The Official Pellet Grill Smoker thread.

[GrantAshton]

Okay, how in the world did this thread get bumped down past page 3?

For RWalters and anybody else who is interested, I have my report on Cookin Pellets 100% hickory.

It is easy to say that it is easily my favorite pellet. The smell is incredible. It smells like I am burning hickory splits. It produces plenty (blue) smoke. Not much ash. I did a 9lb pork butt overnight for Sunday dinner. Flavor was very good. Probably the best one I have made. Still delicious as leftovers. And I am sort of getting tired of BBQ leftovers. The pellet size is uniform and small. No long pieces like Lumberjack so I am comfortable leaving the pit alone for overnight cooks. The only downside is the cost. $40/ 40lb bag from Amazon is steep. Supposedly they have a local distributor in Houston. I will call them. I do have another 40lb bag on order and supposedly it will arrive early May. I might consider buying bulk direct from

The CP is definitely by favorite so far. But the B&B mesquite really isn’t too far behind. But if I had a decent deal price wise I could use the CP hickory for every future cook and be a happy guy

$33 each for 40 pound bags if you order seven bags direct.

https://cookinpellets.com/product/bulk-mix-and-match-7-bags-total/

 

[TXArmy]

No question you bought the best pellet in my opinion. I unfortunately pay amazon prices since my local guy stopped carrying them. It’s the ONLY pellet I use, period! That good!

 

[chingador]

$33 each for 40 pound bags if you order seven bags direct.

https://cookinpellets.com/product/bulk-mix-and-match-7-bags-total/

Just went and picked up a bag. $35 with tax. The distributor is Aztec Rentals in NW Houston. I think I was paying $12-$13 for 20 lb bags of LJ at my local butcher and about the same for B&B at H-E-B so not terribly much more. Academy is much cheaper on B&B and they have curbside p/u so that is still a great way to go. But I have enough pellets to keep me cooking for a couple months easy.

What do you guys think of CP perfect mix or black cherry? I will probably give the perfect mix a try next time I pick up.

 

[tom b]

The perfect mix is my favorite all time pellet. Once I calculated the cost per hour the overall cost difference didn't bother me any longer

 

[TXArmy]

Perfect mix is number 2 only behind hickory. I think smoke profile better with hickory but I like a touch more smoke flavor. If I remember right the perfect mix is a tad sweeter so not bad option for pork or chicken. My sweet spot is brisket and CP hickory!

 

[KevinJ]

LJ are only pellets I've burned other than the bag of Bear Mountain that came with the grill. The local dealer quit selling and I have probably a good 2 months supply left after that I'm going to Academy Sports to pickup some B&B. If I like them I'll stick with them, if not I'll probably go with a 15 bag cooking pellets bulk order or get in on a LJ bulk order.

 

[rwalters]

Cookin’ Pellets Perfect Mix is fantastic! The smell alone is worth the price of admission

 

[Mike Twangzer]

Are Cookin Pellets really low on ash ? Any others ? I have burned Lumber Jack exclusively but in my Pellet Pro 1190 after a 4hr cook the ash level was as high as the botton holes in then fire put. I don't think I would attempt an overnight cook.

BTW Cookin Pellets websie has 15 40lb bags shipped for $390 ...or $26/bag. If they are the lowest ash I split a shippment. But if there are other pellets with low ash and an intense burn but cheaper... I'd look at that. I live in Moorpark, Calif. haven't checked if they ship to calif yet.

 

[TXArmy]

CP is very low ash. I proactively vacuum out GMG every 3-4 cooks, more frequent if I’m doing lots of large cuts. Usually just to keep it clean as I’ve never had an issue with ash accumulation.

 

[TXArmy]

Forgot to mention. I cook 90% of the time overnight, I cook mostly brisket and pork shoulder. Never had issues with CP and ash. Or with GMG for that matter. Never once had issue with smoker burnout or shutoff.

 

[Pedro7]

CookinPellets are my favorite as well. Lumberjack is probably second, although I have to say the last bag of Comp Blend Lumberjack I had were not smokey at all to the point that I was really questioning how it was even possible. I thought something was wrong with my grill. Now running the CP Hickory and they are fantastic. Super smokey (by pellet grill standards) and burn great.

 

[Mike Twangzer]

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CP is very low ash. I proactively vacuum out GMG every 3-4 cooks, more frequent if I’m doing lots of large cuts. Usually just to keep it clean as I’ve never had an issue with ash accumulation.

Thanks. I also religiously vacuum out after / before every cook. I don't like the accumumated mess. Try to keep the smoker as clean as possible.

 

[chingador]

I noticed less ash from CP than LJ or B&B (which has the most ash of the 3 brands).

 

[gtsum]

Lumberjack certainly produces more ash than CP


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[pjtexas1]

I can't see myself paying $1/LB. Webstaurant.com has Bear Mountain 20LB bags for $15 including shipping. Still not as low as B&B or LJ.

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[Lees23]

I just ordered a Pitts and Spitts 1250. Pretty excited. They seemed to have a pretty good deal. Free cover and free 2 piece drip pan.. was between the Pitts and Yoder.

 

[rwalters]

I just ordered a Pitts and Spitts 1250. Pretty excited. They seemed to have a pretty good deal. Free cover and free 2 piece drip pan.. was between the Pitts and Yoder.

Congrats!!!! What a beast of a cooker! Can’t wait to see ya receive it and put it to good use

 

[MattGoose]

Congrats!!!! What a beast of a cooker! Can’t wait to see ya receive it and put it to good use

Just gotta say I love your enthusiasm for all of this. Mak, Yoder, GMG, don't matter. Always a kind word and always in to help. Pretty cool.

 

[rwalters]

Just gotta say I love your enthusiasm for all of this. Mak, Yoder, GMG, don't matter. Always a kind word and always in to help. Pretty cool.

Appreciate that, Matt! There is soooooo much more to this hobby/passion that cooker brand/type. I get excited when I see people buying and using cookers to feed family and friends. People, relationships and time spent together around a fantastic grilled/smoked meal has way more value than any specific cooker

 

[Lees23]

Congrats!!!! What a beast of a cooker! Can’t wait to see ya receive it and put it to good use

Thanks. I know you are a Mak guy so appreciate your enthusiasm. Maks are awesome machines but don’t quite line up with my needs. My brother in law has a 2 star and loves it. I needed the size that the 1250 offers as it’s pretty common for 1/2 of our lake house neighborhood come over for dinner. I will take our Memphis pro back home and replace it with the P&S. It was a tough decision between the P&S and Yoder but in the end the cheaper overall prices and greater size of the Pitts won me over. I’ll keep my Weber kettle close when I need an extra hot grill.

The most important feature to me that all of the above brands offer is that they are MADE IN THE USA! I hope the world puts China out of business (typed on an iPhone:mmph: