Bad Pellets.... ???

[TomKnollRFV]

Pitboss is pretty much the bargain basement of Pellets, I got a 40 pound bag from Walmart, they produce -alot- of ash and I'm not overly sure on the flavour they impart. It's not a bad flavour, more like a lack there of. I might end up using them in the pellet stove come winter and just getting a bag of GMG or some thing.

I routinely blend the Pitboss Competition blend I got with other pellets. In a 50/50 blend. I don't even put my pellets in any thing fancy..the big bad is behind my bedroom door for lack of better storage options, the top rolled tight and a big clamp on it.

Like SonnyE though; I am using mine in an AMNPS.

 

[locolagarto]

Thank you for the replies.

Not really knowing what to expect, I wasn't prepared to return it. But know that I know it should not be half sawdust I will check the next bag. I ordered a charcoal bucket with a lid to keep my fuel in. I suppose as my experience grows I may look at the AMNPS tube for Flavor smoke and maybe continue with the PitBoss as a inexpensive fuel.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Thank you for the replies.

Not really knowing what to expect, I wasn't prepared to return it. But know that I know it should not be half sawdust I will check the next bag. I ordered a charcoal bucket with a lid to keep my fuel in. I suppose as my experience grows I may look at the AMNPS tube for Flavor smoke and maybe continue with the PitBoss as a inexpensive fuel.

I just used pitboss Competition blend in my AMNPS for an overnighter..about half the tray, so I'm guessing half 6 hours. I didn't really bother to check it in the morning to see if it burned the whole way or not..but one thing I can advise is to never mix mesquite in. I swear mesquite burns quicker and hotter and lead to me having a 300f smoker..or it was just a one time thing.

 

[locolagarto]

I just opened my second #40 bag of PB Comp pellets from LOWE'S (different store) and they look pretty good. So now that I know I will take them back if I get a dude bag

 

[tallbm]

I just used pitboss Competition blend in my AMNPS for an overnighter..about half the tray, so I'm guessing half 6 hours. I didn't really bother to check it in the morning to see if it burned the whole way or not..but one thing I can advise is to never mix mesquite in. I swear mesquite burns quicker and hotter and lead to me having a 300f smoker..or it was just a one time thing.

Mesquite pellets do burn hotter. I use 100% Mesquite pellets all the time and I blend them in with some other stuff but usually never go below 80% Mesquite.
Do NOT over microwave the Mesquite pellets. Two sessions of 1 min 15 sec is plenty for 100% Mesquite pellets. If you dry them out too much or a wind really kicks up on you they may want to flame up. It's best not to baby them too much.

I LOVE 100% Mesquite on beef, it can't be beat! You should taste my brisket, beef ribs, or smoked meatloaves with Mesquite smoke :)

I just opened my second #40 bag of PB Comp pellets from LOWE'S (different store) and they look pretty good. So now that I know I will take them back if I get a dude bag

The PB Comp blend is good but the flavor is mild. I burn 2 rows at the same time in my AMNPS tray and get much better flavor from it. I often blend it with 100% Hickory to make it a blend of 65% Hickory and then everything else. Too much hickory makes everything taste like bacon or ham to me.

The PB Comp is my go-to pellet for blending and/or if I'm not sure what smoke to add as I'm experimenting. Just know how it works and you can use it to suite your needs as best possible. Oh also, the AMNPS tray will burn pellet dust so you shouldn't have too much waste if you get some dust in a bag, just load it and burn! :)

 

[SonnyE]

Thank you for the replies.

Not really knowing what to expect, I wasn't prepared to return it. But know that I know it should not be half sawdust I will check the next bag. I ordered a charcoal bucket with a lid to keep my fuel in. I suppose as my experience grows I may look at the AMNPS tube for Flavor smoke and maybe continue with the PitBoss as a inexpensive fuel.

One of the selling points for me about the AMNPS, which is a tray, is it works for pellets and for dust.
But for me, I mix pellets and dust to get a more reliable burn.
So that might be a viable alternative to try.