Finally gave in and ordered the AMNTS...

[SherryT]

I'm a tightwad of the highest order AND a dedicated DIY'er...you'll never know how hard it was for me to hit that order button!

Sigh...you gotta do whatcha gotta do, though!

As you were...:D

 

[Steve H]

Yup. I know what you mean. You won't regret buying this though.

 

[Geebs]

My wife and I are trying to stay on a really tight budget, so buying this was like pulling teeth. You will not regret the purchase! I feel like I have already got a return on my investment in just the month I have had mine.

 

[Steve H]

I just wish their pellets were a bit cheaper in cost. 16.00 for 4 pounds of comp. blend seems a tad steep.

 

[SherryT]

I've used apple B&B pellets in my DIY tray...$14.99/20lbs at Academy Sports. As they're the only ones I've used so far (in my DIY tray...hence, my order today), I can't compare them to other brands, but the bacon tastes great (even with the flareup I had which caused a little rendering, it tastes better than what I've been buying at the grocery).

 

[Geebs]

I just wish their pellets were a bit cheaper in cost. 16.00 for 4 pounds of comp. blend seems a tad steep.

I use camp chef pellets in my tube, $12 for 20#. I have to order them online though through Sportsmans Warehouse.

 

[Steve H]

I use camp chef pellets in my tube, $12 for 20#. I have to order them online though through Sportsmans Warehouse.

Thanks! I'll be looking for them. They come in different wood/flavors?

 

[Steve H]

I've used apple B&B pellets in my DIY tray...$14.99/20lbs at Academy Sports. As they're the only ones I've used so far (in my DIY tray...hence, my order today), I can't compare them to other brands, but the bacon tastes great (even with the flareup I had which caused a little rendering, it tastes better than what I've been buying at the grocery).

Thanks! I'll look for them as well.

 

[Geebs]

Thanks! I'll be looking for them. They come in different wood/flavors?

They have, the Competition (Maple, Hickory, Cherry), Mesquite, Alder, Hickory, Apple, Cherry and Oak. I use the Camp Chef pellets in my AMNTS and then for the heat on my pellet grill I use Pit Boss Comp Blend as its cheap, $16 for 40#.

 

[Steve H]

Thanks Geebs. I see they have these at my local wallyworld as well.

 

[SonnyE]

I'm a tightwad of the highest order AND a dedicated DIY'er...you'll never know how hard it was for me to hit that order button!

Sigh...you gotta do whatcha gotta do, though!

As you were...:D

Hah! I held out for as long as I could, then ordered through Homeless Depot to get free shipping.
Happy with my AMNPS though. 11 hours when full.
Done!
Buy once, cry once, and enjoy.

Now, I'll make All Y'all cry some more, Pit Boss Competition Blend. 40 pounds, $16.88.
I believe I have about 146 years 11 months left of my pellet supplies.

 

[SherryT]

Hah! I held out for as long as I could, then ordered through Homeless Depot to get free shipping.

I ordered mine from Amazon (tray only, no pellets) for the same reason...free shipping.

A bit off-topic here, but did you have it delivered to your home or to the store? The reason I ask is that I've heard some pretty bad reviews about HD's shipping, but there sure are a few things I've needed here and there that are never available in any store near me...would be nice to hear some positive reviews, KWIM?

 

[SmokinAl]

You won't regret buying the AMNTS. I buy my pellets from Todd, cause he's a member and sponsor on here.
And he's a real stand up guy, plus his pellets are 100% of the wood you choose. A lot of the pellets on the market have filler wood in them, so if you buy cherry pellets, there may be 20% cherry & 80% other hardwoods.
Al

 

[Steve H]

You won't regret buying the AMNTS. I buy my pellets from Todd, cause he's a member and sponsor on here.
And he's a real stand up guy, plus his pellets are 100% of the wood you choose. A lot of the pellets on the market have filler wood in them, so if you buy cherry pellets, there may be 20% cherry & 80% other hardwoods.
Al

Who's Todd? More info please.

 

[SmokinAl]

Who's Todd? More info please.

Todd is the owner of AMAZEN products.
http://www.amazenproducts.com/
Al

 

[Steve H]

Ah, ok. I'm already buying his products then!

 

[petehalsted]

I also buy my pellet's from Todd, I figure if I do a full smoke with a full tray of pellets, that is 30 # of meat and 2 cups of pellets. So I don't worry about a little extra cost of the pellets, relativity speaking they are very small part of my smoking budget. And it is worth support Todd as he is always quick to assist anyone having issue or needing help. Only vendor I have ever seen post their cell and ask someone to call them on the weekend when they were having trouble with his product!!

As far as the AMNPS itself, coolest smoke so far was when I did my bacon, I used pure apple, and had 13 continuous hours of TBS, and when I pulled the AMNPSout there was nothing in it but a few spots of white ash. That one set it and forget it smoke paid for the AMNPS in my book!

 

[gmc2003]

I also buy my pellets/dust from Todd, but since I only use my amnps for cold smoking they last a while.

Chris

 

[Steve H]

Yeah, I see your point in that regard. I have done 3 smokes so far. And have over a pound left from a two pound box. I have 4 pounds of comp blend coming today. That should last a bit.

 

[uncle eddie]

You won't regret buying the AMNTS. I buy my pellets from Todd, cause he's a member and sponsor on here.
And he's a real stand up guy, plus his pellets are 100% of the wood you choose. A lot of the pellets on the market have filler wood in them, so if you buy cherry pellets, there may be 20% cherry & 80% other hardwoods.
Al

I agree with Al 100%

Also - his pellets are sold on Amazon with Prime shipping as well