I love brisket but I also love sleep. Pellet grills fricking rock for that. But I do still drink beer and babysit my cue like a real pit boss (because you can still easily frick it up).
I honestly cannot think of a con. One of the better purchases I've made.
I love brisket but I also love sleep. Pellet grills fricking rock for that. But I do still drink beer and babysit my cue like a real pit boss (because you can still easily frick it up).
I honestly cannot think of a con. One of the better purchases I've made.
This post was edited on 9/27/19 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 9/28/19 at 8:40 am to Chucktown_Badger
I just bought a Pit Boss on sale.
I have charcoal, gas, and a smoker, I'm pumped to fire this baby up.
I have charcoal, gas, and a smoker, I'm pumped to fire this baby up.
Posted on 9/28/19 at 9:04 am to heypaul
I’ve sorta been looking at the Rec Tec’s
Posted on 9/28/19 at 9:26 am to heypaul
What about the smoke flavor? I’ve heard that most pellet grills lack on smoke flavor.
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