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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  • @K.H0P
    @K.H0PАй бұрын

    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!

  • @YarnellCrew
    @YarnellCrewАй бұрын

    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.

  • @CalculatedTrades
    @CalculatedTradesАй бұрын

    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.

  • @dwiii1635
    @dwiii1635Ай бұрын

    Hot take: Maybe "cheap grills" just aren't overpriced?

  • @trcass1
    @trcass1Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Sniper269
    @Sniper269Ай бұрын

    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

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    Lol...I do need to make some room!

  • @Hacky2447
    @Hacky2447Ай бұрын

    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

    @yesitsmario88

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed, $500 isn't really cheap. Walmart has the Pit Boss Lexington for $300 and the Pit Boss Classic for $400.

  • @RAWDEAL064
    @RAWDEAL064Ай бұрын

    I like my 850. Only issue I have is it seems like I have to take some extra steps to get any smoke flavor

  • @Sharky762
    @Sharky762Ай бұрын

    Nice one mate! Congrats on the 100k

  • @user-cb6ks5yq1r
    @user-cb6ks5yq1rАй бұрын

    Is this a review or a commercial.

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    But wait....there's more. lol

  • @gharv1313
    @gharv1313Ай бұрын

    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 🍺

  • @danielayers6845
    @danielayers6845Ай бұрын

    This is the smoker I have. I have been using it for over 2 years and Love it.

  • @PapiSmokes
    @PapiSmokesАй бұрын

    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

  • @ryans7954
    @ryans7954Ай бұрын

    I love my pro series 4v1 smoker never had any issues with it

  • @CookingwithStephennJacklyn
    @CookingwithStephennJacklynАй бұрын

    Hey bro congrats on 100K subscribers well deserved....and great looking Steaks Cheers 🍻

  • @davidespinoza2200
    @davidespinoza2200Ай бұрын

    I have this same smoker, and I love it so far.

  • @bryanschackmann2880
    @bryanschackmann2880Ай бұрын

    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

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    I see a future joke somewhere in there. ;)

  • @bryanschackmann2880

    @bryanschackmann2880

    Ай бұрын

    @@GrillSergeant haha of course

  • @ScottysBackYardBBQ
    @ScottysBackYardBBQАй бұрын

    I own 3 pit boss Lexingtons. 1 onyx edition lexington. all under 500 bucks. turns out amazing food.. only deafferents is size and cost. ..

  • @TheDawgfathasBBQ
    @TheDawgfathasBBQАй бұрын

    Good stuff bro!

  • @ParadisePepperCo.
    @ParadisePepperCo.Ай бұрын

    I'm always a fan of the diamond pattern grates

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    Same here!

  • @Maidiac
    @MaidiacАй бұрын

    I have this grill and it's great!

  • @joshua511
    @joshua511Ай бұрын

    I have an Oklahoma Joes that keeps having issues. Trying to decide if I should just grab El Cheapo from Walmart.

  • @josephponcik2641
    @josephponcik2641Ай бұрын

    Where did u get the thing for the meat that looks like a laundry basket.

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    Ha! That's the Drip EZ tub. bbqdripez.com/collections/prep-tub

  • @troyv8302
    @troyv8302Ай бұрын

    I'll take some mustard and onions on mine please. Nice video Andrew!

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    Order up!

  • @PAPATexas
    @PAPATexasАй бұрын

    Yeah, PAPA doesn't to them expensive ones. Yummy looking sirloin Andrew.

  • @ebonyman23
    @ebonyman23Ай бұрын

    Wonder how the Pit Boss classic does

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    Great! I have yet to use a Pit Boss smoker I did not like.

  • @jasonflt
    @jasonfltАй бұрын

    i wish it was $500 lol USD. $799 CAD onsale. I just bought the 850ps

  • @charleseggers9829
    @charleseggers9829Ай бұрын

    I'm hungry now. What internal temp did you remove the steak? Thanks...

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    I pulled the steak at 125 to let it rest for 10 mins. Man it came out sooooo good!

  • @EpicConspiracy
    @EpicConspiracyАй бұрын

    I find all pellet smokers cook the same just some have wifi, side sears, etc etc.

  • @danielploy9143
    @danielploy9143Ай бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @angrygnomecst
    @angrygnomecstАй бұрын

    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.

  • @dannytruform4465
    @dannytruform4465Ай бұрын

    You said you took 3rd in the competition…. What kinda grill did you use?

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    It was on a Spitfire Charcoal Grill. www.spitfiregrills.com/

  • @dannytruform4465

    @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?

  • @marcintv2523
    @marcintv2523Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing : Like 221 for you : I wish you a wonderful weekend

  • @troyvaughn6060
    @troyvaughn6060Ай бұрын

    I love my Austin onyx xl

  • @Portuguese-linguica
    @Portuguese-linguicaАй бұрын

    Brother wheres the link for the seasonings . Asking for a friend... 😜

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    primetimespices.com/

  • @Portuguese-linguica

    @Portuguese-linguica

    Ай бұрын

    @@GrillSergeant thank you sir .

  • @jc4givs564
    @jc4givs56411 күн бұрын

    I want a link to those cutting boards to hell with the grill

  • @kfi651
    @kfi651Ай бұрын

    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

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    Nice! Where in SA?

  • @kfi651

    @kfi651

    Ай бұрын

    @@GrillSergeant Alamo ranch area

  • @david_reynolds3660
    @david_reynolds3660Ай бұрын

    Not enough information to make a purchase.

  • @PartyGod2400
    @PartyGod2400Ай бұрын

    you play fortnite ?

  • @GrillSergeant

    @GrillSergeant

    Ай бұрын

    Yes sir.

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