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Thinking of buying a pellet grill

Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:25 am
Posted by Sailorjerry
Lafitte
Member since Sep 2013
852 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:25 am
Looking at a Rec Tec, any recommendations?
Posted by USEyourCURDS
Member since Apr 2016
12925 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:32 am to
Weber kettle
Posted by lacajun069
franklinton
Member since Sep 2008
2186 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:40 am to
LoneStar
Posted by jfw3535
South of Bunkie
Member since Mar 2008
5569 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:47 am to
I have the Rec Tec 700 and love it. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get a pellet grill.
Posted by Professor Dawghair
Member since Oct 2021
1747 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:58 am to
I have the RT 700. Love it for long cooks.

It’s a better grill than I expected with the grill grates to finish off the sear (flat side of the grate)

Even though ceramics are better pure grills imo, I find myself leaving the BGE alone for the convenience even for pure grilling.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102116 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 11:07 am to
I have a 590 and a bullseyes and I love them. I have used stick burners, gas, charcoal, hardwood charcoal kamados and the Reqtecs are my fav. Produces very good product without having to babysit the grill

Peeps will come in here and say get this instead, lol. Don’t.
Posted by OSoBad
Member since Nov 2016
2007 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 11:34 am to
quote:

I have used stick burners, gas, charcoal, hardwood charcoal kamados and the Reqtecs are my fav. Produces very good product without having to babysit the grill


I thought this too, I have a Yoder. Then I bought a gravity feed Old Country and added a Fireboard. No babysitting and the flavor is night/day vs the pellet grill. I recommend them to everyone now looking into pellet grills. However, it will obviously only smoke. The pellet grill offers more versatility for grilling etc. if you need that capability. But for only smoking, nothing beats real wood.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102116 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 11:41 am to
Recteq has something called extreme smoke mode … and use post oak pellets. Plenty of smoke.

We don’t like heavy smoke flavor so it’s not an issue over here.

Thin blue smoke is where it’s at.
Posted by UPGDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2021
646 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 12:22 pm to
I have a Pitts and Spitts. It’s expensive but I wanted something made in the US.
Posted by clickboom
Shreveport
Member since Sep 2012
250 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 12:49 pm to
I have Recteq Bullseye and love it. Currently 4:45hrs into a pork butt. Everything I have cooked so far has come out beautifully. Highly recommend. My only complaint is the inability to clean out the pellet hopper if you want to change out the type of pellets used.
Posted by Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
1606 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 1:31 pm to
What is up with this entire site loving RecTeq? I have plenty of grilling buddies who love to cook and none of them have ever even heard of them.

Traeger really has set the bar with pellet grills. Do your own research on what fits your budget and what you want out of them. Google "best pellet grills" and you will get a plethora of reviews and articles with very few talking about RecTeq.

I have had 3 Traegers (Silverton, Pro, and Ironwood) and each have flawlessly performed for me.
This post was edited on 3/6/22 at 1:32 pm
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38047 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 1:40 pm to
Rec teq. You won’t regret it.
Posted by Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
4279 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 1:49 pm to
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I have had 3 Traegers


There is your answer. I have rec rec 700 and love it. As I've said on here before just call the customer service lines of Traeger and Rec Tec to ask about their products. You will have your answer.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38047 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 1:50 pm to
quote:


What is up with this entire site loving RecTeq? I have plenty of grilling buddies who love to cook and none of them have ever even heard of them.


Sounds like the problem is you and your buddies. Y’all should get out more. People here love Rec Teq cause we own them and know how good they are. Nothing wrong with Traeger if it works for you. Dodge has their fan boys too.
Posted by Roy Curado
Member since Jul 2021
1606 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 1:56 pm to
What is wrong with having 3 of them?
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102116 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 2:06 pm to
Nothing and there is nothing wrong with what you are using , or whatever anyone else uses.
Posted by Brisketeer
Texas
Member since Aug 2013
1685 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 2:57 pm to
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Lonestar


I have one of these on order. Can’t wait to get it home.
Posted by poppa1254
Moody, AL
Member since Jan 2019
580 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 3:46 pm to
I have a Z Grill. Easy to use and so far, everything has come out perfect, smoked or grilled.
Posted by OSoBad
Member since Nov 2016
2007 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 4:41 pm to
quote:

What is up with this entire site loving RecTeq?


I've thought the same thing, 7/10 guys on here must have a RecTeq. Not hating, never used or even seen on in person, just though it was funny they are so popular on here.
This post was edited on 3/6/22 at 4:42 pm
Posted by TigerFanatic99
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Jan 2007
35930 posts
Posted on 3/6/22 at 5:48 pm to
The Camp Chef Woodwind is 1a/1b with the Rectec. I have both. Quality is just as good, Service is just as good, and the Woodwind has some nice features and creature comforts the Rectec doesn't.

Rectec is absolutely great, but if I could only keep one, it would be the Woodwind.
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