Greetings! Well, I decided to pull the trigger to go from my char broil propane to a pellet grill. After countless hours of research over the last few weeks I’ve landed on the RT-700. Yesterday I pulled the trigger and now I have to wait the next week and a half-two weeks out until it arrives.
I have been smoking quite a bit of chicken this year to make dieting easier. The flavor and texture of smoked chicken makes it enjoyable rather than twisting my face into a sad expression. As a bonus, my wife loves it too. I’m smoking so much of it that the uneven cook in the drum and negatives of propane are just undesirable now. I wanted something that brings good flavor, even cooks, and a lot more cooking space. I am also closing in my goal weight and want to be able to add other meats slowly back in to my diet and still be able to cook a variety.
Let’s be fair, a smoked turkey for thanksgiving with smoked sides is another way to make 2020 just a little better.
I spent a lot of time going between the various products available. I started at Traeger, but quickly moved on. I then started considering saving a little and going with a GG or PB, but in the end I kept coming back to RT. The silverbac makes a compelling case to buy it, but with the 700 I get; WiFi, a nicer controller, a solid build, the ceramic igniter, a better warranty, and a community that clearly loves it. I almost went with the 590, the cooking area would have been better than what we have now and done fine. I’ll be honest, and this may sound silly, the aesthetics of the 700 felt worth it over the 590. Rear hopper, round lid, and that chimney. Plus, though rare, larger guest meals.
I only picked up a cover and the front shelf for now. I would love advice on the following.
I have been smoking quite a bit of chicken this year to make dieting easier. The flavor and texture of smoked chicken makes it enjoyable rather than twisting my face into a sad expression. As a bonus, my wife loves it too. I’m smoking so much of it that the uneven cook in the drum and negatives of propane are just undesirable now. I wanted something that brings good flavor, even cooks, and a lot more cooking space. I am also closing in my goal weight and want to be able to add other meats slowly back in to my diet and still be able to cook a variety.
Let’s be fair, a smoked turkey for thanksgiving with smoked sides is another way to make 2020 just a little better.
I spent a lot of time going between the various products available. I started at Traeger, but quickly moved on. I then started considering saving a little and going with a GG or PB, but in the end I kept coming back to RT. The silverbac makes a compelling case to buy it, but with the 700 I get; WiFi, a nicer controller, a solid build, the ceramic igniter, a better warranty, and a community that clearly loves it. I almost went with the 590, the cooking area would have been better than what we have now and done fine. I’ll be honest, and this may sound silly, the aesthetics of the 700 felt worth it over the 590. Rear hopper, round lid, and that chimney. Plus, though rare, larger guest meals.
I only picked up a cover and the front shelf for now. I would love advice on the following.
- Is the wheel mod worth it and how hard if it is? I likely won’t be moving it around much unless I decide winter smoking will be on drive way instead of patio so I can keep it in garage during snow season.
- Is the RT long shelf worth it in your experience? Have you found after market alternatives that work well?
- Do you foil your drip pan?
- Any cold winter tips?
- Best first meal on the smoker?
- Any other recommended mods/accessories/things to know?