- Dec 6, 2011
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Hi everyone! Most of you may not know me, but I'm a member of the Huddler team and I work with our great sponsors here at SMF. That means that, among others, I get to work with Todd Johnson of A-MAZE-N Products. A few weeks ago, we asked some of our members here at SMF to try out the A-MAZE-N Pellet Smoker. After they got a chance to try it out a few times, we asked them to share their thoughts, results and QViews so that anyone who HASN'T experienced it can find out what they're missing. Here's what they had to say! Thanks so much to Todd and to all of our testers! You can check out all of the A-MAZE-N Products here!
If you have tried out Todd's AMNPS and would like to leave a review, please do so as a reply to this thread or on the product page here! We'd love to hear from you!
Got some Pitmaster blend going right now smoking some burgers....what a great smelling blend!!! Can't wait for those burger to be done!!! They sure started easier than the solid wood blends.
- gotarace
My family had been complaining that my food was too smokey and did not want anything smoked until further notice… With great anticipation I loaded my new AMNPS with Todd's Pitmaster's Choice Pellets and proceeded to smoke up 4 racks of Spare Ribs today. I used a 4-2-.75 procedure and right up front, they all commented on the Sweet smell of the smoke. For the first time I was allowed to leave the door leading to the area where the smoker is, open. After 7 hours of smoke wafting through the house and neighborhood the Ribs were ready. With nervous anticipation I watched as 5 girls took their first few bites of the perfectly tender meat. After a few minutes the first bones hit the plate, all members of my picky family were unanimous in proclaiming the Ribs smoked with the Pitmaster's Choice...The best ribs ever!... Even with the 4 hour application of smoke up front, the rib were mildly smokey with a gentle fruity sweet finish, no bitterness at all… This wonderful combination of Hickory, Cherry and Maple is truly a winner and will very likely be the only flavor Pellets I will ever buy again.
Back on St. Patrick's Day I picked up 3 Corned Points, each about 4 lbs. I finally got around to Smoking one up to make Pastrami. I put together my Rub and gave the Beef a good schmear of Yellow Mustard. Applied the Rub liberally and let it rest while I fired up the MES and the AMNPS with 2 and 1/2 rows of the ever popular Pitmaster's Choice. Set the Temp set point at 220*F and let it go for 20 minutes the actual ran from 210 to 230*F then fired the AMNPS. The PMC lit fast and burned consistently in the slight breeze. The aroma is very pleasant with the distinct fruity notes of the Cherry and Maple with just a tickle of spice from the Hickory. This is truly a winner!
- Chef JimmyJ
Isn't that just a beautiful color?? And the taste? INDESCRIBABLE! Absolutely delicious! You can taste the subtle flavors of the mix of woods, yet they blend together beautifully! –
- Pops6927
I was somewhat surprised at the size of the device. I had expected something much larger. I guess big things do come in small packages.
In comparing it to my usual hot plate method here are my observations:
The AMNPS definitely does a much better job of cold smoking in mild weather. Temperatures were never a concern.
It is easier to use. Normally I would load a cast iron pan with chips and chunks, place some foil over the top, and then punch some holes in the foil. With the AMNPS, I just loaded some pellets and lit it.
- Solaryellow
Bride just said, "That is the best smelling smoke that has ever come out of the smoker" ..... How can you beat that !!!!!!!
The color is awesome... with salt only on them, the flavor is unbelievable.... no acrid creosote of "overly" smoked flavor.... I am impressed with the perfect smoke flavor and "Better Homes and Garden" perfect color.... Now I know the secret to smoking meat....
Things I learned.... "Pitmaster Blend Pellets" will provide the smoked food enthusiast with a very forgiving blend..... The subtle flavor and aroma will please even your mother/father-in-law who still thinks you can't smoke food.... you can smoke the food for hours and there will be no acrid, creosote, bitter flavors... You can double smoke the food and the dog will still like it and fight you for it.
I have built several smoke generators... None compare to this AMNPS of Todd's.....
- Dave Omak
Bought some almonds to snack on during my flight to Israel. Never opened them. Came home and had a few. Not very smoky for Smokehouse Almonds. What to do? I have an AMNPS and a cardboard box. Let's make these nuts smoky.
Totally way better now!
- Alelover
Dave Omak
I'm always amazed at the perfect amount of smoke the AMNPS and Pitmasters Choice pellets puts out....
And the aroma is killer.... not acrid or stinging to the nose.... Sweet and mild.....
