Pellet Smoker - Biggest Beginners Mistake

[@GrillSergeant]

I can't believe this video hit 1 million views. Y'all are wild. HUGE thank you to guys. God bless!

[@TrentisN]

1 Grillion views.

[@marreogreenlee3150]

I was TOTALLY UNAWARE of any of this information.... MUCH THANKS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@geoffadam4475]

I think the most frustrating thing is accidentally leaving the smoker uncovered and having the rain swell all the pellets in the hopper and turn the pellets in the auger into concrete. Keep your smoker DRY ! 😅

[@2muchmoney2blow]

Yep I had to disassemble mine to remove the auger shaft and it was full of swollen pellets

[@starcon9531]

That happened to me how do I get it out

[@myshelhilty4068]

My problem now... this Has been my project this evening

[@richpalumbo1765]

Agree. Learned the hard way. Stripped the auger motor. Amazon had a replacement for under $30. Keep your smoker dry and it will last a long time. Another thing to consider is to place disposable aluminum trays under the grate foe easy clean up.

[@irishmike519]

I live in south central Kentucky and I have series five Pit Boss, always covered, and found that leaving pellets in the hopper for any length of time just humidity will ruin your pellets and make you remove your auger to fix the clog. If you don’t plan on using your pellet smoker for any length of time, empty the hopper and purge the auger. Better to be safe than sorry! I learned from experience!

[@tommorrison8424]

I will not lie. I thought this video was going to be well...but if I would have had this video 8 years ago, I would have had way fewer issues. Great information for all pellet grill smokers. Thanks. New smokers listen to him!

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! Thanks Tom! 🍻

[@dianamiller5583]

My husband bought me that exact same smoker last year for my birthday. He let me pick out what ever I wanted and I chose this one. I love it! Even used it to smoke a brisket for Thanksgiving this year

[@speedyspooley]

JUST brought home my first pellet smoker after using electric chip smokers.....this video was INCREDIBLY helpful. Thanks for helping us newbies.

[@GrillSergeant]

Welcome! What smoker did you get?

[@speedyspooley]

@@GrillSergeant - Thanks! I got the Pit Boss Pro Series 850. About to do the pre-burn.

[@retireeslife4013]

I have the same smoker and 3 things I've learned. One when using the heat settings always have a probe connected and laying on the top rack or at least on rack above your meat. This will prevent error codes from happening. Secondly always clean the hopper out after each use. The prime button will help remove the pellets in the augers. Use a shop vac after everything is cooled and safe to handle. Third rinse the drip pan to prevent rust and nasty smells. I love mine but it does require proper handling.

[@reggiesmith37]

My pit boss is not getting hot enough

[@retireeslife4013]

@@reggiesmith37 if you're using just smoke it has one temp. If you're using it with the heat setting make sure you have a probe inside or the smoker won't get hot enough.

[@reggiesmith37]

I use both the heat and smoke it was working fine until I changed out the control panel. It gets hot but hot enough to cook the meat all the way . Temp say 300 degrees but you can hold your hand on the glass?

[@retireeslife4013]

@@reggiesmith37 sounds like a bad controller

[@bobf5360]

Thanks for posting that. I have been thinking about getting a pellet grill/smoker, but after reading a bit more, seeing comments like yours, and videos like this one, I think I'll stick with my weber bullet for smoking and my propane grill for everything else.

[@legoyoshi7400]

Owned my pellet smoker for a year now. Never really knew what the stack cap did. Figured it released heat. So when I cranked it up past 300 I would open it up. Now I know I was on the right track.

[@jacobsullivan7338]

Great video! Lots of useful info on smokers! One thing I will say, as a person who has heated his home exclusively with cordwood and pellets for the past decade: be very, very careful about vacuuming ash! Any live embers that get vacuumed up have the potential to set your shop vac on fire. Essentially, spark+dust+air flow = jet stove in your vacuum cleaner. I use an all stainless ash vacuum with a heat sensor when cleaning out my pellet stove, just to be safe.

