I just bought a new pellet grill from Sam's. I first cooked 2 USDA prime rib eyes, one of them turned out tough? Then a week later I tried cooking a roast on 250 degrees, took it off when the internal temp was at 130 degrees, again tough. I cooked on the bottom shelf in the middle, I realize now that is where the fire box sits in the grill, so maybe it's a placement thing? I need your help.
If you have a top shelf I’d cook on that. If not move it away from the firebox and see how that works. You could also try and test grate level temp to make sure there isn’t a calibration issue. Hope this helps!
@@RumandCook I've got a total of three shelves so I can position on the center one. Do you think I should stay away from the center of the grill that is directly over the burner pot?
Two hottest spots are over the firebox and close to the chimney. If you only have a small amount of meat on I’d avoid both if possible. Center rack should be good.
This actually is a good advice. I've bought pellet grill recently and went straight for the brisket. Spent a whole night worrying about the temperature and fiddling with the knob - brisket came off dry... Also tried pork belly ribs and beef ribs - my wife refused to eat either because they were way too fatty for her. Chicken though is what saves the day every time - thanks to the recipe on this channel. Without chicken I would've been crushed by disappointment by now. Long road ahead, a lot to learn, thanks for sharing your experience!
Yeah brisket and beef ribs take a long time to render out the fat properly. When that doesn’t happen they get chewy quick! Happy to hear the chicken saved the day 😊. Thanks for watching!
Before jumping into a brisket, I'd recommend trying a "poor man's brisket". Basically it's the same cook but using a chuck roast. That way you can learn how to cook a brisket but with a less expensive cut of meat. I did about a half dozen of these before trying my hand at an actual brisket and I still do them quite often. It's a smaller cut compared to a brisket so a little less cook time but other than that will turn out surprisingly similar. Also a good option if you only have a few people to feed and don't want to end up with a ton of leftovers.
My first cook was ribs. Did a basic dry rub for them and they turned out pretty good! It's also the first time I've ever used a smoker. Also I got them and a whole packer brisket from the place I bought my Yoder from the place I bought my smoker from.
I bought a Traeger yesterday. It's being delivered and assembled next week. I've never used a smoker and just found your channel. Thank you. Can't wait to use it!
@@RumandCook Thank you. I subscribed to your channel and will be watching more. I hope to do a Turkey for Thanksgiving but will practice over the next month. 🤗
Just got my first pellet grill. Switched over from electric. I did a pork loin, then chicken, and yesterday a pork butt. All came out perfect! I did a Turkey on the electric which also came out good.
@@RumandCook Oh no doubt with some more practice it’s only getting better Still, I think there’s no need to over complicate things. I think if you’ve cooked with any other kind of grill then the learning curve is flattened by a lot. Anyway, cheers, thanks for the video!
@@RumandCook I can tell how passionate you are about all this in your vids and it shows. New pellet grill owner here so I’m starting to catch the bug 😀🙌🙌
Thanks! Glad you enjoy them and congrats! Check out www.pelletgrillsecrets.com and sign up for my newsletter. I also have a guide that might be helpful. 🍻
My first Yoder YS640 cook was a 6 pound pork butt. It was out-f*cking-standing! I haven’t used the grill grates yet though - I still default to my Weber kettle for grilling. Does anyone know if the grill grates need to be seasoned before the first use? Fine video as always, sir!
Thanks much, that’s a great first cook :) Best thing to do with grill grates is get them hot, slice an onion in half and run it all over the grates. Helps season and make them semi nonstick.
How long would you slow smoke burgers before putting the sear on them? I know it will depend on the size etc but just a rough middle of the road starting suggestion?
I’m not sure I’m following you. The higher the temp on a pellet grill, the less smoke. At grilling temps there is less smoke. At 400+ there is very little smoke flavor. 🍻
That’s actually a very difficult question to answer because it greatly depends on what you like to cook, how much time you have, how many people you cook for, and how often you entertain. If you are cooking a lot of what this video discusses, then there is a definite possibility. The thing to remember is your sear zone is on the small side unless you use the cast iron griddle. If you give me an idea of the answers to those questions I’ll respond with some input. I’m going to be making a video on the topic as well. Thanks for watching.
