Found you bc I have a YS640 and Kamado Joe, and am doing similar experiments. Your video was great in that aspect. However my motivation for commenting is that as a father of a 12 yo daughter myself, I have to compliment you on the daddy/daughter aspect. She has a great dad!
I've had a big green egg for many many years and my buddy has been trying to get me to switch to a Traeger or Rectec. The ease of just turning it on and walking a way is a bit tempting but it's really hard to screw up in the BGE with a temp regulator and a bit of time. Either way I just checked the weather for this weekend and I'm buying some ribs. I love that you included your daughter in this as well - she's adorable and knows her ribs!
Hi Eric. You want to know a secret? The BGE is actually easier to clean, light, & keep temp than the pellet grill. And it produces better flavors. And I can do a 30 hour low and slow cook on a 25lb brisket without adding fuel. Watch my videos on the Kick Ash can and basket, the GrillBlazer Grill Gun and the Signals and Bellows. They are all in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL5_wF98ziP9awgXN_FEdkqZba2KZOmLrB.html. Then challenge your buddy to a cook off. And thanks for the kind words about Leah. She’s my everything! Now what time should we be there to taste those ribs?
@@trito408 Hi Trey. It's definitely easier to light. If you're using the BGE with a temperature controller like the ThermoWorks Signals/Billows (my review of those: ua-cam.com/video/sDpl3avQd8w/v-deo.html) you get better control with the BGE. Pellet grills control the temperature by adding or reducing the flow of pellets (wood fuel), just like how you would do it with a stick burner. It's an imprecise method, and takes time for the fire's intensity to go up and down and then affect your cook temp. With a Kamado style cooker like the BGE, temp is controlled by adding or removing airflow from the fire. If you've ever blown on a fire (or smothered one), you know how quickly fire reacts to oxygen - which combined with the ceramic's ability to hold temperature makes for a very very stable temperature.
Really loved this video. I know it's a bit old now, but I have a 5 going on 6 year old and would love to do stuff like this with her. Keep it up you guys!
Thanks, Justin! As they age they develop their own interests and independence - soak it up while you can! Leah is 10 now (going on 17 lol) - she cooks with me but not on camera anymore. She does show up for about 75% of the tastings in my new videos so at least I have that! Enjoy your little girl! -Al
I love videos like this. We just got a Kamado Joe and I’m looking forward to comparing and contrasting between a pellet smoker. I love the deep flavor you get from smoking with charcoal.
Both looked good. I am not a big fan of 'fall of the bone' ribs. There comes a point where 'fall off the bones' equates to mushy; which is not good eats. Anyone can make 'fall off the bone' ribs. Just wrap them and let the steam do the work. My preference is to have the ribs juicy and bite off the bone. It's about the texture and flavor.
Aww thanks, Susie! Hands down, get the Big Green Egg. You will want to get the ThermoWorks setup I have and the Kick Ash Can and Basket for easy clean-up (links in the description) but the quality of your cooks will be much better with a Kamado-style grill. Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss it more I do answer PMs on both Facebook and Insta (@eat more vegans on both). Thanks for watching!
Hi Susie I just realized those links aren't in the description of this video! Here's what you'll want to go with your BGE: ThermoWorks Signals - bitly.4emv.com/TWSignals ThermoWorks Billows - bitly.4emv.com/TW_Billows Kick Ash Basket and Kick Ash Can: bitly.4emv.com/KickAshHome Good luck with your decision - and happy grilling!
Thanks, Kyle! A Kamado cooker will always generate more flavor than a pellet grill. Not to say that the pellet grill is bad at all, but the closer to real wood burning you get, the better and more flavor you will get.
Thanks! I did an updated comparison a few months ago. In case you’d like to check it out….. The Best Brisket: Kamado vs Pellet Smoker vs Stick Burner ua-cam.com/video/f_aLA4JKKzs/v-deo.html
I've been contemplating on purchasing a Yoder smoker, would love the 1500s, that thing is a beast for sure but the 640s might be more my speed. Either one would look great on my patio! This video was absolutely adorable!!!
so does the BGE give more smoke flavor than the pellet grill and I wonder about putting a damper on a pellet grill exhaust to keep more smoke inside for more flavor. Thinking about buying a pellet grill but worried about loosing smoke flavor
Hi Zipp. The BGE will always give more smoke flavor than any pellet grill. Closing the damper is a bad idea - it can create dirty smoke. If you do end up getting a pellet grill and miss the smoke flavor I’d suggest an A-MAZE-N pellet tube for supplemental smoke (amzn.to/3vfn00U). I’m curious why you are thinking about a pellet grill though. With the right accessories the BGE is easier to use than a pellet grill. Are you looking for more capacity?
