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I Replaced Pellets with Wood Chips in My Pellet Grill! See What Happens!
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Күн бұрынI replaced 50% of the pellets in my Pellet Smoker with wood chips (linked below) and reversed seared a whole Argentine picanha from gastro-markets.... These pellets were sized for use with the LSG, and I am not suggesting that they should be used with any other pellet grill. But, I can say that the result was amazing and added a much better smoky flavor than pellets alone! Lone Star Grillz is making the perfect size chips available to work with the auger. lonestargrillz.... There is no guarantee that this technique will work with all pellet grills, but it sure works with LSG!
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@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
The wood chips used in this video were from Lone Star Grillz lonestargrillz.com/collections/accessories/products/wood-chips.
@wfodavid 11 ай бұрын
This was a Great one Greg! Cant believe someone else hasn't done this. Trying this tomorrow on Dino Ribs. Respect Brother!
@BallisticBBQ 11 ай бұрын
@@wfodavid Lemme' know how it works out. Remember, I'm only guaranteeing that this will work on the LSG with their chips.
@Blake846 Жыл бұрын
Stand by for the wood chip videos all over youtube now!
@waltermatthewberg Жыл бұрын
That's a cool idea. I can see people jamming up their Traegers trying to replicate this with wood chips from their chippers. I'd imagine the chips would have to be screened to the perfect size because big chunks or saw dust would cause problems
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
I can't vouch for other pellet grills. I'm sure certain ramps and augers could cause issues. LSG is selling specially sized out chips just for this technique. I'm sold on it though. Can't wait to try this on a brisket.
@mikepotapa5773 Жыл бұрын
What if I ran wood chips through a blender to make them smaller?
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
@@mikepotapa5773 These chips are pretty uniform in size. They average about 1/2" square and 1/8" thick.
@dandomango Жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ Anyone try this on their traeger yet?
@pzwiez Жыл бұрын
Or the Pit Boss?
@SupaNami Жыл бұрын
I did something like this with my pellet smoker .... I did pellets and busted up charcoal briquettes. Turned out really well ... I'll have to give this a try for sure!!!
@zephyrus7258 2 ай бұрын
They have charcoal pellets, don't know if they are any good, but maybe worth a try
@davejohnson6352 Жыл бұрын
I like the ease and convenience of my pellet smoker, but LOVE the flavor of a stick smoker! This would be next to perfect for me! Thanks Greg!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Dave!
@waltermatthewberg Жыл бұрын
I made your bean recipe last night for a bbq today. I tried it fresh out of the smoker and it was so good I had to stop myself from getting a third serving
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah... Those beans should be illegal!
@bobbicatton Жыл бұрын
That looks awesome! Very cool that you can add wood chips👍😊
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out Bobbi!
@David-burrito Жыл бұрын
I find this very interesting. I mix wood chips with pellets in a smoke tube, once I even did chips only, but I have to sort through the chips and pick out the big pieces. Also, I have to pack the mixture into the tube with a steel rod because the chips won't settle. I am definitely going to pursue this. You didn't mention anything about the flavor of the meat, which would be the only advantage to doing this blend. Thanks.
@derekreed8366 Жыл бұрын
I too have been doing the chips pellets in a tube for years. I think it works great. Only thing I use chips for.
@David-burrito Жыл бұрын
@@derekreed8366 do you sort out the big pieces? Some are so big they'll barely fit in the tube. Some brands are worse than others.
@derekreed8366 Жыл бұрын
@David I usually layer in. Handful pellets, handful chips. I don't really sort them. Pretty lucky I guess. But I always end and light on pellets.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
There was a definite difference in the smoky flavor, but the big test will be a low n slow cook. This video (for me) was to test how well the cooker ran with the chips. I'm pretty confident that there won't be any feeding issues in my LSG, using these sized out chips.
@David-burrito Жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ I just ordered a box. Thanks again.
