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tigerfan79

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Pellet Grill / Smoker
« on: August 07, 2017, 06:05:02 PM »
I'm looking to add a pellet grill and wanted to see if anyone on here has experience with the Memphis pro or elite?  I currently have a large BGE and a SI model 3 so the primary purpose of the pellet cooker will be grilling with the occasional smoke.
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Matt
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2017, 07:06:38 PM »
Recently added a Green Mountain Grill and resisted the pellet thing for a long time.  I like it.  I've just found that I need to add stronger wood pellets than I'd use for wood to get the taste that I like.
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2017, 10:47:49 PM »
Thanks.  What is a good brand/flavor of pellet to start with?
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2017, 05:32:01 AM »
Dave what do you like about the pellet over the smokin it? i have thought about getting one as a supplement but not sure why. I see malcom reed use one on his videos from time to  time.
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2017, 07:31:44 PM »
I'll chime in here as I've had a couple of pellet grills. I like them for doing chicken, ABTs, and ribs in particular. If you're considering a Memphis Pro, those are the top of the line pellet grills and you'll be able to do far more with that than you would a Traeger, Green Mountain, Pitboss, Camp Chef, etc....

It's in the class of pellet grills as MAK and Yoder, good company to have ;) These grills also give you more smoke than a Traeger would but to be honest, I don;t mind the smoke pellet grills give and I want more I use the KBQ anyway. The pellet grills serve their purpose as far as I am concerned and I will never not own one!
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2017, 09:23:18 PM »
Thanks for the insight....I'm now pretty certain on going with the pro, can't wait to try it out!
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2017, 06:38:41 AM »
Have you seen the Fast Eddy PG1000. You owe it to yourself to check it out. spending that many $ you should research all, just saying, you will find the right pellet grill for you by doing so and you will be happy. I use it mainly for grilling, direct and indirect now and use the 4D for smoking.
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2017, 11:03:21 AM »
Thanks.  What is a good brand/flavor of pellet to start with?
Didn't have good luck with off brands but Traeger and Green Mountain brands have been good.  I'm using a Hickory/Mesquite blend right now that has worked well for beef, chicken and pork. 
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2017, 11:05:08 AM »
Dave what do you like about the pellet over the smokin it? i have thought about getting one as a supplement but not sure why. I see malcom reed use one on his videos from time to  time.
I bought a small model that works well for our camping trips.  I like the versatility of being able to grill or smoke in small batches versus firing up the model 4 for something small. 
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2017, 06:04:27 PM »
Have you seen the Fast Eddy PG1000. You owe it to yourself to check it out. spending that many $ you should research all, just saying, you will find the right pellet grill for you by doing so and you will be happy. I use it mainly for grilling, direct and indirect now and use the 4D for smoking.

Thanks for the info.  I've looked at that one as well as the Mak 2 star, however, keep coming back to the Memphis. 
Matt - Walker, Louisiana
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2017, 05:07:55 AM »
If money were no object, I'd get a Memphis myself. LOVE the look of them and how well they're built. It will last a lifetime.
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Re: Pellet Grill / Smoker
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2017, 10:48:01 PM »
The pro (built in model) came in last week and I cannot wait to cook on this thing....build quality looks beyond exceptional.  The attached picture is some of the work I did on the spot where it is going.  Since the model 3 is also moving from a cart to a built in location, I'll probably start a new thread documenting that build along with pictures of the Memphis built in as well.
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