One big tip I've learned, let it go extra low for the first part of a cook. Like 200 degrees or less. That really helps build up that smoke flavor some feel is lacking with pellet smokers. Moisture in the form of water pans and spritz bottles works well for that too. My 2 cents.
there is a big discussion about that in reddit right now and I most say people are kind of 50/50 in the argument, while it makes sense it is something I will be trying soon! 😀😀 Keep tuned!
As usual you hit the nail on the head. I love my pellet grill. I actually bought it because of another pellet grill video you made. Thanks for always breaking things down and keeping it fun
I have never seen anyone explain about the work behind meat smoking! This is the video that everyone needs to see. Thank you for sharing the information & explains things in an easy to understand, way! 👍🏾👍🏾😋😋
Brother, at some point you should make a video in how to deep clean and maintain the smoker. Like, what you use, how you do it…not just the sawdust. By the way, my Recteq’s temp is extremely steady…at worse, it’ll fluctuate 10-20 degrees either side. The controller is very good.
❤️the right video at the right time Was just thinking of buying a new grill and was thinking of switching to pellet or offset smoker if you can compare or suggest brands ( affordable 😅) would be great
It all depends on what you want... Offset smokers are super expensive right now with the materials situation and the pellet grills are awesome but you want wifi in it? or bigger hopper? or maybe a different size? price wise I will go with the z-grill, it is just like a traeger but cheaper,works great, cook awesome and you wont have to sell a leg you buy it! Many options out there and all of them very good.
I agree that pellet grills don't give the Super-Smoky flavors so I usually use of of those metal box thingies with better smoking wood chunks (just set it on the grill in the back corner opposite the chimney) for the first couple of hours. Seems to amp-up the flavor. Now - can you please throw a bison brisket on that Z-Grill?! 😁😁😁
I do like it a lot but the experience I had with it was mostly bad. My friend Emil purchased one the first time it came to the market and it was a mess. I know they got way better since but I haven't tried any other one but that one and as I said the experience was bad. I'll keep you posted if I get my hands on a more recent version of it.
I always love your videos, Ninja. After having owned several pellet smokers, is Z Grills the one you prefer? I've been grilling and smoking on a Weber kettle for several years and am looking for a pellet smoker.
Zgrills are very good, well priced and great in general. They are modeled after the traeger grills which are the leaders in the industry. I definitely recommend it!
LOL I'm not sure but the question should be... which one is the copy... LOL Man all these grills are one in the same factory with the same parts... 😂😂 Not surprising if you ask me.Nothing wrong with it.. but you know.
One thing I learned… NEVER put tour steak on a pellet grill until the unit is at steady state, with clean blue smoke. The initial white smoke will DESTROY your steak, every single time.
That is sure a great recommendation! And the white/blue smoke argument is very valid too but as explained in this video you also need a bit of that white smoke to bring up the flavors… it’s like a nice balance great pitmasters get to make with stick burners and there is nothing better! 😀
Pellet grills always have the issues with lack of smoke. No smoke ring. Less flavor than wood. I will keep using my wood smoker over a pellet grill. If you are going to use a pellet grill, add a smoke chamber to get some wood smoke into the cook. EDIT: C'mon, Ninja. You know this.
I was trying to give 7 tips and ended up with 9 and in my list I had about 20! 😀 had to stop somewhere! But if you guys liked this video there is a lot mire tips I can give about pellet grills!
1. Have money to buy one 2. Have the ability to start one and read how to take care of a pellet grill instructions 3. Have some type of thermometer to measure the exact cooking temperatures 4. Be smart enough to know which flavor of wood you like with your food. 5. Be able to tell time 6. Be able to afford meat 7. The ability to improve on your cooking if you don't do so well.
One big tip I've learned, let it go extra low for the first part of a cook. Like 200 degrees or less. That really helps build up that smoke flavor some feel is lacking with pellet smokers. Moisture in the form of water pans and spritz bottles works well for that too. My 2 cents.
there is a big discussion about that in reddit right now and I most say people are kind of 50/50 in the argument, while it makes sense it is something I will be trying soon! 😀😀 Keep tuned!
Tip # 25 .. deeeeeeeeeeeeeelishios brotherrr!
LOL That's the best one! 😂😂😂
Thanks!
Oh my! Thank you so much Mohamed!!! 😀😀 love you brother!
As usual you hit the nail on the head. I love my pellet grill. I actually bought it because of another pellet grill video you made. Thanks for always breaking things down and keeping it fun
Oh man! You made my day! Thank you so much!
Thanks!
😱 OMG man! Thank you so much!!! Love you forever! 😀😀
ST knows people!! watch and learn..
LOL Thanks for the props! 😀😀😀
Great video
Thank you my brother! Glad I can help!
Nice my friend thanks for the tips . Good to see you with Captain Ron today.
That was a fun video! That brisket was JUICY!
I have never seen anyone explain about the work behind meat smoking! This is the video that everyone needs to see.
Thank you for sharing the information & explains things in an easy to understand, way! 👍🏾👍🏾😋😋
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! I'm trying to bring as much info as I can! 😀😀
@@SaltyTales And that's exactly what we need. No one else is doing it, so thank you, again! 😄👍🏾
Fantastic tips n.Ninja
This video is mandatory! Good Stuff Ninja!