@iceinyourveins-rn7em Жыл бұрын
Ever since i bought my first pellet smoker about 3 years ago, I always used Pitboss Competition pellets. It smells really good when burning. One day when they were out of Competition blend i settled for Classic blend. I was very surprised with the outcome. The meat came out with that beautiful reddish color and had a much better smoke flavor. I’ve never went back to Competition blend. I would highly recommend you try it. It will save you time and money. Thats a win/win in my book. Cheers!!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Remember, these chips were cut and sized specifically for this technique. But, as I said in the video, I can't guarantee that this will work in any other brand of cooker.
@dwaynewladyka577 Жыл бұрын
A fantastic looking picanha. It turned out great. Cheers, Greg! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️
@Andrew-ks7zj Жыл бұрын
Wish you did a longer cook, but the color was amazing!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
More will be coming. I had plans on cooking the picanah, then the chips came and I switched gears on what cooking I was going to use.
@grillmaster07 Жыл бұрын
Wow! That's one of the best things I have ever seen! I watch a lot of cooking! Very cool! Amazing job! Very impressive!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Raul-id9gp Жыл бұрын
Waiting to see if this will work on an affordable grill.
@BigSchallz70 Жыл бұрын
I can tell you right now it won't work on a pit boss lockheart had to replace my whole auger system because of wood chips And the reverse sear will it work on my green mountain grill Daniel Boone because there is no flame port Sure I can crank it to 500 but without a flame is it really a sear
@youraveragejoe7644 Жыл бұрын
Just save up and enjoy what you’ve earned
@larryhaynes7298 Жыл бұрын
It worked on my charcoal burning $40 Grill from Family Dollar
@Bigtexbbq Жыл бұрын
Pellets for these grills are specifically designed to have super low 1-4% moisture content. The reason for this is because with more moisture the auger can clog up, causing the motor to burn out, auger to seize, and overall caking of the burner assembly. I cannot speak for these wood chips but I can only assume they have at least 10%+ moisture content (great for smoking) but bad for these kinds of grills. Best to just use what is designed and enjoy what it can do. Or use minimally invasive methods like the Smoke Daddy Heavy D burner plate, which allows some thick wood to be burnt without clogging the burner assembly.
@biglew1161 Ай бұрын
I was thinking of adding the heavy d to my pellet smoker. But I already have the smoke daddy cold smoke attached to my grill. It does a decent job of adding more smoke to the grill. I also have the benefit of smoking stuff without adding heating it up. Like cheeses and stuff.
@davidmckean955 Жыл бұрын
This is really interesting. When I was still using my pellet smoker I always used the Lumber Jack Hickory/Charcoal blend pellets mixed 40/60 with all other pellets. For example if I wanted to smoke something with cherry I would use 40% of that Hickory/Charcoal blend and 60% cherry pellets. I felt that charcoal blend pellet was the only thing that got you close to the flavor you get with a side by side. This looks like an even better solution.
@msknapp0182 Жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for some videos on using the chips ever since they teased a video using the chips a month or so ago. The open center auger design of the LSG pellet grill is what really makes this possible. This will create issues in almost all other pellet cookers (I know your not vouching for using in anything but the LSG). I ordered my LSG 20x42 pellet grill at the beginning of February, and it is finally shipping tomorrow. Thanks for putting out some content on it. Look forward to seeing the real test, low and slow. My first task will be trying to get it out of the shipping crate ⚒️
@SquidgeyFlint Жыл бұрын
FWIW: The old Traeger Texas (BBQ075) also has an unrestricted auger at the hopper, b/c the wide barrel needed the extra BTU's. The smaller grills (Little Tex: BBQ070) have the restrictor. I bet this would work there as well.
@ChuckCanada1 Жыл бұрын
GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! I found this way really is the best. I do this with my electric smoker. Hickory pellets and apple chips sometimes pecan chips. Then I get my barbecue up to 700f for my sear. I also cook to 125f and find that the best rare for me. This works with any beef cut to be honest. Just take your time on the smoke and keep it low. The lower the longer therefore more smoke. lol well done.
