Pellet Smoker Cook-Off | Yoder vs Weber vs GMG vs Pitts & Spitts
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- In this video we test different pellet controller systems by cooking juicy racks of ribs from Porter Road to see the differences, if any!
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Anyone else consistently get the feeling after watching Mad Scientist videos that Jeremy is just a really honest and genuine guy? Haha
That he is. One of the best individuals you’ll ever meet.
I've thought that for a very long time. I've been watching him for a couple years now.
Yeah but I’m this vid I definitely heard some Weber bias. Overall though yeah I think you’re right
I’m confused, because in at least two other of Jeremy’s videos, he criticizes pellets in general. (For example, at the end of his fire management video.) Am I missing something?
I’ll admit that I don’t have any interest in a pellet grill (love my offset), but Eric was incredibly interesting to listen to. Found his run down of each smoker very informative and well explained.
Thank you. A lot was left on the editing room floor. Lol. I’m slightly passionate about this stuff.
@ff eater I just talk when they tell me. Lol
@@TheBBQHQ Amazingribs review claims that the SF is prone to jams when using non Weber pellets. Which pellets have you been using on SF?
Cory, I love my GMG prime grill. It for the most part is better than a regular grill.......except steaks. You just can't get the char sear on the steak that you want. That is why I'm looking at the Yoder brand that has the ability to open up to the direct auger and let flame touch the meat. Once all the pellets have that open flame ability, it will be the best of all worlds!
@@B-H76and @ CoolJay77 You do have a point about the Weber SF, as I've heard similar complaints from people who own them! They are deserving of credit for noticeable enhanced flavor, but one thing they barely touched on, and tried to deflect from, are real grease fires! Yes! what you read on the Inet does have some validity! The Weber SF can be used for smoking at lower temps and grilling at much higher temps. When grilling at the higher temps, there's an increased risk of grease fires from the greater amounts of fat that runs off the deflecter plates! If not cleaned often, grease builds up over time increasing fire risks. If you do not clean it regularly, you will have a grease fire for sure. The Weber SF is a great cooker for the price, but maintenance is required more often than the other cookers. I bought the Yoder YS640 in 2017, now knowing it was nearly 3 times the cost of the Weber SF. At that time, the Weber SF was still in development. If you compare how each are built and the materials used to build them, the Competition YS640 weights around 500lbs and built like a tank. The smoke box and fire chamber are made of thick metal, heavy-duty stuff! Well built and made to last, made in USA! They didn't touch on the durability and quality of each smoker. The Yoder YS640 has a heat defuser or deflector plate that has a cut-out just above the firepot on the left side and you can use grill plates over it to sear steaks! I believe the cut out deflector plate is still optional. So it's versatile to smoke or grill. I'll be honest, it does fall on the milder side when smoking, but nothing a smoke tube can't fix! When I need that off-set stick burner smoke quality, I load up a smoke tube with pellets, light them and place it on the right edge of the deflector plate! I can match any stick burner without the fire pit management time. One of the main issues with the Yoder pellet smoker, even thought they are made well, they are powder coated with flat black stove paint! It will develop some rust spots and more so if you live in a humid climate. Yoder is aware of it, that's why they provide you with a can of touch up spray paint. I've already had to sand down some areas and spray paint them. The good part is after it's done properly, it looks like new! Knowing I spent a bit more money, I believe it to be the better buy, as this Yoder YS640 will most likely out last me! Do your own research before you buy! Loved their cook comparisons, but maybe they should do a quality and durability comparison as well...
Great video as always! Have you considered testing drum smokers vs the offset or a pellet grill? It would be super interesting to get your take on the flavour profile differences
Thanks for the confirmation. I’ve been looking at the Weber for awhile. Great job as always guys.
I'd love to see the Camp Chef Woodwind
Great test! I'd love to see a camp chef wood wind, and a masterbuilt gravity series charcoal tested too!
This was a great video. I love how unbiased you are with your tests. I would love to see a similar video with some of the lower end pellet grills you can get form the big box stores. Lower price points/something your average Joe can afford and still get a good cook out of.
This is a fantastic video. Thank you for the time to put this together. Very objective conversation and I love hearing the positives of all of them. Thank you!