@@BehindTheFoodTV Thanks for the answer just what I was wondering. N I thought pellets would give a lot of flavor and be more conveniente but with research I saw that a BGE is better & with accessories make it a winner all day
I have discounts for most of what you’ll need. Use coupon code EMV10 at kick ash basket and GrillBlazer (also Dalstrong knives and Meat N’ Bone. But those aren’t egg related). Also watch my video about the ThermoWorks Signals and Billows. With that setup you will never long for a pellet grill!
Thanks - and absolutely. With the Kamado accessories available that make temp control easier, there's really no advantage to a pellet grill nowadays. You'll want to get a ThermoWorks Signals and Bellows for temp control (ua-cam.com/video/sDpl3avQd8w/v-deo.html) for sure, and likely a Grill Gun (ua-cam.com/video/g-VVeDIosVs/v-deo.html) and maybe a Kick Ash Basket and Can (ua-cam.com/video/ZSKmZ1YRfhU/v-deo.html) but you will be much happier with a Kamado than a pellet grill in terms of flavor and cooking experience. Plus if you decide to get a pellet grill there are a ton of better smokers than the Traeger.
We just had our deck built. My wife is so against having a huge ugly (her words) grill taking-up space on out new deck. She said the Kamado (orange/red) would look nice and doesn’t seem to take a lot of space. I just hate charcoal.. Never been a fan. Just want to set the temp and not have to bother. But I think I can manage.
I’m going to change your life, Michael. You want set it and forget it temp control on a Kamado cooker? Watch this video: ua-cam.com/video/sDpl3avQd8w/v-deo.html
@@BehindTheFoodTV I think "Smoke or do not smoke. There is no Fry" might work better. You might need to find some metal figurines of Luke Darth and Yoda to weld or clip on to the handles of the smokers
Thanks so much, Nick! It’s really wonderful cooking with her. She doesn’t cook with me on camera much anymore but she still comes in to taste and gives some pretty hilarious critiques! I hope to see you around for future videos!
Neither of these can out do my family's triple axle smoking rig, and yes the guys who built the green eggs built our trailer. We just got done doing a huge fundraiser for ohio hospice, it was a 3 day cook , did 300 racks of ribs, 100 pork butts, 250lbs of nc style coleslaw , and about 30 large cans of baked beans, fed over 1500 people
You are correct. There’s a new stick burner here and another on they way - and I will be doing lots of comparisons of those vs eggs and others in the coming months. The conclusions will undoubtedly be something along the lines is the more flavor the more work - so how hard are you willing to work to make the best BBQ? Thanks for watching Nicholas.
I have to wonder how a medium Big Green Egg can do ribs like this compared to the XL (Darth). The main difference between it and Darth is the smaller size. I actually like the savory type flavors better, too. Perhaps I'll have to try this when I get the right equipment. Thanks!
Great question, Jesse. The Egg has the most smoke. Not sure if you saw my last video, but I've added a stick burner. Keep your eyes peeled for pellet vs egg vs offset cook comparisons coming!
Yes sir on both parts! Here’s a new spare ribs video from a couple of weeks ago that I think you will like better: ua-cam.com/video/pHey0CLMmEU/v-deo.html
I'm surprised it's a tie, I have a yoder ys640s & kamado joe. The pellet grill has 0 taste other then your seasoning, I have even cooked the yoder in a closed 23×32 garage for 6 hours, no smoke smell, they burn too clean I want that grill char flavor, I have tried all of bbq delight pellets they all taste the same, like I cooked in a oven or boiled the meat in a gallon size bag 0 taste or flavor, is this a yoder thing or a pellet thing? Oh and now my paint is cracking on the yoder, I hope they take care of me!!!!
You're definitely going to get more flavor on the KJ than any pellet grill, but you should still be able to taste quite a bit of smoke. What temp do you usually keep your smoker? The hotter you burn the less smoke you will get on any pellet grill - so I almost always keep Yoda at 225°-250°F.
@@BehindTheFoodTV 225 to 250, but like u said your going to get more flavor from a kamado or my yoder flattop, I guess pellet grills are not for me, I wish i knew this before dropping 4 grand!!!
