I also have a Weber Smokey Mountain with a DigiQ DX draft control system. For less than the price of a pellet smoker you can have the simplicity of set it and forget it. Better flavor, more smoke, cook with charcoal, and you'll use less fuel and be able to cook a lot more.

The pellets are good for ease, and for small cooks like a few racks of ribs, a brisket or a pork shoulder. The firepot is small, though, and it struggles to keep up when you cook multiple pork shoulders. I wouldn't try to cook more than 20 lbs of meat in it. You'll use A LOT of pellets.

The WSM is much, much more efficient, IMO... and with the draft control system, is just as easy.

it's sustainable, like bamboo.
take all you need, it will grow back quickly.


well, not YOU, but you know what I mean.

Lowes has a nice 820 sq in pellet on sale this weekend

Good stats and compares well to traeger. 5 yr warranty. Reputable company.

I've deliberated on getting one. It's not really a grill but can get the job done.

I have two Traegers, a 34 pro and a Jr. Love the set it and forget it. Great flavor as well. The JR gets hot quick so I sear everything on that.

I am far from any kind of expert on smokers (actually a real noobish smoker) but I have heard that pellet smokers don't give off as much of the smoke taste in the meat. I am guessing there are probably better ones than others but was a general statement I had seen on tv I took into consideration before buying my smoker last year.

Weird, just happen on this thread and this had popped up elsewhere, posting to see if it is helpful:

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