WHICH WOOD PELLETS ARE BEST? | Which pellet brand is best for your smoker? Pit Boss, Traeger..

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In this video I compare six different brands of pellets: Pit Boss, Traeger, Camp Chef, Bear Mountain, Kingsford, and Jealous Devil.
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@smoothiec12 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant! That’s good information, I’ve wanted to try other pellets but didn’t want to void the warranty on my Traeger! Finding out that the Pit Boss pellets reached temperature faster leads me to believe I should try them! So far my favorite smoke flavor has been Cherry! Thank you for the informative comparison!

@TrashPandamonium 3 ай бұрын

Just got a Traeger too - did you try any other brands over the last year? What's your current favorite to use with the Traeger?

@paulgreengod Ай бұрын

Wtf is purple elephant

@michaelmeline3956 Жыл бұрын

The moisture in the air has been causing the Traeger pellets to form a clog in my feed tube, causing me to have to take the whole thing apart. I switched to the PitBoss brand and have had no such problems. This is consistent with your water test. I have tested the flavors and cannot tell the difference.

@michaelstevenson881 15 күн бұрын

Switch to Lumberjack pellets. They work great in my Traeger Timberline 1300.

@jimaalbers857 Жыл бұрын

I'm using Pit Boss pellets. Before getting a pellet smoker I used traeger in the smoke tube but noticed when leaving them in the bag they would pick up moisture between uses quick.

@arizona5253 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. I’m curious on after you did each test, how much ash did they leave behind? I started using lumberjack because of the price, and when I retired my old Traeger grill and got a green mountain that thing is so sensitive to the ash buildup. Looking for the pallet with the least amount of ash.

@BassRaider 6 ай бұрын

Just the video I was looking for thx!!!!!

@BassRaider 6 ай бұрын

Oh and new sub!😁😁👊👊

@4MzBBQandGRILL Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant. Great video 👍. I believe PitBoss is the best bang for your buck and they are readily available locally. I have used Bear Mountain which are good but have to get them shipped. I just recently won a bag from Knotty Wood and I really like these pellets. Thanks for sharing!

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Pit Boss definitely seems to be the most available! Thanks for watching!

@darksiant04 Жыл бұрын

The Purple Elephant and I agree with something you touched on... find a pellet that you can get reliably, is affordable (for you) and that you like the flavor it brings to your cook.

@jasonluedeman1780 6 ай бұрын

I used the Traeger pellets when I started but right now Bear Mountain is pretty much my go to. Been looking at Lumberjack pellets as well

@christopherrodgers3577 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. Pit boss competition still my favorite after trying many other brands and makes. Great video.

@onmission316 Жыл бұрын

I have been using Cabela’s (Bass Pro) pellets after I ran out of my original purchase of Pit Boss bags (about one year). I got them “free” from points on my Bass Pro credit card. They work great. I do use a smoke tube on most serious smokes. They are priced around the same price as Pit Boss (9.99/20lb) They vary in flavors from Pit Boss. I no longer use my Bass Pro card so I’m going to give Pit Boss a try again due to your video. Love your videos, keep it up.

@maknbacon7367 Жыл бұрын

Guess who makes the pellet's for Cabela's......Lumberjack!

@Mark-8587 Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant. Started with pitboss because it was readily available, but found bear mountain recently. Seems to have a better flavor and less ash.

@douglasemyersjr4948 Жыл бұрын

I myself have been using PitBoss pellets, but to be truthful it's the only one I have ever used. Bought a Pit Boss smoker grill at Lowes and they sold the pellets too so I just bought them and been using them for 3 years now with no issues

@Jesus.Freak.N.Ketovore Жыл бұрын

Pit Boss Competition Blend is what I use the most! Be safe and God bless!

@sexytopramen Жыл бұрын

I've used competition blend pit boss in an 80/20% mix with the Jack Daniel's charcoal pellets. That small addition of charcoal pellets really rounds out the flavor and adds the "smoky" flavor you typically miss with pellets.

@rickytinsley7890 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant 🐘 I have used a smoke tube. to get more smoke. What do you think?

