Pellet grill?
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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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Jamieson22 Another option is the Sear Box attachment to a Woodwind from Camp Chef. it is what I use at home and I freaking love it!
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TexLaw I have the camp chef sgx and love it also. As much as people talk shit. I find mine to be pretty consistent with temps.
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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 since you from Michigan take a look at Grilla Grills. Cool company and amazing customer service. They built their bottom half of the barrel with a double wall for cold weather cooks.
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Deepwoodsbutcher since you from Michigan take a look at Grilla Grills. Cool company and amazing customer service. They built their bottom half of the barrel with a double wall for cold weather cooks.
ND Mike Awesome! Thank you
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ND Mike Awesome! Thank you
Deepwoodsbutcher I have the Chimp. Works like a champ!
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ND Mike Awesome! Thank you
Deepwoodsbutcher it sounds like by your accent you may be a troll. Just a little UP Michigan humor.
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