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re: Offset stick burner vs pellet smoker
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:08 pm to NOLAGT
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:08 pm to NOLAGT
Smoke imbedded in the meat is the difference .. texture is the same.
Borrow someone’s pellet grill first and give it a run.
And yep, lower temp creates more smoke. I think both pellets and wood turns into ash lol.
Borrow someone’s pellet grill first and give it a run.
And yep, lower temp creates more smoke. I think both pellets and wood turns into ash lol.
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Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:26 pm to EastCoastCajun
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My main concern is would the pellet smoke taste artificial
No
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Why would you think that?
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:29 pm to t00f
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Why would you think that?
I know the pellets are compressed sawdust, but I don't know what is bonding it. Plus the pellets aren't the primary heat source.
This post was edited on 1/7/23 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:44 pm to EastCoastCajun
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Plus the pellets aren't the primary heat source.
What’s the primary heat source?
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:46 pm to TackySweater
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What’s the primary heat source?
A pellet grill has an adjustable heating element as the heat source
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:47 pm to EastCoastCajun
I suggest you look it up as your intel is not accurate.
And the pellets are the heat source. No bonding. The pellets people use to heat their house have chemicals in it.
Also google pellet grill’s used in competition.
As an example, a thread from one of my bbq resources
These peeps at least are not trolling for up votes to keep themselves amused.
LINK
And the pellets are the heat source. No bonding. The pellets people use to heat their house have chemicals in it.
Also google pellet grill’s used in competition.
As an example, a thread from one of my bbq resources
These peeps at least are not trolling for up votes to keep themselves amused.
LINK
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:47 pm to EastCoastCajun
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A pellet grill has an adjustable heating element as the heat source
No lol, element is to keep the pellets lit
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:52 pm to t00f
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No lol, element is to keep the pellets lit
So the temperature settings adjust the amount of pellets being burned? Is that how temps are maintained?
I have an electric smoker as well, it has and adjustable heating element that maintains the heat, as well as supplying heat to get the wood chips smoldering. I assumed that this was also how a pellet smoker maintained cooking temps.
This post was edited on 1/7/23 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:54 pm to EastCoastCajun
Yeah you def need to do some research.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 1:58 pm to EastCoastCajun
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So the temperature settings adjust the amount of pellets being burned? Is that how temps are maintained? I have an electric smoker as well, it has and adjustable heating element that maintains the heat, as well as supplying heat to get the wood chips smoldering. I assumed that this was also how a pellet smoker maintained cooking temps.
You’re misinformed. Like he said, some research may help you in your decision.
Pellet makers have a very tiny heat element that is used to light the pellets, which are fed into and congregate in a fire box. They are fed at different speeds to get your desired beat and smoke. But the pellets burning is your heat source, not the tiny element.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:01 pm to t00f
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The circulated heat with pellet grills helps with moisture content.
1) are you suggesting heat is not circulated in other smokers?
2) do you have empirical data to support this assertion?
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:05 pm to BigDropper
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are you suggesting heat is not circulated in other smokers?
Heat is probably circulated more in any sort of smoker that has a fan vs any smoker that doesn’t have a fan. Most pellet smokers have a fan.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:07 pm to EastCoastCajun
I have both. I enjoy both.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:10 pm to BigDropper
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1) are you suggesting heat is not circulated in other smokers? 2) do you have empirical data to support this assertion?
Link suggesting I said other grills don’t, especially ones controlled by airflow.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:12 pm to TackySweater
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Pellet makers have a very tiny heat element that is used to light the pellets, which are fed into and congregate in a fire box. They are fed at different speeds to get your desired beat and smoke. But the pellets burning is your heat source, not the tiny element.
Obviously I haven't done enough research.
So typically, how much pellets would you use to smoke an 8lb pork butt?
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:15 pm to EastCoastCajun
The lower your temp, the less you use. So it depends. What temp would you be cooking at?
You can get 20lb bags for 10 bucks.
You can get 20lb bags for 10 bucks.
This post was edited on 1/7/23 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:17 pm to EastCoastCajun
Pellets are cheap, least thing to worry about. I either go to Costco for a 40lb bag or Academy. Costco=13, Academy = 16, competition blend
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:18 pm to TackySweater
I smoke butts around 225-250
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:19 pm to EastCoastCajun
Probably about 1/1.5 lbs per hour then.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 2:25 pm to TackySweater
I use to love using a stick burner, but didn’t like the effort. I switched to electric years ago and then moved on to pellet searching for more of stick like taste. I finally ended up with a gravity series smoker. As easy as electric and pellet, but far closer in taste to stick.
I recommend looking at a Masterbuilt 800 or 1050. 800 comes with a griddle, they make a griddle for the 1050. If you wait til October, you can get them for like $350-400 at end of season clearances.
I recommend looking at a Masterbuilt 800 or 1050. 800 comes with a griddle, they make a griddle for the 1050. If you wait til October, you can get them for like $350-400 at end of season clearances.
This post was edited on 1/7/23 at 2:26 pm
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