@jerrymoore2235 Жыл бұрын

@@rickytinsley7890 I’m in the market for a tube smoker did it really help. I’m also fixing to buy a PitBoss

@johnfreeman440 Жыл бұрын

Nothing but back luck with Pit Boss competition when I first got my pellet grill. The smoke flavor is so much lower than B&B, Lumber Jack, and Bear Mountain...it's not worth the sacrifice in flavor for being cheap. Besides, I get Bear Mountain locally for $8/20# bag and B&B Championship Blend for $15/40# bag at Academy Sports. Even the smoke produced by burning the PB pellets doesn't have that 'wood' flavor and doesn't burn your eyes at all. That's waaaay lower concentration of the smoke flavor 'particles' that can bind to your food. I honestly feel bad for people that literally don't know any better than to purchase the PB pellets because either that's the grill they bought or they get them at Wal Mart out of convenience and don't give it a second thought. I suppose there's a difference between using the grill as an appliance and being an enthusiast who cares enough to chase the additional smoke and flavor improvements that come with superior fuel. Almost 100% of the time when somebody tells them their pellet grill doesn't have smoke flavor, they are using these substandard pellets.

@christopherrodgers3577 Жыл бұрын

Have you smoked tubes and I like them but they are hard to keep smoking. My fix was to find a very small stainless steel strainer and place the pellets in it seem to stay smoking better for me

@double2706 Жыл бұрын

@@johnfreeman440so you think those other pellet types provide a good smoke flavor in the meats cooked?

@rickcormier9160 Жыл бұрын

I use my kettle with Spider Venom or Auto Kamado a lot. Anyway, I put my GMG Davy Crockett in storage for 2 years on my Louisiana patio with Pit Boss pellets still in the hopper and auger. My stored pellets were in 5 gallon plastic buckets with lids. I decided to start using my DC again. I just plugged it in and updated the firmware. It started up with no issues at all so I think you are right on with the moisture issue. Did you do an ash test. I am curious if higher ash content can attribute to hopper fires that many have especially with smaller pellet grills like the ZGrills Cruiser and the Pit Boss model.

@dank9288639 11 ай бұрын

My favorite is still knotty wood pellets, specially the plum. Ive been using them for yrs now. Even b4 Jeremy talked about them

@RumandCook Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant - Flavor is the only thing that is important when it comes to pellet brand. There are huge differences here. I suggest you spend some comparing the cooks on them. You will quickly forget about Pit Boss and some of the others. It's difficult to compare and define a winner, but you will find your top 3 and there will be a pretty large differenence in the flavor profile on them. 🍻

@judgewepbbq Жыл бұрын

Good results so far with a blend of Pit Boss Competition and Charcoal pellets...Lumberjack pellets have worked well too.

@judgewepbbq Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant 😂

@pocokit 2 ай бұрын

Just got my wife a new tabletop pellet smoker for Mothers Day. Went Lowes and got a bag of Pitt Boss comp pellets. Purple Elephant

@dakotagunn Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant. I use Knotty Wood pellets. Just a great tasting flavor.

@skipferguson3421 26 күн бұрын

I had purchased Pit Boss Competition blend years ago- at least 4. I went through a period where I smoked twice it two years! I never emptied the pellets from my old Z Grill (but it was covered and it lived under cover. The remainder of the bag sat on the floor in the garage. I never once had an issue with either the grill or the pellets. They worked just fine the whole time I had them.

@skipferguson3421 26 күн бұрын

I finally got back into smoking and did a couple of cooks on the old Z Grill still using the old pellets. And now I purchased a new grill and used what was left of those pellets for the seasoning and the first cook. I know you'll say I was just very lucky but in reality I don't think there is any luck involved. I think I'll stick with Pit Boss.

@nathantrissel1658 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant how much dust was in the bottom of the bags? Have you tried the recteq pellets or the Cabela’s brand pellets

@michaelstevenson881 15 күн бұрын

Lumberjack works best in my Traeger Timberline 1300. I have compared them against others, like Traeger, etc. I have watched videos of pitmasters comparing them to others, and Lumberjack pellets are preferred. Beef/Poultry- Pecan Blend Pork - Cherry Seafood - Apple If I want to tweak the flavor for pork, I sometimes mix Pecan & Cherry.

@PerthLuxury 10 ай бұрын

Curious as to why you didn't have Knottywood on trial here? I've found the plum, whilst not to my liking in terms of taste, to be very effective at imparting smoke flavour

@mariodcom 2 ай бұрын

I like the knottywood plum pellets been hooked on them since mad scientist bbq reviewed them

@TheBigORanch Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant! Thanks for the help.

@justeph79 Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant Thx for the video!

@a1elvisfan Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant. I use the pit boss also, mainly because of price and easy to get...

