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re: Pellet Grills
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:12 am to greygoose
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:12 am to greygoose
I have a pit boss but have used the traeger several times the pit boss for the money is better than the traeger. I looked at the rec-tec when I bought but wasn’t sure if I truly wanted a pellet grill or a ceramic so went with the pit boss.
When my pit boss shits the bed I will get a rectec.
My complaint with the traeger was its inability to control at temp as well as not getting up to a sear temp for reverse sear or sous vide..
When my pit boss shits the bed I will get a rectec.
My complaint with the traeger was its inability to control at temp as well as not getting up to a sear temp for reverse sear or sous vide..
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Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:16 am to Ol boy
I just got a flood model of the Camp Chef XXL vertical smoker. Got it for the OT price of $350 or I may have went with another model. The new model has wifi control... considering I upgraded from a UDS I have plenty of new features to break in.
For my grill I want another Weber Genesis, I just need to find a Weber dealer that will deal on them.
For my grill I want another Weber Genesis, I just need to find a Weber dealer that will deal on them.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:18 am to greygoose
quote:
Ok, your post sent up a red flag. Are you saying I won't get copious amounts of smoke from a pellet grill? Also, does the pellet grill allow you get a nice bark on a brisket or butt, just like a traditional smoker?
OP, post this on the food board. There was a thread on pellet grills last week and you may get more detailed answers there. FWIW.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:31 am to greygoose
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Ok, your post sent up a red flag. Are you saying I won't get copious amounts of smoke from a pellet grill? Also, does the pellet grill allow you get a nice bark on a brisket or butt, just like a traditional smoker?
below 250 my rectec produces plenty of smoke. Once you start getting 275 and above it goes down a good bit.
I did this chuck roast at 225 last weekendand it got a nice smoke ring
This post was edited on 2/23/21 at 10:33 am
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:45 am to greygoose
Like others, I'm poor and have a pit boss. I've had it since Christmas. Smoked a ton of stuff on it already: ribs, thick steaks, chuck roasts, pork butter, turkeys, chickens, thick burgers. Each one was either the best or among the best I've ever done. It delivers a good smoke flavor and a good bark. I love it.
If you want more smoke you can by a smoke tube or smoke box for $15-$20.
If you want more smoke you can by a smoke tube or smoke box for $15-$20.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:59 am to pilsnerpusher
I grill steaks and sear more than I smoke currently. Which would be the best for searing a ribeye and cooking some burgers as a priority but flexible enough to smoke? I'd probably smoke more if I had a pellet.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:08 am to greygoose
I have a walmart pit boss, not as nice as the traeger but a hell of a lot cheaper and does a great job.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:12 am to nated14
quote:Camp Chef with sidekick attachment
I grill steaks and sear more than I smoke currently. Which would be the best for searing a ribeye and cooking some burgers as a priority but flexible enough to smoke? I'd probably smoke more if I had a pellet.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:14 am to lsupride87
Thanks. I'm going take a look at them today. I have the Char Grill Akorn Kamado now and it's been nice but it has finally started to rust away one me.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:19 am to Hurricane2020
Stick with Rec-Tec. If you want to spent something more premium than that you can check out Pitts & Spitts or Mak. Yoder isn't in the same conversation.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:25 am to Hebed118
I've got a Rec Tec bull. Considered all of them. Once I actually saw a Rec Tec and felt how heavy duty they were compared to Traeger/GMG etc...there was no other choice. Their customer service is out of this world also. Just give them a call to tell them you are thinking of getting one and see for yourself.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:26 am to Glock17
quote:Holy shite! That looks good! Exactly what I want it to do!
below 250 my rectec produces plenty of smoke. Once you start getting 275 and above it goes down a good bit.
I did this chuck roast at 225 last weekendand it got a nice smoke ring
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:29 am to Hebed118
quote:Sold. I just ordered the Rectec RT-700. Emailed them a couple of times. Extremely fast response. Read a bunch of reviews and watched some youtube videos. Y'alls recommendation sealed the deal. Can't wait to do some ribs and a brisket!
Stick with Rec-Tec. If you want to spent something more premium than that you can check out Pitts & Spitts or Mak. Yoder isn't in the same conversation.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 11:34 am to greygoose
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Sold. I just ordered the Rectec RT-700. Emailed them a couple of times. Extremely fast response. Read a bunch of reviews and watched some youtube videos. Y'alls recommendation sealed the deal. Can't wait to do some ribs and a brisket!
Congratulations! Take a look at the front shelf and interior grilling shelf as accessories. I think you'll find both of those very useful with your purchase.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 1:00 pm to greygoose
Grey the pellet grill produces a lot of smoke and a great bark. But it doesn’t infuse a ton of smoke flavor. So most people with pellet smokers add a smoke tube to get more smoke flavor.
I’m fine with the amount of flavor but if you’re coming from a traditional smoker, you’ll be disappointed.
I’m fine with the amount of flavor but if you’re coming from a traditional smoker, you’ll be disappointed.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 1:14 pm to greygoose
bought this one 2 weeks ago and love it
Posted on 2/23/21 at 9:59 pm to Glock17
I’ve got the same model of rec tec as you. I like using the WiFi option to cook overnight while I sleep or am at work and am smoking a brisket. No crazy temperature swings like I’ve heard about several other brands and it’s been running great with no issues.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:14 pm to nated14
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I grill steaks and sear more than I smoke currently. Which would be the best for searing a ribeye and cooking some burgers as a priority but flexible enough to smoke? I'd probably smoke more if I had a pellet.
I would say check out the masterbuilt 560, or 1050.
I can take mine from 250-700 degrees, in mins.
Posted on 2/23/21 at 10:30 pm to lsufan1971
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Take a look at the Masterbuilt gravity charcoal grill\Smoker. I have the 560. I added a Fireboard 2 controller and upgrade fan. It is an amazing grill with the mods. You get the best of both worlds in my opinion. The ease of controlling the fire and temp and get the charcoal\smoke flavor.
Just picked up a 560 for $150 at Wally world on close out. What fan did you buy? I’m gonna skip the fire board, I have an old HeaterMeter that I’m pretty good with that I plan to use instead. Picked up the vent mod and screen for the fan from Nathan, got the upgraded charcoal grate from masterbuilt, because I got the V1 560, the grate and Nathan’s vent mod should conserve a lot of charcoal.
Got to say, this could take me away from pellet with easy of use and stick level smoke.
This post was edited on 2/23/21 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 2/24/21 at 5:33 am to Rust
quote:
I’ve got the same model of rec tec as you. I like using the WiFi option to cook overnight while I sleep or am at work and am smoking a brisket. No crazy temperature swings like I’ve heard about several other brands and it’s been running great with no issues.
quote:That's the main reason I'm going with a pellet. I love my Green Egg, but getting the temp just right, and maintaining it can be a chore.
I’ve got the same model of rec tec as you. I like using the WiFi option to cook overnight while I sleep or am at work and am smoking a brisket. No crazy temperature swings like I’ve heard about several other brands and it’s been running great with no issues.
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