Food and Drink Pellet Grills - Page 7

**Fire Me Boy!** · 05-09-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by okiedokieokoye

Are we against the competition "blends"?

I'm not.

Mr. Wizard · 06-19-2024, 07:14 PM

They are all good. Try them out and see what you like best. Honestly if you’re not a pro cooker the blends are the easiest and best. If you want lots of smoke run it at 200. Do not pour pellet dust in the box or your gonna have to do a complete clean out. A good rub and 200 degrees will make you look like a pro.

ChiefsHawk · 05-09-2019, 02:12 PM

I'm only against anything that isnt 100% of the wood type I want. Some pellet makers use fillers or other woods to cheapen their costs/lower prices

Sorce · 05-09-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsHawk

I'm only against anything that isnt 100% of the wood type I want. Some pellet makers use fillers or other woods to cheapen their costs/lower prices

I know some will add oils or something to a different kind of wood. I agree if I have a blend I want it to be a blend of those wood pellets.

BryanBusby · 05-09-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsHawk

I'm only against anything that isnt 100% of the wood type I want. Some pellet makers use fillers or other woods to cheapen their costs/lower prices

I get the concern and I was skeptical about them, too. My wife brought them home and I had to use them basically (lazy to go get other stuff) and really was pleased with how they worked. Maybe my expectations were low? I don't know, but no complaints.

GMG fruit blend pellets were ****ing awful on the otherhand.

icepick64 · 05-09-2019, 05:46 PM

I will say, unless you do 225 or lower, you won't get much smoke flavor/rings.

Great taste though, and with build in probes comes out perfect.

Abba-Dabba · 05-20-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by icepick64

I will say, unless you do 225 or lower, you won't get much smoke flavor/rings.

Great taste though, and with build in probes comes out perfect.

That is not true. I routinely smoke pork loins and whole chickens at 275-300 and have no issues creating a smoke ring or flavor.

RedRaider56 · 05-09-2019, 02:30 PM

I'm thinking of buying a Cabela's pellet grill. They seem pretty dang sturdy looking at them in the store and couple of hundreds buck less than a Traeger.

icepick64 · 05-09-2019, 03:21 PM

I went to home Depot and got the traeger pro 790, and a week later, I set it to 225, came back in 10 minutes, and it was over 800 degrees. Burned up everything on the inside.

Returned it, and opened up the search again and found the rec tec stampede. Highly rated, everyone seemed to love them. It was night and day difference. Sturdier components, larger hopper, better temperature control, heck even quieter.

Got the search kit and can make great steaks and grilled chicken, and I even went to mellow mushroom while smoking a brisket and it came out terrific.

Best grill I have owned and this is coming from a Weber guy. Great for a week night chicken fajitas because it hits 450 in 15 minutes with the push of a button, and great for low and slow smoking.

Sassy Squatch · 05-09-2019, 04:10 PM

Quick question. Are those Rec Tec grills perpetually on sale or is it actually on sale right now?

**Fire Me Boy!** · 05-09-2019, 04:12 PM

I think perpetually.

icepick64 · 05-09-2019, 04:26 PM

I read they had a Black Friday sale, but otherwise, perpetually. The stampede is around the size of the traeger 790 pro if not a little bigger...

Sassy Squatch · 05-09-2019, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by icepick64

I read they had a Black Friday sale, but otherwise, perpetually. The stampede is around the size of the traeger 790 pro if not a little bigger...

Checked that out. Seems like it's only for accessories.

ChiefsHawk · 05-09-2019, 04:50 PM

Always on sale but includes shipping. One reason I went that direction instead of yoder

**Shiver Me Timbers** · 05-09-2019, 09:30 PM

I have tried them all. Now have an "egg".
Can do low and slow (well below 200) or sear the s&^t out of it at 800 plus.
Briskets for 14 hours or tenderloin for 6 min.
Bake Pizza on it as well.

06-19-2024, 07:14 PM	#2
Mr. Wizard "I'm with you fellers" Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $5144495	They are all good. Try them out and see what you like best. Honestly if you’re not a pro cooker the blends are the easiest and best. If you want lots of smoke run it at 200. Do not pour pellet dust in the box or your gonna have to do a complete clean out. A good rub and 200 degrees will make you look like a pro. __________________ "I'm with you fellers" Last edited by Mr. Wizard; 06-19-2024 at 07:55 PM..
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05-09-2019, 02:12 PM	#3
ChiefsHawk Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $2213775	I'm only against anything that isnt 100% of the wood type I want. Some pellet makers use fillers or other woods to cheapen their costs/lower prices
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05-09-2019, 05:46 PM	#6
icepick64 the one and only Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Casino cash: $10002944	I will say, unless you do 225 or lower, you won't get much smoke flavor/rings. Great taste though, and with build in probes comes out perfect. __________________
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05-09-2019, 02:30 PM	#8
RedRaider56 MVP Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Casino cash: $3420400	I'm thinking of buying a Cabela's pellet grill. They seem pretty dang sturdy looking at them in the store and couple of hundreds buck less than a Traeger.
Posts: 6,392

05-09-2019, 03:21 PM	#9
icepick64 the one and only Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Casino cash: $10002944	I went to home Depot and got the traeger pro 790, and a week later, I set it to 225, came back in 10 minutes, and it was over 800 degrees. Burned up everything on the inside. Returned it, and opened up the search again and found the rec tec stampede. Highly rated, everyone seemed to love them. It was night and day difference. Sturdier components, larger hopper, better temperature control, heck even quieter. Got the search kit and can make great steaks and grilled chicken, and I even went to mellow mushroom while smoking a brisket and it came out terrific. Best grill I have owned and this is coming from a Weber guy. Great for a week night chicken fajitas because it hits 450 in 15 minutes with the push of a button, and great for low and slow smoking. __________________
Posts: 442

05-09-2019, 04:10 PM	#10
Sassy Squatch The man you could post like. Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $1899655	Quick question. Are those Rec Tec grills perpetually on sale or is it actually on sale right now?
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05-09-2019, 04:12 PM	#11
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	I think perpetually.
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05-09-2019, 04:26 PM	#12
icepick64 the one and only Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Casino cash: $10002944	I read they had a Black Friday sale, but otherwise, perpetually. The stampede is around the size of the traeger 790 pro if not a little bigger... __________________
Posts: 442

05-09-2019, 04:50 PM	#14
ChiefsHawk Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $2213775	Always on sale but includes shipping. One reason I went that direction instead of yoder
Posts: 350

05-09-2019, 09:30 PM	#15
Shiver Me Timbers Elway be drinkin' again Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Colorado USA Casino cash: $-589997	I have tried them all. Now have an "egg". Can do low and slow (well below 200) or sear the s&^t out of it at 800 plus. Briskets for 14 hours or tenderloin for 6 min. Bake Pizza on it as well.
Posts: 4,671