Rank the top pellets

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Nikeguy53

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Can anyone give me the ranking of the top pellet's?
 
That’s a loaded question. You can ask 100 people and are likely to get 10 or 12 different absolute bests.
I burn almost exclusively Bear Mountain Hickory pellets. First off (and most importantly to me) they run 50 cents a pound around here, burn well, give off decent smoke flavor, and are readily available. Lots of folks think they are 100% Hickory but they are not.
If you want 100% Hickory you need to get Lumberjack pellets which are another top brand but they are expensive in our area. There may be other brands that have 100% Hickory but I’m not aware of them. If the bag says 100% Hardwood there is a filler/stabilizer in it. Bear Mountain uses Oak or Alder as a filler/stabilizer depending on where it is manufactured. If it says 100% Hickory (or whatever variety) then there is a good chance it is only that variety.
Lots of folks use Pit Boss or Costco pellets exclusively.
Some people get really caught up in what variety of pellet to use for each protein. I’m in the camp that can’t tell much difference between varieties and I like Hickory so thats what I stick with.
Your question is a little like asking which brand of pickup is the best. Good luck with that.
 
Have been use Rectqe pellets for years.
 
I have use several brands
Recteq
Bear mountain
Lumberjack
Kingsford
Cabelas
Scheels

Taste wise can’t tell enough of a difference to care. I typically buy what’s on sale,
 
I've never used a pellet that I didn't like.
Oh I have Kingsford Chefs blend, it produced heat, that is it. Aside from that one, I have had good results from other pellets.
 
I have went exclusively to lumberjack hickory. Mainly cause they came back in our local Rural king and I have an early BFG and feel they smoke just a Lil more
 
Can anyone give me the ranking of the top pellet's?
That’s an opinion piece. I tried many brands when I bought mine. So here’s my list.
1. Bear mountain cherry
2. Bear mountain Bold
3. Bear mountain competition
4. Bear mountain hickory
5. Cookin pellets
6. Lumberjack
7. Traeger
8. Grilled gold
9. Kingsford
10. Rural king
78. Pit boss *

* would put in my ex wives smokers
 

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