First of all; was thinking a new pellet grill would replace either my Primo or gasser; but have realized among this crowd (yes I'm new here) one can never have too many! So maybe I'm just adding.... will see.
Anyway; prior to looking at a MAK, I was convinced I wanted only a pellet grill such as yoder with the firepot to one side vs middle. My only experience smoking is with the Primo; and even with heat deflectors, I find on long cooks (typically brisket) I still end up with a little "crispy" bottom. I can and sometimes do flip; but have found the best luck just using a water pan underneath for at least a few hours. Then I got lazy and just kept the water pan in the entire cook though sometimes this seems to prevent the nice firm bark and remains a little too mushy (I guess a fine line between firm bark and crisp...)
Anyway; I've watched a few videos and it does seem when folks either flip or just check brisket hours into the cook; there is clearly some radiant heat and "sizzle" noise.
Do you find this an issue? Guess I could continue using water pan and place protein on one of the upper two full length shelfs.
Thinking I do like the stainless approach; even though a somewhat small cooking area; though I think I would be very satisfied with either unit.
Anyway; prior to looking at a MAK, I was convinced I wanted only a pellet grill such as yoder with the firepot to one side vs middle. My only experience smoking is with the Primo; and even with heat deflectors, I find on long cooks (typically brisket) I still end up with a little "crispy" bottom. I can and sometimes do flip; but have found the best luck just using a water pan underneath for at least a few hours. Then I got lazy and just kept the water pan in the entire cook though sometimes this seems to prevent the nice firm bark and remains a little too mushy (I guess a fine line between firm bark and crisp...)
Anyway; I've watched a few videos and it does seem when folks either flip or just check brisket hours into the cook; there is clearly some radiant heat and "sizzle" noise.
Do you find this an issue? Guess I could continue using water pan and place protein on one of the upper two full length shelfs.
Thinking I do like the stainless approach; even though a somewhat small cooking area; though I think I would be very satisfied with either unit.
Comment