Jeremy, I give you a lot of credit for putting aside any bias and going into this open-minded. I have heard a lot of negative things about pellet smoker favor, so it was nice to hear some positive comments. Great video and enjoyed seeing you go slightly out of your comfort zone.
I just traded up to a Weber Smokefire EX6. I love it so far. I’ve had a Treager for 3 years, and it’s been great for me. Did I mention I Love the features of the Smokefire. I smoked a prime rib for Christmas and it was perfect. I love your approach to BBQ. Thanks
Great video! Nice to have all the extra information from Eric as well about the different controllers. Now I'm hungry for some ribs!
Great video! I’ve had a SmokeFire from day one and love it. It was a pain In the beginning but Weber stepped up, got parts out and it’s been rock solid.
Thanks!
Very glad I watched this video. Just bought a Smokefire EX4 this week on clearance for $250. The rumors on the internet had me worried but after much research I’ve kinda learned as long as it’s maintained it’s fine. Now I know it cooks great food also!
I've owned the Weber Smokefire EX 6 since June 2020. I noticed a few things about the early UA-cam videos back in February/March 2020 that I would describe as user error. The biggest was doing large fatty cooks (two or more pork butts) without a drip pan. The drip pan isn't completely necessary but what ended up happening is that users would raise the temp at the end to hasten the end of the cook. Since there was still fat in the bottom of the cooker, raising the temp would get the temperature of the grease past the flame point (which was assisted by having the burn pot in the center throwing sparks). Grease catches fire and all of a sudden you have a really interesting UA-cam video. The fix? Use a drip pan and most of all be patient on the cook and you'll be fine. I could understand making these mistakes from a novice user like myself (in terms of using a smoker, not cooking in general). But the videos usually were posted by people who should have known better.
The biggest fixes Weber has done midstream in the Smokefire's life was redesigning the auger which tended to fail in year one (all owners got the new one no charge and the new auger is the difference between the Gen 1 and Gen 2 units. Replace the auger and you're Gen 2 now. The second improvement was steady improvements to the firmware with the biggest improvement coming in May 2020. The iPhone/Android apps also got substantially better later in 2020. Flaws? The hopper design is still sub par since Weber was looking for a sleek low profile design instead of having a nice chimney use gravity in your favor. There are things users do in order to prevent pellet starvation but a redesign would be helpful.
The food is outstanding which I agree with the outcome of this video. But the real advantage of the Smokefire is being able to credibly do high heat cooks (burgers!) like an actual charcoal or gas grill. When I was in the market for a pellet grill, I had a problem where I needed to replace a cheap barrel Char-Grill charcoal grill that I used for when I needed more real estate than a Weber kettle. And I only had space for one product. The Smokefire can grill and smoke and do both effectively. The Smokefire can do 600 degrees F which is great but I haven't had a situation where I've needed more than 550. In fact, the highest settings can easily damage Weber's temp probes since they aren't that good. Fortunately, the ones from Thermopen are more durable at higher temps and work just fine with Weber's computer.
If you've never used a pellet grill and you need to actually grill stuff, it's a great product to check out. The biggest issue in learning this or any pellet grill is translating recipes from gas or charcoal grills since there is no such thing as direct and indirect cooking. But it's not hard to figure out after a few cooks. Once I figured out the reverse sear method for steaks, my wife loves the taste so much that she will never go back to the old way I cooked on the kettle. It's that much of a difference.
Well said!! I have the EX4 Gen 2 and it’s been fantastic. It’s replaced my kettle grill so I’m able to do long low ‘n slow smokes and high heat stuff like burgers, steak, and chicken.
Exactly, the biggest hurdle with most pellets is the ability to make burgers and chicken and other more common bbq cooks (I know it’s possible but everyone I know with a treager admits that the flavor isn’t quite there because the lack of direct flame). I do think there were legitimate issues with the first generation units, but if I was going to get a pellet grill, I’d recommend the smokefire 2nd gen or the new stealth model they’re going to release later this year to people for that reason, it’s a hybrid pellet smoker and regular grill. I’m a charcoal person myself (I have the Weber summit Komodo), but if I was ever in a situation where I needed more convenience I’d consider the smokefire over gas grills and other pellet smokers
This is great and informative. Question though. Won’t the drip pan get in the way of the direct flame preventing the flavor Eric is talking about in the video? Other pellet grills have that deflector/drip tray which probably gets in the way. What is your take?