[@TheMFLAV]

Yup, did it with my traeger. Set it on fire.

[@ColtsNation317]

Good call

[@winstonchurchill3597]

I don't vacuum out the ash until it's sat for several days - but I only smoke about once a month.

[@Ivarposthumus]

Thanks for the no nonsense, straight to the point info given in a calm method. Easy to watch, easy to listen to! Greetings from the other side of the world (Holland)!

[@GrillSergeant]

No problem! Welcome 🙏

[@adamprosenthal]

Why am I thinking Owen Wilson is talking.. Love it

[@Nethanel773]

Wow, great points! Thanks for putting this up and saving a bunch of us pellet smoking noobs from grief and from danger. Nice job!

[@joshnelson8724]

This can be useful to newer people in the pellet world. After owning a pellet grill for 7 years, I would like to add that the cap (cover) over the smoke stack should not be moved depending on how you are cooking. It should be set as high as possible as its only purpose is to keep the rain out. You set it too low, you risk choking out your fire. If you take it off completely, your cook is identical to if you have it on.

[@emboe001]

What nonsense

[@joshnelson8724]

Nonsense how?

[@Doug6714]

I've had my camp chef for 3 yrs and wondered about the smoke stack and how to adjust it to the right opening. Thanks for the info. Keep smoking!

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks Doug for stopping by! Cheers!

[@maxwellmark]

Great info... one thing to add about safety, is to leave the door open during the start of each cook. This lets the cool smoke escape while the fire box is getting hot. Once the flame has been established ( usually 2-3 minutes ) close the door and let the cooking begin. Just as you said that trapped cool smoke is unburned fuel and can ignite. Simple precautions and you’ll never have an issue.

[@GrillSergeant]

Very true! Thanks for sharing man!

[@overflownfavored1564]

Thank you

[@SainiBadwalUSA]

My pallet grill not smoke on higher temps. Now I made homemade cold smoker for it and oh boy I can smoke the hell out of it. cost me under $20 to make it and use very little pallet or wood chips to generate 2hr of smoke

[@xXB.FunkXx]

I'm new to the pellet people and haven't heard about any of the maintenance stuff you just informed me about. Now I know! Thank you, my wife would be pissed if I blow something up again!! ;)

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! You are welcome cheers man! 🍻

[@TheCkwalli]

Wish i had seen this two nights ago! The restart, the sifting, the dust.... Thanks for the video.

[@nickcarme9891]

I had a auger issue and had to start over. I’m no longer going to buy Pitt boss pellets and sift

[@bryanrulz3904]

Just watched this video today even though it's over a year old. Great tips. One thing that wasn't mentioned. It's a great idea to keep your internal temperature probe clean. Not the probe you plug in to test food temps but the probe that sits inside your cooking chamber that sends the temperature to your PID controller. Wipe/Clean it off after each cook so you don't get a build up on it. A carbon/smoke buildup can/will negatively effect your PID controller's ability to regulate the cooking temperature inside the cook chamber accurately.

[@GrillSergeant]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing! 🍻

[@bryanrulz3904]

@@GrillSergeant I've just subscribed to the channel and will be checking out your other videos! Keep up the great work brother. I got a recteq rt700 a few months back and LOVE it. Very interested in any pellet reviews that you may have or will be doing in the future. Would love to see what pellets actually taste more like a stick burner.

[@doncapo732]

I just bought the pit boss Brunswick after watching a few of your videos. I wanted to thank you, as I've found your videos to be extremely helpful since I am totally new to this. You get right to the point and are very thorough when explaining things. Awesome content! Keep up the great job! Subbed and once again, thank you so much!

[@swiperrt]

I' do all these tips and have also never had an error code (cross fingers) Another good tip is to keep the thermostat rod inside the cook chamber sparkling clean at all times. I clean it after every cook.

[@GrillSergeant]

Very true!

