Question What is the best pellet smoker?

[J&JD]

That turned out great! Perfectly done for LadyDi and I. What time, again, should we be there tomorrow night for your next effort? It will be a long drive and we need to get started right now. Please send address via private message, Jerry.

TJ

I’m doing pineapple pizza tonight so you won’t want to miss it. Please get an early start. It takes 90 minutes at 550 degrees so we won’t eat until 9pm or so. And we will need a looooong happy hour for preparation ???

 

[sheridany]

I saw @TJ&LadyDi heading this way. I guess they left the MADP in Polson with a quick return after dinner.

 

[Neal]

I think you cannot go wrong with either choice. With the weather in Washington, stainless steel might be helpful. We only will have a stainless lid. They are ordering a lid for us, as they delivered an all black one. With the peaked design of the lid, we will be able to rotisserie chickens, or a turkey under 20 pounds. It also has an interesting pizza insert that we purchased. It is fun to experiment with a new cooking method during these difficult times? Judy D

I personally wouldn't waste money or effort on a stainless steel lid. I store mine under a cover as I always have pellets in the hopper and any moisture that gets in there will just dissolve them in place. I have cooked while raining, not a big deal and no issues with the black lid. I strongly suggest considering a cover:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XZLS43R/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[J&JD]

I personally wouldn't waste money or effort on a stainless steel lid.

Not a waste of money when they tossed it in for free with the deal??

 

[J&JD]

I personally wouldn't waste money or effort on a stainless steel lid. I store mine under a cover as I always have pellets in the hopper and any moisture that gets in there will just dissolve them in place. I have cooked while raining, not a big deal and no issues with the black lid. I strongly suggest considering a cover:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XZLS43R/?tag=rvf01-20

We ordered everything you said to order, and we are out of money? Please advise?

 

[Neal]

We ordered everything you said to order, and we are out of money? Please advise?

Keep ordering. When Amazon doesn't come to your door the feeling is devastating. Don't let it happen.

 

[Neal]

I double tow now. Behind my toad is an Amazon van. Driver may or may not be within, depends on when van is acquired.

 

[J&JD]

I double tow now. Behind my toad is an Amazon van. Driver may or may not be within, depends on when van is acquired.

I believe a special license is required for that. Or is included with Amazon Prime?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I believe a special license is required for that. Or is included with Amazon Prime?

It is a "driverless vehicle" van that Amazon is testing, along with drones. No "special license" needed as @Neal is not actually "towing." The moment of truth will come when the van doesn't stop as quickly as the VentEssex does.

TJ

 

[J&JD]

Ok, first attempt on our GMG Daniel Boone. Ribeye steak using grill grates. About 8 minutes on a side @ 400 degrees. Built in probe registered 130 degrees, hand held digital said 140. The result after a 10 minute rest....perfect!View attachment 3494View attachment 3495

I had to find this old post to update our smoker comments. Because of covid, we did a turkey breast in the smoker. It was juicy, and sooooo good. Of course, steaks, are super using grill grates, but we absolutey love beer can chicken in our smoker. Seriously, it is the best chicken we have ever had. This smoker has a high, peaked lid that allows for the vertical height needed. Delish!!! Forgot to mention, this is from Judy D

 

[Jim]

Old thread, but this showed up today so we'll have to see how it works. It's an ASMOKE 350, and I got the idea to buy one when I saw @GlampDaddy's. Info at the link below.

Edit: Sorry, forgot to include the picture!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JNQBX8Q/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[Magua]

Asmoke is it! I’ve had mine for about 1 1/2 years. Have done everything from Turkey to salmon

 

[Jim]

Asmoke is it! I’ve had mine for about 1 1/2 years. Have done everything from Turkey to salmon

Do you exclusively use the Asmoke pellets?

 

[Magua]

No. I have used a few different brands. I do make sure they are pellets of actual wood. Not fillers. Cherry, oak, and completion blends. I guess I have used the Pit Boss brand the most

 

[Jim]

No. I have used a few different brands. I do make sure they are pellets of actual wood. Not fillers. Cherry, oak, and completion blends. I guess I have used the Pit Boss brand the most

The one I bought says you can't use other brands of pellets unless you use their adapter. No directions came with the grill to show me how to use it and the Youtubes I've watched said the adapter messes up the temp settings.

Have you experienced that?