@@papacito2982 other grills have the same thing, albeit some have small holes all over the tray/cover. The thing is when doing low and slow you rely on smoke and heat, not direct flame. So the drip tray is for those exact situations. But when doing steaks, burgers, chicken drumsticks etc, that’s where this grill has the advantage of direct flame.
If it requires a drip pan for longer cooks it should come with it as part of the "design". Yeah there are workarounds for MOST things but should you have to pay money for something that has so many known issues? Also, WTF is up with all the ash. Is it a smoker or an ASHER? They need to redesign the fan system and rethink the fat management.
Thanks for all of the vital unbiased information that you put out. Along with all the work that it takes to do so. I'm currently looking into buying my first smoker and because of videos such as this it is helping me narrow down my list of what I should go with.
Thank you for doing this four way showdown. Great info always
Been loving my GMG for a couple years now. Bang for the buck cant be denied
I have the EX6 Gen 2 since July 2021. I absolutely love it. I've made some fantastic food on it, brisket, ribs, chuck roast, short ribs. I'm very happy with it!
Awesome and extremely informative Jeremy, job well done to you and Eric..
Thanks for the comparison video. Very informative. I have owned a Gen 1 smokefire since they came out. Was very hesitant at first but purchased based on build quality and the weber name and support. I have smoked many different meats and they have all came out great! I really appreciate all the tips and videos Jeremy does. I have learned some things especially seasoning with just salt and pepper to bring out the true flavor of the meat your cooking!
Thanks Again!
As somebody who grew up eating burgers, steaks, chicken, etc. off of a good old Weber kettle it makes me happy to see that the affordable Weber pellet smoker still punches above its weight in the blind smoke test. Also very interesting to learn about the technical how's and why's about how each device is put together and what to expect.
I’ve always thought my Smokefire put out an awesome flavor - glad to see my experience is not uncommon. Great video!
Great informative comparison, thanks for the video! Looking forward to pellet brand testing.
Love you channel and bbq hq. There right down the street from my house. I had a gmg for about a year and wasn’t happy with it. Eric traded me the gmg back for a 22” Weber Smokey mountain and a 26” kettle. Couldn’t be more happy with that company and the quality of meat from charcoal smoking.
I've been cooking on a GMG for a long time. Cooked on just about every kind of smoker you can name. Big fan of GMG but you can make pretty good Q on all of them if you'll just invest the time to learn how. Pretty good comparison on four main line PGs. There are some pretty easy add ons and mods that will take them to the next level...would like to see a video on those too!
Great video. Interesting the cheaper units outperformed the premium units. I’d love to see a comparison of the Smokefire Gen2 vs Camp Chef Woodwind Pro. These two units have both got significant design differences vs the majority of pellet smokers, and seem to produce the most smoke flavour of the units on the market. I’d love to see this comparison test. Long time fan!
Great comparison and overview...been looking at each of these grills!
Thank you for the great video. The best non bias pellet smoker comparison I’ve ever seen! Thanks
I started out in 1999 with a Traeger competition model. Was always a good reliable smoker. Upgraded to a Yoder YS1500 in 2014. Had nothing but problems. Had a defective controller right out of the box, then the igniter went out, had multiple burn plates that kept warping and used enormous amounts of pellets. Also, the YS1500 is a nightmare to clean. Finally gave up and sold it. Then bought a new RecTec and still have it. Best pellet smoker I've ever had and never any problems.
Recteq baby! I have the 700 and the 380 never ever any issues!
Yup, I have a 590 and couldn’t be happier !
@@Proto6789 I've noticed there are lots of recteq haters out there too lol
@@Trumpetmaster77 love mine
@@Trumpetmaster77 it makes them feel better I guess, makes them feel better about their purchase of a lesser product
Great video! Maybe could do this test on some other mainstream smokers like Pitboss , Traeger , req Tec etc
I really needed this. I would never consider a pellet grill because what he said if the smoker burns consistently you don't get great bbq. It's awesome you guys have done indepth with these, awesome.
