Thinking about getting a pellet grill

[noharleyyet]

Possible Holucination

 

[brymoore]

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It’s real. I catch AI once in a while.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

I missed this post. Where did you come up those pellet consumption numbers? I can’t recall ever having to refill my 20 lb hopper when doing a pork butt. Often times my pork butts go over 12 hours

I was replying to the other persons post on numbers. I did not come up with them.

 

[Wildabeest]

Grilling is not always about the cost of fuel.

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My son bought a used green egg. I’m jealous.

Fuel efficiency is one reason I switched to a Kamado. If you live in cold climates and do long slow cooks, highly insulated ceramic can make a real difference.

 

[Gr8bawana]

Right, so now put a pork butt on the grill and you need 4 bags for a 12 hour cook....or did you miss type something. I did a lot of research, almost bought one and then looked at the costs and what others were saying. Stayed with gas.

Holy cow! 4 bags? I have never needed to refill the hopper on my traeger when smoking a pork butt for 12 hours.
I also use the kirkland pellets because they are just as good as any other pellets at a very good price.

 

[Dave N]

Just shy of 4 hours at 225 and I've only burned through a little bit.

 

[Dave N]

OK, another question for you. What kind of temperature range are you getting? For example, if you set it at 250, on average what are your highs and lows?

 

[Nick87]

OK, another question for you. What kind of temperature range are you getting? For example, if you set it at 250, on average what are your highs and lows?

Do yourself a favor and get another thermometer if you dont havw one dave the one on the smokers kinda suck imo. Thermopro is a pretty good value ime.

 

[Dave N]

Do yourself a favor and get another thermometer if you dont havw one dave the one on the smokers kinda suck imo. Thermopro is a pretty good value ime.

I've got the unit I use in my stick-burner. Next time I'll stick it in there and compare.

 

[INMT]

I missed this post. Where did you come up those pellet consumption numbers? I can’t recall ever having to refill my 20 lb hopper when doing a pork butt. Often times my pork butts go over 12 hours

Same. I’ve never refilled smoking a pork butt.