Get a pellet smoker tube to do something like that. It will control the burn a little better. They're like $20.
Dont get the maze type tray. We have issues with it jumping, then just setting all of your pellets on fire.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JGVBKN3..._.kHJEb6YE6CE3
We have used similar stuff to smoke a brisket on a charcoal grill. Get coals for a little heat, then light the pellets