I'm searching for a side by side comparison of pellets. Looking for heat and smoke output as well as amount of ash generated. I have looked but not come across one.
I'm mostly interested in Lumber Jack vs BBQr's Delight.
Has anyone done such a test or can direct me to a location that has one?
In a perfect world, two identical grills would be run at the same time, cooking same thing at the same temp setting. I can do a photo comparison tomorrow, but I only have LJ comp blend. Really would need hickory to do test.
Not to my knowledge! For some reason, out of all the pellet cookers I have, I think the Yoder is the smokiest. Using smoke ring as measure, I ALWAYS get a smoke ring cooking on Yoder, not so much on other cookers.
Best thing I can think of is to measure equal amounts of pellets in the same grill and burn them under similar conditions and measure the maximum temp.
For example, 1 kilogram of pellets ignited in the same kettle grill with the same air vent setting. Each fits statted at 9 AM on an August morning with clear skies. Graph time and max temp.
OK so from now on, new handle, Candy Sue The Hammer -or- Pellet Crusher Candy Sue. Seriously though Todd may have broke them up to fit better in the tray or tube. We'll let you off the hook this time CSQ
This is kind of what I was looking for. Someone that can clearly state from use of both that the LJ produces more ash. Could you say that there was a difference in flavor? CandySueQ stated the increased ash is a result of the bark. I thought I had read that bark creates more smoke flavor.
Lumber Jack says that. I find that bark tastes bitter. It's not such a big deal on a stick burner, because the bark helps the core wood catch fire, but with pellets the bark is mixed throughout.
This is kind of what I was looking for. Someone that can clearly state from use of both that the LJ produces more ash. Could you say that there was a difference in flavor? CandySueQ stated the increased ash is a result of the bark. I thought I had read that bark creates more smoke flavor.
I bought one bag of LJ and decided I would rather use other pellets. This was a year ago and I distinctly remember the ash. Don't recall if bitter, but know I was not happy with them. I happen to prefer BBQ Delight, not cuz CandySueQ is on the board, I just like the smoke and flavor I get.
Nothing like personal experience. Pick up a small bag of each brand. Just try it. You'll know pretty quickly if YOU can tell a difference.
Very true. A vendor is offering free shipping for a limited time on the BBQr's; I'm going to order a bag (or five) and see how I like them. My brother just bought a smoker (different mfg than mine) and was sent a bag of BBQr's with the grill. I'm going to give him a bag of Lumber Jack for comparison.
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I picked up a bag of hickory and mesquite BBQ delight yesterday, got it home then noticed it says "Premium oak with flavorwood" Thoughts? Comments? I haven't used it yet.
Some of 'em use just oak or poplar (I think?) and put flavored oils into the mix. Then they make it sound like it's primarily the flavor wood, which is very disingenuous, I think.
When you're cooking on a pellet-fired cooker, you have 3 issues. You have to have (1) a good consistent source of heat (BTUs), (2) you don't want lots of ash flying around, and (3) you want good smoke on your food. In the about 25 years we've been making BBQ pellets, we've tried a number of different mixes, more/less oak (the BTU part) to more or less flavor wood (any thing else that goes in the mix). Settled in on a 2/3 oak 1/3 other blend.
We were the first manufacturer to make a 100% hardwood pellet and we market 100% specie pellets in the 1# bag line.
You really have to have 1-2-3 above to have a good cook. Short on BTUs the "brain" of your pellet cooker will dump pellets trying to get the heat up. That'll be an inefficient burn which can lead to creosote. On multiple occasions, I've attempted to finish up a cook with just a bit of 100% apple or hickory. Either not enough heat to cook or ash smothered the fire in the firepot. That's because of 1 and 2 above.
We use red and white oak sawdust in the 2/3 part. It is bark free and high BTU. These two species of oak are very neutral in flavor. That allows the other 1/3 sawdust to shine.
I have no way of knowing what other pellet manufacturers do. This only applies to BBQr's Delight stuff (or B&B which we make too).
Interesting, it all makes sense. At the very least I can appreciate the honesty of it, I've always been skeptical when other brands say "100% mesquite" etc. Or maybe none do and I just assumed or was mislead in that direction.
Not to get off topic CandySueQ but do you have any experience with the new CampChef Woodwind. If so what are your thoughts on it.
I’m really considering getting one. I especially like the side burner aspect of it.
Thanks.
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