Pellet grill?
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I have an older Traeger and a Blazn’ Grill Works, Gridiron model. I use the BGW most frequently due to good digital controls and easy empty of fire pot. Heavy steel.
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Deepwoodsbutcher what’s your budget? What do you have now?
Tex_77 $500 or so. I have a GMG davy crockett. It’s a little small for my upcoming projects. Looking to do more snacksticks, jerky and summer sausage.
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Tex_77 $500 or so. I have a GMG davy crockett. It’s a little small for my upcoming projects. Looking to do more snacksticks, jerky and summer sausage.
Deepwoodsbutcher at that price range I’d probably take a look at the Camp Chefs Walton’s is going to be selling.
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I had a GMG first, then a Rec-Tec and currently a Yoder. Yoder is the not the cheapest but built solid. Yoder was the best decision for me.
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Tex_77 $500 or so. I have a GMG davy crockett. It’s a little small for my upcoming projects. Looking to do more snacksticks, jerky and summer sausage.
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Deepwoodsbutcher My buddy loves his Pitmaster and it was around $500. He cooks on it non stop and for several years and has had no issues.
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Thanks for the suggestions! I think I’m going to look at the camp chef some more.
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Good luck. Let us know how it goes. Good to hear honest reviews by users.
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Thanks for the suggestions! I think I’m going to look at the camp chef some more.
Deepwoodsbutcher
Hey curious which pellet smoker you ended up with if you got one? And are you happy with it? Was initially looking at the camp chef woodwind, recteq, and more recently the Yoder but still no where near decided on one.“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
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Deepwoodsbutcher
Hey curious which pellet smoker you ended up with if you got one? And are you happy with it? Was initially looking at the camp chef woodwind, recteq, and more recently the Yoder but still no where near decided on one.Surg If your budget is in Yoder territory check out Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250. They even make one with a sidebox that holds 100F less than main chamber so is perfect for hanging sausage, etc. I have a 1250 in full stainless as my main cooker for BBQ.
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Surg If your budget is in Yoder territory check out Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250. They even make one with a sidebox that holds 100F less than main chamber so is perfect for hanging sausage, etc. I have a 1250 in full stainless as my main cooker for BBQ.
Jamieson22
Thanks will definitely look into it. -
Deepwoodsbutcher
Hey curious which pellet smoker you ended up with if you got one? And are you happy with it? Was initially looking at the camp chef woodwind, recteq, and more recently the Yoder but still no where near decided on one.Surg haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I was going to go with the camp chef, but I’m concerned about winter. I’m in Michigan and smoke year round so I want to get something heavy with double wall insulation. At this point, I’m likely going to end up with a Traeger. The Ironwood or Timberline both offer good protection from the wind/cold
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Surg haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I was going to go with the camp chef, but I’m concerned about winter. I’m in Michigan and smoke year round so I want to get something heavy with double wall insulation. At this point, I’m likely going to end up with a Traeger. The Ironwood or Timberline both offer good protection from the wind/cold
Deepwoodsbutcher At that price please take a look at a Pitts & Spitts Maverick 850 or 1250. I live in Chicago burbs and previously had 4 different Traeger. The P&S is so far above them in quality and have cooked in negative temps without any issues other than slightly higher pellet use. The steel on the P&S is ridiculously thick - once it gets heated up it doesn’t budge. I also have a thermal blanket made for it but you can also just use a welding blanket to help insulate (this goes for all smokers, not just P&S).
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Deepwoodsbutcher At that price please take a look at a Pitts & Spitts Maverick 850 or 1250. I live in Chicago burbs and previously had 4 different Traeger. The P&S is so far above them in quality and have cooked in negative temps without any issues other than slightly higher pellet use. The steel on the P&S is ridiculously thick - once it gets heated up it doesn’t budge. I also have a thermal blanket made for it but you can also just use a welding blanket to help insulate (this goes for all smokers, not just P&S).
Jamieson22
The P&S units do look awesome. I think I’m sold on them. May have to save up a little longer especially if I go for the 1250 , but seems like will be worth it. Definitely some solid metal on those things. Do you use it for grilling/searing too or do you have a separate grill for that?“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
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Jamieson22
The P&S units do look awesome. I think I’m sold on them. May have to save up a little longer especially if I go for the 1250 , but seems like will be worth it. Definitely some solid metal on those things. Do you use it for grilling/searing too or do you have a separate grill for that?Surg
Last fall I had my patio redone with two kitchen islands and a cedar pergola. One island has a Napoleon 700 Series gasser (first gasser in 20 years) the other my Maverick 1250 built-in (short legs and centered grease drain) and a Kamado Joe Big Joe 2. Since then I also added a PK100 that I wheel out just for sausage/jerky.A pellet grill will never replace the sear you can get on charcoal or gas. Prior to patio I had a Traeger and a Weber Performer. Was tough giving up that Performer. I often do a reverse sear now from the P&S and then sear on gasser. You can get the “trap door” drip tray in P&S that exposes the firepot for searing but figured it was never going to live up to expectations.
Whatever pellet you get I highly recommended also having a Weber kettle of some sort for high heat.
If you want any more P&S info just let me know. Happy to talk more about one! But it is a beast of a machine for sure.
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