I also own a Komodo Kamado. Just lately, I’ve been intrigued with all the pellet grills and the new technology. The Lone star pellet grill has a charcoal option that could used for grilling. Don’t get me wrong I love my Komodo Kamado but the pellet grill looks so much easier to use and get going.
Thanks for the context. Pellet grill is less work for sure, however they both take about the same time to get going and get heat soaked. Get a GrillGun if you don’t have one yet. Will be very useful for the KK. I tend to use my Yoder during the week a fair amount because I grill a lot of chicken or pork and you don’t have to babysit it. If I’m going to cook steak it’s almost always going on my KK because I love the flavor. You will also have more smoke flavor on your KK. Yoder has good smoke, but it’s still a pellet grill so it’s lighter flavor. I wouldn’t get rid of my KK for anything. Sounds like you just need to add a second grill. Then you have a win win 😊
Huh, I started with skin-on bone-in thighs and then St. Louis ribs in order to learn, so I'm not too far off! Didn't even think of burgers. Hmmmmm......
man, almost instant answers ! you work very hard at this i can tell and I appreciate. I'm going to make sure my bride doesn't see how well i can use this toilet bowl brush. cheers ! you turned me onto your brand of RUM also. delicious ! thanks, your changing my world for the better !
*I murdered 2 (expensive at the time) beautiful briskets, before I did some beautiful pork butt (shoulder).* Lesson learned. Before you go for something that’s particular, shoot for the more flexibility of the other (cheaper) cuts of meat. This is not only for pellet smokers/grills, but for all new cookers!
Then you want a challenge??? Check out those mad skills and maybe impress some folks??? Smoked turkey. Standing up with that tower rack stuffed up it's behind, OR spatchcocked. Once I figured it out, I three times took a deep fried turkey and a smoked turkey to a big family event. All three times I brought home leftover deep fried turkey, but none of the smoked ones! Plus just to show off one Thanksgiving, I carved the bird . . . with a plastic knife, just to show that I could! Slow start, do NOT stuff it with anything, smoke that separately. Once it gets some smoke, go to the standard 325 TurkeyTemp, and make sure that the breast gets to 160 before resting, you're shooting to barely pass 165. The dark meat MUST be done to 170 or a bit more, or it's not very pleasing, a lot more connective tissue to render; however it's a lot more forgiving. But with both standing and spatchcocked both naturally do this, and it's pretty easy to shield the breast for a small amount of time right AFTER smoke when you bring the heat up.
Smoked turkey is a household fav. I always stuff it and smoke it. My wife hasn’t allowed us to go anywhere for Thanksgiving unless I’m doing the turkey haha 🍻
I couldn't disagree with this video more. When I bought my Trager at Costco, I had the cart handle in one hand and the largest brisket I could find in the other. I would disregard this clickbait video and cook what you want. There are numerous videos on UA-cam, just like one, with great instructions on trimming and smoking a brisket. When I got home, I assembled the smoker and then seasoned it following instructions provided. While that was going on I was inside trimming the brisket while following the steps in videos, CHUDS BAR B Q is a good source. After a good seasoning and a short nights sleep, I was up at 4am to put the brisket on. Referring back to videos during the cook, BECAUSE THERES TIME FOR THAT, I made sure I was following directions. Minding the temp through the stall and then wrapping in paper, hitting 205, pulling the brisket, then letting it rest for 4 hours I had produced a brisket better than any I have found at any Bar-B-Q place, other than that at Hutchins Bar-B-Q ," blessed be the name," in Frisco Texas. Ribs and butts I have found can be unforgiving and had for a beginner. Planning ahead for the cook duration, allowing a rest period against when you want to cut into the brisket is key. I've rested a brisket for as long as 8 hours in an old ice chest with towels over the brisket to keep in the heat. It makes for an amazing product.
