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@MadScientistBBQ Год назад

For anyone who was contacted by someone in this comments section claiming that they have won a pellet smoker, DO NOT provide your information. It is a scam. Whoever is doing this is using the same profile picture that I have but it is not me. I will be banning that profile but please do not give this person any money.

@djrtime1398 Год назад

Say it ain’t so…

@Jeeptj1300 Год назад

THEY TRIED TO HOOK ME

@Trblmkr07 Год назад

They tried with me as well, but I know you give away your smokers on your Patreon with random draws. They were not to smart LOL

@Texas_G_Longhorns Год назад

Those bastards!!!!

@allan7578 Год назад

They're eveyewhere they never stop!

@tigcarn Год назад

I love my Recteq because I don't usually have the time to properly manage the fire. So far all my friends have loved everything I've cooked on it. Brisket, butts, ribs, all the way to cheesecakes. I call it my wood fire oven.

@BobbyPilot Год назад

Ditto the recteq and ditto the time. I love managing the fire and taste but time. Time. If time is an issue and you want a killer smoker...grab the recteq. Set and forget....do your busy life, and come back when the temp is right. :)

@diecuttingsolutionsinc6745 Год назад

Ya the rec teq cooks more even though out the chamber, that camp chef has a hot spot on the left side due to its fire box is on the left , if they had it centered it would a killer in pellet grill industry, my 2 cents

@BobbyPilot Год назад

@@diecuttingsolutionsinc6745 I thought the recteq was expensive... :)

@philly2x Год назад

Just bought my first pellet smoker last week. Today I smoked a big turkey on it for 7 hours and it is probably the best turkey I've ever eaten.

@Excalibur2 4 месяца назад

I had some smoked turkey a couple months back, it's why I'm thinking I'll get a smoker this summer.

@johnbrueggeman2237 Год назад

Jeremy. I think you deserve a ton of credit for catering to your audience and applying your method to the pellet smoker group. GREAT JOB!

@kellyhay79 Год назад

I always love your videos. You explain everything really good and breakdown why you should and shouldn’t do things while cooking. Thank you for everything.

@p0tat0c0mp Год назад

I just got a Pitts and Spitts earlier this year and I absolutely love it. I’m new to smoking/bbq but grew up around a Pitts and Spitts offset. I would def agree with Con 2, the smoke flavor isn’t as strong but smoke tubes do a fantastic job boosting up that smoke flavor. Another great vid, thanks for it!

@dwprado25 Год назад

I did my first brisket with Knotty wood almond and it was very tasty. My RecTeq loved em and it was delicious. I’d love to cook on an offset and learn that art. Love your videos!!!

@Jay_Ayo Год назад

Very helpful video. Pros and cons well detailed. I’ve used a Traeger for 3+ years and loving it. The Camp Chef is my next smoker/grill. It does everything i want done well.

@redbananaartbydavidclark Год назад

I recently got the Weber Kamado and its amazing. Grill, smoke, whatever you want. I also added the Smokeware stacker and doubled my cooking area.

@4wolverines Год назад

Great video! I went to pellets because I’m getting older & don’t want to tend a fire anymore. My MAK puts out a nice smoke flavor & Sears really well. I do like the griddle option on the grill you showcased. Pellet grills keep getting better & better. I like sticking with the stronger woods like oak & hickory to maximize the smoke flavor from my pellet grill. Thanks for the videos JY!

@troyv8302 Год назад

I use my SmokeFire for low and slow and grilling. It's a very versatile pellet grill/smoker. That said, I still love using my kettle and Akorn kamado. Something about charcoal and wood that adds so much flavor to the meat while being fun trying to get the temps zeroed in without over smoking the meat. One day will get an offset, maybe next year as I'm still enjoying what I got now.

@keneric Год назад

I have the P&S Maverick 2000 also. I opted for the full Stainless Steel option. I love it, it's a real tank with zero external maintenance. The body will definitely last forever and is an heirloom piece that can be passed down to the kids. Looking forward to seeing you cook some bbq on yours.

@reelsk376 Год назад

Good summary, fair perspectives. I have both a stick burner and a pellet smoker, and they certainly both have their place. It has been fun learning how to make both produce as similar results as possible and it can be done. I can get the smoke flavor pretty comparable, but I don't think the subtle differences in the woods are that apparent with pellets, whereas on sticks, it can punch you in the mouth... in a good way. For overnight cooks though, pellet all the way. Sometimes I'll do a brisket on the stick burner until I wrap and then let the pellets do their thing while I sleep.

@EthanEllul Год назад

Hey Jeremy, I think the Weber Smokefire is also a great option here. I’ve owned one for nearly 12 months now and it is the perfect “all-in-one” grill in my opinion. You can BBQ low and slow right down to 200F, or ramp it up to 600F for an amazing sear over a wood (as apposed to gas) fire! It uses “flavouriser bars” under the grill grates, which are very similar to those found on your camp chef. Keep up the great content!

@brandonbressner6159 Год назад

As usual, great video! I've been a Komodo user for 20 years, a UDS user for 8 years and will one day have a pellet and offset smokers as well. I have the room, so why not! I am really looking forward to you using the Pitts & Spitts to see how close you can get it to offset flavors. If anyone on RU-vid can do it, I trust you can! Thanks for all that you do!

