Pellet Grill/Smoker

[Ja Rhule]

I love smoking pork butts, briskets and etc...  I used Weber bullet for the past year or so but decided I need an addition.  My family loves getting together for lunch so it's been rough smoking meat for 12-15 hours (I would start at 10pm the night before).  So I researched and discovered pellet grill/smoker... So instead of me waking up every 1-2 hours to adjust the temp, these smokers adjust their own temp... Does anyone own one?

[pantherclaw]

Knows a guy that thinks of himself as one of the best cooks in the world...he uses one.

 

I consider it cheating, but I definitely know about the time dedication, especially with brisket.  Smoking one this weekend.

[Ja Rhule]

1 hour ago, pantherclaw said:

Knows a guy that thinks of himself as one of the best cooks in the world...he uses one.

 

I consider it cheating, but I definitely know about the time dedication, especially with brisket.  Smoking one this weekend.

To have a great BBQ requires 2 things...  Low heat and smoke.  Pellet Smokers replace human labor and nurturing.  You can still have an amazing BBQ with a great night of sleep.

[pantherclaw]

He's shared his brisket with me, it's pretty dayum good. 

 

That being said, l consider it a labor of love, for the 4 hours the meat is on the grill.  By then, your smoke ring is done.  Pull it, wrap it in foil (twice) and finish in the oven. 

Taking it a step further, depending on how you want to serve your brisket..... 

After gettung the meat where you want it as far as doneness, chop it, put it in a pan(s),  add your bbq sauce, stick back in oven at 200 for an additional 30-45 mins. 

 

[SmokinwithWilly]

Unless you have the 12-14 hours to devote to a proper smoking, I don't consider it cheating. The time spent with kids and family is better spent than hovering over a piece of meat, especially when the difference is going to be minimal. Timers work very well as long as you get a reliable one.

Enjoy your butt and remember to lick your fingers.

[thefuzz]

Do it.  I have used both traditional and automated.  I just don't have the time for traditional.

Were we out camping or something like that....maybe, but I'm just not interested in being dog ass tired the next day because I had to get up every 2 hours throughout the night...I struggle to sleep anyway.

[Ja Rhule]

13 hours ago, thefuzz said:

Do it.  I have used both traditional and automated.  I just don't have the time for traditional.

Were we out camping or something like that....maybe, but I'm just not interested in being dog ass tired the next day because I had to get up every 2 hours throughout the night...I struggle to sleep anyway.

Yea, I think I'm going to buy Rec Tec.  Looks like an amazing bang for the buck with thick steel and 6 year warranty.  You can also use it as grill compared to other smokers that only do temps to 400*