[@davidjones8942]

Wow.... I'm a major slacker!!! 6yrs w/ my Treager, never heard of sifting, never cleaned the burn chamber, only cleaned the insides after the stuff that built up on the inside started self combusting when doing a high temp sear (that was fun!!). Never had any codes or problems other than the one time we let the hopper run empty (that was annoying!) But thanks for the tip on the smokestack regulator!

[@kameljoe21]

@@davidjones8942 That is what I was thinking too. Sifting is the thing of the past. Back in the day pellets for heat stoves were not like they are today. They are now inspected and if a bad batch comes thru they rotate it back to the pellet mill to be processed again. The way you can tell if your pellets are good, the shininess of the pellets which means that they were milled at a good high temperature enought to glaze over the sugars in the cellulose. If your pellets are very dull and tend to break apart with ease then they are bad either by getting water on them or just not processed correctly. My smoker which I just got done upgrading is a DIY pellet smoker with a trager pellet hopper and burn pot added to my insulated proofing box which I used to just run 3 electric burners one with pellets on it and then the other 2 for heat and some times a pan of water. With my new set up I can just run the pellet smoker and set temp or to smoke and if I need to add a pot of water I can add it on top of the hopper shield. I will smoke a dozen turkeys or chickens and what ever else in it before the year is over. I like to add water to the box add a nice wet smoke and the air moist. I have no stack on mine. I also cover them with a blanket in the colder months. I doubt that I will have to do that now. I am still debating on a stack or not. I just do not see the point when most if not all of my smokes will be done under 250 and finished in the oven.

[@douglaslunsford7052]

That is the reason why on that Pit Boss vertical smoker, the manual says open the door when starting your smoker. To keep those gasses from being trapped and blow up.

[@vickibuchanan4577]

My son talked about wanting a pellet grill for years. So I got him one for Christmas. He hasn't even used it once. I think he is scared to use it. Sent this video to his fiance... She will set him straight!

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! Once they get it going they are in for a treat!

[@BluegrassNBass]

Rectec owner here, never had any issues. I would suggest that you state after a power outtage and you spritz but then vacuum out. Y'all might want to make sure you don't start a fire in your vacuum. Also a owner of 2 BGEs and a weber kettle.

[@emmanuelfinley4049]

I just bought a Rec Tec. This I feel is the best on the market.

[@happyathomecrimsonandpauls8338]

I just invested in the Pit Boss 5 Series last night and watched this video and I wanted to say thank you so much for this valuable information! This is beyond what experience alone would have taught me. Thank you for making this video from your new friend in Texas! Liked and subscribed. -Paul

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks Paul! Enjoy your new smoker! 🍻

[@lackadaisicalwanderer1336]

How's it doing after a year interested in one of those too

[@alanelliott8933]

Great video. Newbie here. Could someone explain the need or not need of water in tray?

[@sandersjones1577]

Grill Sargent I appreciate the heads up on my pit boss, I screwed up today had to use my Masterbuilt smoker . I know better next time. Thanks for sharing

[@kevincontreras2850]

Great tips. Just bought the pit boss 4 series. Started the burn off process. Only concern as I sit here watching it. Is there was a 40-60 degree difference between the MP temp and the digital ACT temp. After almost an hour I still have 30 degree difference.

[@206connolly]

So glad this video was made. I'm doing my first ever smoke today and so happy I'm watching this BEFORE I start

[@GrillSergeant]

Nice! What are you gonna be smoking?

[@206connolly]

@@GrillSergeant well, I'm not doing anything super inspiring, but my thought was since I've literally never smoked before I would just go extremely basic on my first try using very few spices just to see what the meat tastes like on it's own after a smoke. So I've got St Louis ribs and beef back ribs on at the same time with just a simple salt and pepper seasoning, which was applied to then yesterday. I'm not going to add any sauce at any point so that when finished I can taste what flavors are created just from the cook alone. Then next round I will follow more of a true recipe where additional flavored are applied. It's kind of boring I guess, but I also think starting with an understanding of the basics in any method of cooking usually pays off so here we are. In my mind it's akin to why you should learn how to make a simple marinara sauce before you take on some of the more complicated Italian sauces. By the way, I spent many hours over many weeks reading reviews and watching videos on what to get, and your videos on the Brunswick platinum helped me decide on that. Also learned from the videos and the Facebook group, which I joined that I had a far greater chance at getting an undamaged unit if I picked it up myself at a Walmart, so I even up driving a pretty far distance to a store that had stock, and sure enough it came out of the box in perfect shape