You are welcome to your opinion, but there is nothing click bait about this video. Pork butts are the easiest thing to cook in BBQ. They are by far the most forgiving to cook. Briskets (to get them right) are one of the hardest. Happy to hear you had success on your first cook, that’s great many do not. I guarantee the brisket that you think is good today will be vastly different after a few years of cooking them and using a different pit. 🍻
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I just bought a new pellet grill from Sam's. I first cooked 2 USDA prime rib eyes, one of them turned out tough? Then a week later I tried cooking a roast on 250 degrees, took it off when the internal temp was at 130 degrees, again tough. I cooked on the bottom shelf in the middle, I realize now that is where the fire box sits in the grill, so maybe it's a placement thing? I need your help.
If you have a top shelf I’d cook on that. If not move it away from the firebox and see how that works. You could also try and test grate level temp to make sure there isn’t a calibration issue.
Hope this helps!
@@RumandCook I've got a total of three shelves so I can position on the center one. Do you think I should stay away from the center of the grill that is directly over the burner pot?
Two hottest spots are over the firebox and close to the chimney. If you only have a small amount of meat on I’d avoid both if possible. Center rack should be good.
This actually is a good advice. I've bought pellet grill recently and went straight for the brisket. Spent a whole night worrying about the temperature and fiddling with the knob - brisket came off dry... Also tried pork belly ribs and beef ribs - my wife refused to eat either because they were way too fatty for her. Chicken though is what saves the day every time - thanks to the recipe on this channel. Without chicken I would've been crushed by disappointment by now. Long road ahead, a lot to learn, thanks for sharing your experience!
Yeah brisket and beef ribs take a long time to render out the fat properly. When that doesn’t happen they get chewy quick!
Happy to hear the chicken saved the day 😊. Thanks for watching!
Before jumping into a brisket, I'd recommend trying a "poor man's brisket". Basically it's the same cook but using a chuck roast. That way you can learn how to cook a brisket but with a less expensive cut of meat. I did about a half dozen of these before trying my hand at an actual brisket and I still do them quite often. It's a smaller cut compared to a brisket so a little less cook time but other than that will turn out surprisingly similar. Also a good option if you only have a few people to feed and don't want to end up with a ton of leftovers.
Only thing is it’s now more expensive than brisket :( 🍻
I started out with hot links and brauts, aiming low. They came out very good BTW
Awesome. 🍻
My first cook was ribs. Did a basic dry rub for them and they turned out pretty good! It's also the first time I've ever used a smoker. Also I got them and a whole packer brisket from the place I bought my Yoder from the place I bought my smoker from.
Congrats, sounds like you are off to a good start!
I bought a Traeger yesterday. It's being delivered and assembled next week. I've never used a smoker and just found your channel. Thank you. Can't wait to use it!
Congrats! Pretty much every cook on my Yoder can be applied to your Traeger.
The 11 secrets to max smoke video will be helpful as well. Good luck! 🍻
@@RumandCook Thank you. I subscribed to your channel and will be watching more. I hope to do a Turkey for Thanksgiving but will practice over the next month. 🤗
Awesome thanks. You will love smoked turkey. I’m trying to get a video done before the big day, but turkey seems to be hard to find.
@@RumandCook Awesome. I'll keep my eyes out for it. Thank you!! Happy cooking!!
No problem, you too!
My first cook was a rib roast. was fantastic. doing a brisket today which is my 2nd. lol
Good luck! 🍻
Just bought a pellet grill. Gonna try some BBB ribs Today. I’m a charcoal pitmaster so this should be interesting.
Congrats! 🍻
The first thing I cooked on my brand new pellet smoker/grill was....brisket. Came out great.
Awesome congrats. 🍻
Just got my first pellet grill. Switched over from electric. I did a pork loin, then chicken, and yesterday a pork butt. All came out perfect! I did a Turkey on the electric which also came out good.
Awesome congrats. 🍻
Lol I'm going full in on the brisket and butts!! I am new to pellet grills but I've done plenty on the kamodo style grills.
Haha welcome 🍻
Just found your channel. Got me a Recteq and you have excellent advice! Can't wait for the first cook! How long do you slow smoke the burgers for?