Great video Jeremy & Eric! I did an unboxing and assembly right after I purchased a GMG Ledge from a local dealer in Tempe two weeks before this video.
You two sold me again on a Green Mountain with the PDI details and 12 Volt advantages.
I have been a subscriber to Mad Scientist BBQ for well over a year.
I would like to see some videos on cook times and temperatures like how long did you cook the spare ribs? temp? how often did you spray? etc...
Again, thank you for all your hard work.
I have a Yoder640, and this was a great video to compare these pellet grills. I couldn't help but notice that Jeremy wrapped the ribs on the Weber and GMG, put the ribs fat side down (or bone side up) to get a tighter wrap and then put them back on the grill that way. The other two were done differently from what I saw, but who knows if that made much of a difference. #2 and #4 were rated higher though ... lol .
I noticed that as well.. interesting
Great video. Enjoyed learning about the different systems. Glad you had good results with the Weber. I bought one and it had one good cook then serious problems. So not from the internet, I lived it. They sent me several new parts that I had to replace myself. After 6 months I had to change many parts and finally gave up as I ruined too many meals. Sent it back and bought a Rec Teq and have not looked back. Not even close. Much better. Once again thank you for doing this as helpful for those looking to buy.
Yeah, it’s a bummer for those that have had issues with any brand grill. Every brand I’ve sold has had those lemons, regardless of price point. And I’ve worked on plenty of Rec tecs too. As long as you’re happy and having fun, that’s all that matters.
Would either of you boys say the Smokefire delivered better smoke flavor than the rectec?
@@HeroicGear wish I could tell you one way or another. The rec teq has been great and everyone loves the food off of it. I only had a few successful cooks on the Weber and they were very good. I would say very similar in my opinion but as we all know, each of us has different tastes we like. If Weber truly fixed the issues you can’t go wrong with either. Good luck.
I have a Traeger with the D2 controller and so far I have loved the BBQ off it. It’s not the offset quality to me but that might be because I learned on a offset. What I have loved is the fact that I can do a real slow overnight brisket on the pellet and still get some sleep. If you get a larger Traeger I cook my meats closer to the far side. I find anything in the middle does get a bit more heat. Love the show and keep at it.
I had a Weber Smokefire and loved the flavor and ease of use but it had to go back. I now have a P&S and also love the flavor and ease and this one is bullet proof. I'll give up a little of the flavor and direct heat to have something I can feel more comfortable using. But I agree with their assessment. Great video.
Jeremy, great video. Would love to see a video comparing the masterbuilt gravity smokers and more traditional pellet smokers. The master built seems to sit in its own category using traditional charcoal/ wood but having the convenience of a pellet smoker with its digital controls
Agreed. Would love to see Jeremy review a gravity feed
It's nice to see an another honest video featuring the Smokefire. I'm not surprised by the results and think you folks did a great job. I did enjoy the rundown on the differences in the controllers. Very informative.
I should have worked through the issues I had with mine, but was scared off based on track record. I switched pellet type during a long brisket cook and had a terrible flair up and a couple issues ongoing and their customer service was absolutely terrible to work with, but still wish I would have given it more time before returning. Went with a MB gravity instead and have issues there as well, but when it works it’s fantastic.
I love my second gen ex4. Produces such good food. Made some smoked queso just last night.
THIS is quality content, and was a joy to watch. thank you!
I have the Gen 1 Weber. I love it. Early on they had some software issues that Weber figured out and fixed. I like the fact that it does so many things that most pellet grills don't do.
Great video and nice to see Weber get some love in the pellet grill market. Got mine when it was released and Weber did right by sending me all of the upgrades for free. Take care of it and it will give you some great smoked meat. The temp range really makes it a great pit to keep out on the back porch.
Same!
I agree. Owned gen1 with upgrades. Never a issue and always great food!
Agreed💯
I've been a Weber man since day 1 and you've given me confidence to take the plunge on their pellet cooker. Would love to see y'all do a comparison test with chicken or turkey.
