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Posted on 2/24/21 at 7:27 am to greygoose
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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.
Have you looked into the Egg Genius or other temp control for the ceramic grills? They're great and effectively allow the same freedom as a pellet grill for the long smokes. If you already have the ceramic grill, I'd go that route in lieu of a whole new smoker but to each his own.
EGG Genius - $240
Flame Boss makes the EGG Genius for BGE and has several other nearly identical units. Other companies are out there too.
Posted on 2/24/21 at 7:55 am to The Last Coco
quote:I had no idea that existed. Nevertheless, I already ordered the pellet. I plan on putting it next to the Egg, on the porch.
Have you looked into the Egg Genius or other temp control for the ceramic grills? They're great and effectively allow the same freedom as a pellet grill for the long smokes. If you already have the ceramic grill, I'd go that route in lieu of a whole new smoker but to each his own.
EGG Genius - $240
Flame Boss makes the EGG Genius for BGE and has several other nearly identical units. Other companies are out there too.
Posted on 2/24/21 at 9:14 am to greygoose
I also have a BGE and I like it a lot. However, sometimes it’s a pain messing with setting up the FlameBoss (same as Egg Genius - extra wires for the fan, etc) so I also went with a pellet. I got the stainless Pitts and Spitts 850. Much more surface area than my BGE. Now I just set the temp and let it go. I haven’t cooked on it a lot (just fried some bacon in it for the first cook) but excited for the weekends again.
I really looked hard at the RecTec but wanted to stay American so looked at Mak, Yoder, and P&S. I pulled the trigger on the P&S since its made in Houston and they delivered it to BR.
I really looked hard at the RecTec but wanted to stay American so looked at Mak, Yoder, and P&S. I pulled the trigger on the P&S since its made in Houston and they delivered it to BR.
Posted on 2/24/21 at 9:50 am to greygoose
What brand of pellets do y'all like best?
Posted on 2/24/21 at 9:53 am to UPGDude
quote:Rectec is out of Georgia.
I really looked hard at the RecTec but wanted to stay American
4301 Evans to Locks Rd.
Evans, GA 30809
Posted on 2/24/21 at 10:09 am to greygoose
All parts are made in China. The "showroom" and headquarters is in Georgia but all parts come from China.
This post was edited on 2/24/21 at 10:36 am
Posted on 2/24/21 at 10:15 am to highpockets
I'm interested too. I just went to Home Depot and picked up a bag of Traeger Competition Blend but also interested to see what others think as well.
Posted on 2/24/21 at 1:31 pm to highpockets
I've had good success with the B&B from Academy. The championship blend is a pretty good bang for the buck at $14.99 for a 40lb bag. They do not seem to produce a large amount of ash. Lots of folks swear by Lumberjack, but they are not available locally from what I can tell. I believe Dick's has them for a considerable mark up.
Posted on 2/24/21 at 1:34 pm to UPGDude
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I really looked hard at the RecTec but wanted to stay American so looked at Mak, Yoder, and P&S. I pulled the trigger on the P&S since its made in Houston and they delivered it to BR.
Good choice :) I would have went this route, but I ended up finding a barely used Mak on Facebook Marketplace
Posted on 2/24/21 at 5:33 pm to Hebed118
Timing is everything with FB marketplace. I liked the stainless Two-Star General by Maks but ended up with P&S since I travel to Houston a bunch and could see it in person. Good find for you. 
Posted on 2/24/21 at 7:40 pm to UPGDude
I have a pellet grill from Blaz'n Grill Works.
LINK
Claims to be 100% made in the USA.
Had it for 8 years with no problems. It has a sear kit for grilling up to 500deg. Only complaint is that it doesn't move a lot of smoke. I use an A-MAZE-N tube smoker to supplement and it gets the job done.
LINK
Claims to be 100% made in the USA.
Had it for 8 years with no problems. It has a sear kit for grilling up to 500deg. Only complaint is that it doesn't move a lot of smoke. I use an A-MAZE-N tube smoker to supplement and it gets the job done.
Posted on 2/24/21 at 8:39 pm to Hobie101
That's a nice grill. I had not heard of them before. And the price seems reasonable too.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 6:18 am to UPGDude
I have a Traeger (2013) and a GMG (2015) pellet smoker. Both of these are getting old and I may be looking for another one in a year or so. After having a rotisserie in my GMG I cannot so back to something that does not have this option.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 6:47 am to Hobie101
I have 2 pellet grills, one here at home and one at the deer camp.
Here at home I have the Blazin grill and for simplicity it works well. Easy to clean and temp regulates well.
At the camp I have a cheap pit boss I bought (non working) from marketplace. The customer service at PB was very good and they sent me the temp controller at no charge to repair it.
The PB does have a feature I really like, you can slide the center section on the deflector back and actually sear a steak with it.
Since repaired I really don't have anything bad to say about either unit. The Blazin uses less pellets and holds temp better for long cooks. Bottom line is both work
Here at home I have the Blazin grill and for simplicity it works well. Easy to clean and temp regulates well.
At the camp I have a cheap pit boss I bought (non working) from marketplace. The customer service at PB was very good and they sent me the temp controller at no charge to repair it.
The PB does have a feature I really like, you can slide the center section on the deflector back and actually sear a steak with it.
Since repaired I really don't have anything bad to say about either unit. The Blazin uses less pellets and holds temp better for long cooks. Bottom line is both work
Posted on 2/25/21 at 8:58 am to Glock17
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I've had the 590 for about 6 months and love it. Rectec's are solidly built and they have incredible customer service.
I'm torn between this and Green Mountain. My biggest concern is I don't have WiFi at my house as we live too far in the country. Do they also operate off Bluetooth? I'd like to know if I'm spending close to $1,000 I can utilize it to its full potential.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 10:14 am to 9Fiddy
Do you not have a wireless router for cell phone/tablet devices? They will not operate on Blutooth.
BluTooth would only allow your phone to connect to the Grill when you are in BluTooth range (less than 50 feet).
WiFi will allow you to be on the golf course in another state and still connect to your grill. The only thing you need is cell service on the phone, an internet connection at your house with a wireless router, and your grill connected wirelessly to your router.
BluTooth would only allow your phone to connect to the Grill when you are in BluTooth range (less than 50 feet).
WiFi will allow you to be on the golf course in another state and still connect to your grill. The only thing you need is cell service on the phone, an internet connection at your house with a wireless router, and your grill connected wirelessly to your router.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 5:06 pm to RushHour
My GMG is wifi capable, but I do not use it. I am the hands on type instead of pushing a few buttons on my phone.
Posted on 2/25/21 at 5:32 pm to greygoose
My pit boss is awesome. I alternate different wood pellets. Also if you want smoky get a smoke tube as well
Posted on 2/25/21 at 7:12 pm to greygoose
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Any suggestions on the best brand?
Best brand or best value?
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