Question What is the best pellet smoker?

[J&JD]

I am a loyal Green Mountain Grill fan and be sure to get the WiFi option so you can view/control it from your phone (grill temp, food temp probe, etc.)

At the S&B I have the Daniel Boone which I'll be using tonight with sear grates to cook steaks.

I keep a Davey Crocket in the RV which fits perfectly in the slideout bay.

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Neal, we have decided on the Green Mountain Daniel Boone Prime Plus. What accessories do you recommend? Many thanks, Judy D

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Neal, we have decided on the Green Mountain Daniel Boone Prime Plus. What accessories do you recommend? Many thanks, Judy D

Looks like a good unit. It will be interesting to compare notes down the line. I think we are close to the decision point for the sticks-and-bricks as well. Will most likely be going with the Recteq RT-590.

Deck Boss 590

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We like the stainless steel construction and 30# pellet hopper among other features. The optional "Competition Cart" with larger wheels is a must accessory for us.

TJ

 

[J&JD]

Looks like a good unit. It will be interesting to compare notes down the line. I think we are close to the decision point for the sticks-and-bricks as well. Will most likely be going with the Recteq RT-590.

Deck Boss 590

Meet the Deck Boss 590, the perfect mid-size option for family meals, with new upgrades and unbeatable wood fired flavor! The Deck Boss will hold temperatures of 180ºF to 700ºF so you’ll have more heat for every recipe you tackle. The Deck Boss is also built like a tank, with stainless steel...

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We like the stainless steel construction and 30# pellet hopper among other features. The optional "Competition Cart" with larger wheels is a must accessory for us.

TJ

We decided this certain Green Mountain because it has a pizza oven, and rotisserie option. The pizza oven accessorie will get to 700 degrees, not quite as good as our wood fired oven, but will allow us an option in less than perfect weather. At our age, not so concerned about stainless steel lasting longer?. Judy D

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

At our age, not so concerned about stainless steel lasting longer?. Judy D

Hey, I resemble that remark!

With the sticks-and-bricks being here in the far northwest corner of soggy Washington state, things that don't rust are always preferred.

TJ

 

[J&JD]

Hey, I resemble that remark!

With the sticks-and-bricks being here in the far northwest corner of soggy Washington state, things that don't rust are always preferred.

TJ

You are right! Where you live, stainless is a really good idea! When we were camping in Washington last year, the coach next to us had a RT. The gentlemean was talking about how well built his smoker was. I just can’t pass up the accessories available on the GM. I am imagining how good a chicken, or small turkey will be with the rotisserie attachment! YUM!?

 

[Neal]

Neal, we have decided on the Green Mountain Daniel Boone Prime Plus. What accessories do you recommend? Many thanks, Judy D

Congrats! You'll love it. As for accessories, not much needed:

1. Pellets - different types of woods, maybe others here can share their preferences but I can't tell a difference. Texas Blend is my go to: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LCU34PK/?tag=rvf01-20
2. Searing grates as mentioned above, specific to your grill. GrillGrate Sear Station for Green Mountain Daniel Boone
3. Pizza oven is nice: Amazon.com: Green Mountain Grill 2020 Wood Fired Pizza Oven for Daniel Boone and Jim Bowie Pellet Grill: Garden & Outdoor
4. Cover: Amazon.com : Green Mountain Grills 3001 Daniel Boone Outdoor BBQ Grill Protective Heavy-Duty Weather-Resistant Canvas Cover, Black : Garden & Outdoor
5. Front shelf: Amazon.com: Green Mountain Grill Gmg-4009 Front Shelf for Daniel Boone Pellet Grill: Garden & Outdoor
6. Jerry will need one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DUDDQEU/?tag=rvf01-20

As to the stainless discussion, I think it's overkill. If I experience rust or any issues I will gladly buy another.

 

[Neal]

We decided this certain Green Mountain because it has a pizza oven, and rotisserie option. The pizza oven accessorie will get to 700 degrees, not quite as good as our wood fired oven, but will allow us an option in less than perfect weather. At our age, not so concerned about stainless steel lasting longer?. Judy D

Oh you'll be surprised. I don't use full heat. I fried (literally) my first pizza cook. You'll set the grill to around 300-400 which the pizza stone will probably get upwards of 700, who knows, it's crazy hot and you'll want a IR heat gun for this. You'll be pulling out the firebox and laying the pizza oven over the flame and it gets extremely hot!

 

[J&JD]

With the sticks-and-bricks being here in the far northwest corner of soggy Washington state, things that don't rust are always preferred.

@TJ&LadyDi
Here’s the GM model with a stainless hood.

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[Neal]

Oh the hood...I was thinking some internal part. Yeah, I think SS is only like $100 more. I think it's more decorative than functional IMHO.

 

[J&JD]

Jerry will need one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DUDDQEU/?tag=rvf01-20

And we both will then need one of these for the inedible result....?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0733Z42S2/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[J&JD]

Oh you'll be surprised. I don't use full heat. I fried (literally) my first pizza cook. You'll set the grill to around 300-400 which the pizza stone will probably get upwards of 700, who knows, it's crazy hot and you'll want a IR heat gun for this. You'll be pulling out the firebox and laying the pizza oven over the flame and it gets extremely hot!

Thanks soooo much for all the help!! We have the IR gun for our wood oven. We can get that to 800. I hope we can find a source that will deliver when we get back from our Glacier trip. We will probably not wait till Christmas. Judy

 

[J&JD]

Thanks soooo much for all the help!! We have the IR gun for our wood oven. We can get that to 800. I hope we can find a source that will deliver when we get back from our Glacier trip. We will probably not wait till Christmas. Judy

We ordered the smoker today. It will be here when we return frim our trip. I am really looking forward to it.
BTW, Sportsman’s Warehouse has 28 lb bags of Green Mountain pellets for $14.99, and free shipping.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Congrats! We will wait until we return from Polson in mid-October to order ours. Or, if I think I can get the new pellet grill/smoker, in its box, in the back of the CR-V with the back seats folded down, I may get it delivered to Polson and save on the sales tax.

We're headed back to Montana on August 24th. Looking forward to seeing you there.

TJ

 

[Tip&Tina]

I've been watching this thread and I finally convinced DH that we need a pellet smoker. Our friends brought over some pulled pork they made on their Big Green Egg which made him agree. We had a Kamodo Joe which fell apart, literally, and we are down to our small Weber Q.

I have called every local store to purchase a Green Mountain Grill. They are all out of stock!! So is Amazon, which is why I was willing to drive 25-50 miles to purchase one. Green Mountain is not showing the ability to order on-line.

Finally, a local BBQ place (25 miles away) called me back and said they are getting some Davy Crocketts in the next few days and will hold one for me.

Never thought it would be so hard to find a smoker in the south!! ??

BTW, pineapple on pizza-big no, no!

 

[CaptainGizmo]

@Tip&Tina,

GMG is very strict with Dealer territories, which is the reason why dealers can’t ship in most cases

As you can see on my good friend’s site, he can only sell them “in-store”.

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