go buy a huge bag. I'm certain I want wood pellet. You can go low and slow or get as high as about 400 degrees. I saw that cuisinart now has a pellet grill as well and you can get a charcoal insert that is basically a small pan that you install that sits right below the grated on one side and allows you to seat at high heat over charcoal. There are four popular smokers on the market today: charcoal, electric, pellet, and propane. Man 1: Yeah. Supreme BBQ Guru. Press J to jump to the feed. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. https://www.costco.com/Louisiana-Grills-Champion-Pellet-Grill-.product.100308809.html. BFletcher TVWBB Wizard. Ask fellow pitmasters! Views: 47 Last edited: Jul 7, 2020. Smoker Showdown (Stick Burner Vs Charcoal Smoker Vs Pellet Smoker) Posted by Bob | Sep 3, 2020 | How To Videos | 0 | So I see loads of posts on the internet from people claiming their style of smoker makes the best BBQ. Before I burn these on something like a brisket, has anyone used them and do they impose a cooking with charcoal flavor or is it just like any other hardwood pellet? I have friends that just love theirs, I may be being closed minded, I don't know. [Buyer help] Pellet vs Charcoal (What wood pellet grills are good?) save. A charcoal barbecue takes time to get to where you can actually start grilling. I haven't had any experience with pellet but I was informed you can reach much higher temperatures with charcoal which is used for searing and such. You are quite right in that the charcoal will be hotter than the pellets though. Sep 10, 2019 #5 C. Chad J New member. if it's well built and going to last me a long time, budget isn't my biggest concern. It cooks with regular Kingsford charcoal and you can add wood chunks too. Joined Jul 2, 2019 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Location Tulsa Ok Grill Texas Elite IMO, they burn faster than the Treager brand. Trying to compare an electric vs. pellet smoker? In most videos I've seen of these cheapo electric or pellet smokers in action, there's like a cloud of white billowy smoke coming out. I spent a few weeks reading and watching reviews on probably a few dozen websites. I normally use Texas Beef Blend, Cherry, Apple, or Hickory blends depending on what I'm cooking. Super efficient on pellet usage and would be a great option for cold weather smokes. There's a new grill by Kamado Joe that's a kamado grill that runs on pellets. Charcoal does not have temperature control at all. If you are willing to invest the money, then a Yoder, or Mek grill would be excellent from everything i have read about them. https://amazingribs.com/ratings-reviews/grill-smoker-combos/pellet-smokers. Electric and gas smokers represent relatively new and latest smoking techniques. In a word – No. If I could do everything in one unit (including steak searing) that's awesome. Our website features tons of reviews on the best BBQ smokers, grills, gadgets, and accessories. If you want to stick to the 1000$ range i would look at Rec-Tec. You have room to hang 8 meats. Electric vs. pellet smoker – which is best? A pellet grill and a charcoal grill will have totally different flavors. Joined Jan 31, 2020 Messages 137 Reaction score 180 Points 43 Location Michigan. I'm not sure about what to get, but the ease of pellets is tempting! That’s the big thing that we want to say. I think it is cheaper to use pellets than high grade charcoal and wood chips, but I have no analytical evidence to support that thought. For many people, grilling has always meant one of two things: charcoal or gas. It's hard to find good information that isn't some shady pop-up website. Some of the entry/midrange pellet grills thermometers are not to be trusted. I will swear by my Yoder ys640 but they are expensive. Jul 5, 2020 #20 J. johnnytuinals New member. You can do several things with a pellet grill. But they still produce a nice smoke and flavor . Reactions: CLrocks and Buckeye smoker. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I've got a 22.5 kettle that I use to smoke my ribs on. Been using a cheap charcoal smoker and looking to upgrade. I tend to try to grill and smoke in batches followed by vacuum packing and freezing extras. That's what I was doing on my Weber and was planning on with the Meadow Creek. That's 3 full racks of spares, and 5 chicken halves. Discuss any and everything BBQ. You'll get a little more flavor with charcoal, but it is more work to cook on. Also, there are times you are doing low and slow, you'll need something to grill burgers and dogs. I now actually prefer the pellet grill flavor. Due to the conventional heating and smoke circulation, pellet grills will evenly cook foods without having to move them around. The EX6 is my first smoker so to all of you who have owned more traditional designed pellet smokers, how does the smokefire compare in terms of smoke ring, smoke flavor, maintenance … I was thinking of getting a Grill Grate if I went with pellet. Pellets are amazing for consistency and ease. Any insight on the pros and cons of pellet vs offset would be awesome! Charcoal vs Pellets. Maybe they aren't as dense?? Thanks for the info. http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/guide_to_grill_grates.html#grill_grates (second item down on the guide page). Depending on price it’ll have a basic of advanced temperature controller. Green Mountain Grills seem good? GMG makes a pizza insert that they say works, but its around 200-250$ i believe. Burning charcoal + burning wood with lots of oxygen creates that blue barely visible smoke that adds the best flavor. But what brands should