RollTheSmoke
Found some matches.
Set it up on Saturday and grilled burgers for dinner. The quality of the grill is as advertised. The grill capabilities for burgers definitely met the mark. I was very happy with the first cook.
I tried a smoked spatchcock chicken yesterday. Smoke mode for 2 hours and then increased to 225 until the chicken hit 135. Bumped it up to 375 to finish it. Lots of smoke was generated throughout the entire cook, even at 375! Smelled great.
The flavor and texture came out great. I made gravy from the drippings and it was one of the best I’ve ever had.
Only issue is that there was basically zero smoke profile. I used the Bear Mountain pellets that came with the grill. Given everything I read, I understand it won’t ever be a stick burner but am a bit disappointed that I couldn’t notice any smoke at all. Produced a great chicken but not really a smoked chicken flavor.
One of the reasons I went with the Mak was because I read so much about it being the best pellet cooker for producing a strong smoke flavor. What are the secrets to unlock smoky goodness? I’m really hoping I don’t have to go the pellet tube route because then I’ll wish I went with a less expensive cooker.
Any ideas?
I tried a smoked spatchcock chicken yesterday. Smoke mode for 2 hours and then increased to 225 until the chicken hit 135. Bumped it up to 375 to finish it. Lots of smoke was generated throughout the entire cook, even at 375! Smelled great.
The flavor and texture came out great. I made gravy from the drippings and it was one of the best I’ve ever had.
Only issue is that there was basically zero smoke profile. I used the Bear Mountain pellets that came with the grill. Given everything I read, I understand it won’t ever be a stick burner but am a bit disappointed that I couldn’t notice any smoke at all. Produced a great chicken but not really a smoked chicken flavor.
One of the reasons I went with the Mak was because I read so much about it being the best pellet cooker for producing a strong smoke flavor. What are the secrets to unlock smoky goodness? I’m really hoping I don’t have to go the pellet tube route because then I’ll wish I went with a less expensive cooker.
Any ideas?