So you know you want a Pellet Smoker and want to start doing some pricing and comparisons? Click below for your price range and you will be take to some choices that match.
PELLET SMOKER INTRO
One of the simplest BBQ smoker technologies out there is the pellet smoker, which will make your BBQ passion much more enjoyable. If you can use an oven or microwave, you can use a pellet smoker. When reading about pellet smokers you may ask, what are pellets?
Pellets are generally made from 100% all-natural hardwood that is dried and ground into saw dust. The dust is then pressurized at extreme heat to create the compact pellets that are coated and held together with the wood’s natural lignin.
DISCLAIMER! Do not assume that ALL pellets are made out of 100% natural hard wood. Good rule of thumb here, check the ingredients. The most sure fire way to check the quality of the product you are about to buy is to Google it and check reviews.
Another great advantage with BBQ pellets is that it is very easy to pair your smoke flavor with your meat. The chart below is a great guide for reference and just shows how versatile hardwood pellets can be.
A pellet smoker is not your traditional method for cooking BBQ but over the years, it has quickly become one of the most popular. If you have a busy life but still want create some awesome Que then you may want to consider a pellet smoker.
What makes a pellet smoker so easy to use? The fact that they use pellets as their main source of fuel allows these types of smokers to be very efficient. All pellet smokers have a compartment to hold the pellets, called a hopper that hold up to 15 pounds of pellets. While the other BBQ enthusiasts are out there stoking the fires in their offset smokers you can just dump the pellets in the hopper, flip the on switch, dial in your temperature and go back inside and relax.
If you’ve decided you like the simplicity that a pellet smoker offers, we are going to layout the different smokers out there in a GOOD, BETTER and BEST model so that you know what your hard earned dollars will get you.
GOOD
GOOD PELLET SMOKERS
ZGrills-700E
First in the lineup of good BBQ Pellet Smokers is the ZGrills-700E. At the top of our good smoker price point this pellet smoker is the best bang for the buck. ZGrills has been around for almost 30 years and they know what they are doing. Grill, smoke, bake, roast, sear, braise, barbeque or char-grill. The 700E’s Smart Smoke Technology maintains the temperature for you, from 180ºF to 450ºF — just set it and forget it. Enjoy consistent, wood-smoked flavors fueled by premium 100% hardwood oak pellets. 3-year warranty guaranteed.
Total rack surface area: 513 square inches
Smoking & warming rack: 187 square inches
20lb Hopper Capacity
Upgraded cart with locking caster wheels
Traeger Grills Pro Series 34
Next in the lineup of good BBQ Pellet Smokers is the Traeger Grills Pro Series 34. With 884 square inches of cooking space you will be able to cook a feast. Imagine cooking up to eight whole chickens or even seven racks of ribs at one time. Furthermore, with its 15 pound pellet hopper capacity the PRO 84 will still be burning during those late night cooks. If you think you are going to enjoy cooking for family and friends, then this may be the entry level smoker for you.
BETTER
BETTER PELLET SMOKERS
Starting off for the better pellet smoker lineup we have the Rec Tec RT700. Always made in America, these smokers are made of some of the best craftsmanship we have seen!
