Pellet Grill / Smoker

[tigerfan79]

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.
Thanks,
Matt

 

[SuperDave]

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.

 

[tigerfan79]

Thanks.  What is a good brand/flavor of pellet to start with?

 

[40 caliber]

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.

 

[RG 2.0]

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!

 

[tigerfan79]

Thanks for the insight....I'm now pretty certain on going with the pro, can't wait to try it out!

 

[EFGM]

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.

 

[SuperDave]

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. 

 

[SuperDave]

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. 

 

[tigerfan79]

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. 

 

[RG 2.0]

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.

 

[tigerfan79]

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.