My Yoder can slow smoke or direct flame grill at 600*. And I can cold smoke at temps below 140*. Pellet smokers are very versatile.
How much do you want to spend? Green mountain, rectec, Yoder, camp chef, traeger....... I’d go rectec for under 1k.
Amazon Prime has smoke tubes in droves. Home Depot and many local stores in my area that carry grills also have them. Lots of You tube videos on them once you pick one up. Good luck.
Pit boss. not too much money to decide if you like it and you can recoup it when you sell it if you don't
Mike, think cold smoke. I'll give ya directions next time I see ya.
All true. The thicker gauge steel on the Yoders etc. help exactly as stated. I’m in a spot where weather temps fluctuate less throughout the year. That, a thermal blanket and not opening the lid unnecessarily helps with steady temps and even cooking. Still, the thicker steel on some brands is the ultimate way to go if possible.
Also consider how many you plan to cook for. Most manufacturers make them in different sizes, some with built in temp probes, WiFi, pizza ovens, etc. I’d stay away from too many bells and whistles until you decide you’re going to stick with it.
You're argument is 1/8 inch steel versus 3/16 inch steel. Nobody builds 1/2 inch walls, it's not weight or cost efficient. So you're point is moot. On a windy day (every day here in the middle of the US) they all lose heat. Blankets or covers make a difference. They don't all have the same size pellet box either. My Pit Boss will run for about 20 hours on one box. I've done it. So, the bottom line is, they all make heat and smoke, the controller is the difference. If you can't maintain an accurate temperature, you're playing with your ass. If you know what your box is doing, it will cook. If it didn't, they wouldn't all still be in business.
I have other hobbies that steel thickness matters. Smoking food isn't one of them.The Hide. We get into it over steel thickness on pellet smokers. Where else can you go for this kind of enjoyment
You’re an idiot if you truly believe pot metal Chinese pellet smokers hold heat like a properly built pit.
Dude, spend your money like you want. I've likely been cooking longer than you've been alive at this point in my life and I'll put my money where the value is. A UDS will do everything anyone needs, but not many want them. Now go buy an egg and tell everyone how superior you are to them.
Had the same issue, as did some of my friends. At least for us, the new temperature probe seemed to fix the problem.
my buddy looked and said it doesn't look like it was assembled the way his is. Didn't get much more info, but maybe it'll work.