@samsoares1900 День назад

Love from Australia. My neighbour smokes his meats in offset for the first few hours and then finishes his meats in his pellet smoker. He finds he gets decent smoke flavour and only has to hang around to tender the fire for few hours instead of whole 12 -14 hrs. He likes to start his brisket in afternoon and before he goes to bed places in pellet smoker. I’ve got Akorn, pit boss pellet smoker and Nepolean gas griller and my favourite is the Akorn but I do use my gas grill a lot.

@bpri9880 Год назад

I’ve been an offset guy forever, but I recently got a drum smoker and holy fun! I love this thing…it burns 13+ hours on a single basket (half bag of charcoal and wood splits) and it is very consistent with temperature, once it gets up to temp and evens out it is seriously within 5 degrees. It’s efficient and enjoyable, I’m doing a pork butt tomorrow with it. My wife loves the pork butts and ribs I’ve been doing on it.

@robertorosselini Год назад

Yes, i agree with you 100 percent. I have 12 smokers and grills in my backyard, sometimes i make bbq for more than 60 folks. My favorite for Beef and Pulled Pork is Offset, but also my three 22 Weber WSM works very well, i upgraded them with 4 racks and blowing system. Last not least the pellet smokers, for me the most important, beside the pellets to use, is a water pan opposite side of the roof and starting temperatur always 80 degree celsius for smoke flavour, the time with this temperature is depending on the meat. You make great videos, cheers from Austria ! 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍

@dannym30 Год назад

I appreciate the fact you say you are biased to stick burners but share lots of pros and have a positive attitude towards the pellet smoker.

@briansupermag3918 Год назад

I absolutely love love love my Lone Star Grillz pellet grill. Nothing smokes like it in the pellet world. Its just amazing. While it may not have the flavor of a stick burner but my family and i absolutely love the BBQ it makes.

@leroyderamus8311 Год назад

Another great video. So glad I found your channel. I have learned a ton from watching your videos. I've had a BGE for over 30 years and it's been awesome but you motivated me into expanding the lineup to a WSM, Weber Performer Deluxe, Smokey Joe, a Traeger pellet and a Char-Griller offset stick burner to play with. The Camp Chef looks good and I can see the upside for the convenience aspect. Plus I like the side griddle. It would definitely be on the short list if I decided to add a 7th. Looking forward to seeing you cook a brisket and some ribs and hearing your impression on the flavor.

@Zark758 Год назад

I totally agree on your point about enjoying the actual process of maintains your fire/heat yourself. It can be frustrating at times. It can also be pretty fun and rewarding.

@Sobergamer61 Год назад

Hey Jeremy, I love your videos, they are informative and very helpful. I own a Traeger Pro 34 and my personal experience with it is that you can get great smoked meats, veggies, even some fruits from it, but it depends on what Pellet you use. I’ve used a few different ones and I have come to the conclusion that OAK pellets give the smokiest flavor out of them all. I like Cherry or apple for bacon, but OAK does it all. Caveat is that they are not sold locally where I live so I have to purchase them on the internet. So anyone on here who has a pellet smoker and has NOT tried oak, please try oak. Aaron Franklin swears by Oak splits for his BBQ. I know splits/pellets are different but you can get it pretty close with oak pellets. They really are versatile, you can use them for all things smoked.

@TomMass Год назад

Hey Jeremy! So glad you are acknowledging pellet grills! I have been Smoking on my Traeger Timberline 850 and LOVE IT! It does have a SUPER SMOKE setting you can turn on at 255 degrees or lower to get more smoke! It works great, and I use it for the first two and a half hours of my cooks! I was going to be a Patreon member, but almost everything you do is on offset, so that was a disappointment. I know I can translate almost anything you do on the offset to my pellet, but since I am such a beginner, I prefer like to like. Do more pellet videos, and I will become a Patreon member! But regardless, I subscribe and like your videos! I appreciate all that you do! Thanks again! -Tom

@roscocsa Год назад

I recently got one of the pit boss vertical pellet smoker. I love it. It's like having a giant medium smoky oven on the porch. It gets just hot enough that I think i could manage some pan pizza, and cool enough that I think i could do some cheese and fish. Holds 60lbs of pellets at a time. built in probes, timers, wifi...... more than worth what I paid for it.

@fman6956 Год назад

I started with a Traeger pellet smoker and used it to learn how to smoke brisket. A year later, after smoking over 10 briskets and other proteins, I bought an offset and started learning fire management. Now I can choose to use the Traeger if I’m not available to manage the fire, or the offset when I have the time to dedicate to managing the fire. Best of both worlds.

@petethehandyman9185 Год назад

Good info sir, that’s the great thing about bbq,lots of ways to do it,pick the one that works for you. I for one really like my pellet smoker.