@76mikeblue67 Жыл бұрын

Great info thanks you 👍

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@patcurtis5287 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Loved it! Not as much as my grandma loved your jeans though.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Tell grandma thank you 🥹

@iceinyourveins-rn7em 11 ай бұрын

Pit boss competition blend smells great when burning and is mostly what I use. The classic blend gives a great color to the meat. I used hickory pellets one time and they were not very good. I just stick to Competition Blend was my favorite.

@portgibson2747 Жыл бұрын

Mazie you saved me several hours. I'm grateful and on the way to Walmart. I have always used Traeger pellets buying them from Homedepot 4 at a time for the discount. Now HD is charging $19.95 for one 20lb bag. I let you know if I find the meat is not as tasty. This past 3 weeks I've gone through 7 20lb bags stocking my freezer. I'm cooking 6 pork buts today so the freezer should be full for as bit. I appreciate your input. Happy Thanksgiving John Lee Portwood Gibson

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! That’s a lot of pork butts 😳. Thanks for checking out my video!

@condermachine2916 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. I use LumberJack Competition blend. Usually run about $10 or less if on sale for 20 pound bags right down the street from me.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a hard time finding those locally but everyone that uses them seems to love them!

@maze1914 5 ай бұрын

Right now, it's PitBoss and a few Treagar bags. Gonna try some besr Mountain and Knotty Woods

@angelgil577 Жыл бұрын

Good video thank you

@jeffmutter2286 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. I have always owned and used Traeger. Currently have a Ironwood650. Although this week picked up a PIt Boss Pro Series 3 1600 from Lowes. Still need to put it together, but once I have and ready to do burn and initial cooks, I am gonna try Pit Boss pellets. Our pellet selection in Canada is not as robust as USA. Have used off brand pellets before, but find them less reliable. Did just purchase a 40lb bag of Costco pellets. Anyone used them? Who makes them?

@patrickacox Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant I use mostly Pit boss because of cost. I want to try the Royal Oak 100% Charcoal pellets. I like that charcoal taste.

@mb748 2 ай бұрын

I used to deliver Royal Oak to a chicken spot...that chx was delish!!!

@AlmostHeavenCamping Жыл бұрын

Lumberjack pellets are my favorite! Sadly RK stopped selling them so I’ve resorted to Bear Mountain until I do a mass order for Lumberjack online or get in on a group buy.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

I have trouble getting those locally too but I’ve heard only great things about them!

@michaelstevenson881 15 күн бұрын

RK is selling Lumberjack pellets again, but limited flavors. I can't get Pecan Blend at the one near me. I get them at Blain's Farm and Fleet.

@jwedgest67 Жыл бұрын

Get a gravity Grill, I made the switch and never looked back. It puts out way more flavor!! And B&B Pellets are the best.

@demondmccray8582 Жыл бұрын

Had I known about the gravity grills before purchasing a pellet grill I would have been all on it. I want to beat the hell out of my coworker for convincing me to get the pellet grill. I dropped $1100 on the Pitboss 1600 and I have never been more frustrated with constantly trying different methods to get more smoke flavor. Different pellets, and smoke tube, adding wood chips...nothing satisfied me. Coming from a Kamado I was just not satisfied. I had zero knowledge of the gravity grills existence until after I had my pellet grill for months. Using real lump coal and wood with the technology to control the temps is what I would have went for. It's easier than using a stick burner or Kamado and just as convenient as a pellet grill but with real smoke flavor. I really made a bad choice!

@jwedgest67 Жыл бұрын

@@demondmccray8582 I hear ya, and understand 100%

@txfieros Жыл бұрын

Academy has Jax for 15 bucks. I mostly use Limber Jack or Knotty wood brand. I do use others to experiment though.

@denishussin2367 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. Very interesting. I use the pit boss as well. I enjoyed the vid.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@quintonmartel7509 9 ай бұрын

Great video you answered a question I had about treager pellets, rumors of clogged augers. I a taste test is objective but a flavor test of the array of pellets you have would be interesting. Ps: great presentation!!!

@lager1829 Жыл бұрын

Recteq ultimate blend. Red oak, white oak & hickory

@robmorris9203 Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant, thanks for sharing the information

@PerthLuxury 10 ай бұрын

Try Lumberjack 100% Mesquite or Lumberjack 100% Hickory. Maybe even blend the 2 together. You should also be using the grills smoke mode setting.

@barrywatson247 Ай бұрын

i have tried most of them and keep going back to bear mountain. Cherry flavor is real good, but the competition blend is also very good. bear mountain also seems to have close to that smoke flavor.