@duanehenicke6602 Жыл бұрын
Any cut of beef? I'd like to see you take a brisket to 125 and sear it off. Hope you have sharp teeth and enjoy lots of unrenderd fat.
@dhansel4835 8 ай бұрын
I looked at this company in Conroe that makes the pellet cookers and they start at $ 2,600 and go up to over $ 3,000. I'm glad I got a Pit Boss 1150 from Lowe's for $ 600.00, on sale with $400+ off during black Friday sale.
@ebarnard23 Жыл бұрын
I still use your yellow tail. Chardonnay wine, sea salt and brown sugar recipe. I've became the neighbors favorite. Thank you!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
An old WWII Navy vet taught me that recipe. Thanks for the comment Earl!
@patrickweckermann9121 Жыл бұрын
One thing to keep in mind is that most wood pellets are a blend of 40-60% oak, which in my opinion waters down the flavor profile. Fortunately however if you look around you can find 100% hickory, cherry, apple and mesquite pellets for a slight premium (but still cheaper than whole wood chunks/chips).
@rodneywestbrook8324 Жыл бұрын
Alder is usually the base for pellets, oak burns to hot. Same for wood fired pizza ovens the preferred wood is alder
@HVACRTECH-83 Жыл бұрын
@@rodneywestbrook8324not true at all
@HVACRTECH-83 Жыл бұрын
Oak is one of the best and most used smoking woods, even in pellet form. Most wood fired pizza joints use oak and in Texas is almost unheard of to smoke meats with anything but oak, and they have some of the best bbq in the country/world
@danielblakely952 Жыл бұрын
I love this idea for shorter closely monitored cooks. But having experienced an auger fire with smoke billowing out of the hopper, id be reluctant to do a cook that needed the hopper filled more than a quarter of the way.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
This isn't for every pellet grill, and these chips are cut specifically with this method in mind.
@robs6733 Жыл бұрын
Were you using an LSG Pellet Smoker? The way the auger is designed, there is a drop off from where the auger is and the actual burn pot. The chance of burn back is pretty non existent.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
@@robs6733 Yes, Rob. I'm using an LSG.
@robs6733 Жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ sorry brother, I was replying to the guy above your reply. Unless you have a hopper/auger design that allows the drop off of the pellets, there could be serious issues with those center chamber firepots with those long augers.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
@@robs6733 No worries, brother. I should have noticed that you were talking to Daniel!
@SDSBBQs Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing your long cook results soon! Thanks for sharing.
@Chris-wp3ew Жыл бұрын
Hey Dash. Even though I'm leaving and selling everything, I had to try this. I ordered the chips from LSG (expensive). I plan to try this with brisket as my last bbq experience here.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Cheers, Dash!
@scottgalbraith7461 Жыл бұрын
I quit using wood chunks bought from a supermarket, and started using all hickory mini splits bought from a farmer and never been happier.
@BigLewBBQ Жыл бұрын
You’re such a rebel, Greg! Wood chips in a pellet pooper! I really appreciated your explanation at the beginning about how processed pellets are and why they don taste quite like actual wood. The meat looked great too.
@jameskane6273 Жыл бұрын
I'm very nervous about trying this. I'll wait for more videos.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
More to come James. Thanks for stopping by!
@SGB_72 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. I need to try this with my Pitboss
@aviator1352 Жыл бұрын
Hey brother, did you try this with your Pitboss. Do you have a side or center fire box? What were the results?
@SGB_72 Жыл бұрын
@@aviator1352 I haven’t tried them yet. I have a 700 classic and a pro series 850.
@aviator1352 Жыл бұрын
@@SGB_72 That's cool, Just wondering if this would even work on a center fire box like my AustinXL.
@garryhammond3117 Жыл бұрын
Wow Greg! - As you said - this could be a game-changer! My first smoker - the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro is finally coming (in Canada) in July - Can't wait. Although it has "the smoke box" I think this is a great alternative for any pellet smoker, and I'm certainly willing to try it. - Cheers!