@craigczaplinski5793 Год назад

Hey Jeremy, this is another great video. You're my "Go To" whenever I'm about to add another grill / smoker to my collection. My only criticism about this video, and it's written purely out of respect and sensitivity for the great presentation here, is as follows. In today's market there are so many places where we can purchase wood splits and chunks for offset smokers. For example, I can't find pecan for my WSM locally but I did find pecan through Amazon. Now, of course I probably paid a small premium for pecan chunks but the point is, I wouldn't express this as a con when comparing Pellet smokers to stick burners.....Just my chime in opinion after watching this video........ Lastly, you asked us to suggest a cook on your gorgeous camp chef hybrid. So here's my request......How about doing a 16 hour overnight brisket using the pellets from an earlier video titled something like "Did we just find a pellet product that delivers the same smoke flavor as wood splits" I'm pretty sure you know what I'm referencing here. I think a low and slow over night brisket would be an exceptional litmus test for the Camp Chef! I hope you agree. Thanks Jeremy!!

@Trblmkr07 Год назад

Been watching you for years and when you've done comparisons I've always asked "why not Camp Chef" and now you have one!!! I've had my Camp Chef Wifi 24 for almost 4 years and I've had ZERO issues with it. Fires up easily, runs consistent and no issues with pellets or fires anything, it just runs great, and I leave mine sitting out in the winter with the hopper full, I just cover it up with a camp chef cover and good to go. I love the fact that Camp Chef's are also easy to clean up, pull a leaver, burn pot is emptied, and ready to go again. I'd love to see you actually try Camp Chef pellets as you've never used them or compared them. So maybe a briskets on the Camp Chef with Camp Chef Pellets, and Notty wood on your Pits and Spits ?

@billystpaul8907 Год назад

Another good video Jeremy. I always learn a lot of good info from your video's. I won 4 grills. 2 Webers that I have used for most of my life. Webers are easy to use and make good BBQ. Then I saw a Green Egg and decided to get a Kamado grill. Way better smoker then the Weber. Then, friends got a pellet smoker and I wanted one. Now, it's my go to grill for most of my grilling. The Kamado I use for longer cooks. And, my Webers only get used when I feed a lot of people...Maybe someday, I"ll have a stick burner..

@midwest1228 Год назад

Love your videos. Love your take on pellet smokers. I own a pellet grill, a offset.. And a barrel(which you didn't mention). I also own a gas grill and a regular charcoal. For great BBQ,I love the barrel the most!!! Doesn't matter if I'm doing a quick grill or smoking a brisket.. The flavor produced is unmatched. Everything you mentioned about a pellet grill is very true..I work long hours during the week and I'm always looking for something to cook on my days off. Pellet grill fits in nicely, but man does it lack that beautiful smoke flavor you get from a offset or barrel. If you do it right you can get some flavor from a pellet grill, but for all the convenience it's still a big learning curve. A offset smoker is the same in that aspect.. Lots of work to get the fire just right and maintain it during the cook and get that flavor you love about bbq Now I'm on to the barrel smoker... Yes it's a little bit of work.. You have to set up your charcoal and get a fire started... But you don't need wood splits.. Cherry, apple, pecan, hickory, mosquite,ect wood chunks are also very available online or at stores. Grilling some chicken or chops for dinner for the family after work that day? Doesn't take long to set up or cook.. And the smoke flavor is amazing. Want to do a pork shoulder, brisket, or ribs on the weekend or your day off? A barrel does it faster without losing that smoke flavor.. It's crazy good... Want to talk about price... You can get a pit barrel cooker in the $400 range. A Gateway drum smoker in the $1000 range... Plus or minus for what you're ordering. All the smoke flavor you want and love, easy to use, and did I say portable?

@chrisworsinger7301 Год назад

Really curious to see how the Apex performs with some classic smokes- brisket, pork butt, ribs, etc. For those with limited space or only looking to purchase a single cooker, it seems pretty ideal. Looking forward to your videos on it!

@jackkavanagh4705 Год назад

i have a lone star grillz 36 inch pellet smoker that i bought last october used 4 to 5 times a week year round, i have done 176 cooks on it.........briskits ,pork butts, ribs , steak...everything. been rock solid....cold smoke to slow cooks and searing steaks .EZ to clean..........couldnt be happier with this pellet smoker .very well made...

@darronmorris2683 Год назад

Thank you been running camp chef 36 Lux for 4 years with searbox on the side adding a couple smoker tubes does help with adding the extra smoke flavor.

@erikmacaluso Год назад

The ease of pellet smokers is great. The flavor of real wood and charcoal is also great. That's why I got a gravity series.

@equalizir1 Год назад

I have both and I love both. I live in Vegas and sometimes I don't feel like staying outside too much in the summer. The pellet grill is perfect for super hot days. I think stick burners are way funner though.

@greenyoyo90 Год назад

I love all my camp chef stuff. Do everything on that thing. Would love to see all the different things you would cook on it.

@FirebrewTV Год назад

Looked at offsets, nearly pulled the trigger on a pellet, bought the Weber Summit Kamado (1st gen). It is a great piece of equipment, really enjoy working with it. Rock steady temperature control, you can smoke low and slow, or sear a steak. Add a fan controller to the port and you have the convenience and control a pellet grill. Best of all no worries about overshooting temp like with a BGE, or a KJ. In my opinion the WSK is underrated and overlooked.