[@michaellasare5678]

Another important tip is to always empty your hopper and burn off the pellets in the auger tube. I've left mine in and they observed moisture and clogged my auger tube. Ended up buying a whole new auger. Expensive time consuming error. Happy smoking

[@kathryndubik6346]

I am new to this, how do I burn off the pellets?

[@denisecasey4107]

THANK YOU!! I have searched and searched for answers and you covered them all!! Fantastic job and I so appreciate it! New owner of a Copperhead and Ive yet to use. Now I feel more confident.

[@saltyswimmer1997]

Very informative and obviously well prepared. Also, good editing. I not only enjoyed this but learned from it also. Thanks!

[@GrillSergeant]

Ahhh!!! Thank you!

[@rudy71354]

Going to buy my very first smoker. It is a z grill barrel smoker. I'm buying it used for a great price. He wants a bigger model...its just my wife and myself. Looking forward to great tips from your channel!

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks Rudy! What do you plan on cooking / grilling / smoking with it?

[@DrTasteGoodBBQ]

A lot of great information. Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know the smoke stack was adjustable on that model. Something new every day.

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks man! Cheers!

[@tpalshadow]

I would also strongly recommend learning the hot start procedure for your smoker (if it has one). This will eliminate having to cleanout the and spray down the burn pot.

[@Perfecto13]

Very informative video, I'm getting ready to buy my new smoker. Thats for taking time and making this video for us rookies. Have a blessed day

[@GrillSergeant]

No problem Jose! Thanks for stopping this channel...hope to see you around!

[@jacksmith3813]

Hey before you do do a little home work theres so.e fellas out there in Missouri building some great smokers they are smoking brothers I've owned one for 8 or 9 years now no issues keeps steady temp even in freezing temps of KY and the hot temps of FL Little pricey but I've had mine for coming up on 9 or 10 years

[@davidbayerle6652]

I’ll be receiving my new vertical pellet smoker, your tips will help me get started , thank you from Canada 🇨🇦🤘🇺🇸

[@CarlosAlvarez-hw1je]

I just keep my stack open all the time. Good info!

[@GrillSergeant]

Same! 🍻

[@easydoesit2905]

this should be on every manufacturers website, Very well done

[@michaelbridges6249]

Could you make a video going in to details about the p setting on a pittboss boss austin xl

[@GrillSergeant]

Great idea...stand by!

[@donnaporter3989]

We just got the Pit Boss Platinum. We followed your instructions for burn off. I will be watching all your videos. They are so helpful.Thank you for sharing them, And thank all your watchers for there info also. Big Help on the do's and don'ts.

[@winklesj]

I'm still waiting on this guy to say "Wow"... I can't be the only one

[@GrillSergeant]

I’ll do it in my next video...lol

[@Tev96]

Good channel for someone who wants to start smoking 🎉

[@johnanderson6614]

I've never once had an auger jam. I always keep it clean and the garage away from moisture so maybe that helps.

[@zimmy1958]

Wow thanks from 1year vet with a pellet smoker. good tips I did some and will use the others that I didn't. Subbed !

[@BartlowsBBQ]

Great tutorial on pellet smokers and things to avoid.