So how do you like the Smokefire now that you own one?
I bought my YS640S from bbqhq 2 years ago. Great store. Worth the drive.
Enjoyed the video.
Thanks guys! I'm not really a fan of the pellet grills because my first one was a Sh!t Boss and they are terrible smokers. A good friend of mine has a GMG, and it puts out amazing bbq. So if I were to get one, that's the one, but now you have me wondering about the Weber. Great and very informative video. Thanks a million, and have a great New Year.
Great video. I’ve had an old school (made in US) Traeger, two GMG’s, Louisiana Grill and the original Weber GarbageFire. After the Weber debacle I bit the bullet and went all in on a MAK. Wow, what a difference. Top notch build, controller and features. IMO, one of the most important elements when considering a pellet smoker is ease of cleaning and overall maintenance. Above all else, that’s why I love the MAK - removable firepot, pull out ash and grease catch, pellet dump hatch. So far I only have to clear out all the ash a couple times a year on the MAK. On all the others I had to remove everything and vacuum out the firepot before every cook if I wanted good results. Since MAK is now direct only they wouldn’t be included in a comparison like this, but I’d love to see it.
Second the idea of having MAK in this.
Compare the Smokefire against an offset and a gravity smoker, like the Masterbuilt 800 or Chargriller 980, see how big the difference is.
With the winning pellets. Jealous devil or knotty wood
I like wood better than charcoal anyday, charcoal good on chicken, no way on beef
Great job guys! Loved the rundown on the controllers too. Although not a geek, I have watched the development of digital controls as I was considered an instrument tech when we used pneumatic controllers and later supervised techs in my roll as a maintenance manager. The controllers on these units are capable of doing great things. Our original unit is a $3200 Memphis Pro we got for 1/2 price brand new. It is an amazing unit but probably more in the line flavor wise with the Pitts and Yoder. We also have a Series 7 vertical that makes food more in line with the GMG. I know this because our second pellet unit was a GMG Davy. Can't tell you how many people I have told that my $300 cheapie camping unit makes the best food. We are a household of 3 so it is the perfect size for quick meals. The MP gets used a lot too because the Series 7 is a pellet hog and good for big cooks. So I will be looking for a Weber down the road LOL My wife will shoot me, we have her propane Weber, a Weber Kettle and a Big Steel Keg. They all serve a purpose but will have to clear something for a new one to fit our patio LOL Appreciate the effort and love the Mad Scientist BBQ
I've been rocking the Oklahoma Joe's Rider DLX for two years,and love it! Great job guys,lots of good information!
Man, I’ve been waiting for you to review pellet smokers. I’ve come to really trust your information. Your video about the pellets themselves was very informative. I’m a backyard BBQ enthusiast but sometimes I just don’t have the time and attention required to run my off set. The convenience of a pellet smoker is attractive but I’ve never been impressed with the flavor that my friends fail to achieve on they’re pellet smokers. Your info is telling me that flavor is possible with the right pellets and smoker. I would love to see you review Lone Star Grillz family of 20” smokers, including the stick burner vs the their pellet smoker and the LSGz pellet vs Weber Smokefire . Thank you and Happy New Year.
You stole my request but happy you did. I'm considering the Lone Star Grillz pellet smoker but would love to see a Mad Scientist review on it....esp. vs the Weber Smokefire since it won over these other grills.
Don't fall for the BS. It's a sell. I've run through dozens of pellet smokers/pellet combos, including an fec-100.. the smoke flavor will never be anything special. Theyre good cause they are convenient. You either cold smoke inside it with some charcoal and chunks for a few hours, then use it, or smoke it on an offset or weber and then xfer it over. Pellet cookers are ovens.
Great video! What brand and flavor of pellets did you use?
I just st bought a Pellet grill to try, had a Traeger 6 or 7 yrs ago, wasn't impressed. I love my offsets, but often I don't have the free time to babysit the offset....great test and the results really made me chuckle,. Well done👍🏼
Yoder YS640 owner here and I absolutely love it. I have had it since 2018. I have it in a corner of our garage and then vent it through a chimney outside. This lets me use it year round in central NY. Now I am looking into an offset.