@AndersonsSmokeShow Год назад

A ton of valuable information in this video! The convenience factor is why I lean heavily on my pellet grills. Unfortunately, working full-time doesn't always leave me with enough time to manage a fire, but I am comfortable leaving something unattended in my pellet grill while I work. The new Apex is the jack-of-all-trades in the grilling industry. So far I have really enjoyed the versatility of that grill, and for everyday use I think it's to beat... I've seen you work your steak magic on the Apex, but what about something like a whole chicken or spatchcock chicken? With a typical pellet grill it can be tough to get the crispy skin AND still get that good smoke flavor. P.S. My power has gone out while running my pellet grill.... guess what I resorted to? My trusty ole' Weber Kettle!

@ggarden8432 Год назад

I love to use my stick burner but it only happens a few times a year. I have a farm and have tons of stuff to do everyday. I can put something on in the morning , monitor it on my phone through the day and have BBQ by the end of the day. I use the stick burner when I'm doing a maintenance day when I'm going to be around the house for the day. Love your content.

@nickanderson4674 Год назад

Thanks Jeremy! Love to see you put the Apex through all sorts of tests. I have a Camp Chef Woodwind and older Weber Genesis and wanting to get rid of them for the Apex next spring. Can’t wait to see the videos!

@Victorious8966 Год назад

I am in the same boat. I called the business where I purchased my woodwind to see if they carry it yet. Trying to see if the dimensions are the same and if there are any concerns of the drip tray. They are waiting to get some more feedback before offering it but everyone agrees the concept is fantastic. Can't seem to find the actual dimensions of the 24 inch with the gas accessory is though 😕

@jasondefreese6807 Год назад

Jeremy, love your thorough videos and appreciate your honesty. On the Camp Chef Apex I’d love to see your take on a traditional brisket and eggs (Benedict) combo and your spin on some pork belly bites. Thanks for the great content.

@paulmontanari5549 Год назад

Great video as always! I’m super interested to hear how the Apex does….I know you liked the flavor the SmokeFire put out, but the Pitts and Spitts is on another level. I’d live to see you do a brisket and pork ribs on the Apex to see the flavor and texture you can get. Thanks for all the content….keep it coming!

@danmcguire60 Год назад

We love our campchef, and we use it every week!! I feel like we've maxed out the capacity multiple times and still had great results! I did 4 full spatchcocked turkeys on my champ chef 36" for thanksgiving last year, and they were amazing!! I'd love to see you go through ribs, brisket, and pulled pork on this pellet grill and see how they turn out and if you have any tips or tricks!!

@jeremiahglass8262 Год назад

Excellent review……thank you. I agree with pretty much everything presented here.

@quinnmackay4493 Год назад

Hi Jeremy, I love your videos! They are always well thought out and informative. I have yet to see you use a Lone Star Grillz Pellet Smoker, which to me, is the best of the best pellet smokers. They have a direct grilling option, too, which gives you a great crust on your steaks and burgers. I'd love to see you do a comparison video with their pellet smoker. The other video I'd love to see is "which pellets give the best, smokey flavor and the best crust". I wish I had a dozen pellet smokers in my backyard so I could do the test myself, but my new Lone Star Grillz Pellet Smoker emptied my pellet smoker fund 🙂. Thanks for the great videos!

@WildChinoise Год назад

I use a pellet smoker. I do fiddle with the cooking process and trying different brands of pellets. Absolutely agree that better quality pellets will produce better flavor. I've recently tried post oak pellets which has produced the tastiest beef ribs I ever made. If you can find those pellets near you, give them a try. I generally cook on my pellet smoker at 225 degrees with a swing of about 25 degrees or so. It's a small smoker, so I think it gets too hot when I set it higher. Also I think I would agree with your thought that pellet smokers will deliver better flavor at lower cooking temps and longer cooking times. Keep up the good work. Your channel has been immensely entertaining and informative!

@jakeboss2653 Год назад

I mentioned this alittle bit in a previous comment in another video, I do prefer using offset smokers, but i don't have alot of time to manage the fire, so i really love using it when i get the chance when i know for sure i have absolutely nothing going on, we have a large family so always doing other things and so i always have the pellet smoker going while i'm away doing family things, but relaxing days and weekends which don't happen often, i'm out there with the offset smoker. I 100% agree with all you're points on cons with pellet smokers, I do really enjoy the technology side of pellet smokers, I like watching the app on my phone while watching tv in the livingroom and adjusting temps on the app, with your points on not enough smoke from pellets, i been playing with smoke tubes in my pellet smoker using used burned mixed with new wood in smoke tubes and also putting brisket fat in the smoke tube from trimmings, I found it works amazing to get just the right amount of dirty smoke with experimenting.

@markanheier854 Год назад

Got my Pitts and Spitts 2 years ago from your old videos. Now I have the pellet grill, camp chef griddle, and a gas grill in the back deck. All do their job well but want to see if the Apex does it better. It would be hard to give up the room of a 36 inch griddle.