@jjmaker Жыл бұрын
the camp chef is absolutely the game changer...you will love it
@gregwilliams2066 Жыл бұрын
Did you try these chips in your camp chef yet? If so, any issues?
@garryhammond3117 Жыл бұрын
@@gregwilliams2066 Still waiting for delivery - Next week or two hopefully.
@gfiddler Жыл бұрын
Interesting idea, but I am curious about how the wood chips effect the overall burn and if it leaves more residue (ash & burned wood pieces) to fill up your fire pot, especially on a long cook..
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Great question Gerry. I'll be checking out how my firebox/chamber looks tomorrow.
@6AM_YT Жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ How was the chamber?
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
@@6AM_YT It was clean. I'm shooting a video right now of a longer cook. I'll show the chamber and the burn pot at the end of the cook.
@6AM_YT Жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ I’m thinking about ordering a bag.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
@@6AM_YT So, they're shipping them 20 lbs in a box. My new video will go up Sunday and is very detailed, answering all of the questions I received. I did beef short ribs, which took 5 hours, but I'm running the pit for three more, so I have an 8-hour burn. The ribs were excellent, just like off of a stick burner. I show the chips, and they're not like the ones you get off of the shelf, so if you want to try this I'd go with their chips.
@user-dd7xu2fz7y Жыл бұрын
That's cool I've always been a stick burner ,cook I also have a pellet smoker for them.relaxing days I'm definitely going to try that with the chips on my smoker!!
@brianegeberg8497 Жыл бұрын
You can buy Lumberjack 100% hickory pellets for example that are the same as hickory chips, in other words exactly the same wood. I'd rather mix pellets than chips and avoid a potential jam in the middle of my cook.
@kennybaumann2117 Жыл бұрын
Lumberjack pellets are one of a few that ARE made with living trees so contain all of the flavoring compounds found in chips or chunks. When people use them for the first time they notice how much better the flavor is which is why adding chips will make a noticeable difference if using a brand of pellets that use filler woods or flavoring oils.
@brianegeberg8497 Жыл бұрын
@@kennybaumann2117 Correct and why I only use them. When you buy by the pallet you can get a good assortment to mix pellets.
@TheGRUMPSY Жыл бұрын
Sold out of wood😂 I'll get some eventually and do a brisket. I think the LSG pellet grill gives the right amount of smoke now. Great video, thanks
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
BUMMER! Hopefully they will re-stock soon!
@David-burrito Жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ I just placed an order, no issues.
@Explodus_Maximus Жыл бұрын
Chasing the trail of smoke and flavor.
@Hudson234 Жыл бұрын
Long video, but very interesting Greg!
@pacman_17 Жыл бұрын
If you make another wood chip pellet grill video, I'd like to see what the burn pot looks like after the cook. And we didn't see how the chips burned up in the burn pot.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I'll get that done for you.
@SmokedReb Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea to get more smoke flavor on your pellet cooks. Chris, if you're reading the comments, I'd love to try this on a LSG pellet BBQ (hint hint)
@etherdog Жыл бұрын
Guga, Angel, and Leo will love you for this, Greg!
@russellridge8623 Жыл бұрын
That is a incredibly beautiful piece of beef. Chips with pellets is interesting. Been placing wood chunks near burner pot for 8 yrs. Helps with smoke taste but pain to mess with.
@ethernalspirit4559 Жыл бұрын
That picanha turned out great! Thanks for the upload!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@Wilfred4815 Жыл бұрын
The color on that meat! Perfect cook brother!
@dallhoc2895 Жыл бұрын
I do this with a smoke tube for extra flavor. I still wanna keep the pellets to maintain temps.
@nickromaniuk7012 Жыл бұрын
Do you mean to you pack your smoke tube with a 50/50 blend of chips and pellets or just chips?
