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The pellets are smoldering in the same container as the the reserve pellet, so when wood burns it releases moisture and that moisture goes directly up into the pellet hopper. It’s a simple function really but the more dry the pellets/chips are the better the unit works.
It’s not perfect but it...
I like it. I have the Bella which is 3x3 vs the Sable that is 4x4” the only thing I have to watch is pellet/chip moisture. They need to be spread on a sheet pan and baked for a bit to dry them out. Otherwise they condensate inside the box and make mush of the pellets.
That Bella turns out...
I run LEM not much cross over experience but I would suggest you find a quality company that has all the accessories you want and stay with that brand. Walton’s Meat is another good brand and supply store to check out .
Also if you are serious about a meat mixer hooked up to your grinder motor...
I have the Smokin-It Bella generator, but there are many options out there. They burn chips/pellets in a mix and use an aquarium air pump to move the smoke and keep the wood smoldering. I can post links if you need. Pictures of my smoked meats too if you need.
I’ve known of him for awhile now. He puts on the persona of a Chuckwagon “camp cookie” but in reality he is a bonified Chef. His videos are interesting in the sense that he cooks many simple dishes in a camp setting but always brings a Chef’s perspective, he is a very good “cook”.
It all boils down to the surface temp of the skillet. It must be north of 400F for the wood to smolder. I had the same struggle in my big wooden smokehouse using a skillet. In the dead of winter is was fine because I ran the burner up to maintain temp but in warmer weather the burner was turned...
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I really enjoy smoking meats in general and the “Edge” is part of my last name. So SmokinEdge made sense. Nothing special.