@aechean Год назад

I have a Camp Chef Woodwind with the side burner. I love it. I realize that there is some difference in flavor, but the ease of use makes up for it IMO. I've cooked a lot of BBQ on it, and while I'm not winning any competitions, my neighborhood has loved everything I've made. Some day maybe I'll get an offset, but for now the pellet grill lets me BBQ on my own time, and I couldn't be happier with it.

@logic3686 Год назад

Same. Love the convivence of a pellet grill. After several months of owning mine, I got a smoker tube and it really made night and day difference when I do briskets.

@jimraelee Год назад

Yes Ive had 2 tragers and they both had problems of shutting off and the pelets building up. 1 time was during a family BBQ. i did save the day and get it started again. but still

@insideouskraken3424 Год назад

Jeremy, I overcooked some St Louis ribs from Porter Road last week. An expensive error to say the least. But it inspired me to check the temps on my Traeger at various locations. I used identical oven thermometers, and 0laced one in the back left corner as a control. I set the grill twmp at 225, and let it reach temp, and started checking temps at various locations. I found that I the right side of the smoker kept a consistent temp compared to the setpoint temp. Not sure why. The hotest area was the left side under the stack. That's the side I cooked thre ribs on last week. Trying again this week with the ribs on the right side.

@matts7883 Год назад

As a kid I learned how to BBQ on offset, Weber kettle and wsm. With life and being busy I switched to a CampChef pellet grill 2 years ago, I am pretty happy with the results. But yes it's less smoke since they burn so clean.

@DavePruett Год назад

Well said. I have the new Traeger Timberline XL and it is a beast. I generally only cook for 2-4 people, so the XL is more than big enough. I also really like the Knotty Wood Almond Pellets. Did some Dino Ribs today. Awesome. But I also have my Weber Kettle and Weber Smoky Mountain Water Smoker. I use those when I have the time or just want to be totally involved in the process (like you). IMHO, starting with a Weber Kettle and learning how to grill smoke, sear, etc, etc is a great way to go. You can really learn fire/temperature management and use wood chunks for great smoke. Finally, I have a Weber gas grill for when I want hot, fast and don't care that much about smoke or charcoal flavor. Each one has it's own pros, cons, and flavor profiles. Enjoy the process! I am VERY interested to know how that new Camp Chef works for you. My general experience with things that are built to do many things is that they don't do all of them (sometimes none of them) well. It will be great if this one breaks that rule!

@TheMusicscotty Год назад

Jeremy has become my favorite. He's unbiased, knowledgeable, and professional. He's the Alton Brown of BBQ.

@RESlusher Год назад

Thanks for the info, Jeremy! I recently picked up my first pellet smoker, the Traeger Ranger. Normally, I'm just cooking for me and the wife and maybe her folks. This size of smoker is just right for us. You did bring up some valid points to consider though. I'm looking forward to the coming pellet smoker videos!

@MadScientistBBQ Год назад

Thanks! I hope to put some out soon

@davidconners Год назад

Love the video. Cooked ribs on the pellet smoker this past weekend and it turned off twice before I gave up and fired up the smokey mountain. Tech is the gift and the curse as it pertains to BBQ. Create some charcoal smoker content, Weber summit, Kamado, kettle etc. Thanks

@link_7164 Год назад

I’m really looking forward to the pellet smoker video series after putting some time to experiment with them. I’d also be very interested to see what you think of WSM or kamados after spending effort with those.

@jrcordero8194 Год назад

I built my drum smoker and I love it!

@swirleynoise2424 Год назад

What a good vid. I own a pellet smoker and an offset. a small inexpensive offset, but an offset none the less. i love both for different reasons and this vid basically explains all my reasons. being a busy guy, i dont always have the time to tend a fire and such. the pellet smoker/grill does it for me within reason. i also use my pellet grill as an outdoor oven. in the summer months it mostly replaces my indoor oven. when i use the offset its more of an occasion. like a holiday or a day off. maintaining the fire, prepping the wood properly. the vents and chimney, the whole thing start to finish. it is more like a sense of accomplishment like you said about being the cook rather than the machine being thee cook. i will say that i get very good smoke flavor from my pellet grill (with some helping devices like a smoke tube) sometimes better than my offset. this is totally subjective, im sure, as far as the flavor thing goes. but whatever, this a great video. thank you.

@robertash3953 Год назад

Nice review and agree on the PROS / CONS of a pellet smoker! Curious, does the pellet smoker behind you have a better smoke flavor than the Traeger you gave away? I use my pellet grill as a secondary grill and can't get enough smoke.

@brianchadwell2 Год назад

I recently made my best pork butt ever and it came from a pellet smoker. Its true they dont get much smoke flavor, but the consistent cook is amazing. I smoked it the day before a big family reunion. At the reunion I re-heated the bbq on one of those outdoor park charcoal grills. I use charcoal and apple wood chunks when I charcoal grill. I put the bbq in a foil baking sheet with foil loosely draped over it, as the smoke from the charcoal and apple wood came up under the foil it smoked the meat more, and because it was already shedded it really took on a lot of smoke. Hands down my best ever.