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks for stopping by! Cheers 🍻

[@paulnorris820]

I have had my Pitboss Pellet Grill/Smoker for the Entire summer and just smoked the Turkey for Thanksgiving and browsed across this video WOW GREAT information I have never had the power go out while smoking/grilling YET but there is always a 1st time for everything and now I am prepared I have had the anti-gravity feeding system cause running out of pellets even though there were plenty of pellets in the hopper (made some little boat oars to fit in the grated safety guard and now I just check to ensure the pellets are feeding and not just forming a funnel. I have been lucky (I GUESS) no error codes yet nor any explosions either and the vent well lets just say I used the "lets see if this is better" method as I never understood the vent stack ... needless to say I learned A LOT from this video so THANKS from a lucky guy that is known best as the 2 to 3 grill/smoking sessions per week. I did know about cleaning the grill from the grates to the burn pot I try to do this after every session but always after the 3rd session. Grilling/Smoking practically non stop I was only taking over night brakes during vacation and the 4th of July... BOTTOM LINE = GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO ... I hope every pellet grill or smoker owner sees this sooner than later ... sharing a link on fb.

[@samrichardson6605]

Great video on safety and General usage advice! Growing up with a wood stove I've just viewed that smokestack setting more as a dampener but not once have I consider the hopper to be a danger. Thanks for posting this video!

[@chrisfavaloro3488]

used a barrel smoker for a while now. usually i do pretty descent with it. but im ready to set it and forget it. just purchased the pit boss pro series 850 .. cant wait for consistency and not having to baby a fire for the temp. just doin my due diligence on making it an easy switch over ... never had the time to do briskets either .. way cheaper to mess up a butt (no pun intended) great vid!

[@GrillSergeant]

Awesome! Congrats on the new Pit Boss. I have an updated video you might find very helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4a2g4yYa8qgpJY&t

[@1RoadGarage]

Nice video bro!!!!

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! Thanks brother

[@Nilocsemliw]

Overlanding, camping, grilling, and 90s trucks you have great taste and make good videos!

[@xehphotographyx]

Great vid! Just bought the Austin xl, did the burn off and made some sick rare reverse seared ribeyes. I love this thing snagged it at Walmart for $250!!!! Gonna smoke a brisket soon!! Thank you for this!

[@GrillSergeant]

Awesome man! That brisket will be killer!

[@xehphotographyx]

@@GrillSergeant can't wait!!!!!! Low and slow!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@AmericanMX]

My campchief has a pull do open a door to empty the firebox. Makes it easier 😎👍

[@mattmatt9935]

I had a hard time with my Pit Boss because when I would start it the instructions tell you to close the door when it starts to smoke and what you need to do is wait for smoke and wait for it to turn into a real flame basically run with the door open for the first 10 minutes. I also put a little piece of foil over my temperature sensor to help protect it keep it clean and makes it a little less sensitive. No more problems. The saddest thing is that Pit Boss when you call for help they don't really have a clue.

[@pompeii1275]

Do you empty the hopper after every cook? I use mine once every two weeks so I empty it. I’d hate for some pellets to swell up and clog the auger. The pit boss vertical 4 series is kind of a pain even with the trap door.

[@GrillSergeant]

I do not empty my hopper, actually...I've never even used that trap door before. I sift my pellets before they hit the hopper and I cover it when it's not in use and I've never had an issue with swollen pellets. Then again, I've only used Pit Boss pellets and I live in Los Angeles so we get very little rain and almost no humidity.

[@gv280z]

Living near the gulf coast, this is a necessity. Even if you remembered to cover the grill with the heavy canvas cover to keep the rain out, the moisture will still get in. Only way to prevent a moisture jam up is a trapdoor release followed by a complete burn out of what's still in the auger chute. My grill is still screwed right now 2 months after grilling steaks and a sudden rain storm popped while we were eating. That's all it took. This will be the 3rd time I've rebuilt my Pit Boss because of moisture jam up.

[@derekk6906]

I have a really nice charcoal smoker, holds heat very well. Was thinking about purchasing a pellet grill but after watching several videos, I’m convinced my charcoal smoker is the best choice. No moving parts so virtually no maintenance ( explosions) and very easy to clean. If smoking for 4-8 hours I just open the door in the front and add a few pieces of charcoal or more wood chips for more smoke. Steaks Burgers and Fajitas are fantastic over the super hot direct heat. Nice that low and slow smoking and direct heat grilling both turn out fantastic results. Am I wrong that a nice smoker is more versatile and less maintenance than an expensive Pellet grill? Also if the power goes out, no generator required to finish the Ribs .

