Notes from Dr. Borkosky

You could almost double your capacity with a straight up offset, especially with you price range. I've looked at Tragers in stores and my Yoder is made from much thicker steel and feels like it's going to last forever.

Here is you one stop spot for everything that is pellet grills. I have decided to pass on Traeger as you have to use their wood or void warranty. You'll end up paying about the same for the YS640 as you would a MAK 1 Star after the shipping expenses, second grate, probe ports and a cover. Where do you live? I would jump all over it. I've got a Rec Tec. As the popularity of this product grew so did the product line. Other models in the sub $1500 price range that might be winners? Smoking on it wouldn't be exactly "headache free". Friend that I compete with regularly at KCBS has one, and they do well with it, and it's holding up nicely. You could win an autographed copy of one of my books. Does anyone have any knowledge of GMG or Smoke Daddy?

I have a Yoder YS640 that I bought locally and I absolutely love it. Best customer service and quality for the price. I probably use my Traeger the least of all of them due to temp swings.. Getting ready to foil a butt that's out smoking on my GMG right now. Then I put the front shelf an thermal blanket since I cook all year round. I looked at the Green Mountain Daniel Boone and like the black model as the stainless just seems a bit flimsy. Press J to jump to the feed. Thanks. It seems like there is no right answer here. I went with the Rec Tec because it is far more efficient with the pellets that the other two.

There is only 2 of us (and our 4 dogs) at home so I'm not too worried about capacity. IIRC the Yoder went through pellets twice as fast as the Rec Tec. You can dial in temperature down to the single degree and has a high temp of 550 I believe, and it has wifi so you can see the temp, control the temp, and monitor the food probe all from inside the house. More recently they have introduced a line of pellet grills to go with their wood pellets and other smoke generating products. Possibly the nicest features is that it comes with 100 pounds of wood pellets and a cold smoke generator for well under $1,000USD. The horns is not my thing. Now you got me wondering how I should be customizing mine . Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have one in my patio as well. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, http://pittsandspitts.com/smokers-grills/. When I bought it I created a spreadsheet of all of my options. I liked the Yoder over the Blazn but I do not recall why. I have a Traeger, a Brinkmann Trailmaster Limited, and a Chargriller Akorn for smoking.. For all season grilling and smoking the Akorn can't be beat.. Please correct me if I am wrong. Lids are heavy, and need a counter weight just to get it open. Mine has the optimal second shelf and with tax was $1,680.

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The Smoke Daddy Pellet Pro 680 is not dissimilar to comparable pellet grills.

Green Mountain - I've seen very mixed reviews on these. This recipe calls for tri-tip roast, but you can use tri-tip steaks if they are available.

How close does it hold temp to what you set it at? That's going to allow you to grill a better steak.

For the price I am finding it hard to justify anything else. If you compare the Rec Tec steel to others, is it more the thickness of the Yoder/Memphis Grills (10G I think) or more like the GMG or Traegers (13-14G I think)? Rec Tec 680. You have a photo? The only one I'd consider over this would be the Smoke Daddy Pellet Pro since it has a nice controller, space, construction, and reputation.

I think Rec Tec are good grills. I can go to bed on one load of coal and wake up to the same temp that I left it at..

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I'll take a look at the Blazn' Grill and the Yoder as well. would I be stupid to pass on this? You can get a nice gas grill for around that. I think I will be going with them. I bought the GMG a few years back and I love it. Unique features and advantages. GMG claims 10-15F variance while Smoke Daddy claims 5F variance. Wondering if one outshines the other? I have a Louisiana Grill, and I'm happy with it, especially because of the size vs price at the time, but if I get another one, I want to go Yodder. The Sear Daddy will fit directly on Pellet Pro®, Traeger, Pit Boss, Camp Chef, Rec Tec, and any others that are designed with the burnpot in center of the cooking chamber and a 19 1/2″ bottom grate width.

I'd definitely pick this over a Traeger though.

Did a few other upgrades to it.

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Cooking chamber height. He and his family owned company have been dedicated to all things smoke, starting with their first product, a cold smoke generator. Yoders are solid as well, but the cost of shipping is insane because of how heavy they are. Camp Chef seems ok. I don't feel a need for the wifi but at that price.

If I was in the market for a new pellet pooper they would probably be my brand of choice.

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So not sure what specifically turned you off about the REC TEC but I can say that after 4 other pellet grills the 680 is by far my favorite. Others have had issues like the auger not working only after a few months of ownership. Wondering if one outshines the other? In the end it was between the Rec Tec, Blazn Grid Iron, and the Yoder YS640 for me. I have the 1 Star, and it's been an amazing smoker and grill for us. I just wish they weren't $3500 in Canada. Share you tips, ask questions, or show off you cooking skills! Smoke Daddy was started by Dennis Correa in 2009.

