Best pellet pooper under $1000.

[dshaffes]

I'm a very happy owner of a Traeger Pro 22. It has performed consistently for 2 years and produces great tasting food. The smoke profile is decent, but probably typical of pellet smokers in general. However, I like the fact that it produces less smoke flavor as it provides a nice alternative taste compared to my charcoal or wood smokers. There are a lot of good options in your price range with units from GMG, Rec Tec, Grilla and others that should suit you just fine.

[JGo37]

Just brain-storming here. If you want a slight smoke profile, depending on cut of course, it seems sous vide and then a smoke would be a good approach?

[dshaffes]

The pellet gives a perfect light smoke for me. I have a Sous Vide, but to date I'm not a fan.

[dsohmer]

I ordered a Yoder YS480 (and cover) this morning. They haven't given me a delivery date yet.

I really appreciate all the great input in this thread. I'll take pictures and do cook reports when it shows up.

Thanks again.

Dave

[panteracfh3]

Congrats on your Yoder. Looking forward to hearing how you like it and seeing some pics of the cooks.

[klflowers]

Congrats on the Yoder. Looking forward to the pics!

[jfmorris]

Awesome choice.... but not under your $1000 budget!

[Potkettleblack]

Another OG Grilla owner. Saves space, nothing looks like it, and it cooks brilliantly. I don’t understand why other pellet companies have not explored the vertical setup given that it works so well on the OG, as well as UDSes, WSMs and other bullet and vertical arrangements.

Is the OG the best under $1k? I dunno. It’s the best that fit in my space, my budget, and my needs for a cooker.

[theroc]

Just heard from Camp Chef that their XXL pellet grill is once more available. I've been running
their 24-inch Smoke Vault for several years and love all the space and was considering switching over
to the XXL for the convenience of pellets. Held off when I read about the door-fit issues.

The Camp Chef web site notes an upgraded door along with other improvements for the new versions of the XXL. Does anyone have additional information about this new model?

[dsohmer]

Got it this afternoon, put it together (obviously) ran it at 350 for two hours to burn off whatever's on there.

Tomorrow I'll wipe it down, douse it in PAM and run it for a couple hours again to start to season it.

I'll probably do the wonder bread temp check Friday.

I got a butt ready to go for Saturday.

[MBMorgan]

Enjoy!

[panteracfh3]

Looks great! I'm sure that will make lots of good food!

[cap10casey]

Just ordered the Grilla Grill with Expansion Rack and upgraded wheels.... looking forward to it. Loved all the reviews and videos, just need to put it to the test.

[dsohmer]

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We have a Grilla SilverBac and a Traeger Renegade for pellet grills. We both prefer the Grilla. Double Wall Insulation, better temp controls, etc. Plus it costs less.