Try the RecTec vs smoke Fire next! Great video!
Great video! My only disappointment with my Weber EX6 was that I waited so long to purchase it. It has replaced my previous smoker AND my Weber Genesis completely. I’ve used my gas grill only once since I purchased the SmokeFire.
In the summer, I use it roughly 5 nights a week on average. In the winter (Wisconsin for ya!) I still use it a couple times a week.
Put some grill grates, flatside up, on your gas grill and you will rejuvenate your gas grill. It's like having a Blackstone to go with your SmokeFire!
Wow. I was just at the grill store today and was planning on buying a Yoder tomorrow, now I’m really considering the Weber which I have never even considered. I love the quality of the Yoder but at the end of the day it’s all about the flavor.
LOVE the comparison and information. I have WSMS so not surprised at outcomes
Love my Rec Tec 700
I got a recteq, try one of those. They pretty much all simular I guess.
Was very reluctant to buy a pellet grill because I’ve had very mediocre bbq cooked on them before, but have found that not only the grill but the brand of pellets are huge difference makers. Bought a Smokefire gen2 last year and it’s now my favorite grill.
My dad loves his Treager. He's 79 and doesn't have the desire nor stamina to run an offset. He can make some good bbq with it, but... Can't wait to see how you approach your gas grill smoke off. Love your videos bud. Keep em coming. Hope yall had a great and merry Christmas, and a happy new year to you.
I happen to own a Webber SmokeFire so I was delighted with the results. I have been very happy with this product.
Awesome video!!! I love these head to head challenges!! It would be so awesome to see a Traeger vs Camp Chef challenge!!!!! I would love to see a head to head with those two grills!! Both are headquartered here in Utah, both are super affordable, and both seem to be extremely widely used!!! I have cooked on Traeger's, Camp chefs, and GMGs and I have my preferences, but I would love to hear your takes Jeremy!!
Great comparison. I appreciate both of your opinions.
Thank you! I've been waiting for a video like this!
Awesome video!!
Would love to see your experience and share your thoughts on a master built 800.
Would love to see review on that he did a semi review on a gravity smoker … but I have the 560 and I love it . The build quality not the best but it does as advertised . I will certainly get my moneys worth .
Great video, loved the comparisons and kind of shocked at the results. That said, when you said look at that smoke ring, I knew that was the SF. That's the first thing people notice when I cook on it, the deep smoke ring and awesome bark.
Great video, wish this came out last year when I bought my spits.
Great comparison video! I really need to add the Webber to my arsenal of a WSM and 3 22" grills
Hey Jeremy, thank you for all of your videos 1st off. My question is can you or Eric from The BBQ HQ do a review on the Recteq? Specifically the 590 or the 700. At the very least just talk about your opinion of them. Thank you.
As a pitts and Spitts owner I would definitely say it would come down to your smoking temps. I have had a traeger and the Pitts blows it out of the water. I get some amazing smoke flavors and good bark.
i believe that because looks like pitts and spitts pellet grills smoke constantly
Great video Jeremy! The Weber SF is also Harry's favorite pellet grill too for the same reasons as Erik. That said I still want to get the Char-Griller 980. I wish Erick would carry them, I would definitely like to give him my business.
Awesome comparison. Thanks for posting this. Most interesting was the review of the SmokeFire. I took it of my list of pellet smokers I was considering since most reviews are negative! 👍👏🍻
Love to see a chargrill gravity added to taste comparisons
Had a gmg daniel Boone and it was a great cooker for starting out doing bbq. Got away from pellet smokers due to flavor profiles not being what I wanted and to many electronics to possibly fail in a cook. Couldn't be happier with my stumps gravity feed smoker.
I had a Stumps for many years but it finally rusted out last year.
Eric is super informative and engaging!
Great video! It would be fantastic to see a comparison or a review of the Chargriller Gravity 980 with some wood chunks in the hopper it seems like it would be the ultimate set it and forget it smoker!
Great vid Jeremy. I’ve been thinking about how much wood I burn to do briskets, so been toying with idea of cooking on traditional stick burner for 3-4 hours then finish off cook in a pellet smoker.