@@BehindTheFoodTV not really, I mean if I spend 4 grand for a smoker why would I need a Chinese made smoke tube? But hey, I'll give it a try, any advice is appreciated!! Cheers Ron
@@sherri082772 Hey I get it. Pellet grills are about EASY and good taste. Kamados are the intersection of the two - a little harder but better taste. In a few weeks I'll start including cooks on stick burners, which are the opposite ratio - the best taste you can get, but also the hardest tools to manage. I'm sure I'll do a head-to-head-to-head at some point :-)
The BGE is always going to have better flavor. I’m filming pellet vs egg vs offset in a few weeks so stay tuned. Also a favor - she reads the comments too so maybe we could switch to “poop”? Thanks Bill! -Al
Hi David. Sorry that ruined the video for you! This was one of our first videos - I hope if you check out some of our new content you'll be happier and we won't ruin things for you!
Found you bc I have a YS640 and Kamado Joe, and am doing similar experiments. Your video was great in that aspect. However my motivation for commenting is that as a father of a 12 yo daughter myself, I have to compliment you on the daddy/daughter aspect. She has a great dad!
You just made my day Patrick - thanks! Let me know if there are any cooks you’d like to see me do for either style of cooker. And thanks for watching!
Yeah, teaching his daughter exclusion of some people's eating preferences/philosophy is awe inspiring, even if they are vegans!
So glad you like my parenting methods! Some parents aren’t conscientious enough to teach their children about vegans!
Leah is hilarious. The dry sarcastic humor in kids, gets me every time
Lol thanks. As she gets older she gets more dry and sarcastic. It’s fun to work with her!
@@BehindTheFoodTV that could become an issue 🤔 🤣😂
😂😩
I've had a big green egg for many many years and my buddy has been trying to get me to switch to a Traeger or Rectec. The ease of just turning it on and walking a way is a bit tempting but it's really hard to screw up in the BGE with a temp regulator and a bit of time. Either way I just checked the weather for this weekend and I'm buying some ribs. I love that you included your daughter in this as well - she's adorable and knows her ribs!
Hi Eric. You want to know a secret? The BGE is actually easier to clean, light, & keep temp than the pellet grill. And it produces better flavors. And I can do a 30 hour low and slow cook on a 25lb brisket without adding fuel. Watch my videos on the Kick Ash can and basket, the GrillBlazer Grill Gun and the Signals and Bellows. They are all in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL5_wF98ziP9awgXN_FEdkqZba2KZOmLrB.html. Then challenge your buddy to a cook off.
And thanks for the kind words about Leah. She’s my everything!
Now what time should we be there to taste those ribs?
@@BehindTheFoodTV I can understand the cleaning but wouldn't a pellet grill be easier to light and maintain temp since both are automatic?
@@trito408 Hi Trey. It's definitely easier to light. If you're using the BGE with a temperature controller like the ThermoWorks Signals/Billows (my review of those: ua-cam.com/video/sDpl3avQd8w/v-deo.html) you get better control with the BGE. Pellet grills control the temperature by adding or reducing the flow of pellets (wood fuel), just like how you would do it with a stick burner. It's an imprecise method, and takes time for the fire's intensity to go up and down and then affect your cook temp. With a Kamado style cooker like the BGE, temp is controlled by adding or removing airflow from the fire. If you've ever blown on a fire (or smothered one), you know how quickly fire reacts to oxygen - which combined with the ceramic's ability to hold temperature makes for a very very stable temperature.
Don't waste your money on traeger . I hate mine , I hate the flavor it produces . The meat I'd always dry and leathery . Absolutely hate it
Really loved this video. I know it's a bit old now, but I have a 5 going on 6 year old and would love to do stuff like this with her. Keep it up you guys!
Thanks, Justin! As they age they develop their own interests and independence - soak it up while you can! Leah is 10 now (going on 17 lol) - she cooks with me but not on camera anymore. She does show up for about 75% of the tastings in my new videos so at least I have that! Enjoy your little girl! -Al
I love videos like this. We just got a Kamado Joe and I’m looking forward to comparing and contrasting between a pellet smoker. I love the deep flavor you get from smoking with charcoal.
You’re going to see a big difference, but it’s hard to say one produced better meat than the other. Let us know how you like that KJ!
Will do!
That was my thought too. Love the report between you two!
Thanks!!!!
Both looked good. I am not a big fan of 'fall of the bone' ribs. There comes a point where 'fall off the bones' equates to mushy; which is not good eats. Anyone can make 'fall off the bone' ribs. Just wrap them and let the steam do the work. My preference is to have the ribs juicy and bite off the bone. It's about the texture and flavor.
You need to come to Raleigh and do a cook video with me!
