Time to get a smoker...

[Graves]

I've heard more negative than positive things about the Traeger pellets so what pellets have you guys had better luck with in terms of low ash, big flavor, etc.?

[Great-Kazoo]

We've used traeger pellets, along with lumberjack, cooking pellets and something generic from SW. No issues with any of them. I do remove unused pellets after smoker cools down.

[Mtneer]

Just want to say that I HATE you guys. Came here to get advice on my 2nd AR build to spend some Xmas money (was thinking of a wood Boyd stock to go with FDE parts), then got sucked into this thread. After much research, it looks like I'm out $600 on a new CampChef DLX. Seems like the best deal is Outdoorcooking.com (free shipping, free cover, stainless upgrade). The next AR build will eventually happen but that fund just got diverted and good food wins out for the moment.

[Graves]

You won't regret it. I have an apple pie going in my GMG as I type this.

[AaronRocha1]

If anyone is looking for another type of pellet smoker, I just got a Rec Tec and I've never been happier. Check em out! Plus they look cool!

Best Ribs I've ever made and killer smoke ring! Set it and forget it...


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[Great-Kazoo]

If anyone is looking for another type of pellet smoker, I just got a Rec Tec and I've never been happier. Check em out! Plus they look cool!

Best Ribs I've ever made and killer smoke ring! Set it and forget it...


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We looked at one of them, nice unit. Especially the Horns for handles, just not a fan of side vents. If you have the paitence and room in the frige, try your hand at home made corned beef / pastrami. Oh Yeahhhhhhh

Enjoy the many years of smoke goodness. It's even better when the spouse gets involved

[00tec]

My turn.

I'm not going with a commercial version, but looking at an antique referigerator along with:
http://smokedaddyinc.com/pro-grill-hopper.html

Basically, I'm doing almost exactly this:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/1...dge-conversion

Any tips/tricks/suggestions before I start cutting stuff up?

[Great-Kazoo]

My turn.

I'm not going with a commercial version, but looking at an antique referigerator along with:
http://smokedaddyinc.com/pro-grill-hopper.html

Basically, I'm doing almost exactly this:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/1...dge-conversion

Any tips/tricks/suggestions before I start cutting stuff up?

Make your own grease / drip pan & drain. Unless you're going to power wash it after a few uses. You'll never get all the grease out of the drain and valve.
What is the measurement of the unit you're going with? I have a few stainless trays with holes in them. They might be something you can work with.

[00tec]

Make your own grease / drip pan & drain. Unless you're going to power wash it after a few uses. You'll never get all the grease out of the drain and valve.
What is the measurement of the unit you're going with? I have a few stainless trays with holes in them. They might be something you can work with.

Dont have the fridge yet, so not sure. Have an email out to a Craigslist ad, waiting for a response. I saw his ball valve drain idea, but thought it was prone to failure. I guess it would be handy for draining water after a wash, but chunks of coagulated chicken fat probably wouldn't go well.

[CS1983]

I have one of the Brinkman smoke'n'grill things if someone wants it. It seems to have all parts. Previous homeowners left it and I'd prefer an electric.

Must pick up in COS and is free. Will post this in the giveaway section too.