@richardnoel5962 Год назад

Great video, thanks ... A few things: First, you confirm what my son observed using his Pit Boss, that there's less smoke/flavor with pellets than using a stick burner. Wonder if hitting the pellets with a water mist/spray or a brief soaking prior to loading would help ... Next, limited wood supply for a stick burner is less of an issue than you suggest, and not an issue at all when using wood "chunks" such as the WSM units use; both are available online, though the "sticks" would be pricey assuming you're using a large offset smoker. For a small offset smoker wood chunks work just fine. Also, you didn't mention apple wood and which is readily available locally across the country. Last year, I bought a 50lb bag of apple logs at a local orchard for $10. Using my Dewalt combination saw, I work them up into chunks that fit nicely into my WSM. Lastly, After using the 14" WSM for many years and feeling a bit cramped, I upgraded to the WSM 18". It's perfect for me and, like others here have mentioned, I can't imagine owning a pellet smoker; I thorougly enjoy the overall process that results into "smokey goodness."

@krisbabic89 Год назад

I enjoy my pit poss pellet smoker. Haven’t had issues in a few years using it at least twice a week, grilling and smoking. Like you said. It’s easy which is nice. I just recently picked up a masterbuilt gravity smoker last week, and that seems to give a good flavor and also pretty easy. Seems like the closest flavor to an actual offset since your burning real wood chunks and charcoal. Some guys even put splits into the hopper with the charcoal around it.

@andrewnaprawa6366 Год назад

The pellet smoker was my introduction to bbq. Focused only on a cook. I am stepping towards the offset but do believe I will continue using the pellet grill for several different situations cause of convenience. Can BBQ and run errands or on a work day etc. great video. Thanks Jeremy. Keep ‘em coming.

@poetac15 Год назад

Completely agree. I will always have a place for the pellet smoker. Similar to an air fryer - for some dishes it’s the best option given the convenience. Same with sous vide and cast iron etc.

@dwigamaniac Год назад

Same here.

@davidbueso3840 Год назад

I've always been fascinated on doing BBQ because it's my favorite type of food. I was on the edge of purchasing a pellet smoker because of all the convenience it has. However, I learned the difference of taste between a pellet smoker and an offset. Eating from a Texas bbq restaurant using stick burners vs eating BBQ food from a pellet smoker from a friend, I tasted the differnce BIG time. The smoke flavors on a pellet wasn't as good as an offset. If you've never eaten BBQ from a stick burner than you'll probably won't think different about a pellet smoker, but if you have, you certainly will. so, I purchased a workhorse 1975 and I am happy with my decision!

@donplan2623 Год назад

Great video! Can you do a video on the best pellets for the flavor?

@deanm5325 Год назад

Rockin the KW tee…nice!!👍 I switched after watching your videos with them and won’t go to any other brand now!

@tranceformer110 Год назад

I could see myself getting a pellet grill in the next year or so. I got to borrow one from a friend and made ribs on it. They turned out just like the ones I cook on my WSM as far as texture and bark was concerned. They needed more smoke flavor but like you stated the brand and type of pellets can make all the difference.

@idontedit7375 Год назад

Duuuuude....I'm so jealous of the Apex! I want one so badly! Can't wait to see the videos!!

@waynethompson4315 Год назад

I had a pellet grill I loved but I must admit I became frustrated with it breaking down. Usually when we had guests! I loved cooking on it and I was able to produce some great food on it. I will also say that the company was always great and took care of getting me parts quickly. Unfortunately, it rusted out which was my fault. When replacing it I decided to go with a grill with no moving parts or electronics. (Old school) I bought a charcoal grill and love it. I can smoke, grill, sear, and bake. I just build the charcoal fire to match the cooking method I want. I have to manage the fire (not to extent of a stick burner) which I do enjoy. Keep up the good work. I am producing good BBQ because of what I have learned on your channel. It is much appreciated.

@jimjacobs1187 Год назад

I have been using a Rec Tec for 10+ years it's a outstanding smoker, also love my lonestar 48.

@bobschlotterfishing2678 Год назад

So im a weekend or once during the week BBQ guy. im on my second Pellet smoker. I have mastered pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken, brisket and even pizza. There great for someone who who is using it for my own use. I moved from a Trager to a Grilla Grills silver back, this pellet smoker is not talked about much but its the bomb. Double wall stainless built like a brick house and all in all awesome grill.

@AngryMountainMan Год назад

As someone who has built drum smokers for years. I’ve owned offsets before (Lange, and custom). I even have a OKJ bronco pro right now with my two 55gal drums. But I keep going back to my GMG Daniel Boone. The ease is what does it for me. I’ve also found out throughout the years that I actually don’t like heavy smoke flavor. So for me pellets work great. The only grill I’ve never owned is a ceramic grill.

@daryldesjardins Год назад

Really enjoy your videos... I don't have your ability to have 10 different smokers in my back yard... But I do have a dedicated smoker and a gas grill ,, charcoal,, smoker ... Pit Boss Ultimate.... and my smoker is a Pit Boss Pro pellet smoker. I truly agree what your saying about smoking offset, except I have great results,,, and smoke for 14 to 20 people all the time and have fantastic results with my pellet smoker... I will try to post my last weekend cook .. Best regards, Daryl , from the great white north...