@JR-hy2mq Жыл бұрын

I have been using pit bosses I have had a good variety at Lowe’s in Utah. I also just got some bear mountain sweet BBQ 20lb for $10 at Lowe’s last weekend they were on sale so thought I would try them. Great video. I have hickory, apple, cherry, competition, and sweet BBQ I enjoy trying different pellets.

@davidbrink5442 2 ай бұрын

Purple elephant. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to some experimentation myself.

@bryanmachotka7964 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. Love what you are doing. I alone like the pit boss pellets.

@catsofzona Жыл бұрын

Knotty woods is my go to. I like to go half plum half almond.

@dalesprengeler1347 6 ай бұрын

Pit boss I did a look up made in Wisconsin they say they use all wood no fillers

@DRDEC Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant. Very informative video, and even some of the comments are usefull

@blakemanganelli3148 Жыл бұрын

B&B Championship Wood pellets is what I use.

@curtisrogers4190 Жыл бұрын

Bear mountain is available in tractor supply type stores around 14.99 for 40 lb. bags and on sale for 9.99.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

That’s good to know! I’ll have to keep an eye out.

@mikeoneill81 6 ай бұрын

I bought a ton of these when it went on sale at my tractor supply too! I had no idea how much I would use or which flavor was best so i went crazy and bought everything they had. Its been over a year now and I’m finally curious about what flavors i can get from other brands

@lorenoconnor5789 Жыл бұрын

I always use Pit Boss competition blend

@walto5662 Жыл бұрын

purple elephant. i really enjoy your channel. fun and informative. you are an amazing host!

@denismallet9443 6 ай бұрын

purple elephant was interesting !! Very interesting comparison .i agree with you on not needing to spend $$$ on big brands. If you ever have an oportunity to try kirkland pellets from costco vs traegar pellets....I think this would be an excellent review. kirkland are comparable to pit boss and some people believe pit boss makes them. keep up the nice videos ,you are doing a great job at it!

@danietkissenle 13 күн бұрын

Im using the $5 pellets from wally mart, 100% oak and hickory blend

@ricwothek 11 ай бұрын

Purple elephant Wonder if you would do a blind taste test between 2 or three products. Lumbarjack, bear mountain and pit boss.

@markmancuso8769 2 ай бұрын

Bear Mountain work better in my Traeger Timberline. I’ve had problems with Traeger pellets attracting moisture and jamming the auger.

@tommymann6182 10 ай бұрын

Purple Elephant, thank you for your research and info 🥰

@bbqbymazie 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@CA_preacher 9 ай бұрын

I have been using Kirkland brand from Costco and like it. They did not overheat like a cheaper pellet.

@gregt4270 8 ай бұрын

I was using Kirkland also but switched back to Bear Mountain. I would get wild temperature swings and flame outs even though I kept the pot clean. They seemed to work ok if it was warm outside but when the temp dropped to the 30's my troubles started even with an insulating blanket. The big difference I noticed was the size of pellets. Bear Mountain was very consistent at about 5/8" and the Kirkland was 1" or longer. For kicks I tried the water test and the Bear Mountain swelled up uniformly but the Kirkland swelled at different rates and one barely swelled at all. I may go back to them when it warms up to get rid of them but I won't buy them again.

@chiefc441 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. I use Lumber Jack comp pellets with their char-hickory.

@txfieros Жыл бұрын

For me some have an empty smoke odor. I don’t know how to describe it but I guess it’s a low quality base wood I smell. I don’t get this with the Lumber Jack pellets (any variety) or the Knotty wood pellets. Recently, I’ve been trying the pit boss hickory blend…and I’m not getting that empty smoke odor. Of all the pellets I’ve tried over the years, to me the Kingsford and Traeger are the ones have the most empty smoke odor. As far as the flavor they impart on the meat, honestly I can’t really ever tell a huge difference that makes me prefer one pellet over another. I do like a pellet that is NOT a comp blend…they all smell a bit too sweet and the PB hickory blend and Knotty wood pellets to me have much more distinctive and strong odor while cooking.

@randyshaffer7257 Ай бұрын

Mostly use Pitt boss comp. Blend or hickory. 💕💕💕

@valschaefermeyer7710 Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant. Good job girl

@user-nq3ob9jy3h 10 ай бұрын

What about royal oak charcoal pellets

@ScottysBackYardBBQ Жыл бұрын

pit boss hickory and coal.my go to

@MonkeyswithaPassport 3 ай бұрын

Purple elephant! I was hoping to see a comparison based on smoke.

