Wood pellet smokers ??

[dragoneggs]

I really like my Traeger bought at Costco. On my second one. I highly recommend you get the medium sized one at least. Check the Btu rating. I had the smallest one and it didn't get hot enough on real cold days. The pellet reservoir was too small as well. It smoked okay but I like to cook on it too. My new one will heat easily to 450degF. It also has a temp probe built in so you can digitally monitor heat externally and internally.

 

[coobie]

Don't know coobie . . . doesn't those require electricity?

Yes they do.

 

[coobie]

I have been looking at the Yoder 640 competition.

Curious as to what model you got at Costco. My brother got one. Forgot brand. But vertical pellet. He does great with it.

I forgot the model but it was made by pit boss.

 

[kcflhrc]

I have a Pit Boss Vertical Smoker I bought from Walmart for around $400. Very well made and big enough to cook for the whole neighborhood if needed. Does everything I need it to do and does it very well.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pit-Boss-5-Series-Vertical-Pellet-Smoker-4-6-cu-ft/876324460

 

[coobie]

Ended up purchasing the Yoder pellet model ys480 with competition cart.Thanks for the input..

 

[om21braz]

Ended up purchasing the Yoder pellet model ys480 with competition cart.Thanks for the input..

I expect you will like it. Memphis Wood Fired pellet grill here. Less work than a BGE, Kamado Joe or similar, better flavor and temp range than gas and practically as easy to operate as a Holland. Now the experimenting with various pellets will begin. I've found the LumberJack Competition blend to be good and these are good too:

Amazon.com : BBQR's Delight Jack Daniels Smoking BBQ Pellets 2 Pounds : Garden & Outdoor

 

[coobie]

I expect you will like it. Memphis Wood Fired pellet grill here. Less work than a BGE, Kamado Joe or similar, better flavor and temp range than gas and practically as easy to operate as a Holland. Now the experimenting with various pellets will begin. I've found the LumberJack Competition blend to be good and these are good too:

Amazon.com : BBQR's Delight Jack Daniels Smoking BBQ Pellets 2 Pounds : Garden & Outdoor

We have had our big green egg grill for 13 years now burn lump charcoal,wanted a pellet only smoker for quite some time now.Hope we made the correct choice.

 

[dragoneggs]

We have had our big green egg grill for 13 years now burn lump charcoal,wanted a pellet only smoker for quite some time now.Hope we made the correct choice.

13 years? I think you made the right choice... as long as you have been using it! Still hard to beat lump charcoal for grilling. Pellets are great for smoking but a juicy steak deserves charcoal.

 

[om21braz]

We have had our big green egg grill for 13 years now burn lump charcoal,wanted a pellet only smoker for quite some time now.Hope we made the correct choice.

I think you'll find it a good compliment to the BGE. Kinda like tractors, no one tractor does everything well LOL!