ShadowValley
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I second this opinion, just have to deflect the small amount of heat they do produce away from the item being smoked.
traeger type grills cheap versions
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stevejfarms
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I agree 100%, buddy of mine has a bar and grill, he’s a pretty good grill man. He picked up enough catering to buy a rotisserie, charcoal/wood smoker with an offset firebox. His bbq went from good to amazing. I fancy myself to be a pretty good barbecuer as well, and I have worked for years to get my ribs to the level as his. It just doesn’t seem possible with a pellet grill. That being said, I own two, and the convenience is awesome, but they just won’t turn out “competition” quality IMO.
Nick87
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Glad you said that, thought I was the only one.
Pure smoke & time.
My best smoked salmon was that Tyee we smoked for 3 days on Alder against a Cedar log with branch canopy in BC.
The best ham & bacon came out of that hillside model I rebuilt ,1920 origin. Cobblestone firebox.
My best smoked salmon was that Tyee we smoked for 3 days on Alder against a Cedar log with branch canopy in BC.
The best ham & bacon came out of that hillside model I rebuilt ,1920 origin. Cobblestone firebox.
noharleyyet
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…low and slow Hank, smoke tube the hell out of it. Wrap, sip slowly, sip some more. The high settings are for searing tomahawks and cleaning the grill.
PitBoss 850 $550 ,done. It was the only model not assembled...LOL Dozens of each brand.
Has all the gizmos,but also what I need. They have a cover too. Tons of pellets & chips.
Got new air hoses & dormant spray too.
Long day and made it back before the snow started.
Has all the gizmos,but also what I need. They have a cover too. Tons of pellets & chips.
Got new air hoses & dormant spray too.
Long day and made it back before the snow started.
So I assembled it and did the burn off yesterday. Took me a while to figure out it's just an electric grill with a smoker.
Not a raisable grill with an unlimited supply of hardwoods around. And not a stone firebox with smokehouse.
But it will do I think.
It's way fussier & such than I thought. Time. Takes time.
So with the blue gizmo folks can adjust settings,with their phone....they still have to be there to put it on. LOL
3 hours into 1st bacon on it.
Not a raisable grill with an unlimited supply of hardwoods around. And not a stone firebox with smokehouse.
But it will do I think.
It's way fussier & such than I thought. Time. Takes time.
So with the blue gizmo folks can adjust settings,with their phone....they still have to be there to put it on. LOL
3 hours into 1st bacon on it.
pre6422hornet
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Hank I have mixed feelings on all those extras ( wifi, temp probes, etc..) on the newer grills. I read alot regarding all manufacturers and short life span of certain electrical components. I wonder if the heat cycles, along with possibly under powered circuitry leading to the short life spans. Running wifi, two temp sensors, etcc could possibly overload it. I run a 2015 Treager elite and it has zero add ons. Just the dial to turn it on. I can say that it is used 4-6 nights a week during the summer and 2-3 time a week during the winter and everything on it is original. I clean it out maybe once or twice a year. I do take a ball of tin foil to the temp sensor once a year as well. I use a battery powered weber temp sensor and even that is only on pork but or brisket.
Isn't the whole religion of smoking meats is sitting there and babysitting it all day long? Drink some beer, etc..? I never leave the house when there is meat on the smoker... EVER.
And yeah a smoke tube is wonderful. I will be cold smoking some pork belly on friday after it is done brining this week. Nothing like homemade 1/4" thick bacon.
yeah,I was afraid to go look at my meter...LOL
Do not have any of the wifi crap set up and won't. The probes are in the bag still. Next time.
I have a meat thermometer. That stayed in the house.
6hrs was a bit much, temp wise. I found out how to just run smoke @ 180. Excellent color & smell.
Threw on some burgers and that was a learning experience. How to turn up temps & keep smoke.
I just wound up smoking them for a while then cranked it & opened the sear plate.
Flame broiled burgers ,beans & fresh bacon for dinner.
Damn the bacon is good. Very meaty.
I spent the day smelling smoke & pruning my fruit trees. And napping. Stuffed now.
Took out 2 more slabs to cure. Maple Hatch Chile Bacon coming up.
David658
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Masterbuilt makes an indirect, thermostat controlled charcoal smoker/grill. Will get up to 700 deg. A friend swears by his, I think one is in my near future. I love the Traegers, for smoking, but just don't get hot enough for other cooking techniques.
Lilhowie83
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I've been looking at these too. Char grilled makes one as well.
Nick87
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You guys got a link?
Lilhowie83
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Nick87
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Thank youMasterbuilt Gravity Series® 560 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker
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With the Masterbuilt Gravity Series® 560 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker you can smoke, grill, sear, bake, roast and more. Set the temperature and the DigitalFan™ maintains the desired cooking temperature. GravityFed™ hopper holds charcoal and gravity feeds fuel to the fire. Grill can reach...
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Nick87
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I think these are what I've been looking for. Anyone else have any first hand experience?
PitBossFrank
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Bigjay73
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Just used an Oklahoma Joe for the first time today and was very impressed. My last pellet grill was a Traeger, which did the job, but I wasn't impressed with the thin metal and a high temp of 425. Low temp in sear mode was around 450 on the O.J. grill, high temp was 675. Looking forward to smoking a butt this weekend. They can be had for under $600, quite a good deal from what I've seen so far, hopefully it holds up over time.
Nick87
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Ended up giving my pellet grill to a family member. I'll stick with the vertical for smoking and weber kettle for grilling.
