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    Abis Meatloaf Jeffs book

    The first thing i smoked when i started smoking was a meatloaf. I will never eat meatloaf any other way than smoked again. I used a recipe from jeffs first book called Abis meatloaf. Simple recipe and close to what mom made. I love it, thanks Jeff. Had a hankering to smoke today but not alot of...
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    Best pellet smoker around $300

    I think you are spot on!
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    Pellets made with Bark or not?

    I have been reading and watching videos on different pellets and how they are made. One major brand BBQ Delight says bark is bad due to ash, and other reasons, others like Lumberjack and i think Knottywood use the bark and state how you need it to get proper flavor. Both camps sound convincing...
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    Best pellet smoker around $300

    I would say no it is just a general observation not a scientific experiment. As you state there are numerous variables that can determine smoke density i and my family just noticed that the PB had a heavy smoke flavor to everything we cooked compared the the Grilla Chimp. We like the lighter...
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    Cold weather pellet grill/smoker, SS

    Lot of good suggestions. Since no one else mentioned this brand i will throw it out. Grilla Grills is all stainless steel construction of grates, burn pot, reflector and lid. They also have double wall SS construction inside. They have a video with thermal temp gun showing 3 grills one theirs...
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    Best pellet smoker around $300

    I have owned 3 pellet smokers and all 3 gave a different level of smoke flavor. None high end units. Pit Boss gave most smoke flavor but had large temp swings, traeger was less than pitt boss but still good smoke, my current Grilla grill Chimp has the least amount of smoke flavor. The Chimp even...
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    New from Ohio

    Finally decided to join after a few years of reading. I have been smoking for about 4 years but learning with every smoke. Take the easy way out with a pellet grill. Own a Grilla Chimp and love it. Have owned a Pit Boss 300 and Traeger Ranger but gave away to son in law and friend to get them...
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    Best pellet smoker around $300

    Some of the pit boss models have a sliding plate that allows the flame to shoot thru which is supposed to help in searing meats which was one of your requirements. I don’t think the z grills has that
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