RT-1250 Recommend pellets brand

[alex800]

Hi, I just ordered RT1250 last Friday and now looking into what type/brand of pellets everybody using and recommending. I would like something that is available locally (HD. Lowes, Ace, Walmart, etc). I had a Pit Boss smoker before that I just sold and was using Pit Boss pellets. Walmart and Lowes had the best price for it.

 

[Onthebay]

I've used the pit boss competition pellets in my 700 and they've worked great. I've also used the apple. I get them at Lowe's.

 

[alex800]

Awesome. I still have a couple of bags of Pit Boss competition pellets. Sounds like I can continue using them.

 

[C. Keeper]

I enjoy inexpensive pellets the most.

 

[mooncusser2k]

There are multiple other threads for this exact same subject. I suggest using the Search tool.

 

[SendMe]

I picked up some 40 pound bags for just under 15.00 at Sam's club the other day. Competition blend. I'm assuming they will be fine. Rural King has all the kinds pretty cheap too.

 

[IPlayWithMeat]

I picked up some 40 pound bags for just under 15.00 at Sam's club the other day. Competition blend. I'm assuming they will be fine. Rural King has all the kinds pretty cheap too.

+1 on the Smokehouse pellets from Sam’s Club.

 

[sdynak]

Pellet preference is like talking motor oil on an auto forum.. everyone has their fav and in the end they essentially do the same thing. You should be fine with the Pit Boss.. I have been using that and a mix of Kingsford since some of us have a lifetime supply when Lowes priced them super low for a while. It will burn, smoke, make heat and cook your meals.

Most of all enjoy that 1250 & welcome aboard! Post pics of your 1st cook

 

[C. Keeper]

+1 on the Smokehouse pellets from Sam’s Club.

+2 Sam's Club Smokehouse. Price is right!

 

[BradBQ]

@Psycho @IPlayWithMeat How is the ash production on those pellets? I would assume negligible but based on past experiences worth the ask

 

[IPlayWithMeat]

@Psycho @IPlayWithMeat How is the ash production on those pellets? I would assume negligible but based on past experiences worth the ask

I personally find the ash production to be fairly low. It might be a smidge higher than Lumberjack, but if it is, I found it to be pretty negligible.

 

[C. Keeper]

@Psycho @IPlayWithMeat How is the ash production on those pellets? I would assume negligible but based on past experiences worth the ask

No issues, same as anything else.

 

[chadinsc]

i noticed some really cheap pellets at lowes recently. it specifically said great for pellet grills and cooking. but didn’t say wood type.

 

[sdynak]

i noticed some really cheap pellets at lowes recently. it specifically said great for pellet grills and cooking. but didn’t say wood type.

Wow.. that is cheap! Really cheap! I would have thought this was for heating but shows that grill like ya say.

 

[C. Keeper]

Wow.. that is cheap! Really cheap! I would have thought this was for heating but shows that grill like ya say.

I thought the same thing, saw the picture of the grill.

 

[alex800]

I thought the same thing, saw the picture of the grill.

I just went to Walmart and got a bag of Kingsford Hickory @ $15 per bag and 2 bags of Expert Grill Hickory and Oak blend pellets @ $7 per bag.

I'm getting my RT1250 tomorrow and already planning to do a brisket.

 

[sdynak]

I just went to Walmart and got a bag of Kingsford Hickory @ $15 per bag and 2 bags of Expert Grill Hickory and Oak blend pellets @ $7 per bag.

I'm getting my RT1250 tomorrow and already planning to do a brisket.

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Jumping right in!

 

[Edthebook]

Has anyone tried the Rural King brand? I seen that a few weeks ago. I bought the Pit Boss because they were only $1 more per bag. I did buy one bag to try out but haven’t tried it as I didn’t want to empty the hopper

 

[DenStinett]

Welcome to the Forum Alex
We've always had good luck with Cabela's brand
Reasonably priced with free delivery with orders over $50.00
https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/Sea...&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&

Home Depot has CampChef, RecTec, Traeger and others .... again (this is the part I like) free home delivery !
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoor...uels-Grilling-Pellets/40/N-5yc1vZcav7Z1z0ksp7

 

[alex800]

Thanks... I might try Bear Mountain next time from Home Depot. $30.92 per 40 Lbs bag with free delivery.