Thank you so much my brother! 😀😀
🙋 Hey bro' Ninja 👋😎🇮🇹
Love all the tips, specially for the cleaning 💘 My PitBoss Tailgater greets you happy 😂🍻
Thanks brother! Those tips will work fir it too! 👊👊😀😀
Nice Info Bro
Thank you brother! 👊👊😀
Great stuff! I love the title in the thumbnail!
Thanks brother! 😀😀
Love it Brother! I love my pellet grill. I love cooking over real fire, but the pellet grill has its place too!
NINJA APPROVED !!!
Hell yeah brother! I hope I said something there you didn't know! 😀😀😀
@@SaltyTales I always learn from your videos! I didn't know about the ceramic grates and steel brush.
Brother, at some point you should make a video in how to deep clean and maintain the smoker. Like, what you use, how you do it…not just the sawdust.
By the way, my Recteq’s temp is extremely steady…at worse, it’ll fluctuate 10-20 degrees either side. The controller is very good.
Yes, that's a normal temp fluctuation for most pellet grills out there and as I said there is nothing wrong with it.! 😀
@@SaltyTales love it! I do like the Z Grill. If my Recteq goes bust, I’m going Z-Grill for sure.
Notification squad packing my bag 🎒
LOL Man where are you going??? 😂😂😂
@@SaltyTales Turkey 🇹🇷😎
OMG Ricky!!!
@@SaltyTales going to try some deeeelicious food hopefully 😂😋
Perfect timing! I just got a 40lb bag of pellets on sale and could use some tips on using them!
That’s awesome! Question… what grill you have and how many cooks will you get out of a 40lbs?
❤️the right video at the right time
Was just thinking of buying a new grill and was thinking of switching to pellet or offset smoker if you can compare or suggest brands ( affordable 😅) would be great
It all depends on what you want... Offset smokers are super expensive right now with the materials situation and the pellet grills are awesome but you want wifi in it? or bigger hopper? or maybe a different size? price wise I will go with the z-grill, it is just like a traeger but cheaper,works great, cook awesome and you wont have to sell a leg you buy it! Many options out there and all of them very good.
Z-grill is almost as expensive as traeger here in Toronto 😅 so I might as well go all the way
In that case go for it! 👊😀 can’t go wrong With traegers
This is awesome Ninja, thanks for the info. Just got Treager from FB Market Place. Cooked on it 4 times now. I'll def use this for my next cooks.
Awesome man! Those tips will work great with the traeger too!
Saludos Hermano!
Saludos Freddy!! 😀😀👊
I agree that pellet grills don't give the Super-Smoky flavors so I usually use of of those metal box thingies with better smoking wood chunks (just set it on the grill in the back corner opposite the chimney) for the first couple of hours. Seems to amp-up the flavor.
Now - can you please throw a bison brisket on that Z-Grill?! 😁😁😁
LOL That is a great solution! Thanks for sharing! 😁😁😁
Thoughts on Weber smokefire? It has a ekstrasmoke setting as well.
I do like it a lot but the experience I had with it was mostly bad. My friend Emil purchased one the first time it came to the market and it was a mess. I know they got way better since but I haven't tried any other one but that one and as I said the experience was bad. I'll keep you posted if I get my hands on a more recent version of it.
Your the best @saltytales
oh man! thank you so much!
I always love your videos, Ninja. After having owned several pellet smokers, is Z Grills the one you prefer? I've been grilling and smoking on a Weber kettle for several years and am looking for a pellet smoker.
Zgrills are very good, well priced and great in general. They are modeled after the traeger grills which are the leaders in the industry. I definitely recommend it!
LOL this Z Grill looks nearly identical to my Grilla Grills Silverback. Chinese copy?
LOL I'm not sure but the question should be... which one is the copy... LOL Man all these grills are one in the same factory with the same parts... 😂😂 Not surprising if you ask me.Nothing wrong with it.. but you know.
One thing I learned… NEVER put tour steak on a pellet grill until the unit is at steady state, with clean blue smoke. The initial white smoke will DESTROY your steak, every single time.
That is sure a great recommendation! And the white/blue smoke argument is very valid too but as explained in this video you also need a bit of that white smoke to bring up the flavors… it’s like a nice balance great pitmasters get to make with stick burners and there is nothing better! 😀
Pellet grills always have the issues with lack of smoke. No smoke ring. Less flavor than wood. I will keep using my wood smoker over a pellet grill. If you are going to use a pellet grill, add a smoke chamber to get some wood smoke into the cook. EDIT: C'mon, Ninja. You know this.
Agree with lower smoke quality than an offset but you can still get a nice smoke ring, no issues with that. Try starting with a cooler piece of meat.
I was trying to give 7 tips and ended up with 9 and in my list I had about 20! 😀 had to stop somewhere! But if you guys liked this video there is a lot mire tips I can give about pellet grills!
1. Have money to buy one
2. Have the ability to start one and read how to take care of a pellet grill instructions
3. Have some type of thermometer to measure the exact cooking temperatures
4. Be smart enough to know which flavor of wood you like with your food.
5. Be able to tell time
6. Be able to afford meat
7. The ability to improve on your cooking if you don't do so well.
that's almost every problem today... the ability to afford to eat :-(