Congrats. Check out my smoked burger 2.0 video. Also www.pelletgrillsecrets.com 🍻
First thing I made was jerky.
Next thing was brisket.
Easy as pie and so delicious.
Brisket is always good. My brisket today vs when I started is night and day different. 🍻
@@RumandCook Oh no doubt with some more practice it’s only getting better
Still, I think there’s no need to over complicate things. I think if you’ve cooked with any other kind of grill then the learning curve is flattened by a lot.
Anyway, cheers, thanks for the video!
I'm getting my first pellet grill next week! great video. I think I'll try a pork butt first.
Congrats! Good luck. 🍻
I love these vids. Thanks for the help :)
Happy to help! 🍻
@@RumandCook I can tell how passionate you are about all this in your vids and it shows. New pellet grill owner here so I’m starting to catch the bug 😀🙌🙌
Thanks! Glad you enjoy them and congrats! Check out www.pelletgrillsecrets.com and sign up for my newsletter. I also have a guide that might be helpful. 🍻
My first Yoder YS640 cook was a 6 pound pork butt. It was out-f*cking-standing! I haven’t used the grill grates yet though - I still default to my Weber kettle for grilling. Does anyone know if the grill grates need to be seasoned before the first use?
Fine video as always, sir!
Thanks much, that’s a great first cook :)
Best thing to do with grill grates is get them hot, slice an onion in half and run it all over the grates. Helps season and make them semi nonstick.
@@RumandCook I’ll do that. Thank you!
No prob!
Great style and wonderful directives - you have a new subscriber.
Thanks much, I really appreciate that! 🍻
How long would you slow smoke burgers before putting the sear on them? I know it will depend on the size etc but just a rough middle of the road starting suggestion?
Probably around 40 mins. I have a 1/2 pound smoked burger video from last year where I cover the whole cook. Thanks for watching! 🍻
New subscribers love the content 🔥♨️ 😊
Thanks much! 🍻
I have Austin xl.. where can I get grill grates?
If you go to grill grates . Com you should be able to pick out ones that work. They have a bunch of different sizes. 🍻
How do you grill without adding smoke flavor??
I’m not sure I’m following you. The higher the temp on a pellet grill, the less smoke. At grilling temps there is less smoke. At 400+ there is very little smoke flavor. 🍻
Do u think a pellet grill like your Yoder or the Lonestar pellet grill can be a main and only grill???
100% I have 5 Bbq/Smokers and 4 of them sit idle while I primarily use my Pellet for everything.
That’s actually a very difficult question to answer because it greatly depends on what you like to cook, how much time you have, how many people you cook for, and how often you entertain.
If you are cooking a lot of what this video discusses, then there is a definite possibility. The thing to remember is your sear zone is on the small side unless you use the cast iron griddle.
If you give me an idea of the answers to those questions I’ll respond with some input.
I’m going to be making a video on the topic as well. Thanks for watching.
I also own a Komodo Kamado. Just lately, I’ve been intrigued with all the pellet grills and the new technology. The Lone star pellet grill has a charcoal option that could used for grilling. Don’t get me wrong I love my Komodo Kamado but the pellet grill looks so much easier to use and get going.
Thanks for the context. Pellet grill is less work for sure, however they both take about the same time to get going and get heat soaked. Get a GrillGun if you don’t have one yet. Will be very useful for the KK.
I tend to use my Yoder during the week a fair amount because I grill a lot of chicken or pork and you don’t have to babysit it.
If I’m going to cook steak it’s almost always going on my KK because I love the flavor. You will also have more smoke flavor on your KK. Yoder has good smoke, but it’s still a pellet grill so it’s lighter flavor.
I wouldn’t get rid of my KK for anything. Sounds like you just need to add a second grill. Then you have a win win 😊
Great work on the videos! Keep it up.
Huh, I started with skin-on bone-in thighs and then St. Louis ribs in order to learn, so I'm not too far off! Didn't even think of burgers. Hmmmmm......
Burgers are great! Check out pelletgrillsecrets.com and sign up for my newsletter to get my 11 smoke secrets 🍻
I'm trying to find out if heating pellets are safe?
