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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
Jayace - there are way more experienced folks here than me to ask any questions on what types of grills are best. I'm a newbie myself. What I am learning though is a pellet grill is great for smoking but grilling is probably not their strong suit. If you do grill with them what I have learned...- mrudi
- Post #33
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
As I review all these grills I have noticed some have chimneys and some don't. I haven't read anywhere about the benefits or advantages of having one or not. Anyone know if there is any advantage/disadvantage? Or do all the smoke exhaust systems work the same regardless?- mrudi
- Post #25
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
Ok, here is a very minor small point but I'm thinking an exposed grease bucket could be an issue. I have dogs and although I'm sure I can keep them out of the bucket while I'm present, I know them enough that as soon as I go inside they will be all over it making a mess of themselves. Was...- mrudi
- Post #23
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
Kuma...Firecraft?!? Never even heard about these. Wow I have a lot of work to do. Thanks- mrudi
- Post #18
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
Again, thanks everyone, this is very helpful. This is really tough decision. I think I need to take my time on this before I pull the trigger. As I mentioned in my post, I'm really looking for a gas grill replacement that can smoke as well. That's what originally directed me towards a...- mrudi
- Post #14
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
@ mural boy I to am from the Chicagoland area. Any issues cooking in our climate on the pellet grill? In particular when it's cold or when it's raining. I don't have a covered area to cook under so was wondering if rain (drizzle to light rain, wouldn't cook in a downpour regardless of grill...- mrudi
- Post #8
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
Thanks Westby. The pics are making me hungry. Actually one of my complaints about my MES is it tends to over smoke and create a heavy creosote taste. I learned quickly to use the chips lightly and I never used mesquite. I only use apple and sometimes throw in a few chips of hickory but you...- mrudi
- Post #3
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
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Pellet Smoker as a grill to?
Hi All! Looking to get a pellet smoker (thinking REC TEC but have not pulled the trigger). I dont have a lot of experience smokin but plan on doing more (have a MES that works as advertised but I dont like the taste). I was thinking of a pellet smoker not only for smoking but to use as a...- mrudi
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Rectec what's bad about them
Great forum! So helpful. I'm new to smoking and looking to get a Rec Tec based on the reviews I have read and forums like this. I currently have a Masterbuilt electric smoker and really haven't been pleased. The unit works as advertised but I just don't like the taste. Everyone says its...- mrudi
- Post #38
- Forum: Pellet Smokers
