Food and Drink Pellet Grills - Page 7

My old LP grill is to the point where it needs parts or needs to go. The wife is thinking a pellet grill might be better for her to use.

I thought there was a thread on here about them, but the one I could dig up is over a decade old.

What are you guys running these days? Pros/Cons?

I don't know much about anything except Traegers and people I know have had trouble with them.

I'd PROBABLY be leaving it outside so I'd need a cover for it.
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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.
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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 fucking awful on the otherhand.
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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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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.
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Originally Posted by Shiver Me Timbers:
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.

But...the rec tec heats up in 15 minutes and no cleanup really and replacement. Kind of best of both worlds
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Originally Posted by icepick64:
But...the rec tec heats up in 15 minutes and no cleanup really and replacement. Kind of best of both worlds

I am a bit of a masochist. I like waiting and waiting for the pay off while the impatience grows........
Plus I really really like buying large bags of charcoal for $25 each and hickory for 40 a bag. Like a normal night at Temptations........If that place is still open
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Originally Posted by SAUTO:
go buy a couple and let me know which one you like best. I'm thinking of going this route too

I didn't buy them all and try them, but I did buy one.

Bought the RecTec Stampede.

I didn't get the searing grate, maybe I should have, but we'll see.

I did buy a small shelf, the cover, and some Heifer Rub (FMB should be getting commission from this outfit).
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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.
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Im rocking the Barrel House Cooker from Walmart. This thing is fucking awesome. It makes smoking meat so easy using charcoal and you can sear a steak as well. I got mine for like $125 and I think at one time this winter it was priced at >$100. The directions tell you exactly what to do and if you follow those directions you just stick the meat in and leave it alone until its done. I love it and can't wait to start smokin meatzzzz.
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Originally Posted by dlphg9:
Im rocking the Barrel House Cooker from Walmart. This thing is fucking awesome. It makes smoking meat so easy using charcoal and you can sear a steak as well. I got mine for like $125 and I think at one time this winter it was priced at >$100. The directions tell you exactly what to do and if you follow those directions you just stick the meat in and leave it alone until its done. I love it and can't wait to start smokin meatzzzz.

Basically a Pit Barrel Cooler. Those are good at hot and fast BBQ.
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Originally Posted by Buehler445:
I didn't buy them all and try them, but I did buy one.

Bought the RecTec Stampede.

I didn't get the searing grate, maybe I should have, but we'll see.

I did buy a small shelf, the cover, and some Heifer Rub (FMB should be getting commission from this outfit).

Shoot me a pic when you get it all set up
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Originally Posted by SAUTO:
Shoot me a pic when you get it all set up

Will do. I can't wait. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to ship.
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Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Will do. I can't wait. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to ship.

I'm always like a little kid when I order something :-)
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Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Will do. I can't wait. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to ship.

Ups guy told me he was coming over for dinner when he delivered mine. Then he stood me up.

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Originally Posted by Sorce:
Ups guy told me he was coming over for dinner when he delivered mine. Then he stood me up.

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It was probably Bowser...
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