I be looking at? Pellet grills have fewer flare-ups. okie Well-known member. Green Mountain Grills seem good? If you like cooking with charcoal, then you can't do better than Weber, in my opinion. I like to try to do 3+ racks, 6+ chicken breasts and 6+ burger patties as an average batch. Smokin-It Model 3 Electric Smoker. This thread is archived. But what brands should I be looking at? Plus charcoal is messy although it is readily available and there are different varieties of grilling charcoal. That's the nasty ultra bitter shit you don't want. Are they worth the money? I ended up ordering a Grilla Silverbac. Its got Wi-Fi so I can see and control my grill from the comfort of inside. It's hard to find good information that isn't some shady pop-up website. It isn't going to get as hot as charcoal for searing, but GrillGrates or cast iron can help. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Rec Tec. Smokefire vs Traditional Pellet Grills. Once the hanging meat is done you put the grill grate in and cook your hamburgers. Weber has several grills that could be compared directly to the Char-Broil Grill2Go, but the Weber Q2200 stands above the rest. Once you set the controls, the grill maintains the right temperature until the food is done. Any thoughts? Pellet Grill vs. Charcoal vs. Gas How to choose the right grill for you. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Jack Daniel’s Smoking Pellets are wonderful with beef and pork, especially … You also might want to consider getting a PBC(Pit Barrel Cooker). Wanna try cherry on this pork butt? control do the work. Its blissful. I never heard of charcoal pellets so I took a punt and bought a bag to test. I’ve been scouring the web and YouTube to see if this debate could be settled but with no luck. source . Wanna layer hickory with lighter oak and pecan? I have been looking at this Meadow Creek unit for a couple of year and was thinking of finally getting it. Now I'll only use my PBC for ribs and smoking chicken. No more hovering over the grill to make sure the chicken doesn’t burn. Operating costs will depend largely on the types of wood pellets or charcoal being used in … By the same measure, it's hard to argue with the reliability of charcoal. In the long run I may end up with more than one grill (like so many people seem to end up doing). You will not get a good sear on them, better off buying a charcoal chimney and a grate or skillet and searing on that. You'll get a little more flavor with charcoal, but it is more work to cook on. I'm just not sure what to do. If you want to impress your friends at the next BBQ, you need to buy the best quality grill that fits in your budget. Went for something that I knew was going to last (buy it nice or buy it twice), could cook in colder temps without a insulating blanket, and had a solid customer service reputation in the rare event I had some issues. Pellets are very convenient and easy to use. I just saw this thing on display at costco yesterday. There's no auger or computer to break down on you. That's true, but I was looking at a cast aluminum grill grate to help make up the difference. Definitely give them a serious look if you're willing to go into the $750+ range. Compared to gas and charcoal where you might need many cook zones to avoid overcooking. Age old question: CHARCOAL GRILL VS PELLET GRILL [Question] Hey there! From the time many of us were children, there are memories of bags of charcoal, lighter fluid or propane tanks along with the accompanying hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, chicken and veggies that came off the grill. Pellets are very convenient and easy to use. A charcoal smoker is an excellent choice because it will provide you with the most genuine smoked flavor to your meats. Link below has some solid information that might be useful, and you can check out the reviews on various brands. If I had the budget for a high end pellet, I would get a decent pellet and a Weber instead. They’re versatile. hide. Today we are testing out the brand new Pit Boss Charcoal Flavored Pellets. I was amazed when she showed me this at Costco and said that might be more of what I would want. Any grill that will get to 500-600 degrees will work for pizza, excluding neapolitan styles which require higher temperatures due to the flour. So, while the Masterbuilt smoker/grill combo does have a hopper, you actually feed charcoal into it. The charcoal is mixed with oak and processed into wood pellets for BBQ smoking. I think that was a partnership to sell pellets, but maybe there is more to it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/guide_to_grill_grates.html#grill_grates. Reactions Received 3,242 Posts 3,234 Files 1 Images 8. Also, get a decent multi channel WiFi thermometer. However, charcoal is not as efficient as pellets are. So you’ve wood, gas, charcoal and wood pellets. Let’s take a closer look at each one and how they compare to each other. It then becomes how well the SF reacts to those and how long the temp stays out of tolerance. One thing is that once your pour out charcoal and use it, while you can sometimes get another use it is still not "fresh." I really want to try their new Charcoal pellets but can’t find them. 100% Upvoted. Sometimes, the fire pot and the cooking surface may need some maintenance, but that’s it. That said you don't need an outlet for charcoal. Not sure which is better for you or what kind of smoker you should buy? Thread starter Brad S; Start date Apr 2, 2020; Apr 2, 2020 #1 Brad S Active member. Amazing customer service and rock solid construction. control do the work.