Not a bad idea. You could do 6-8 hours on the smoke and then just put it in the oven if you want
@@MadScientistBBQ This is the very same reason I am considering in getting a pellet smoker. After the first 3 1/2 hours on the stick burner in order to get most most of the smoke flavor, transitioning to a pellet smoker would free some of my time. It would be great if you could run a test, and give us your opinion on the final result.
@@CoolJay77 why not just add some wood to your pellet smoker for the first few hours to get that extra smoke... that's what I do.
@@FearRua How do you do that? Wood chips in aluminum foil?
@@CoolJay77 personally i just throw them down around the fire box but it might not be so easy on some models. They sell a tube you can put chips in or you can wrap them in one of those disposable wire grill pans.
Yup, loving my Ex4 and laughing at all the haters! Got mine half price brand new to boot. 2 questions though. What temp did you cook them at and what pellets did you use?
Eric is a super cool guy. very knowledgeable. he educated me and I bought a Yoder YS640 comp. from him. He's also a great golfer.
Happy New Year. I'd love to see you cook and review a Lang 48 smoker and also a Lone Star Grillz pellet smoker.
All the grills are similar, I have a recteq that I like. The pellets I think are key to the foods you cook.
100%. I have gone through many pellet brand and have come to the conclusion that the Lumberjack Pellets that I can pick up at Rural King for $8.88 for 20lbs bag are the best by far.
@@amfinkelstein the knotty wood plum pellets are fkn awesome dude
@@amfinkelstein down here in the south we can only find them at Dick’s sporting goods for $15 a bag. Kinda high.
I was in the Augusta area earlier this year and stopped by RecTeq and got some of their ultimate blend. 40 lb bag for $20 if you pick it up. It’s more if they have to ship it. That has been my favorite pellet so far.
@@TViper2369 I’m down in Florida and our Dicks doesn’t sell them only Rural King lol
Great video! would love to see a deep dive into the new Recteq 1250 (Merry Christmas to me :-) Haven't even assembled it yet. Just came in yesterday. Moving from a Traeger.
I have had my rectec about 2 years. I love it all my food has turned out really good
Reqtec for the win!
Curious about the reqtek you should do an assembly and first cook video!
I have recteq 590 ...I cook everything in it...I love it
This was excellent because it wasn't sponsored by a particular smoker and it gave real feed back on flavors. I run the GMG with a smoke daddy to get a little extra smoke when I need it and for cold smoke but I believe in the weber theory on burning up that grease and drippings. That's some excellent smelling smoke mixed in with hickory wood pellets.
You guys worked well together! no egos involved here. Good thoughts from you both on the taste test.
I have a middle-sized GMG. I've made incredible chicken on it. Pretty good ribs. And the brisket was not so great. I found the temp on the brisket was all over the place. The bottom was jerky while the top was pretty good. I'm glad I didn't spring for the Yoder as that was the one I was drooling over. Definitely think 2300 over 659 wasn't a good trajectory. I need to get the upper rack for my GMG.
Absolutely love my GMG!!!! I do briskets alot and people seem to like them and coming back! HUGE TIP get the upper rack it’s a must and always put a water pan right under. Makes a huge difference with all the brisket Cooks
Try doing your brisket next time with the fat cap down. The radiant heat off the deflector will burn the bottom of a brisket. Use the fat as a heat shield. Always go fat down on a pellet grill.
Had the same issue with my gmg. Got ride of it and use a 22” Weber Smokey mountain and will never look back
I know it takes longer, but my family much prefers brisket or chuck roasts more than ribs, so some comparison on how the pellet smokers deal with that longer cook would be great to see.
Interesting ! 👍👍I have different Offset, WSM and Pellet. The smoke profiles of all my smokers are different, but you can adjust by temperature, wood, waterpan, meat and chose by the time you have this day. Cheers from Austria, nice video ! 👍👍
This was awesome..... This helps us a ton!!!
I’ve owned a Traeger,Camp Chef and Yoder out of those three it was Yoder,Camp Chef then Traeger,but none of those three can touch my Req Tec 700 they call The Bull.
agree 100%
Agree 110% love my bull!
