Smoker suggestions?

[Irving]

I'm going to have to try that, it sounds great.

[To Bear Arms]

I started out with a pellet grill. Loved how easy it was and could start a shoulder, go to work, come home to a great meal. But then realized I didn't like the "quality" of the smoke flavor. Smoked everything from meat, fish, cheese, pizza, biscuits, pies, eggs, and anything else that sounded good smoked. Then I got a "stick burner" and have absolutely loved everything that has come off of it! Yeah it is a lot more work but I do enjoy building a fire, maintaining the air in and out, and just watching it burn. But there are times, and it is getting more frequent, that I kinda want another pellet grill just for the ease of it. But I don't think I would ever get rid of the stick burner. In my opinion, a pellet grill is a great learning tool to get you into smoking meat and other things, but a stick burner is where it isnat for quality of smoke on the food.

[Great-Kazoo]

I started out with a pellet grill. Loved how easy it was and could start a shoulder, go to work, come home to a great meal. But then realized I didn't like the "quality" of the smoke flavor. Smoked everything from meat, fish, cheese, pizza, biscuits, pies, eggs, and anything else that sounded good smoked. Then I got a "stick burner" and have absolutely loved everything that has come off of it! Yeah it is a lot more work but I do enjoy building a fire, maintaining the air in and out, and just watching it burn. But there are times, and it is getting more frequent, that I kinda want another pellet grill just for the ease of it. But I don't think I would ever get rid of the stick burner. In my opinion, a pellet grill is a great learning tool to get you into smoking meat and other things, but a stick burner is where it isnat for quality of smoke on the food.

Add a pellet tube to the mix and you'll really get some smoke flavor.

[hollohas]

Green Mountain Grill here.

I started with a electric type cabinet smoker many years ago. It actually made exceptional smoked meats but needed to be babysat. So I switched to GMG around 2015 because it had wifi and phone alerts. Love that.

In any case, I've used mine hard since then and just this year I've had to replace the heater element. That's the only issue I've had. GMG has an insulating blanket for the top. Since I've gotten that my winter pellet usage has gone way, way down.

I don't think pellet smokers produce the best smoked meats, but the ease of use sure outweighs the fact you're not going to win any awards with one. Everything is still damn good.

Plus, with the high temps pellet smokers can produce, they sure make awesome pizzas. Get a pizza stone and you won't regret it.

[colorider]

Green Mountain Grill here.

I started with a electric type cabinet smoker many years ago. It actually made exceptional smoked meats but needed to be babysat. So I switched to GMG around 2015 because it had wifi and phone alerts. Love that.

In any case, I've used mine hard since then and just this year I've had to replace the heater element. That's the only issue I've had. GMG has an insulating blanket for the top. Since I've gotten that my winter pellet usage has gone way, way down.

I don't think pellet smokers produce the best smoked meats, but the ease of use sure outweighs the fact you're not going to win any awards with one. Everything is still damn good.

Plus, with the high temps pellet smokers can produce, they sure make awesome pizzas. Get a pizza stone and you won't regret it.

I had a green mountain for 2 years. Had to replace the control board 3 times and 2 heating elements. After installing the 3rd control board their server was very flakey and kept losing my connection. I gave up and went Recteq. I LOVE the ability to start my grill from anywhere. Get it all heated up on my way hike and it?s ready to cook when I get there.

[Aloha_Shooter]

I had a green mountain for 2 years. Had to replace the control board 3 times and 2 heating elements. After installing the 3rd control board their server was very flakey and kept losing my connection. I gave up and went tectec. I LOVE the ability to start my grill from anywhere. Get it all heated up on my way hike and it?s ready to cook when I get there.

In counterpoint, I've had my GMG Davy Crockett for a good 5 or 6 years (been so long, I can't remember when I bought it). I had to replace the control board exactly once -- about 2 months after I bought it. Haven't had a problem since then.

[Ah Pook]

In counterpoint, I've had my GMG Davy Crockett for a good 5 or 6 years (been so long, I can't remember when I bought it). I had to replace the control board exactly once -- about 2 months after I bought it. Haven't had a problem since then.

Only have had one problem with my and it was my fault. Didn't winterize it and pellets, in the auger, got wet and turned to concrete. Turned it on in the spring and the auger shear pin broke. PITA to replace but now I winterize it.

[00tec]

Only have had one problem with my and it was my fault. Didn't winterize it and pellets, in the auger, got wet and turned to concrete. Turned it on in the spring and the auger shear pin broke. PITA to replace but now I winterize it.

I have never done anything with mine in the winters, but it gets used pretty regularly. I don't even bother to cover it anymore because I got tired of chasing the cover when it tried to elope with the tumbleweeds to Wyoming.
A friend had to replace his control board recently. Something got in there and FUBAR'd the board (short) near the ignitor relay.
We both have cheapos that we paid no more than $200 for each

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Went and looked at Traeger’s and Yoders this afternoon. Decided to go with the Yoder, 640. Should have it this week. Thanks for everyone’s input. Now, onto recipes!

[Great-Kazoo]

Went and looked at Traeger’s and Yoders this afternoon. Decided to go with the Yoder, 640. Should have it this week. Thanks for everyone’s input. Now, onto recipes!

the mfg has a recipe page, as do every other smoker out there. When in doubt, do a search on what you want to cook.


What ever you do. DON'T listen to the members here. trust me