Was thinking about buy a Pellet Smoker. Any thoughts on them?

[Topgundawg]

Figured we might have a couple of down hours before everyone goes into full Ha1LState mode? Thoughts on Pellet Smokers?

 

[STATELAW]

I recently purchased a green mountain grill pellet smoker. Very happy with it thus far. I'm not a super experienced smoker, but I researched these grills fairly extensively before my purchase. I'd be happy to try to answer some questions.

 

[Tin Cup Cowboy]

Yoder

http://www.yodersmokers.com

 

[Dawgbite]

I work at a place that produces tons of sawdust that ultimately ends up in pellets. I'm not eating food cooked over the glues and crap that go up our dust system. The only thing that is filtered is metal because of the damage that it does to the grinding teeth. The same can be said for charcoal briquettes which is why I use only hardwood lump charcoal. That being said, I'm one of the BGE people that everybody on here makes fun of, so what do I know?

 

[Topgundawg]

Does your smoked meat taste pretty smokey? What have you cooked / liked?

 

[Crazy Cotton]

They pretty much rule the competitive BBQ circuit now.
Yoders some of the best, and American made for about the same price. Best heat control system. Highly recommended, but be prepared to wait a bit for one, they have a backlog.

 

[o_swimdog]

I'm a Traeger dealer if you have any questions. On pellets always use a food grade pellet.

 

[Dr. Funke.sixpack]

I second the Traegers...

I have a buddy who will use nothing else. Used it once myself and loved it.

 

[dorndawg]

I've always wondered about that - I'd assume a lot of pellets are made with pine? Which would be pretty gross to cook with.

 

[lhbiii]

Have had a Traeger for about six years. I love it and would highly recommend it.

 

[STATELAW]

Does your smoked meat taste pretty smokey? What have you cooked / liked?

I've done brisket, whole chicken, pork tenderloin, spare ribs and other random things like wings, chicken thighs, fish, and shrimp. I have been able to achieve execellent smoke rings every time. I've used different woods to create different flavors. To my palate, I taste plenty smoke. I'm also aware some experts (which I'm not) disagree. I'd take a pellet smoker over an electric any day. Lots of good resources here http://pelletheads.com