Do Pellet flavors make much difference on cooking ? I've cooked once since getting my first pellet grill. I used the 3 blend recteq pellets that I got with my 700. My first cook came out great but was wondering how much different pellets would make,
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I can't tell much difference, others can. Guess my taste buds are dead.Do Pellet flavors make much difference on cooking ? I've cooked once since getting my first pellet grill. I used the 3 blend recteq pellets that I got with my 700. My first cook came out great but was wondering how much different pellets would make,
I would pretty much agree with this. You don't notice the difference pellets in taste as much as different (real) woods when smoking. But you definitely notice the smell difference between them.My experience is there is a bigger difference in the smoke smell than the smoke flavor, but I don’t have the most refined pallet. I’m sure if you did a pork rib cook with mesquite and one with a Cherry/apple mix then did a comparison you might pick up a difference.
I think most folks find a brand that is locally available then a variety they like and stick pretty much with that. I still try different varieties just in case but don’t really notice much of a difference in the final product. YMMV.
The more I experimented, the less I could tell the difference on pellets. I'm with you on rubs and sauces. My pellet options are now at two. 50/50 mix of Lumberjack single flavor bags of hickory and cherry for beef and pork. LJ pecan blend for poultry and fish. The smell of any of them works well with my patio chair and a bottle of 805.Between rub and sauce,hard to tell the difference, it all tastes good!
Do Pellet flavors make much difference on cooking ? I've cooked once since getting my first pellet grill. I used the 3 blend recteq pellets that I got with my 700. My first cook came out great but was wondering how much different pellets would make,
They are not all the same size. Of the 2 brands I can get easily around me, I've found Lumber jack thinner and Bear Mtn noticeably thicker and somewhat longer, I've had issues with either. I do tend to check the hopper now and then and push the pile towards the auger. No idea if I need to do it, I just do.Are all wood pellet brands the same size pellets, i.e. can they all work on a Recteq ?