Question about pellet smokers?

Just as you said, it'll be a milder taste of smoke flavor. The Yoder, in my opinion, will give you the best smoke flavor of all the pellet cookers.

I have a Yoder 640 and it produces a good smoke ring and a good amount of smoke taste
The actual fire is designed to burn real clean so you will not see a large amount of smoke coming out but it does a great job

I have had three pellet cookers. I currently have one pellet, one stick, and one Charcoal. If you run them clean, they all put out similar food. You have much more control over your smoke with wood or even Charcoal. I love my pellet cooker, especially for its versatility. I would give the edge on flavor to the stick burner, but honestly I don't think it's quite the cavernous difference that many claim.

If you like it simple as far as fire management and like to have some ability to go low or high in a matter of minutes, pellets are a great option. They are especially great for weeknight cooking. Flip the switch, and cook.

yoder YS480 here. love it. smoke level is fine with great smoke ring. simple to use. you won't be disappointed!

My pellet grill is not in this league but I love it, so I'm not, but if I was going to upgrade that would be the one

ahhobbs said:

I like the idea of a stick burner but have 2 small kids and don't have the time to watch the fire. Thanks again everyone.

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That's the wifes job

You also have the option of running it at 150° for an hour or two before bumping up the temp. You still have TBS at 150° and you get a deeper smoke flavor on whatever you are cooking/smoking/grilling on the 640.