Sawdust mixed w pellets in smoke tube?

busmania · 07-29-2021, 09:16 PM

2-3 years ago I saved up a bunch (gallon zip lock) of sawdust from some oak wood I cut up. I need to use it or throw it away. Has anyone ever added sawdust to the pellet mix in a smoke tube? I don’t pellet smoke often because I’m always disappointed in the results but I’m thinking this may help?

Also, can I assume mixing a little sawdust into pellet hopper with pellets is a bad idea? I’m normally a stick burner but am thinking of using my Yoder this weekend for a brisket.

Is there a better use for this oak saw dust?

Burn · 07-29-2021, 09:54 PM

I’m using splits that fit with pellets. So far so good.

mike243 · 07-30-2021, 04:40 AM

you can add that, I add bark off of a hickory shag bark tree often, stuff some in it then pack pellets down it and light and use as needed lol

SMOKE FREAK · 07-30-2021, 08:22 AM

I've know folks that mix the crumbs from the bottom of lump charcoal with the pellets. They claim it makes the burn more consistent.

Burn · 07-30-2021, 10:50 AM

I’m thinking I breaking up lump and running that with mini splits.

SMOKE FREAK · 07-30-2021, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn

I’m thinking I breaking up lump and running that with mini splits.

No need to break up lump. Just look in the bottom of every bag. The people in the stores have already done that for you.

SmokeRingsMatter · 07-30-2021, 12:27 PM

I never tried using sawdust, but ive heard over the years that sawdust gives you a cleaner burning smoke flavor then pellets. Again, never tried it so take it with a grain of salt.

07-29-2021, 09:16 PM	#1
busmania On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-07-18 Location: Centennial co Name/Nickname : Matt	Sawdust mixed w pellets in smoke tube? 2-3 years ago I saved up a bunch (gallon zip lock) of sawdust from some oak wood I cut up. I need to use it or throw it away. Has anyone ever added sawdust to the pellet mix in a smoke tube? I don’t pellet smoke often because I’m always disappointed in the results but I’m thinking this may help? Also, can I assume mixing a little sawdust into pellet hopper with pellets is a bad idea? I’m normally a stick burner but am thinking of using my Yoder this weekend for a brisket. Is there a better use for this oak saw dust?

07-30-2021, 04:40 AM	#3
mike243 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-13-16 Location: above knoxville Tn Name/Nickname : Mike	you can add that, I add bark off of a hickory shag bark tree often, stuff some in it then pack pellets down it and light and use as needed lol __________________ WeberPerformer,SpiritE310,Q1000,36"BlackstoneGriddle Masterbuilt electric smoker,PB AustinLX

07-30-2021, 08:22 AM	#4
SMOKE FREAK Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-03-16 Location: McPherson Kansas	I've know folks that mix the crumbs from the bottom of lump charcoal with the pellets. They claim it makes the burn more consistent. __________________ Craig

07-29-2021, 09:54 PM	#2
Burn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-11-18 Location: Austin Name/Nickname : Jimmy	I’m using splits that fit with pellets. So far so good.

07-30-2021, 10:50 AM	#5
Burn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-11-18 Location: Austin Name/Nickname : Jimmy	I’m thinking I breaking up lump and running that with mini splits.

07-30-2021, 12:27 PM	#7
SmokeRingsMatter is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-31-20 Location: Bergen Town Name/Nickname : Poppy Pellet Pooper	I never tried using sawdust, but ive heard over the years that sawdust gives you a cleaner burning smoke flavor then pellets. Again, never tried it so take it with a grain of salt.