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Pellet grill recs
Posted on 10/26/22 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 10/26/22 at 7:25 pm
So right now I’m looking at the mid size Masterbuilt gravity charcoal grill/smoker and the recteq 590 pellet grill…. Does anyone here have any input on these or other pellet grill/smokers? I know pit boss and traeger are also big too. TIA
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Posted on 10/26/22 at 7:49 pm to slinky225
Me and a few others I know have Camp Chef grills and are very happy. If you have the budget though, get a recteq.
Posted on 10/26/22 at 7:55 pm to slinky225
I love my recteq
Posted on 10/26/22 at 8:03 pm to slinky225
I have a campchef pellet smoker. It is set it and forget it. Recteq is a fan favorite of the food board so it is probably solid too.
Posted on 10/26/22 at 8:08 pm to slinky225
I have green mountain, it's been very solid and always consistent cooking and holding temps. The paint is shite though. Had a Traeger for a short while before it was extremely finicky. Rectec seems like a great choice if it's in your budget.
Posted on 10/26/22 at 8:13 pm to slinky225
Rectec without a doubt.
Posted on 10/26/22 at 8:17 pm to slinky225
I have a Camp Chef. No complaints.
Posted on 10/26/22 at 8:47 pm to KTShoe
I love my camp chef. Buddy has a recteq and it’s great too. The bull horn handles are a nice touch ??
Posted on 10/26/22 at 8:56 pm to slinky225
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mid size Masterbuilt gravity charcoal grill/smoker
Costco has a really good price on these
*I don't have either but have seen the Masterbuilt at the N.O. Costco. Tempting.
Posted on 10/26/22 at 9:29 pm to Saskwatch
I love my pit boss because I can open it to open flame and sear
This post was edited on 10/26/22 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 10/26/22 at 9:55 pm to slinky225
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mid size Masterbuilt gravity charcoal grill/smoker and the recteq 590
I have both of these. I've had the 590 for over two years and the Masterbuilt a couple of months. I like them both a lot. If I had to choose, I'd pick the rectec because of build quality.
Posted on 10/26/22 at 10:12 pm to slinky225
I just want to point out the technical... that the masterbuilt gravity does not use pellets. It is not a pellet grill.
I went with Camp Chef Woodwind earlier this year. I cross shopped Camp Chef and Recteq. The reason I went with Camp Chef is propane side burner, but now I realize you can add it to other pellet grills.
Propane option/side burner is a must for quick cooking hot dogs or etc. As a reference the minimum startup + shutdown on the Camp Chef is 30 mins. So add cook time for total "on" time. You would be looking at like 45 min on time to "cook" a hotdog. Speaking of if you are used to propane, a pellet grill is sloooooooow. For instance you would want to smoke burgers at 200-225 deg for 60 min then finish (sear) to desired internal temp at much higher temp (or on propane). My wife always wants a "let me know when we are 15 mins out" and I look up at her with feet up and beer in hand "aight". Ive found in general I need a lot more time to cook on pellet vs propane.
I have a Masterbuilt electric MES30 and no complaints but it does seem like a budget brand.
I went with Camp Chef Woodwind earlier this year. I cross shopped Camp Chef and Recteq. The reason I went with Camp Chef is propane side burner, but now I realize you can add it to other pellet grills.
Propane option/side burner is a must for quick cooking hot dogs or etc. As a reference the minimum startup + shutdown on the Camp Chef is 30 mins. So add cook time for total "on" time. You would be looking at like 45 min on time to "cook" a hotdog. Speaking of if you are used to propane, a pellet grill is sloooooooow. For instance you would want to smoke burgers at 200-225 deg for 60 min then finish (sear) to desired internal temp at much higher temp (or on propane). My wife always wants a "let me know when we are 15 mins out" and I look up at her with feet up and beer in hand "aight". Ive found in general I need a lot more time to cook on pellet vs propane.
I have a Masterbuilt electric MES30 and no complaints but it does seem like a budget brand.
Posted on 10/27/22 at 6:14 am to slinky225
Go with the RT700.....
Posted on 10/27/22 at 6:44 am to drakeT1217
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I love my pit boss because I can open it to open flame and sear
Ill second this. It might not be the cool name brand but ive had zero problems in the 5 yrs ive had mine. It has the wifi controller so i can set/check temps while on the tractor and not have to worry.
Posted on 10/27/22 at 8:05 am to slinky225
I have the Recteq 590. I can honestly say its the best smoker I have owned. Its build quality and best PID controller make it stand above the other pellet smokers.
It holds temp to the degree. It doesn't sway temp at all. It makes smoking easy.
It holds temp to the degree. It doesn't sway temp at all. It makes smoking easy.
Posted on 10/27/22 at 8:45 am to Tic44
Have and recommend the RecTec Bullseye.
It truly gets 750 grate temp... and gets there faster than my Weber gas grill which makes it a viable all around grill/smoker. Another nice feature is all the Weber kettle accessories fit b/c diminesionally they're the same
It truly gets 750 grate temp... and gets there faster than my Weber gas grill which makes it a viable all around grill/smoker. Another nice feature is all the Weber kettle accessories fit b/c diminesionally they're the same
Posted on 10/27/22 at 8:55 am to SwampCollie
Have a camp chef. Never had a problem with it. Use it most Weekends.
Posted on 10/27/22 at 9:02 am to slinky225
I also have the 590
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holds temp to the degree. It doesn't sway temp at all. It makes smoking easy
Posted on 10/27/22 at 9:11 am to slinky225
Will you be using it more as a grill or as a smoker?
I have the Rectec B380 Bullseye. It's a great grill (goes up to ~800 degrees) and a decent smoker. It's more direct heat than the others like the RT700. Still does a good job on ribs, brisket, etc.
I want to get an RT700 something bad, could put the Bullseye at the camp.
I have the Rectec B380 Bullseye. It's a great grill (goes up to ~800 degrees) and a decent smoker. It's more direct heat than the others like the RT700. Still does a good job on ribs, brisket, etc.
I want to get an RT700 something bad, could put the Bullseye at the camp.
Posted on 10/27/22 at 9:15 am to slinky225
Got the masterbuilt 550 shortly after they first came out and I've used the shite out of it. Definitely a great grill but would look at the next size up now (wasn't available then). Someone mentioned its not a pellet grill but the concept is exactly the same except you're using briquettes or lump. Great grill!
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