[@bluracer766]

I'm 52 & have been grilling since I was about 19 or 20 but never used a smoker. I only grill steaks, game hens, lamb chops, hamburgers and fish so I never needed a smoker but who knows what will unfold in time.

[@GrillSergeant]

If you do get a smoker you will add ribs, pulled pork and brisket and more to that list of what you make. :)

[@joshuamunkeby5530]

Get yourself a pellet smoker or offset smoker. Think of it as an oven because temp control is easy.......but add the tender smoke taste to your labor. You won't regret it my friend.

[@bluracer766]

@@joshuamunkeby5530 ok ty

[@winstonchurchill3597]

Good info - I didn't know you could adjust the smoke stack - and yes I didn't read the freaking manual. Also cleaning off the temp sensor with Easy Off will prevent some frustration.

[@blackhawkip]

Actually when you're smoking something, you want the smoke stack all the way open. You want smoke to flow over your meat, not stay in the cooking chamber. When you're grilling something, that's when you want the heat to stay in the chamber.

[@salder70]

I just bought the Pit Boss Pro 4 v2 because of your reviews. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@GrillSergeant]

Sweet! I’m sure you will enjoy it!

[@paytoncash3285]

If Owen Wilson didn’t pursue acting😂

[@GrillSergeant]

I get Aaron Paul slightly more than Owen Wilson but no lie detected. 😂

[@mathieuringrose7960]

Wooow.... wow...wooooooow

[@1010bman]

I’ll add my 2cents. If you were to lose power. You can start it again and then go into shut down mode or fan mode. This will burn off remaining pellets and you can then start over

[@wubears71]

Or buy a Recteq and not have it deal with these hassles!

[@billdobberpuhl9507]

Couldn’t agree with you more!

[@derrickjenkins4]

You took my thunder. That was the only reason I wasted my time on this video. I wanted to bash

[@shawn81073]

Or get an actual smoker and learn how to run it and not have to deal with not knowing how to run something that’s the adult equivalent of your daughter’s easy bake oven. The guy got what he got because of reasons. Just because he didn’t spend what you did on yours does not make him any less than you. But if you want to keep the logic that you all are using and look down your nose at him just because he doesn’t have a “Recteq”🙄 then maybe you should’ve gotten a cooker that you don’t have to plug in and need electricity to run and that would require that you actually learn something and have a skill set rather than just the ability to read a recipe card. 🤔

[@derrickjenkins4]

Or ill just use my stick burner oh its Myron Mixon. Excuse me for having a good job and not depending on the government 🙄

[@shawn81073]

Well if you want to go that route I’m retired before 45 and busted my ass to do that and also not be a pretentious a-hole who is able to see people outside of what’s in their back account 🙄🙄🙄. But since you want to go “there” why not get a Jambo instead of a Mixon. Or let’s just stay on topic and get a Yoder instead of a Recteq? At least this video was put out by some trying to help others.

[@ahill209]

Burn off is also called seasoning, depending on the brand. I have a Traeger Ironwood 885. Seasoning is part of the instructions. I've had an explosion before on my previous pellet smoker. I neglected to open the door when first firing it up and I had never cleaned it up. Maybe 30 cooks of accumulated ash. I highly endorse regular cleaning of the firebox, accumulated ashes, and any accumulated grease.

[@racegher]

I dont understand any of these issues. Real smokers dont need electricity. Keep watching kids

[@jasonr375]

Yeah, I bought my first pellet smoker (the pit boss in this video actually) and I don't really like it. it's practical but it doesn't provide any smoke flavor. The tubes for extra pelles are a pain in the ass to keep going too. Can't wait to go back to wood and charcoal

[@michaelfulcher5743]

Different tools for different situations... I’m not driving a corvette on the rubicon trail but I’m not taking the Jeep to the drag strip either. Pellet smokers have a place and I enjoy mine, but it doesn’t replace a good stickburner. But there are times where I get to smoke on the pellet smoker/grill where it would have never been feasible to smoke with a stickburner. I like options...