Love this video. Y'all are so cute. I'm trying to decide between big green egg or traeger
Aww thanks, Susie! Hands down, get the Big Green Egg. You will want to get the ThermoWorks setup I have and the Kick Ash Can and Basket for easy clean-up (links in the description) but the quality of your cooks will be much better with a Kamado-style grill. Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss it more I do answer PMs on both Facebook and Insta (@eat more vegans on both). Thanks for watching!
Hi Susie I just realized those links aren't in the description of this video! Here's what you'll want to go with your BGE:
ThermoWorks Signals - bitly.4emv.com/TWSignals
ThermoWorks Billows - bitly.4emv.com/TW_Billows
Kick Ash Basket and Kick Ash Can: bitly.4emv.com/KickAshHome
Good luck with your decision - and happy grilling!
Should go with a meadowcreek smoking trailer
Great comparison video. Lovely family! :)
Thanks, Adam! This was so long ago - I think it was one of my first 10 videos!
so for straight smoke flavor. Does the Kamado or the pellet grill do better? awsome video BTW
Thanks, Kyle! A Kamado cooker will always generate more flavor than a pellet grill. Not to say that the pellet grill is bad at all, but the closer to real wood burning you get, the better and more flavor you will get.
Awesome video.
Thanks! I did an updated comparison a few months ago. In case you’d like to check it out….. The Best Brisket: Kamado vs Pellet Smoker vs Stick Burner
ua-cam.com/video/f_aLA4JKKzs/v-deo.html
I've been contemplating on purchasing a Yoder smoker, would love the 1500s, that thing is a beast for sure but the 640s might be more my speed. Either one would look great on my patio! This video was absolutely adorable!!!
Thanks, Kal! If you don’t need the extra space the 640 is easier to manage. I have several friends who swear by theirs. Let me know what you decide!
@@BehindTheFoodTV Thanks will do..
I am headed to the butcher right now. Awesome!
You’re going to eat well young man!
so does the BGE give more smoke flavor than the pellet grill and I wonder about putting a damper on a pellet grill exhaust to keep more smoke inside for more flavor. Thinking about buying a pellet grill but worried about loosing smoke flavor
Hi Zipp. The BGE will always give more smoke flavor than any pellet grill. Closing the damper is a bad idea - it can create dirty smoke. If you do end up getting a pellet grill and miss the smoke flavor I’d suggest an A-MAZE-N pellet tube for supplemental smoke (amzn.to/3vfn00U). I’m curious why you are thinking about a pellet grill though. With the right accessories the BGE is easier to use than a pellet grill. Are you looking for more capacity?
@@BehindTheFoodTV
Thanks for the answer just what I was wondering. N I thought pellets would give a lot of flavor and be more conveniente but with research I saw that a BGE is better & with accessories make it a winner all day
I have discounts for most of what you’ll need. Use coupon code EMV10 at kick ash basket and GrillBlazer (also Dalstrong knives and Meat N’ Bone. But those aren’t egg related). Also watch my video about the ThermoWorks Signals and Billows. With that setup you will never long for a pellet grill!
Great video - I’m trying to decide between a KJ or a Traeger. It seems you’d recommend the KJ?
Thanks - and absolutely. With the Kamado accessories available that make temp control easier, there's really no advantage to a pellet grill nowadays. You'll want to get a ThermoWorks Signals and Bellows for temp control (ua-cam.com/video/sDpl3avQd8w/v-deo.html) for sure, and likely a Grill Gun (ua-cam.com/video/g-VVeDIosVs/v-deo.html) and maybe a Kick Ash Basket and Can (ua-cam.com/video/ZSKmZ1YRfhU/v-deo.html) but you will be much happier with a Kamado than a pellet grill in terms of flavor and cooking experience. Plus if you decide to get a pellet grill there are a ton of better smokers than the Traeger.
@@BehindTheFoodTV thank you so much for taking the time to answer me with a very detailed answer. You’ve convinced me. Thanks again.
@@Rollingstone2009 awesome! Shoot me some pics of your first cook on IG or Facebook!
We just had our deck built. My wife is so against having a huge ugly (her words) grill taking-up space on out new deck. She said the Kamado (orange/red) would look nice and doesn’t seem to take a lot of space. I just hate charcoal.. Never been a fan. Just want to set the temp and not have to bother. But I think I can manage.
I’m going to change your life, Michael. You want set it and forget it temp control on a Kamado cooker? Watch this video: ua-cam.com/video/sDpl3avQd8w/v-deo.html
Oh - and congrats on the new deck!
Yoda FTW
Well the one advantage that Yoda has is the ability to do 20 racks of ribs at once!
@@BehindTheFoodTV I like the darker smoke texture that came from Yoda. Smoke or do not smoke...There is no try!
