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New Pellet Grill….
Posted on 3/12/23 at 11:04 am
Posted on 3/12/23 at 11:04 am
Bought a ZGrills 1100 2B smoker. Really only got it because it was 1/2 off through Sam’s Club. New to smoking meat. Just finished seasoning it. Any advice on getting started? Good place for recipes, do’s / dont’s with a pellet grill, etc. TIA.
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Posted on 3/12/23 at 11:10 am to OGTiger
There are plenty of YouTube channels out there that have tons of great recipes. Also, a couple of good forums, Qtalk and Smoking Meat.
Posted on 3/12/23 at 11:29 am to OGTiger
If it didn’t come with temperature probes, pick some up.
Start with something simple like a pork butt. Use a binder like yellow mustard and a lot of rub and roll it at 225 until you hit 196 internal temp, then let it rest for an hour or more before you pull it. I usually do longer cooks overnight.
Check out Matt Pittman’s YouTube videos on different cooks/tips. His company is called Meat Church. Recteq (another pellet smoker brand) has some good videos on the basics. Before I tried anything new, I’d watch a few videos to get the gist.
Have fun. I wish I had gotten into it sooner
Start with something simple like a pork butt. Use a binder like yellow mustard and a lot of rub and roll it at 225 until you hit 196 internal temp, then let it rest for an hour or more before you pull it. I usually do longer cooks overnight.
Check out Matt Pittman’s YouTube videos on different cooks/tips. His company is called Meat Church. Recteq (another pellet smoker brand) has some good videos on the basics. Before I tried anything new, I’d watch a few videos to get the gist.
Have fun. I wish I had gotten into it sooner
Posted on 3/12/23 at 11:31 am to OGTiger
Get ready for all the dummies to come in and tell you how inferior pellet grills are
Posted on 3/12/23 at 11:59 am to OGTiger
Amazingribs.com
Posted on 3/12/23 at 12:14 pm to OGTiger
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Pellet Grill
Here we go…
Posted on 3/12/23 at 12:59 pm to TCO
I’d do a bone in shoulder/Boston butt. Forgiving and delish.
I’ll get it started
I’ll get it started
Posted on 3/12/23 at 1:29 pm to OGTiger
Use it on your turkey this year you won't regret it.
Posted on 3/12/23 at 2:29 pm to OGTiger
One accessory that I couldn't do without is Grill Grates. I leave them in all the time unless I'm doing a long smoke and need the room.
I keep them flat side up and mainly use it for putting a sear on meats or veggies as last step.
Grill Grates
I keep them flat side up and mainly use it for putting a sear on meats or veggies as last step.
Grill Grates
Posted on 3/12/23 at 2:35 pm to OGTiger
If the unit comes with its own probes and remote monitoring, then good for you.
If not, I highly recommend Meater+ probes. I can monitor from anywhere and keep logs of the cooks, including internal and ambient temperatures at every minute.
And disregard all the barby-bros who will turn the whole thing into a dick measuring contest. They are the redneck analogues to the hipsters who insist that the only way to listen to music is on vinyl.
If not, I highly recommend Meater+ probes. I can monitor from anywhere and keep logs of the cooks, including internal and ambient temperatures at every minute.
And disregard all the barby-bros who will turn the whole thing into a dick measuring contest. They are the redneck analogues to the hipsters who insist that the only way to listen to music is on vinyl.
Posted on 3/12/23 at 4:14 pm to OGTiger
Run it one time before cooking anything to burn off any residue from the factory.
Pork butt/shoulder is really easy. Use fruit woods. Have apple cider vinegar and a spray bottle on hand. You can probably make a rub from what you have in your spice cabinet. Pre-made rubs work just as well. Get meat probes if you don't any. Have fun.
Pork butt/shoulder is really easy. Use fruit woods. Have apple cider vinegar and a spray bottle on hand. You can probably make a rub from what you have in your spice cabinet. Pre-made rubs work just as well. Get meat probes if you don't any. Have fun.
Posted on 3/12/23 at 9:01 pm to OGTiger
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Check out Matt Pittman’s YouTube videos
His brisket recipe is amazing. It has consistently turned out great briskets. Also, his no wrap pork butt is a good one to start with.
Mine came with temperature probes, but I bought ThermoPro Dual Meat Thermometer and their insta read too. They haven't failed me yet
Also make sure you clean it ever 5 or 6 cooks.
This post was edited on 3/12/23 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 3/13/23 at 8:20 am to OGTiger
Keep your ash cleaned up regularly
Most if not all pellet grill manufacturers have recipes on their websites.
Most if not all pellet grill manufacturers have recipes on their websites.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 8:21 am to Ag Zwin
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I highly recommend Meater+ probes
Love these probes, I have two.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 10:09 am to NOLAGT
He didn’t get a traeger though lol
Posted on 3/13/23 at 11:05 am to OGTiger
How to BBQ right with Malcom Reed is a good Youtube rabbit hole.
As mentioned, MeatChurch and Recteq have great videos. Just use the right pellets for the right meat, vacuum the ash after each cook, watch your times and temps.. and from there just experiment with different rubs, seasonings and meats.
As mentioned, MeatChurch and Recteq have great videos. Just use the right pellets for the right meat, vacuum the ash after each cook, watch your times and temps.. and from there just experiment with different rubs, seasonings and meats.
Posted on 3/13/23 at 4:57 pm to Tygerfan
Another one to check out is Smoked BBQ source. Good ideas and recipes to try on your smoker.
Posted on 3/14/23 at 2:45 pm to OGTiger
I have a ZGrill too and ask myself why I waited so long to get one. As mentioned many good recipes out there.
For pellets I use B&B Competition Blend from Academy. About $15 for 30lbs
For pellets I use B&B Competition Blend from Academy. About $15 for 30lbs
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