@dallhoc2895 Жыл бұрын
Yes .. small hand full of pellets, then chips... each time alternating. Then I light the pellets. I found this gives the chip flavor but a longer pellet burn.
@billy9245 Жыл бұрын
Wow... Just wow...
@FoodPornNetwork Жыл бұрын
This is crazy Greg, I was just wondering if this would work last week, no way, very cool, I'm scared it would jam the auger though, I might try it who knows.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by Gary. Honestly, if you're going to try this consider buying the LSG wood chips. They're small (1/2"x1/2") but thick.
@johnmccaffery5186 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Greg. Hopefully I just saved 900 bucks on a Masterbuilt gravity series. I’m going to try a small mixture for my woodwind pellet grill. I’ll probably work my way up to 50-50 once I see that they flow through the auger. Take care, fellow, SD’er,mac.
@wolfhound_0852 Жыл бұрын
I also have a woodwind pellet. Please let us know how it works out. I am very interested in this as I tend to burn wood chips in a box on the grate and it’s a pain in the ass to have to keep checking and adding more all the time.
@JTB559 Жыл бұрын
I will try this on my YS640S. The short auger on the Lone Star like the Yoder I believe it would work. Wouldn't try it on one with a central firebox(pit boss, GMG, traeger).
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% that this would work in the Yoder.
@Justin_Holt Жыл бұрын
A brand named Chigger Creek sold @ Ace Hardware is a fine cut chip that "might" be in the same realm of concept as this. Have not tried, but eager to give it a shot.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
The key is small, thick chips. Lemme' know if they work for you.
@BluegrassNBass Жыл бұрын
I'll check my Ace...I have a RecTec so built better than Traeger and GMG. I bet the hopper won't have an issue. I am going to try this too!
@EverydayBBQ Жыл бұрын
I think the design of this cooker is perfect for those chips. I’ve used them in my LSG also now and they really make a difference. The hopper and auger design are perfect and it fed with zero issues.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Exactly Brother-Mike! Cheers, man!
@darthxellaa912 Жыл бұрын
This is intriguing! I use smoke tubes in my Traeger because I am nowhere near satisfied with the smoke flavor. I still wonder if these wood chips would jam the auger.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Not a sales pitch, but the chips LSG are selling are small and thick. Since they've passed the test, I would go with them if you're going to try this in your Traeger.
@ahmedbinsaleh7895 Жыл бұрын
So there is a trick I will try to make it work, soak the chips for some times in the water them dry them a little. You can use them in the burning box itself. Soaking the chips will give them longer burning hours. This is a tip the bedouin of Saudi Arabia has been using for ages to keep the wood burning for longer
@robs6733 Жыл бұрын
@@ahmedbinsaleh7895 if you don't have a pellet smoker with an offset firepot and a deeper drop off into the firepot, I would not even try it...and you should certainly not try running straight WET wood chips in the hopper in ANY pellet smoker!
@CookingWithCJ Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Greg! I'm not sure I'd try this chips in my other pellet grills. But, I dig the idea behind it. Hope all is well brother. Talk soon.
@duanehenicke6602 Жыл бұрын
I've done a couple picana. Not a fan. Just simply not much marbling in them. For this style of cook fat cap on tri tip is far superior. Score the fat for better rendering and allows for better seasoning penetration. Cut any fat, silver skin off the meat side. I like steak seasoning on it. Run pellet grill @180°, flipping half way through until 135° internal. Sear 2 minutes a side and let rest 15 minutes. It rivals a good ribeye. And leftovers keep good flavor next day. Marbling is insane.
@gunit6815 9 ай бұрын
I light some wood chunks with a torch get them going in a cast iron frying pan, move the water pan up and put it on the protector sitting above the fire box in my pit boss copperhead series 5, makes the world of difference. I wouldn't do it in a horizontal smoker, but for a pit boss vertical pellet smoker it works damn good.
@ourlifeinwyoming4654 Жыл бұрын
Where we live, you have to go pretty far to get split hardwood. We don’t have a natural source close by. This is a option worth looking into. This is valuable! Thanks!