@jimraelee Год назад

I have a briquet Weber for cooking some meats, and a smoker for the low and slows... works good for me. Might look into an offset smoker. Great vid.

@lamontdurr1682 Год назад

I never even considered a pellet smoker until LoneStar Grillz made their version of the pellet smoker. You should really do a review on it. That thing actually smokes! May not be the same as a stick burner but its probably the closest thing to getting the same smoke profile with the right kind of pellets. I bought one and am well pleased!

@MrWyvernfist Год назад

I just bought a brisket in anticipation of your pellet smoker brisket video!

@bmb1506 Год назад

Mr jeremy, thank you for all the videos. You did a video about small offset cookers versus big ones and how to compensate. Maybe a similar video on compensating for using a pellet smoker in order to achieve similar results on an offset would be doable? - Like using two smoke bombs for the first 4 hours, buying gasket sealing, utilizing low and slow temp controls, etc.... Thanks!

@OperationFoodieComa 8 месяцев назад

i really appreciate this video!

@johnstaub359 Год назад

Great video! I have one of every kind lol Can not have too many. I am with you when it comes to being one with the cook. I love the stick burner, but… the pellet is so convenient. Over the 4th weekend I did a butt for pulled pork. But I had so much going on that I monitored it from my phone lol 😆 while laying on the beach. ( we live 15 mins from the ocean in Florida) Now, I have a kamado too, but was out of charcoal… I know it’s a sin lol. I do have a gas grill but only use the side burner for lighting chimney 😃 great comparisons that’s for sure. Thanks for all you do.

@jimpalmer4061 Год назад

Great video. I have owned 5 pellet cookers and have 3 set up right now and totally agree about the utility. Easy to use but one dimensional. Wanna ruin a good pellet cooker? Try to open a baffle and go direct heat. Wanna have a huge fire? Crank it up to 600 after a lower cook where grease has built up. Wanna have back burn into the auger? Same. In terms of flavor, pellet cookers are WAY more approachable for most people. Sticks have a distinct smoke flavor that is "too strong" for many average eaters, whereas pellet cookers are more mild for sure (but yes, less smoke and BBQ flavor for those of us who like that). Finally, he mentioned knotty pellets. Just my opinion - I bought 4 bags. LOVED the flavor. But....they fouled up my cookers a ton. Not just mess, but those big biscuits that forced pellets away or back into the auger. Even during a super long cook...not worth it.

@jaredtorrez Год назад

You should check out the Pellet Pro 2300 with heavy diffuser. It's a great pellet grill that uses wood splits as well. I love mine.

@Blashyrkh89 Год назад

I have a pellet smoker JUST for work. At the house I have regular charcoal grills and an offset. I can’t really have a big offset when I’m at work so I got a small pellet smoker just to pack around the oilfield with me going location to location and state to state.

@vincep3334 Год назад

Another great video. Interesting you mentioned you had issues with your Traeger, have had issues with ours as well, from shutting down, inconsistent temperature and the thing going super nova on us. I clean and vacuum it out every other cook, and no longer use the Traeger pellets after watching you comparison video. About ready to kick it to the curb. Anyway keep up the good work.

@rbv2819 Год назад

I personally have both and enjoy both for different reasons. I use my pellet smoker to dial in my seasonings as the outcome is more consistent. Then apply what I’ve learned to my stick burner. Also if I’m busy in the yard or at work, the wife can easily throw some chicken on the pellet grill for dinner while I’m out of pocket. That being said, a stick burner is still my favorite.

@chrisceykovsky Год назад

Very similar here, I have a stick smoker that is 50 years old now (at least) - that I used for years. With kids, sports and life i just can't get to using it except when on vacation. Pellet smoker makes everything easy and plenty "good enough." I'd not do a brisket on it though, just my personal preference, but for 90% of the stuff we like to eat - it's easy mode and can be done while working on other stuff. I do miss tending the fire and such, but guess save that for Christmas and Thanksgiving. :)

@therev2100 Год назад

I've been wanting to upgrade to a stick burner, and I just got my email for a Franklin barbecue pit smoker, definitely should have started saving when I got on that list.

@pvbranson Год назад

I have a Louisiana Grill cabinet style pellet smoker, which is the same as the large cabinet style Pit Boss. It has 6 shelves, so it could smoke a lot of meat. I’ve only used 3 though. Maybe you can get one of these style smokers and see how well it works to have it fully loaded up to see how well it smokes. Also, I’m not a fan of getting up super early to put meat on. So what I usually do is to put a brisket on around 11-12, just before bed. I set it at a lower temp, like 175, so it won’t cook to fast while I sleep. Than I turn it up after I wake up. Seems to have worked out well, to have it ready by dinner time. I don’t know if it’s drying out more, doing it this way, especially being it’s not getting sprayed. The smoker does come with a large water pan, so is spraying necessary? Maybe you could do a video on an overnight method for us who don’t want our sleep interrupted, using a pellet smoker.

@dankelly Год назад

Thanks, Jeremy! I've been thinking about getting a camp chef with the griddle attachment.