[@theprophet25]

Traeger> whatever you use.

[@seanhenriques808]

I’m coming from an Akorn Kamado grill and just got our first pellet smoker, a pit boss Laredo, 1000 from Walmart special at half price! Your channel is great. I’m subscribing right now. One thing, though, your explanation of the smoke stack cal being up or down was a bit more complicated than it should be. It’s just like our Kamado grills. The more airflow, the hotter the grill will get. By opening up the smoke cap, you’re allowing more airflow to come through , and be drawn through the burn chamber, consuming more pellets, which means higher temperatures.

[@GrillSergeant]

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[@cypressblue8877]

Just ordered me bumps up front hoodie yeah

[@GrillSergeant]

@@cypressblue8877 BUMPS 4 LIFE! Ha! Cheers!

[@cypressblue8877]

Lol Andrew you crack me up. Watching you video now. @@GrillSergeant

[@matsou29]

I recently purchased a PitBoss Pro vertical smoker. I've used it probably 6 or 7 times. I miss the bark I used to get from my wood chip electric smoker and my old charcoal fired smoker. Are there any tips or tricks to achieve that with the pellet smoker, or is it just something this particular smoker is not able to achieve? Thanks for any advice!

[@GrillSergeant]

@@matsou29 Check out my latest Brisket video and see if you like that bark. If you are spritzing you want to make sure the bark is set before you spritz.

[@RudeRichDallas]

Yet, another VERY informative video! Thank you GS!

[@netsurfers9357]

I had a problem with my Louisiana Grill vertical pellet smoker to where the pellets were getting into the fan area from the burn box, because the holes were cut too big on the manufacturing. I went to Home Depot and bought some tight screen mesh, cut out the auger hole to size and placed the screen around the burn box while it was empty, only to find it worked perfectly there after! Hope this helps other people! Of course you will need to clean out the fan area for the fan to work again, but that's life!

[@GrillSergeant]

Nice fix!

[@mattwilliams1168]

I have a great flame thrower video from turning on my Traeger after a power trip. I learned the hard way

[@GrillSergeant]

Ha! Glad you are OK Matt! Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@Nick-vt8tq]

Great info! It is very much appreciated. Thanks

[@marleneogle9432]

I absolutely love my pellet smoker!! I've not had any problems my first year using. I clean it before and after each use. I'll be investing in a pellet sifter for sure!!

[@bzybny9697]

I have a pellet grill with an adjustable smoke stack cover and never knew how to adjust and when until this video. Thanks! 😬

[@dfrank-fm9pz]

Thank you. I have a Pit Boss and always wondered how to operate the smoke stack. This was very helpful.

[@GrillSergeant]

Sweet! Thanks for stopping by!

[@christopherpowroznik4909]

Super helpful video. I liked and subscribed. Just got a pit boss 1000 D3 and have no idea what to do first.

[@GrillSergeant]

Awesome! Here is something easy to try out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnyan6KjYsaXZ5Y This will help you when you want to try out smoking a full brisket.

[@burksheatingandcoolingsolu9067]

Grill Sergeant, thanks for the video. I'm new to the pellet smoker/grill world. Thank you for the tips. I did everything you said I shouldn't do, lol but now know better, so I won't be making that rookie mistake again

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

I'm looking at the Pitt Boss smoker and propane grill combo... I like devices that can be use for more than one thing, and the size isn't a limit, I won't be cooking for large groups. Thanks for the content, I've picked up a few things I'll definitely put into practice!

[@lakecavanaugh]

I was drooling over this at Lowes this weekend. After watching this I think I will just stick with my tried-and -true Bradley. Yes, the pucks are getting more expensive but it isn't nearly as finicky as pellets.

[@ggtaruc2578]

Thanks for tips. A thought. Before vacuuming the fire pot after a power outage check if there's even any pellets in there. You're saying it may be full but there may be hardly any.

