I've only used Traeger pellets, but we've been disappointed with the LACK of smokey flavor of our meats. Will these make a noticeable difference?
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Sorry for the late response but they will add a small amount of flavor, if you really want more smoke then check out a smoke daddy or what I actually prefer the AMNTS it is EXTREMELY easy to use and much cheaper and you don't have to modify your grill in any way. Check out the AMNTS and that will give you all of the smoke flavor that you truly seek! I can tell you that it will be hard to tell if it came from an offset smoker or a pellet grill, the flavor will be amazing!!!!
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I had a Traeger grill and was not happy with it. I returned it and got a Camp Chef PG24 and bought these pellets. These were SUPERB! A great blend. I'll bet you didn't know Traeger pellets are a base wood with FLAVORINGS added to make them whatever you think you are getting. Apple? No applewood in it. Hickory? No hick in it etc. It sounds like you are unhappy with what you have so I highly suggest you try these. I don't think you have anything to lose and everything to gain!
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Hey Arizona video man. I do feel these impart a much "smokier" flavor to what I've tried so far. I haven't done any butts/ribs/briskets yet. In general, I feel that pellet smokers don't really lay the smoke on as heavy as my old offset. I'll take the trade in convenience for the slight loss in smokiness. Buy them! You'll like them. Totally agree about traeger pellets. They are junk
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Yes you will notice a difference. Traeger uses oils in their pellets and aren't 100 percent wood whereas cookinpellets are all wood no fillers and no oils.
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They are kind of "berry sweet," a natural flavor that doesn't overcome the meat. I know that is not as direct as Mike's answer but I am going by the flavor. Your after taste will be the meat, not the sweet.
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That's why I stopped using the BGE coal. Smoke is much less. You get a little flavor but not as bad. Which is good for me because I use assorted flavor chips when I want that extra kick. And Fogo gets hot!
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From both a health standpoint and for improved flavor, you might use the hardwood briquettes. These are excellent for imparting that superior smoked flavor for which these Weber smokers are known.
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Same results. i use Kingsford, Walmart, Grocery store etc... Make sure it is actual charcoal and not the charwood. some places sell the wood pellets, which have a much lower heat.
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I have no idea. I own 2 wood smokers and 2 pellet smokers and use them all the time. They tend to be a tad stiff but if you need to pick up something that is very hot I would recommend them. They are perfect for working around hot grill grates, hot pans and hot charcoal chimneys.
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For the cooking process, you need the heat from your grill. The smoker adds the smoke needed for the smoking process. Yes, you add pellets to the smoker. There are many different kinds of pellets and chips to get the desired smoke taste you want. IE. Apple, mesquite, pecan. It is a great addition to our grill and get the smoke you want, with out have to have an additional large piece of equipment.Hope this helps. We are very happy with our purchase
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I dearly love my grill and don't notice a strong charcoal taste. I use lump charcoal from natural wood that has not been processed. Another option if you have access to wood from fruit or nut trees i.e., hickory, pecan, apple, oak is go. Pine, fir etc. are not good etc. gives grilled foods a nice taste. Other woods, you might want check to make sure they are not toxic
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I don't know what a smoking gun is but these are used in a Cameron stove top smoking cooker and are very fine so only a teaspoon or tablespoon of the sawdust is used for a complete meal for one or two pieces of meat for a meal and doesn't take long to cook on the stove top, and the flavors are awesome.
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No, it makes your meat "Smokey" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_flavor#Wood_smoke
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They produce a smokie smell, but not tobacco. For me, a great alternative to tobacco, NO cravings. The smell dissipates rapidly.
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Traegers are know for that as many other pellet grills have dual fans on on the pellet box to creste more pressure back to the smoking chamber, it's a poor design and frequently have fires on the pellet box, there is nothing you can do on this
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My Traeger is out of the warranty period so I have used these. They burn just fine. On the other hand I do prefer the treager pellets because of the flavor.
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Hi.In reading the owners manual it appears that we must use Traeger pellets only. Owning one of the grills has been a very pleasant surprise to our family.Good luck.
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These may impart a very light smoky note to your food, but if you want low and slow smoked food then you will still want to add wood for smoke (chips or chunks)
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If you need to add smoke flavor to your fish, meat or anything else it works great. Because of the fairly high temperature and close proximity of the racks you will not cure with smoke but rather add smoke flavor while cooking.
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Traeger wants you to buy there pellets as they're a money maker. BIG money.They are either oak or alder (depends on where you live) and contain flavored oils.Claiming it would void the warranty is akin to Chevron Oil making a car and telling you you had to buy their gas.A pellet is a pellet. There is no such thing as a 'food grade' pellet so everyone falls back to PFI standards.http://pelletheat.org/pfi-standards/