I know right. Had it for 2.5 years so far. Please correct me if I am wrong. The real kicker is this. Bigger grill less money with the same warranty. For $499..

If you're in the $1500 range, I'd look into MAK Grills. Possibly the nicest features is that it comes with 100 pounds of wood pellets and a cold smoke generator for well under $1,000USD. Dennis w/ Smoke Daddy Inc has been very helpful any time I have asked him questions. This downdraft thing looks interesting. I went in person to see GMG. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the pelletgrills community. Highly recommended GMG!

A place to discuss techniques, tips, recipes, and pictures of smoking meats, vegetables, fruits, or anything else consumable. I've smoked all kinds of meat, grilled steaks, smoked/baked mac n cheese, smoked nuts, and make pizza on it. It's decent. Went to website looks like it's a person that makes custom stuff. All you need to do is sign up for my weekly Newsletter. That is a hell of a price on a Daniel Boon. No charge, no questions asked. It only took 2 days and I was up and running again.

I don't want a traeger and I don't want to spend over 700 since it's not a "necessity" for me to switch, it's a "want". My only regret was not getting the Bowie. There is a BBQ place in town that is going to have a black Friday sale. They are pricy, but they are very awesome grills. When I lived in Oregon, I always wanted the convenience of a Traeger. The sales guy told me the GMG's were easily the most sold pellet grills in our area (TX panhandle) due to price and quality. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Some brands may not be compatible with the PID Controller as it is designed to be used with a 2 rpm 0.4 amp auger motor and .48 amp fan motor. I personally don't use the wifi, but could see it being helpful if you're in cold climate or want to control it while away from the house. Thoughts? Something that will last.

After Traeger customer service essentially telling me there wasn't much they could do, I sold it. Whether it is deciding which grill or smoker to buy or how to get that perfect steak, this is why this site exists.

It has good technology and comes with everything you need to get started except the meat. Want a mid size, moderately priced quality smoker. Traeger - used to be good until they outsourced to china. Check Out the Review from Date Night Doins! I have been doing quite a bit of research. Blazn are solid as well, and haven't heard of any of their owners having issues. This thread really helped me! Stupid to pass on that price? The basic construction of this pellet grill is simple. The Smoke Daddy Pellet Pro 680 is not dissimilar to comparable pellet grills. IIRC the Yoder went through pellets twice as fast as the Rec Tec. The place I buy my pellets at also sells Louisiana and Yoder, and if I had to do it again I think I'd scrape a few more bucks together and get one of them. The Pellet Pro hopper assembly has been bulletproof and has worked flawless. . This site uses Affiliate Marketing to generate revenues. In the end it was between the Rec Tec, Blazn Grid Iron, and the Yoder YS640 for me.

They're fantastic.

Thanks! From my phone calls to both GMG and Smoke Daddy they both have full PID which actively adjusts based on conditions. It is also worth noting, that while most pellet grills under $1,000 use simple, basic controllers, the Smoke Daddy 680 uses an advanced PID controller for more accurate temperatures. The Pellet Pro grill comes from Smoke Daddy, a real garage started company that began list making aftermarket accessories and smoke generators. Rec-Tec's look just is not my style. Nothing else available is as programmable as the MAK's Pellet Boss controller, which allows for you to customize your cooks and control via wifi if you want. Camp Chef seems ok. I live in AS. Personally, I don't care for how it looks and wouldn't want it on my patio. Happy GMG owner here. Honestly, I prefer the close to "headache free" option of a pellet smoker. I started off with a smoking tube for a little extra smoke. I like it, but I don't LOVE it. This makes this pellet grill a particularly good value. The place I bought it from carried 5-6 different brands of smokers, including Traeger, Yoder, and GMG.

I had mine for about a year when all of a sudden my wifi stopped working. They're made in Oregon and are awesome pellet grills. Price really. Every time I have a problem, I give them a call, and a part spread up at my door like 2 days later to fix it. I liked the Yoder over the Blazn but I do not recall why. But if you're around the 1500 budget I would look at Yoder or blazn grill works. To be honest it is the look. When we still couldnt solve it they sent me an entire new wifi kit free of charge. I've owned a GMG Daniel Boone w/ wifi for about a year, and I've had zero issues.

Join me and be the best outdoor cook you can be. Thanks for this post, been looking at smokers and just found out about these wood pellet grills today. I appreciate any purchase you make in support of the work I do. Drawbacks.

They also look awesome. Thanks for your help and looking forward to joining the smoking crowd! Their background is in wood pellets, so it was only a matter of time before they began producing pellet grills. That price is crazy. One thing that sets the Yoder apart from Traeger or Rec Tec is that it will get up to 600+ degrees without any modifications. I went with the Rec Tec because it is far more efficient with the pellets that the other two. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2020 BARBECUE & GRILLING WITH DERRICK RICHES.

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