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I've been a Weber propane grill guy forever. Lately, I've had the bug to purchase a pellet grill for smoking salmon. Anyone have one and your thoughts on brands, size, etc.? The Traegers I looked at seemed kind of flimsy for the money they want. Just the two of us for 1-2 weekly usage. Green Egg setup, maybe?
green egg isn't a pellet grill
I have a Traeger and have had no issues with it. But it really depends what else you are going to do? I?ve done beef jerky on mine. You can go inexpensive to see if you like it and upgrade later or do the buy once, cry once thing.
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I like the Green Mountain, if you aren't planning to cook a lot at one time the Davey Crocket is a good start. It was my first and it convinced me to buy the bigger one. Bonus that it runs on 12v power so you have the option to take it with you anywhere. The small size also makes it pretty efficient. I kept it for the portability and use if for smoking at home since it's so compact.
Agreed on the Davy Crockett. I have had mine for two years. It will smoke at 150 or sear at 550.
I have done salmon, beef, pork, chicken and even cheese in it.
If there is just two of you, it is a perfect size.
Just make sure to use good pellets. Go to a BBQ store. The junk they sell at Lowes is garbage. Lumberjack is generally considered one of the best. It makes all the difference in the world.
Recteq. Buy once, cry once.
Seriously though, I got one and loved it so much I got a second for camping
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I have the Pit Boss and love it
Lumberjack pellets have served me well, and Bear Mountain has a great reputation too.
Don't be afraid to browse the FB marketplace for a deal whatever brand of grill you choose.
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I use the pellets from Sams. Easy, cheap, local, and not that oil flavored crap from traeger