@sneakyblackdog Жыл бұрын
I'm going to try it in my GMG
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Lemme' know how it works. Again, my disclaimer is the LSG chips are measured up for this technique. Small and thick.
@sneakyblackdog Жыл бұрын
@Ballistic BBQ I understand, I'll take the risk, nothing ventured, nothing gained
@gregwilliams2066 Жыл бұрын
Did it work. Tempted to do in a camp chef
@sneakyblackdog Жыл бұрын
@@gregwilliams2066 still got to order the chips from LSG
@sneakyblackdog Жыл бұрын
Got my chips and the auger couldn't handle it. It groaned and was feeding the chips but was under a lot of strain then the auger let go and bit the dust. I've had the grill 8 yrs so it doesn't owe me anything. I'll get a new motor and be up and running in no time.
@Successtrend 11 ай бұрын
Victory 35 BBQGuys, stock, oob (out-of-box). tried this before ever watching this video (1 yr ago). Immediate failure with the auger displaying ERR. Out came the tools and had to disassemble the unit to clear the jam. Let us also consider the undue wear on the auger drive motor, plastic bushing, electrical circuits, etc. To empty the hooper on this unit is a pain and all this did require a ShopVAC. This unit is nearly identical to the PITBOSS. Known issues exist with the auger drive motor just sitting on the mtg plate and connected to the auger shaft. What a mechanical design failure that led up to a complete auger driver motor failure just 11 months later. FYI
@miked9606 Жыл бұрын
I inadvertently got some smoking wood chips mixed into my pellet hopper for my pellet grill. It resulted in a 2 hour disassembly of the pellet auger and drive system. Clogged incredibly bad. Maybe my bad luck?
@vogs72 Жыл бұрын
Makes sense there’s a difference in flavour profile - the process of pelletising involves high pressure, generates heat, and you can smell it happening so you must lose some aromatics.
@user-lx4eo4vl4i Жыл бұрын
Camp Chef Woodwind pro allows has a game changer feature allowing wood chunks to be used in your cooks.
@jeremiahtech3971 Жыл бұрын
Not sold.
@sammiefranklin41 2 ай бұрын
I don't want to jam up my auger but if it works on a Traeger, I'm game, but I did mix them in a smoke tube and I could taste the difference on the chicken I cooked.
@fmadden71 Жыл бұрын
TRY THIS! Set your pellet grill to the lowest smoke, which keeps the temps very steady (on high smoke, your temps will vary by like 40 degrees). Then use a pellet tube for the smoke flavor. I stumbled upon this setup a few years ago and I swear by it now. Not only do you use less pellets, but you get more smoke flavor. (FYI, the type of pellets you use for the grill doesn't matter, all the flavor will come from what you use in the pellet tube.) BTW, I love picanha. After trying it, I no longer want rib eye or filet.
@Brian-to1du Жыл бұрын
Do you think I could do this in my Traeger? Thanks!
@artlc9 Жыл бұрын
I have been doing this 50/50ish mix in my smoke tubes, and even that you can taste the difference.
@cuaresmacarpentry Жыл бұрын
I got a bunch of cherry wood was thinking about mixing pellets with chain saw dust. Will try it out when I'm ready to buy a new pellet grill or find a used one I can. Don't want to be with out a pellet grill so easy to set and forget with the phone app. Great video
@jeffficht2230 Жыл бұрын
I might try this. I have a Yoder and bought a little rack that goes next to the burn pit. I put a wood chunk on it and it smolders causing more smoke. Never tried wood chips. A comparison video would be nice.
@robs6733 Жыл бұрын
Smouldering wood is not the same as cooking with the lit wood. Smouldering wood for too long is nothing but dirty smoke. The wood needs to actually ignite at some point to get you closer to that stick burner quality.
@soumynonareverse7807 Жыл бұрын
Maybe I've missed it but you did talk how Argentinien know there beef but I didn't hear what effect the smoke had on the beef as this is a pellet smoker that is known for its low smoke profile.