Sounds like a good t-shirt idea for the EMV Merch shop!
@@BehindTheFoodTV I think "Smoke or do not smoke. There is no Fry" might work better. You might need to find some metal figurines of Luke Darth and Yoda to weld or clip on to the handles of the smokers
Love the video - Love your daughter - thanks
Thanks and THANKS!
Leah stole the show!
Lol you're so right, Chris! And it makes me happy every time she does! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! -Al
I hope my girl is into smoking as much as I am at that age. You are a good teacher and father.
Thanks so much, Nick! It’s really wonderful cooking with her. She doesn’t cook with me on camera much anymore but she still comes in to taste and gives some pretty hilarious critiques! I hope to see you around for future videos!
Neither of these can out do my family's triple axle smoking rig, and yes the guys who built the green eggs built our trailer. We just got done doing a huge fundraiser for ohio hospice, it was a 3 day cook , did 300 racks of ribs, 100 pork butts, 250lbs of nc style coleslaw , and about 30 large cans of baked beans, fed over 1500 people
You are correct. There’s a new stick burner here and another on they way - and I will be doing lots of comparisons of those vs eggs and others in the coming months. The conclusions will undoubtedly be something along the lines is the more flavor the more work - so how hard are you willing to work to make the best BBQ? Thanks for watching Nicholas.
I have to wonder how a medium Big Green Egg can do ribs like this compared to the XL (Darth). The main difference between it and Darth is the smaller size. I actually like the savory type flavors better, too. Perhaps I'll have to try this when I get the right equipment. Thanks!
They work exactly the same except for the size. You should also look at the Kamado Joe Classic.
@EatMoreVegans I'm on a bit of a budget, so the medium will have to do. It's good to know that both perform the same!
...so which one had the best smoke flavor
Great question, Jesse. The Egg has the most smoke. Not sure if you saw my last video, but I've added a stick burner. Keep your eyes peeled for pellet vs egg vs offset cook comparisons coming!
Should have wrapped the Yoder ribs earlier they look a little too well done
I think you’re right.
@@BehindTheFoodTV Yoder makes a killer product but I’d still would have ate those ribs with a cold beer
Yes sir on both parts! Here’s a new spare ribs video from a couple of weeks ago that I think you will like better: ua-cam.com/video/pHey0CLMmEU/v-deo.html
I'm surprised it's a tie, I have a yoder ys640s & kamado joe. The pellet grill has 0 taste other then your seasoning, I have even cooked the yoder in a closed 23×32 garage for 6 hours, no smoke smell, they burn too clean I want that grill char flavor, I have tried all of bbq delight pellets they all taste the same, like I cooked in a oven or boiled the meat in a gallon size bag 0 taste or flavor, is this a yoder thing or a pellet thing? Oh and now my paint is cracking on the yoder, I hope they take care of me!!!!
You're definitely going to get more flavor on the KJ than any pellet grill, but you should still be able to taste quite a bit of smoke. What temp do you usually keep your smoker? The hotter you burn the less smoke you will get on any pellet grill - so I almost always keep Yoda at 225°-250°F.
@@BehindTheFoodTV 225 to 250, but like u said your going to get more flavor from a kamado or my yoder flattop, I guess pellet grills are not for me, I wish i knew this before dropping 4 grand!!!
@@sherri082772 have you tried to add an AMZN tube to bump up the flavor?
@@BehindTheFoodTV not really, I mean if I spend 4 grand for a smoker why would I need a Chinese made smoke tube? But hey, I'll give it a try, any advice is appreciated!! Cheers Ron
@@sherri082772 Hey I get it. Pellet grills are about EASY and good taste. Kamados are the intersection of the two - a little harder but better taste. In a few weeks I'll start including cooks on stick burners, which are the opposite ratio - the best taste you can get, but also the hardest tools to manage. I'm sure I'll do a head-to-head-to-head at some point :-)
With something that delicious, is there really a loser?
Yes! The neighbors who had to smell it all day and didn’t get any!
Bro I don’t give a shit what a 10yo thinks. Love that your trying to hype your daughter.. but I just need to know which grill is better
The BGE is always going to have better flavor. I’m filming pellet vs egg vs offset in a few weeks so stay tuned. Also a favor - she reads the comments too so maybe we could switch to “poop”? Thanks Bill! -Al
You touched the dollar bills and then the food! Great video but that action ruined it
Hi David. Sorry that ruined the video for you! This was one of our first videos - I hope if you check out some of our new content you'll be happier and we won't ruin things for you!