Are Cheap Pellet Smokers Worth Buying?
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Most pellet smokers now a days, at least with all the cool new tech will cost you in the ball park of $1,000 - $1,500.
But are budget pellet smokers worth it if you can't afford that?
Today we look at the Pit Boss Pro Series 850.
Sure, it does not have the new rapid fire igniter, or the VST mode for extra smoke flavor or a big chamber to hold more BBQ.
But can it still make good BBQ? Let's find out...
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I just got the 850 on memorial weekend for $450! Already smoked some ribs, chicken wings and grilled some steaks that made great grill marks too. I love this grill!
It would be nice to see a longer smoke on this one, like a pork butt or brisket just to see how a cheaper model does with a long smoke.
I’ve had my PB850PS2 for a couple years now. My only complaints are how long it takes to get up to temp sometimes and that it doesn’t have a “P” setting or the option to upgrade to a VST controller so that you can control your smoke more.
Hot take: Maybe "cheap grills" just aren't overpriced?
great segment. i just picked up a Pit Boss 820 Sportsman at Tractor Supply. It was on sale with $100 off. I had a Z-Grill and am getting rid of it. the Pit Boss with the bluetooth connection and temp probes are awesome. thanks for sharing.
Since you are no longer using your PitBoss vertical smoker you can send it my way. Not to mention you have so many grills/smokers taking up space on your wonderful patio.
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
Lol...I do need to make some room!
I think at 500 bucks, you should still get a heck of a smoker. As 500 bucks although considering it “budget” is still a good amount of money for a bbq. That said my Laredo from pit boss was a little under 500 bucks and does really well. YMMV. That steak looks fantastic!
@yesitsmario88
Ай бұрын
Agreed, $500 isn't really cheap. Walmart has the Pit Boss Lexington for $300 and the Pit Boss Classic for $400.
I like my 850. Only issue I have is it seems like I have to take some extra steps to get any smoke flavor
Nice one mate! Congrats on the 100k
Is this a review or a commercial.
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
But wait....there's more. lol
Definitely does the job Andrew! Been thinking about buying a cheaper model for my first go round, your videos Definitely help out. Have a great weekend, cheers brother 🍺
This is the smoker I have. I have been using it for over 2 years and Love it.
I got my PB850PS the Friday before MDW and love it wanted to get the titan or the timberline XL but honestly no need till this one decides to retire
I love my pro series 4v1 smoker never had any issues with it
Hey bro congrats on 100K subscribers well deserved....and great looking Steaks Cheers 🍻
I have this same smoker, and I love it so far.
I like how your kids get to try Wagyu beef hot dogs.... I'd love to know what meat was in the hot dogs we ate as kids
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
I see a future joke somewhere in there. ;)
@bryanschackmann2880
Ай бұрын
@@GrillSergeant haha of course
I own 3 pit boss Lexingtons. 1 onyx edition lexington. all under 500 bucks. turns out amazing food.. only deafferents is size and cost. ..
Good stuff bro!
I'm always a fan of the diamond pattern grates
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
Same here!
I have this grill and it's great!
I have an Oklahoma Joes that keeps having issues. Trying to decide if I should just grab El Cheapo from Walmart.
Where did u get the thing for the meat that looks like a laundry basket.
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
Ha! That's the Drip EZ tub. bbqdripez.com/collections/prep-tub
I'll take some mustard and onions on mine please. Nice video Andrew!
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
Order up!
Yeah, PAPA doesn't to them expensive ones. Yummy looking sirloin Andrew.
Wonder how the Pit Boss classic does
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
Great! I have yet to use a Pit Boss smoker I did not like.
i wish it was $500 lol USD. $799 CAD onsale. I just bought the 850ps
I'm hungry now. What internal temp did you remove the steak? Thanks...
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
I pulled the steak at 125 to let it rest for 10 mins. Man it came out sooooo good!
I find all pellet smokers cook the same just some have wifi, side sears, etc etc.
Had the impression this was gonna be about the less expensive models talking about capabilities of smoke infusion. Isn’t that mostly why people buy these?
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
I find a lot of people get a pellet smoker to get their feet wet when trying out backyard bbq. The more expensive pellet smokers will have "Super Smoke" modes but the entry level models will sure get the job done and making really good BBQ. But if you are after a true BBQ smoky taste, and offset is the way to go.
I’m thinking about getting the Pit Boss Savannah this weekend. I’ve won some decent money using the Prime Time combination along with the Moo Magic marinade from Flaps20.
You said you took 3rd in the competition…. What kinda grill did you use?
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
It was on a Spitfire Charcoal Grill. www.spitfiregrills.com/
@dannytruform4465
Ай бұрын
@@GrillSergeant thanks a lot… I’ll take a look. I’m really torn right now between the PitBoss Titan and the Traeger Ironwood XL. The Traeger is about $1800 at Ace and if I get the Titan, with shipping to Idaho I’ll be right at $1800 also. Any thoughts on one versus the other?
Thank you for sharing : Like 221 for you : I wish you a wonderful weekend
I love my Austin onyx xl
Brother wheres the link for the seasonings . Asking for a friend... 😜
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
primetimespices.com/
@Portuguese-linguica
Ай бұрын
@@GrillSergeant thank you sir .
I want a link to those cutting boards to hell with the grill
I just recently moved to SA and if you need a taste tester please let me know I’ll call out of work lol
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
Nice! Where in SA?
@kfi651
Ай бұрын
@@GrillSergeant Alamo ranch area
Not enough information to make a purchase.
you play fortnite ?
@GrillSergeant
Ай бұрын
Yes sir.