@TROYCOOKS Жыл бұрын
I bet those chips do add a nice additional smoke flavor. Picanha looked amazing Greg! It's the Queen of all meats, right? LOL Cheers brother!!!!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
So far so good Troy! That was some good eats brother!
@jackbeats1350 Жыл бұрын
I'll stick to sticks thank you.
@MrHarryhere69 Жыл бұрын
The color looked great for a pellet smoker. I will have to look at my auger. I would feel like the fire would back up in the auger and start fire.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Yeah, if you have doubts, then I probably would suggest not trying this. A key would be how close the end of the auger shoot is from the burn pot. I'm wrapping up a long cook using this technique as I type here. The video will post Sunday and answers a lot of the questions I received.
@handcannon1388 Жыл бұрын
This technique holds promise, but be aware that using it on your new, or relatively new, pellet grill (other than one of the Lone Star brand) will likely void any warranty you might have - should problems arise. I'm looking forward to your low n' slow test run, Greg.
@robs6733 Жыл бұрын
Precisely! I would NOT try this with center placed firepot pellet smokers. Just the mere distance the wood chips would have to travel would increase the chance they'd jam up under the auger and cause it to bind up. The auger placement and design on these LSG Pellet Smokers are different from most out there. The auger itself is very short and open centered and the drop off into the firepot is such that any burn back is highly unlikely.
@joetew997 Жыл бұрын
I’m willing to try this. I have been very disappointed in the smoke flavor (lack of) using my Traeger Ironwood 885. I had a Masterbuilt wood chip smoker that I loved but it got damaged in a tornado and I had to purchase a smoker really quickly because I was cooking for a large group. The masterbuilt was unavailable in the time frame and the Traeger was the best choice I had (for size).
@BeerforBreakfastFactsforSnacks 7 ай бұрын
That cut of meat is a staple at my house here in Brantford Ontario. Cheers
@erichoehn8262 Жыл бұрын
What would interesting is to do a side by side
@gregorybrown8756 11 ай бұрын
I constantly have others saying I should "move up" to a pellet smoker. I still prefer the primitive off set rig. You can't beat real wood and I don't have many friends who say they aren't gonna make it when I do ribs or a butt.
@billvetter5328 Ай бұрын
I just ordered my first pellet (Recteq 380 Bullseye), and was leery about the whole smoke thing. This video gives me great ideas, and I will be looking into doing the same thing. Thoughts...? Also, the website for the beef looks great too. So many of the online butchers are soo much more expensive than what I can get locally. Great video and tips...
@chuckb1448 8 күн бұрын
Have you tried this on your 380 yet? I've got the same smoker, am worried I'd destroy it lol. I'm interested in the charcoal pellets but haven't bought any yet
@zoopa999 Жыл бұрын
Tried 50/50 with my camp chef and it got stuck. The cups are too thin and got wedged in the tube and auger. Darn.
@jamey89k83 Жыл бұрын
God bless Chris for figuring this out! Pellets are not as good as wood.
@TomF56 Жыл бұрын
These do not work on my Camp Chef Grill. They jam the auger. They will not go to waste. I will use them in my smoke tubes
@DerickZ28 Жыл бұрын
Very cool! Would really like to see the results on a longer cook like a brisket.
@anandshah47 Жыл бұрын
think this could work on my recteq 1250?
@eddogg805 Жыл бұрын
Wondering if would work on my grilla grill...🤔
@txbluzmn Жыл бұрын
Great video brother! My wood chips are en route!
@theunchartedtrucker1113 Жыл бұрын
Could you do like a bunch of comparisons on how it actually performs vs like other grills, how it compares to cooking on a stick burner, just pellets vs this 50/50 blend, etc.. It would be nice to know if it is really worth doing this or if there is really that much of difference between not doing it. Thanks
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Great idea! It's going to be some work, but would make a great video!
