My local Ace Hardware is getting to be a pain in my wallet. I finally got beyond the PBC call but they have such a wide range of sauces and rubs that I inevitably buy something BBQ related when I go in. So today I went to get some keys made, and this jumped into my arms. 20lbs for 10 bucks, what the heck. I watched the results part of the pellet comparison video bbqLuv posted afterwards so I may have lucked out, these were highly rated. I haven't used them yet but I will report back when I do.
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That's a good deal! I like that they come in a box instead of a bag, too. And that's a groovy graphic of Meathead as a younger dude...
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I am interested in your thoughts too!Comment
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I used the pellets yesterday. I figured I should try a long cook so I did a brisket. I had a 20lb prime brisket from Costco in the freezer. The.Chimp hopper holds 15lbs so I emptied the B&B I usually use and filled it with the Jealous Devil pellets. I set it at 250 and let the temps swing. The temp swings seemed a little less than with the B&B pellets, maybe 20-25 deg vs 25-30 deg. I also noticed more smoke coming out of the vents. Due to some rain I had to pull the brisket after around 14 hours and finish it in the oven. The hopper was close to empty. The pellets burned a little quicker than the B&B pellets. The brisket came out excellent, the best I have made on any smoker -but that may be because it was prime instead of the choice I usually buy. The smoke flavor was light as I expected, a little heavier than the B&B pellets. Got a great smoke ring, which I don’t get with B&B. Overall I like them better than anything I have used before (Traeger, Lumberjack, B&B). Lastly, excuse the poor picture. Bad planning meant I took it out of the cambro at 1AM, so this pic is straight out if the fridge this morning.
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I’ve used these in my SilverBac on pork butts and chickens. In pro mode they turned out great. When doing the butts I also filled up a smoke tube. I didn’t think it was necessary as the pro mode provided enough smoke for our tastes. IMO, they produce a nice flavor profile and don’t burn as quickly as others.
My next brand to try is Knotty Wood, excited to give those a try on a chuckie. Plum wood is interesting…..Comment
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I think I am going to give these a try. $15 for a box at my local Academy. I also like the box design.Comment
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Nice. I’m always on the lookout for new pellets. I found the Bear Mountain Bold Blend at my local Jewel (Albertsons) for $12.99. I bought the last bag and would’ve loaded up on more if they had it.Comment
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