Ribs after 3 hours of Pitmasters Choice pellets.... started with a full row of pellets and 1 1/2 inches of row left....
I am sure the AMNPS will smoke for 11-12 hours on 1# of Pitmasters Choice pellets...
The ribs have a great color and the smell of the smoke is awesome.
If you have tried out Todd's AMNPS and would like to leave a review, please do so as a reply to this thread or on the product page here! We'd love to hear from you!
Got some Pitmaster blend going right now smoking some burgers....what a great smelling blend!!! Can't wait for those burger to be done!!! They sure started easier than the solid wood blends.
- gotarace
My family had been complaining that my food was too smokey and did not want anything smoked until further notice… With great anticipation I loaded my new AMNPS with Todd's Pitmaster's Choice Pellets and proceeded to smoke up 4 racks of Spare Ribs today. I used a 4-2-.75 procedure and right up front, they all commented on the Sweet smell of the smoke. For the first time I was allowed to leave the door leading to the area where the smoker is, open. After 7 hours of smoke wafting through the house and neighborhood the Ribs were ready. With nervous anticipation I watched as 5 girls took their first few bites of the perfectly tender meat. After a few minutes the first bones hit the plate, all members of my picky family were unanimous in proclaiming the Ribs smoked with the Pitmaster's Choice...The best ribs ever!... Even with the 4 hour application of smoke up front, the rib were mildly smokey with a gentle fruity sweet finish, no bitterness at all… This wonderful combination of Hickory, Cherry and Maple is truly a winner and will very likely be the only flavor Pellets I will ever buy again.
Back on St. Patrick's Day I picked up 3 Corned Points, each about 4 lbs. I finally got around to Smoking one up to make Pastrami. I put together my Rub and gave the Beef a good schmear of Yellow Mustard. Applied the Rub liberally and let it rest while I fired up the MES and the AMNPS with 2 and 1/2 rows of the ever popular Pitmaster's Choice. Set the Temp set point at 220*F and let it go for 20 minutes the actual ran from 210 to 230*F then fired the AMNPS. The PMC lit fast and burned consistently in the slight breeze. The aroma is very pleasant with the distinct fruity notes of the Cherry and Maple with just a tickle of spice from the Hickory. This is truly a winner!
- Chef JimmyJ
Isn't that just a beautiful color?? And the taste? INDESCRIBABLE! Absolutely delicious! You can taste the subtle flavors of the mix of woods, yet they blend together beautifully! –
- Pops6927
I was somewhat surprised at the size of the device. I had expected something much larger. I guess big things do come in small packages.
In comparing it to my usual hot plate method here are my observations:
The AMNPS definitely does a much better job of cold smoking in mild weather. Temperatures were never a concern.
It is easier to use. Normally I would load a cast iron pan with chips and chunks, place some foil over the top, and then punch some holes in the foil. With the AMNPS, I just loaded some pellets and lit it.
- Solaryellow
Bride just said, "That is the best smelling smoke that has ever come out of the smoker" ..... How can you beat that !!!!!!!
The color is awesome... with salt only on them, the flavor is unbelievable.... no acrid creosote of "overly" smoked flavor.... I am impressed with the perfect smoke flavor and "Better Homes and Garden" perfect color.... Now I know the secret to smoking meat....
Things I learned.... "Pitmaster Blend Pellets" will provide the smoked food enthusiast with a very forgiving blend..... The subtle flavor and aroma will please even your mother/father-in-law who still thinks you can't smoke food.... you can smoke the food for hours and there will be no acrid, creosote, bitter flavors... You can double smoke the food and the dog will still like it and fight you for it.
I have built several smoke generators... None compare to this AMNPS of Todd's.....
- Dave Omak
Bought some almonds to snack on during my flight to Israel. Never opened them. Came home and had a few. Not very smoky for Smokehouse Almonds. What to do? I have an AMNPS and a cardboard box. Let's make these nuts smoky.
Totally way better now!
- Alelover
Dave Omak
I'm always amazed at the perfect amount of smoke the AMNPS and Pitmasters Choice pellets puts out....
And the aroma is killer.... not acrid or stinging to the nose.... Sweet and mild.....
Ribs after 3 hours of Pitmasters Choice pellets.... started with a full row of pellets and 1 1/2 inches of row left....
I am sure the AMNPS will smoke for 11-12 hours on 1# of Pitmasters Choice pellets...
The ribs have a great color and the smell of the smoke is awesome.
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