Comparing Pellets

[redclaymud]

Yep, I want an "A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER for Christmas.  Feedback on this forum has convinced me of that.

Question though:  Can I use just any BBQ pellets or is this unit locked into A-MAZE-N Pellets?

Has anyone else tried out a different (less expensive) brand of pellet?  What were the results?

Don't want my MES to do a meltdown.

 

[smoke king]

You can use any pellets, just make sure the are not "heating" pellets for heating a house, as they could have nasty stuff in them you don't want on your food.

However, Todd's pellets are 100% the type of wood you order. If you order apple, they are made from 100% apple sawdust.  Other brands might have cheaper filler dust in them and may not be 100% of the wood species you order.

 

[SmokinAl]

  Todd's are 100% of the wood you order.

Plus he's a stand up guy.

 

[tjohnson]

Great Question....

You are not stuck buying pellets from me.

Some pellets contain filler woods like Oak or Alder and others are 100% Flavor Wood

There are even some pellets that are "Enhanced" with flavor oils

The AMNPS is designed to produce smoke and not heat, so 100% Flavor Wood perform best

If you can get your hands on BBQr's Delight Pellets, they are 100% Flavor Wood and burn very well in the AMNPS

Todd

 

[chef jimmyj]

What do you call cheaper...BBQers Delight $3.99/lb...Todd's Pellets $2.50/lb...You can get Traeger Pellets for about a dollar a pound but I doubt they are 100% Smoke Wood...JJ

 

[redclaymud]

I'm not trying to get any kind of bad feelings going here. 

I smoke for a living to supplement social security and it's hard as heck to be selling this stuff while arguing with your peers.

The winter got a bit too cold and I bought the electric smoker, thinking I could use it on the covered porch and get the same results as the weber.  I was wrong in my purchase.  The electric smoker was a disappointment because it did not produce a good smoke.

The AMNPS box seemed a right solution at $50, not a huge expense for the years of use I might get out of it.  Now I'm just looking for pellet fuel in bulk that is less expensive, give a good smoke, and not burn up the dang thing.

Earning some sort of profit is where I'm at and looking forward too.

Thanks for your understanding.

 

[chef jimmyj]

No hard feeling intended or taken...was just curious as to what you were looking for and at what price range to see if I could help your search...JJ

 

[roller]

No hard feelings taken. Most everyone here that has a AMAZNPS uses Todds pellets because the are 100% wood and burn very well and very long while smoking...and the price is right..

 

[tjohnson]

redclaymud

There are lots of pellets on the market, and you just may find a local supplier who has 100% Flavor Wood Pellets on hand.

You can probably find Traeger pellets in your area, but they are a blend of Oak and Flavor Wood, not 100% Flavor Wood.  Buy a bag, and if you like the smoke these pellets produce, go for it. 

There's nothing wrong with smoking with Oak.  It's a very mild smoking wood

Do some research and call around.  You just may find someone close that stocks pellets.

Todd

 

[teeznuts]

Hey red,

I use cherry pellets from Todd which are 100% cherry which I want. I also found some other brands that I use alone or mixed with Todd's cherry pellets. Just research what you are getting. I know that my "bear mountain" pellets are 75% alder and only 25% of the flavor on the package. For hickory and maple thats ok, for cherry I want 100% and order from Todd.

If you know what you want you can research and make sure it's what you are actually getting. I will say that Todd's cherry is out of this world!!!

 

[roller]

I like Todd`s special blend...

 

[elohel]

I would buy from Todd, personally. Good products, good prices, and his customer service is second to NONE.

 

[redclaymud]

I ordered the A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER and 20 lbs of hickory pellets + 10 lbs of apple pellets tonight.  I'm looking forward to that first smoking.  Thanks or all your assistance. 

 

[tjohnson]

And it's on the way......

THX!

Todd

 

[tonja699]

Please forgive me I am new to this , where is this Todd ? I'd like to do some business with him ! :grilling_smilie:

 

[chef jimmyj]

Here you go...http://www.amazenproducts.com/  Best Smoke Generator and Customer Service anywhere...JJ

 

[scarbelly]

Here you go...http://www.amazenproducts.com/  Best Smoke Generator and Customer Service anywhere...JJ

X2 - let me know if you need help 

 

[tonja699]

Thank you very much !!!