Why don’t they ever mention ReqTec?
@@scottboyer8990 likely because RecTeq only sells direct so this dude can’t sell them lol
@@scottboyer8990 RecTeqs are only sold thru the website, no retailers. Unless they send one for free,,, the youtubers have to buy one
I'd love to see you try out a Masterbuilt Gravity Series, I think you'll be suprised how much closer to a stick burner the flavor is compared to a pellet
I will never buy another Masterbuilt again. I got 1 year out of my MB that's it. The controller shorted out. I used all of maybe 6 times. Kept in the gargarage our of the elements, only used when the sun shined. The last time I tried to use it the controller did not work and I smelled electric burn. POS! My next smoker will be 100% American Made nothing from China!
A pellet unit deserving of much more recognition is the Outlaw OL450 made in Boise, ID. 11-gauge cook chamber, short auger with geared motor, Yoder/Louisiana-style burn grate and fire pot, programmed for holding extremely steady temps anywhere from 150ºF to 550ºF, smart controller that adjusts for outdoor temps, best ash clean out system in the business.
This was a great review.
Pretty sweet comparison! Weber is at the top of my wishlist, would be cool to see this go up against a gravity fed charcoal cooker and maybe a kettle.
You should check your local lowes there are people finding them marked half off right now in stores only.
The Weber Smokefire is a great value, especially if you only have room for 1 grill it can do everything
I wouldn't. My Smokefire was trash. Just saying.
I've had a couple issues with mine, but Weber customer service has been amazing, replacement parts were shipped right away, and overall I think it's pretty amazing for the quality of food it produces and it's ability to do whatever type of cooking you want. (I have a kettle, WSM, electric smoker, and a Kamado cooker for comparison. The only think I don't have perspective on is an offset.)
I would love to see a comparison to the Chargriller Gravity 980 with some wood chunks in the hopper! Seams like it would be the ultimate set it and forget it smoker. I’d love to see a review from someone who cares about smoke quality and can comment on it !
I think he's spraying Roundup 😉
Hello, I I absolutely love your videos! Ever since your fatstack smoker overview I’ve been wanting to see more because I am looking to by an offset smoker myself. Would like to see the cook on any type of protein if possible. Thank you !
Great review. I had a first gen Weber that I absolutely loved. Weber stepped up and sent me all the parts to upgrade for free. Flavor was second to none on everything I cooked. The reason I got rid of it was it cost me a brisket. Overnight cook, checked and filled pellets before bed but when I got up 5 hours later it had flamed out. So off it went.
I had one flameout using the smokeboost feature. Since then I've kept the temp at 230 or over to avoid flameouts and no problems since.
I have had a big green egg for years and love it and for Christmas the family got me a rectec 1250 , have you ever done a review of rectec grills or their pellets? Is there a big difference over the bge other than the easy start ups?
You got a great grill in RecTeq. I have two and love them both.
I've owned a RecTec RT-680 for 4 1/2 years. It's been one of the best purchases I've made. I rarely see any BBQ UA-camr's review them. Maybe because they are sold direct.
How do you like the smoke flavor on the RecTeq vs BGE? I have an offset smoker and kettle grill and the family loves the deep smoky bark, but I’m afraid I’ll loose that if I go team pellet. I’m looking to add a cooker for ease of use so I don’t have to babysit when we are busy but get good results.
@@AnnistonMahn101 That's my biggest concern with a RecTeq. They seem to be great quality with a great warranty and work very reliably, but I've seen a lot of comments on lacking smoke flavor, even for a pellet grill. I have no clue if this is true because there aren't a whole lot of good comparisons out there.
@@AnnistonMahn101 I apologize for the delay in responding, I have been trying to learn how to do brisket and beef ribs,the smoke flavor is definitely stronger on the BGE the tradeoff is the ease of and amount of time the pellet grill saves.
I really like my rectec and so does everyone that eats off it I have done about 20 brisket on it and they have all turned out great and so have all the ribs and pork butts.
Awesome video guys... need to do a test with a Treager Timberline 850 with the supersmoke function on and off to see if it makes a difference.....
I found this very interesting it is clear you both know your stuff.