@theunchartedtrucker1113 Жыл бұрын
@@BallisticBBQ thanks, I think it would definitely make some great content. Might also help out a bunch of people looking for better cooks on their pellet grills. Maybe eventually doing this can become more adopted. Thanks for your great videos
@GPgundude Жыл бұрын
I’ve got to try this!!! Thanks for Sharing!!!
@fletcher3431 Жыл бұрын
Fuck yea!
@russellnentwich8745 Жыл бұрын
Do the chips burn a lot faster than the pellets? Will a hopper full of 50/50 burn for 8-10 hrs at 250? I have the same pellet grill.
@VLC1959 Жыл бұрын
You have a link to everything in this video except what the video was about, the wood chips.
@ourlifeinwyoming4654 Жыл бұрын
I don't recommend this for a Yoder 640. They will jam up - no matter the ratio of chips to pellets. It just takes one chip to get jammed up. So, ratio doesn't matter. Stick with LSG if you wish to use these. They've got it dialed in. My Yoder is fine - we just did a controlled test.
@wickedgrin9837 Ай бұрын
Chasing the Ghost
@TosTinManEasyCooking Жыл бұрын
Interesting. It looks like it turned out awesome!
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother!
@tonyphotiou1742 Жыл бұрын
why wouldn't you use 100% of those wood chips
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
From what I understand, you need the pellets for heat. They pack more energy than chips.
@rutriders2840 7 ай бұрын
Amazing video and ideas all around. I just saw this cut yesterday in the store (for the first time). I can't wait to try it. Sorry to be off topic, but the music is really good (starting around 7:46 mark). I am new to the channel. Is it your own music? I am not in the music biz and not looking to start any trouble if its not your own - just thought I would comment how good it is. And you keep the volume of the music LOW while many others mix the music level too high. Well done!
@robertspeight6460 Жыл бұрын
This is why we cannot have nice things
@matthew1667 Жыл бұрын
Can you use regular chips, or are those special?
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
I'm not going to say you can't use regular chips, but these are produced just for this technique.
@sfiv1987 Жыл бұрын
Do the math guy's. These wood chips are expensive. It will add up later on and especially if you smoke a lot. Just save up and buy an offset smoker or a gravity fed charcoal/wood smoker.
@Eric_D_Blair Жыл бұрын
WHEN THE JAM: THEN WHAT ? SMALLER CHIPS? 😮😂🇺🇸☮️
@robertoazmitia Жыл бұрын
Perfect! Have you tried wood chips on your Yoder YS640?
@Jaxon1127 Жыл бұрын
Damn! That looks amazing
@robbiecox4865 Жыл бұрын
Stick burner all way 💯
@CostalCreator Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried this method in mine but I have a Woodwind Pro 36, which burns chunks as an option over the fire pot. Myself and others who've had my smoked meats before and after all notice a significant difference in smoke flavor from before and after the swap (previously had a Traeger 780 Pro). I have a friend with a Traeger and hoping he might chance giving this a try to see if he can get a similar elevation in smoke flavor with this approach.
@wyrmmm Жыл бұрын
I’m going to try this on my Yoder
@jasont.2222 Жыл бұрын
Ok, but can you burn 100% wood chips? This is interesting
@absoz Жыл бұрын
He replied elsewhere about the pellets having more energy whereas the chips may not even ignite… I wonder if maybe a 20-25% blend would suffice - or partially load with a 50% to ensure ignition and then fill with 25 to continue I’m in australia and have the Weber smokefire, which use the smaller Weber/lumber jack / cabello pellets… thus these chips might still be a little large, assuming I could even get them here
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
Chris with LSG says, "up to 50/50," so I think 25% + would be fine. He tried 100%, and the pit ran but stayed in the 220ºF range.
@artj4388 Жыл бұрын
You’re awesome Greg! do you think this will feed ok on the YS640? I’m excited to try the wood chips.
@BallisticBBQ Жыл бұрын
I think it would probably work on the YS. Give it a try and let me know!
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