Pellets to sawdust?

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
SMF is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

buzzy

Smoking Fanatic
Original poster
OTBS Member
Feb 11, 2007
875
475
Cumberland Co. PA
With all the talk of sawdust better for smoking cheese , stays lit better than pellets. I was wondering if anybody had a tried & true method of misting pellets with water to break them down to what they were. (Sawdust) Then dry them out to use. All thought & opinion appreciated.
 
I can't answer your question. I never had an issue keeping pellets burning.

I heat them in a microwave for about a minute and a half prior to lighting them.

I use a tray.
 
I take a couple handfuls of pellets, put in coffee can. Add a little water enough to get them all damp let sit for about 5 mins. Spread on sheet pan and into oven or heated smoker about 200° for about a hr or until dry. Don't handle to much after drying or they get to fine.
 
  • Like
Reactions: buzzy
I just throw a wet paper towel in a gallon Ziploc bag, add a few cups of pellets and let them sit overnight.
The next day they will crumble in your hands, I crumble them then spread of a cookie sheet and pop them in the oven at 200* for a few hours until they are dry, then they go into a Ziploc until I'm ready to use them, it's super easy.
 
  • Like
Reactions: buzzy
 
  • Like
Reactions: buzzy
SmokingMeatForums.com is reader supported and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

Latest posts

Hot Threads

Clicky