Dinner tonight

[Bearcarver]

Hmmm, but since you're getting a Nice Smoke Ring, the problem shouldn't be not enough smoke getting to the meat.
It has to be not strong enough smoke or not long enough.
If you're already using Hickory, try Mesquite.
Just don't try putting it on too heavy (Thick Smoke), because you don't want bitter creosote flavor.
A light to medium smoke for may hours is a good thing, but even a short time of Heavy Thick Smoke can be a Bad Thing.

Bear

 

[gmc2003]

If your comparing your pellet smoker to a BBQ truck who may be smoking on a stickburner. I'm afraid you'll probably always be disappointed with the level of smoke you get compared to theirs.

Chris

 

[wooooopig]

If your comparing your pellet smoker to a BBQ truck who may be smoking on a stickburner. I'm afraid you'll probably always be disappointed with the level of smoke you get compared to theirs.

Chris

Lol well I’M not necessarily.....but that’s what I’m up against when serving. It’s okay, it still eats good....just trying to get it as good as I can!

 

[smokerjim]

is it possible the bbq. truck shreds the pork and puts it back in for more smoke, do they sell out everyday or do they resmoke the leftovers the following day and add it to the freshly smoked pork. that might give it a more smokey flavor. just curious, I really don't know but I can't imagine they throw leftovers away. maybe you can try cutting your butts in 1/2 to try and get more smoke.

 

[drdon]

How about splitting the Shoulder into smaller parts. That way you have more surface area to collect smoke (and bark)?
Don

 

[Bearcarver]

Maybe the Food Truck uses Liquid Smoke on top of their real smoke?

Bear

 

[wooooopig]

is it possible the bbq. truck shreds the pork and puts it back in for more smoke, do they sell out everyday or do they resmoke the leftovers the following day and add it to the freshly smoked pork. that might give it a more smokey flavor. just curious, I really don't know but I can't imagine they throw leftovers away. maybe you can try cutting your butts in 1/2 to try and get more smoke.

They actually sell out almost everyday and their smoke flavor has been consistent, so that’s probably not it. I might try the halves thing tho! I never even thought of that sadly lol

 

[wooooopig]

Maybe the Food Truck uses Liquid Smoke on top of their real smoke?

Bear

Hmmm...... I guess that’s possible

 

[wooooopig]

How about splitting the Shoulder into smaller parts. That way you have more surface area to collect smoke (and bark)?
Don

I might just try that! Never crossed my mind actually