I purchased the 1250 with some of the same thought process. The problem is there just isn‘t enough room on the 2nd shelf for a full packer sized brisket or pork butt. Rarely do I cook with the 2nd shelf in place. For me the only time it’s usefully is when I just doing smaller cuts of meat like...
I made one over the weekend that I was very happy with.
After trimming I injected it with a mixture of apple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and normal pork spices. I sliced into the top like you would for a pork butt so that the rub would work its way into the meat. I used a honey...
Purchased a new 1250 a few months ago. There is a lot to love about it and a few cons.
Pro's
Overall quality an easy A.
Wifi is nice, had trouble at first but figured it out pretty quick.
I have done multiple long cooks and love the size of pellet hopper.
Second shelf is nice but also causes...