Nope, not food safe.
do you clean out your stack occasionally. friend has Traegger and he said there is quite a buildup after a couple years. thanks. Cheers !
Yes sir, during spring clean up. Towel bowl brush works perfect. 🍻
man, almost instant answers ! you work very hard at this i can tell and I appreciate. I'm going to make sure my bride doesn't see how well i can use this toilet bowl brush. cheers ! you turned me onto your brand of RUM also. delicious ! thanks, your changing my world for the better !
Haha try my best! Good luck. Awesome on the rum! 🍻
you should have a million followers. im telling everyone i know about your site.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it! 🍻
*I murdered 2 (expensive at the time) beautiful briskets, before I did some beautiful pork butt (shoulder).*
Lesson learned. Before you go for something that’s particular, shoot for the more flexibility of the other (cheaper) cuts of meat.
This is not only for pellet smokers/grills, but for all new cookers!
Yep, way better to learn on cheaper cuts of meat. A brisket is not very forgiving. Thanks for watching. 🍻
I'm going to with a chicken or tri-tip
Both are tasty. 🤣
Then you want a challenge??? Check out those mad skills and maybe impress some folks???
Smoked turkey.
Standing up with that tower rack stuffed up it's behind, OR spatchcocked.
Once I figured it out, I three times took a deep fried turkey and a smoked turkey to a big family event. All three times I brought home leftover deep fried turkey, but none of the smoked ones! Plus just to show off one Thanksgiving, I carved the bird . . . with a plastic knife, just to show that I could! Slow start, do NOT stuff it with anything, smoke that separately. Once it gets some smoke, go to the standard 325 TurkeyTemp, and make sure that the breast gets to 160 before resting, you're shooting to barely pass 165. The dark meat MUST be done to 170 or a bit more, or it's not very pleasing, a lot more connective tissue to render; however it's a lot more forgiving. But with both standing and spatchcocked both naturally do this, and it's pretty easy to shield the breast for a small amount of time right AFTER smoke when you bring the heat up.
Smoked turkey is a household fav. I always stuff it and smoke it. My wife hasn’t allowed us to go anywhere for Thanksgiving unless I’m doing the turkey haha 🍻
Do a smoked ham.. its already smoked haha. So u cant really fuck it up
lol very true. 🍻
I couldn't disagree with this video more. When I bought my Trager at Costco, I had the cart handle in one hand and the largest brisket I could find in the other. I would disregard this clickbait video and cook what you want. There are numerous videos on UA-cam, just like one, with great instructions on trimming and smoking a brisket. When I got home, I assembled the smoker and then seasoned it following instructions provided. While that was going on I was inside trimming the brisket while following the steps in videos, CHUDS BAR B Q is a good source. After a good seasoning and a short nights sleep, I was up at 4am to put the brisket on. Referring back to videos during the cook, BECAUSE THERES TIME FOR THAT, I made sure I was following directions. Minding the temp through the stall and then wrapping in paper, hitting 205, pulling the brisket, then letting it rest for 4 hours I had produced a brisket better than any I have found at any Bar-B-Q place, other than that at Hutchins Bar-B-Q ," blessed be the name," in Frisco Texas. Ribs and butts I have found can be unforgiving and had for a beginner. Planning ahead for the cook duration, allowing a rest period against when you want to cut into the brisket is key. I've rested a brisket for as long as 8 hours in an old ice chest with towels over the brisket to keep in the heat. It makes for an amazing product.
You are welcome to your opinion, but there is nothing click bait about this video.
Pork butts are the easiest thing to cook in BBQ. They are by far the most forgiving to cook.
Briskets (to get them right) are one of the hardest. Happy to hear you had success on your first cook, that’s great many do not. I guarantee the brisket that you think is good today will be vastly different after a few years of cooking them and using a different pit. 🍻
@RumandCook Brisket is an easy cook. Dating out isn't and telling people they shouldn't or can't is click bate and you dir are a joke.
@@glenn6820calm down there, buddy. Looks like your fingers are shaking too much to type correctly. 😂