Yeah, the electric doesn't generate enough smoke on it's own to give a nice smoke ring, but that why I got the extra cold.smoke side unit which burns pellets/chips to feed smoke in. I'm part of a Facebook smoking group and it's got some great reviews, so thought I'd give it a go.GrillGuy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:25 pmI'm a big fan of the Pellet Smokers. I own a Traeger and through thorough analysis, there are certain things the pellet smoker is better at than the electric. For example, Ribs, wings, grilling steak/chicken. Basically, anything you want a nice crust on. My dad has an Electric (Bradley) and he's done a Whole Turkey, sausages, Pork Butt and I've loved all of those. His ribs and wings are good but don't hold a candle to the Traeger.
All in all you have a great setup and can do some serious smoking on the grill you mentioned so there is probably no need for a new toy. But if you're looking to replace the Electric I'd go with a Pellet, ease of use is about the same but the flavor/texture is a lot better, IMHO.
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Backyard game is dialed in and ready.
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I wanna come to your house.
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Well done Abe - you scored. IF you dont get enough smoke ring or smokey flavor, you can get what I got, the little cold smoker side attachment for jsut a few buck more. That thing also allows me to smoke cheese and fish with ease.
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I have a Memphis and I don't think they generate enough smoke. I often add chips to get additional flavor.GrillGuy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:25 pmI'm a big fan of the Pellet Smokers. I own a Traeger and through thorough analysis, there are certain things the pellet smoker is better at than the electric. For example, Ribs, wings, grilling steak/chicken. Basically, anything you want a nice crust on. My dad has an Electric (Bradley) and he's done a Whole Turkey, sausages, Pork Butt and I've loved all of those. His ribs and wings are good but don't hold a candle to the Traeger.
All in all you have a great setup and can do some serious smoking on the grill you mentioned so there is probably no need for a new toy. But if you're looking to replace the Electric I'd go with a Pellet, ease of use is about the same but the flavor/texture is a lot better, IMHO.
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I assume a pizza stone would work on a grill.
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Talk to sellingguy about properly seasoning your pizza stone.
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Absolutely. If you want the char taste/texture, slide it off the stone after a minute or two.
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I've only played a few times on grass ( no pun intended, i'm always on the grass ) but I've played Ice fishing waiting on tip ups and it's quite a fun game.
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I bought one of these and it works pretty slick. Gets up to 900 degrees.
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Indeed.
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Yes I still BBQ. I just do it in real hardwood charcoal because I find it awesome.minnemike wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:16 amSo you don't BBQ at all now? Too much work?vikesbumeout wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:17 amThat is awesome!minnemike wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:14 am
The oven seems like it can last forever, so the return on investment is limitless! I would also calculate the benefit of being able to stay home in great weather on my deck and enjoy easy to make wood fired pizzas and make them endlessly. This one is much cheaper than those giant brick/stone type things. It's also portable for picnics and camping. Not bad for $300.
Sounds like all the excuses I made when buying my expensive Weber gas grill........that now sits unused next to my $99 Original Weber kettle.....and bag of hardwood lump charcoal.
The electric smoker is going to be ridiculously easy. I can just turn it on, set the temp, load the wood chips into the chamber and forget about it for 6+ hrs and then just check the remote meat thermometer to see if it's done.
My thing. Your thing is cool too.
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Damn dude those aren't cheap either! I'm sure it's nice but it should be producing a ton of smoke, right? Maybe the heating element could be malfunctioning? Or your pellets could have gotten wet somehow? I think the moisture, even after drying out, ruins the pellets so they won't burn correctly.Ask Not wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:17 pmI have a Memphis and I don't think they generate enough smoke. I often add chips to get additional flavor.GrillGuy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:25 pmI'm a big fan of the Pellet Smokers. I own a Traeger and through thorough analysis, there are certain things the pellet smoker is better at than the electric. For example, Ribs, wings, grilling steak/chicken. Basically, anything you want a nice crust on. My dad has an Electric (Bradley) and he's done a Whole Turkey, sausages, Pork Butt and I've loved all of those. His ribs and wings are good but don't hold a candle to the Traeger.
All in all you have a great setup and can do some serious smoking on the grill you mentioned so there is probably no need for a new toy. But if you're looking to replace the Electric I'd go with a Pellet, ease of use is about the same but the flavor/texture is a lot better, IMHO.
I have the Traeger Jr. Elite and the smoke comes billowing out after about 10 minutes. About once every few months I take off the grate and catch pan and vacuum out all the old pellets and debris. That seems to help quite a bit.
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Real charcoal barrel smoker is the only way to go. If it plugs in or has gas attached to it, send your wife out to do the cooking.
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That's our SG!Sellingguy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:45 am Real charcoal barrel smoker is the only way to go. If it plugs in or has gas attached to it, send your wife out to do the cooking.
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I do that as well, for chicken and steaks and whatnot. Smoker is just for ribs, brisket and anything that needs low and super slow. Way less work for as good or better results.vikesbumeout wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:30 pmYes I still BBQ. I just do it in real hardwood charcoal because I find it awesome.minnemike wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:16 amSo you don't BBQ at all now? Too much work?vikesbumeout wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:17 am
That is awesome!
Sounds like all the excuses I made when buying my expensive Weber gas grill........that now sits unused next to my $99 Original Weber kettle.....and bag of hardwood lump charcoal.
The electric smoker is going to be ridiculously easy. I can just turn it on, set the temp, load the wood chips into the chamber and forget about it for 6+ hrs and then just check the remote meat thermometer to see if it's done.
My thing. Your thing is cool too.
I do have these also which helps for camping too:
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Look at the comments. Heating elements and vacuuming. Figures out cleaning old stuff out helps! WTF!Ask Not wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:42 amThat's our SG!Sellingguy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 5:45 am Real charcoal barrel smoker is the only way to go. If it plugs in or has gas attached to it, send your wife out to do the cooking.
I bought 2 grills in the last 4 years. replaced the 20 year old barrel with a new one with offset box and picked up a full size weber
Both on Craiglist for $100.00 total. The smoker sells for $600.00. Its a heavy duty one. guy used it once, never even fired the thing to 700 to season it.
The Weber is older based on the wooden handle. Guy said he used it for 2 parties several years ago.
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I got a tour of a 60+ year old smoker in Texas. Guy said it was finally broken in.minnemike wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:05 amI do that as well, for chicken and steaks and whatnot. Smoker is just for ribs, brisket and anything that needs low and super slow. Way less work for as good or better results.vikesbumeout wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:30 pmYes I still BBQ. I just do it in real hardwood charcoal because I find it awesome.minnemike wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:16 am
So you don't BBQ at all now? Too much work?
The electric smoker is going to be ridiculously easy. I can just turn it on, set the temp, load the wood chips into the chamber and forget about it for 6+ hrs and then just check the remote meat thermometer to see if it's done.
My thing. Your thing is cool too.
I do have these also which helps for camping too:
I seal my ribs in foil and put in oven at 150 for atleast 2-3 hours and then finish on a grill. easy peasey.
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Uh oh... don't let selling guy see this post. I would delete it right away. Get ready for extreme savaging!vikesbumeout wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:16 am
I seal my ribs in foil and put in oven at 150 for atleast 2-3 hours and then finish on a grill. easy peasey.
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It's a lesser product if you bake 'em first, but not the worst thing ever. I would not do that personally.
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It was $300 - started as a crowd funding thing.
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Havent used mine yet - been waiting for warm weather, but a buddy saw what I got and got one himself which we have used several times already at his place. They work awesome.
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