@erichnicholson8657 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant , you rock girl Love your videos 😊

@carlcameron3524 Жыл бұрын

I go between Kingsford and Pitboss. I prefer the Kingsford brand when it’s available.

@ants8632 11 ай бұрын

Purple elephant My reason to NEVER run Pitboss pellets through my cooker is that 3-4 times without searching...just happened to notice there was colorful streaks in pellets. Plastic? I dont know Pitboss never answered me. The other reason is I had been running their charcoal pellets and it bound and spun my auger motor. For me personally Its not woth the savings when you can get Cabela's or Lumberjack cheap at other places. I have never had any issues with those brands.

@stevenssbargainbarn2294 Жыл бұрын

purple Elephant i think all the smoking pellets about samei may try the charcoal pellets next time just bought a pit boss 1230 useding pit boss the competition blend i'm getting enough smoke flavor if cooked at lower temperature from 180 to 225 no higher your pellets will burn slower put more smoke flavor if you think you like more smoke flavor run a smoke tube and if you run a higher temperature use a smoke tube

@yank69jn 3 күн бұрын

Purple elephant..love your videos. Very informational..thank you.

@kexzism1 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel. Purple Elephant

@dallaspowers6430 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant, good information there, appreciate it

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@uuzd4s 5 ай бұрын

Pink Unicorn ! 🤪

@bbqguy777 Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant! I’m from the Show-Me state, I need to see the raw data! LOL I’ve used many of the brands but have enjoyed the hard wood pellets from Sam’s Club the best.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

I don’t live by a Sams Club or I would give those a try too!

@bbqguy777 Жыл бұрын

@@bbqbymazie Next time I’m in Utah I’ll drop some off

@jordang2743 Жыл бұрын

Jealous Devil Legendary FTW!

@jaystoner9475 Жыл бұрын

What does purple elephant taste like

@fiddlebone7751 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jimbennett1519 Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant. You Rock

@seanfarrell5091 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha Purple Elephant, I stick with the pit boss blends. Mainly the hickory and competition blends.

@MainahTony Жыл бұрын

jealous devil and royal oak are pretty good

@Jason-uw3wn Жыл бұрын

Bear mountain is great and reasonable

@Gusiakovakis Жыл бұрын

What I would like to see, was a taste test, not watching them dissolve in water which pellets have the most smoky flavor?

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

I would assume that result would be different for every person that tasted something from each pellet. I guess you’ll have to do that tasty research on your own 😃

@terryhendershot-wu8ok Жыл бұрын

Purple elephant. Thank you for your work.

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out 😃

@terryhendershot-wu8ok Жыл бұрын

@@bbqbymazie I use the same as you.

@jackdude2626 Жыл бұрын

purple elephant haha what almost a year later good video thanks

@bbqbymazie Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@chrisbeam9342 Жыл бұрын

Royal oak pellets

@shanehanson7228 4 ай бұрын

Purple elephant I use pit boss also

@bbqbymazie 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😌

@larryoliver6935 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I really like your videos..i know u have a life but wish u made more.. suggestion, do more chicken videos..I eat a lot of that.. have a good week

@Justintheinsane 8 ай бұрын

As for the water test. The denser the pellet is packed. The longer it takes water to ruin them. I know the knotty wood brand prides themselves on a dense high quality pellet.

@1upluigi114 Жыл бұрын

I prefer bear mountain like the smoke i get from them

@user-nq3ob9jy3h 10 ай бұрын

Or knotty wood pellets

@anakinchosen1 11 ай бұрын

To be fair Academy always has Bear Mountain for $9/20lb just a heads up.

@bbqbymazie 11 ай бұрын

That’s an awesome deal! I don’t have one local to me but that’s good to know!

@billsinnett Жыл бұрын

Purple Elephant

@MrLineman88 11 ай бұрын

i like knotty wood or cookin pellets whats your thoughts on them?

@aggassault7315 Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried multiple brands. My favorite so far is the Char-Hickory blend by Lumberjack.

@PerthLuxury 10 ай бұрын

Used those and found they were good for temp spikes or higher heat than indicated and more ash to clean out. Apart from that... useless

@Breitman123 Жыл бұрын

Lumberjack and Cookin’ Pellets are the two I run the most. I am a fan of the Jealous Devil lump coal, but not their pellets. Everything else you have there has a ton of non-wood binders.. no thanks.