@MadScientistBBQ Год назад

The one time I used it, I loved it

@JWH-01 Год назад

I have a gas grill, offset smoker, and recently a pellet grill. I use all of them. The choice depends on what I'm cooking and how busy I am. Like you, I enjoy tending the fire. I will use the offset smoker if I have time. Also as you said, there is nothing to break down on an offset smoker. It is just two metal containers and hinges! I enjoy a long low and slow cook. I get an excuse to hang out by the fire and relax. The gas grill is for when I'm in a hurry. It is also for when I want more precise control over the temperature. The pellet grill is fairly new and I am still experimenting with it. As you said, it is convenient, but the smokey flavor is a little weak.

@tbonesied Год назад

Jeremy, Have you ever thought about/ tried putting a brisket on an offset for say the first 3-5 hours (when most of the smoke flavor is taken up) and then transferring it to a pellet smoker for the rest of the cook for the convenience? Might be the best of both worlds if you don't have time to sit with an offset for 12 hours.

@Begohan1234 Год назад

There's a difference between absorbing smoke flavor and building a bark, and it takes 8 ish hours to build a great bark on a brisket and pellet smokers are plain just not good at making bark. Be better off building the bark till you wrap then just throw in the oven.

@Sparks00psn Год назад

@@Begohan1234 lost all respect with your name

@chaseh2371 Год назад

I’ve thought about doing this myself but am yet to try it. Also would be curious to see him do it that way!

@jerryjensen5052 Год назад

I DO THIS ON MY WEBER..AND MY PIT BOSS.... With great success flavor and bark

@robertlcervantez9964 Год назад

Hello. I love all your videos I do cook by the way you say to and it is awesome!! By chance do you have a video on how to smoke pork chops?

@shizzlestix66 Год назад

I started on the 18 weber smokey mountain and loved it. But the smoke flavor would do a number to my gut the next day due to having Colitis. My dad and I both went out to Recteq and we came home with the 1250. Still has a great smokey flavor but easier on my stomach. Also love the ease of use., I work 3rd shift during the week and flip flop to normal hours on the weekend to be with my family. It's nice to set it and forget when we want some bbq. Plus my dad had just retired and this was his first cooker. He has really taking to bbqing. He cooks 3-4 nights a week.

@Belivo Год назад

I've got a Yoder pellet smoker and it's pretty versatile. You can go from 160 to 600 and over with grill grates. I had a camp chef pellet smoker before but couldn't get it as hot, but for smoking it was working pretty well the 3 years I've had it. I've literally stopped using my gas grill since I've got the yoder. For smoke flavor I often add an amazen smoke tube filled with pellets and it's not too strong.

@exgratiaiii Год назад

Plus 1 on the Yoder. I've got a YS640S and the grill grates will easily get to over 700° with the trap door removed. They also sell a cast iron griddle you can put above the fire too. Maybe most pellet smokers are not very versatile, but this thing is amazing.

@jeffmb45 Год назад

Good video Jeremy. Lone Star Grillz new pellet smoker might be the game changer for a pellet smoker that can produce flavor on par with a stick burner. Smokey Ribs BBQ has some good comparison videos. would be cool if you could get a hold of one to do some videos on.

@blackirishredneckb6383 Год назад

New to this channel but not to smoking BBQ. Firstly, Mr Yoder you-da-man. Giving excellent unbiased, knowledgeable and professional opinions with Pros/Cons comparison is the best. I’ve done everything but whole hog on everything except pellet. Currently I have a vertical (my go to), offset, and gas. Getting up in my years so am looking for that final one that may give me more control without loosing that all important “Smokey” good flavor. Nothing like seeing that smoke ring. Is there any other manufacturers that have a combo like the Apex? If not this may be the bar. I came across this channel in my search for a good quality and dare I say…inexpensive pellet smoker and my love of everything BBQ. No such thing as an inexpensive smoker…lol. I’ve been reviewing (online) everything from PittsandSpitts, GreenMountain, PitBoss, Yoder and now Apex. The Apex pellet/propane combo may just be what the doctor ordered. Since the biggest complaint about pellets is the lack of enough smoke right? Can the propane be used at the same time the pellet is going? If so than turn the farthest (or any of your choice) burner on low and place a chip tray over it. Bingo bango smoke. The pellet will adjust to the heat swing till the chips burn down. Comments from the peanut gallery expected…lol.

@anthonysamra7777 Год назад

Spot On, Thank you!

@rattlesnakebbq Год назад

I was set on buying a Yoder 640S pellet smoker...then Traeger just came out with the Timberline XL and seemed to have engineered it very well...however once seeing it in person...the cooking space is very limited...your Pitts & Spitts looks well made also with a large cooking space...now, watching your take on pellet smokers and showing at the end the Camp Chef pellet smoker/ gas grill/ side burner...UGH!!! All of them have valid "Pro's & Cons"...and now I'm back to the drawing board....thanks! 🥴

@shawnwoloschuk4445 Год назад

Tks for knowledge

@reddog907 Год назад

I agree with the limited amount of smoke the pellet smoker produces, what I do is cook to a certain degree then lower the temp , it puts out more smoke.