[@MacVicious559]

I just purchased the KC platinum pitboss combo thank you I'm new to the pellet game You got my subscription

[@williamiwaniuk5561]

Excellent video! For me, you covered safety- related items that I did not see in the manual.

[@TheBBQGamer]

Thank you. Just got one of these. Planning to make heaps a videos running this.

[@GrillSergeant]

Awesome!

[@stephengutsch6366]

Waiting on a delivery of my pellet grill smoker right now and I found your video, thank you so much!

[@Mommahonk]

Holy cow!!! Our pellet grill flamed and boomed last night! We didn't know about the trapped gasses!!

[@GrillSergeant]

Yikes! Hopefully you guys are OK!

[@DaveJ-BCMA]

Nice video, clear and concise no fluff.

[@azirishman]

Great video !! Im so glad that you explained the smoke stack some have told me the opposite which never made sense to me.

[@craigpeters3165]

Thanks for the info. Just got a Pit Boss Pro 1150. Learning something new every day.

[@bryanphillips4351]

I am getting a Pitt boss pro series cabinet smoker thanks for the input I think it will help a lot thanks again

[@GrillSergeant]

Awesome Bryan! Happy Smoking!

[@thegrumpyolgringo]

Great advise and tips. Who would think that sifting pellets, would make a significant difference. Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎.

[@CastleHives]

This is much needed info Andrew about Pellet grills. I've been sending folks over since you're the Grill extraordinaire. .

[@GrillSergeant]

Thanks Brian! Cheers my brother from a another hive mother lol

[@CastleHives]

@@GrillSergeant haha. . So i was in the airport and a guy walked over and asked where I got my Grillbillies shirt. He has a Facebook grilling page so I exposed him to Grill Sergeant. He was like, I gotta get one of those T’s. . I’m going to do more grilling here soon as the hives are wrapping up for the year.

[@GrillSergeant]

@@CastleHives Thats awesome!

[@RunningWithSauce]

I have the rectec Bullseye 380 Pellet grill gen 2 which doubles as a smoker. With a smoke tube its been a crazy workhorse so far doing everything from Eye of Round slow smoked Jerky, Baking dinner at 400 degrees (Meatloaf and brussels on a baking sheet), Salmon in a cast iron pan to smoked chicken breasts for meal planning. I love the dang thing.

[@GrillSergeant]

The bullseye is a sweet grill. I was looking into it but I think my only issue with it was there was no grease / drip tray? I can’t remember but I think that’s was it. Either way RecTeq (new name) is a solid brand with excellent customer service.

[@RunningWithSauce]

@@GrillSergeant You are accurate in that there is no drip tray. To solve for this when needed I use a disposible aluminum tray under things like brisket on the floor of the smoker below the grill surface since I am low and slow smoking overnight anyway, but its definitely a con to consider.

[@GrillSergeant]

Cheers and smoke on friend! 🍻 🔥 🥩

[@joustingdude]

I have a barrel-style pellet smoker. I had the power trip once and I didn't think to clean out the firebox. When I turned it back on I noticed a TON more smoke so I opened the lid and left it open for a little while until it seemed like the fire/smoke was back under control. But it was weird. I didn't realize that the burn pot was probably overloaded.

[@GrillSergeant]

Good thing you left the lid open!

[@SRT8GSD]

Love my pitboss vertical pellet smoker. Been using it for a year and a half. Such a great purchase.

[@markskibo5159]

I'm thinking the #7 model 1,800sq I smoke sausage and jerky. I have a Master built 40 I put a Auber WiFi control unit on, I can smoke @ 90 degrees, I see these unit do not go that low , I need bigger capacity. Also I can cook without smoke, from what I see these units do not cook without smoke . Thanks for your movie, very informative !

[@frmitchbaker]

Just bought a used pellet smoker the burnpot was full of ashes. Glad to know I need to clean out before my first smoke.

[@donfrank4429]

I know a lot of people do not clean the burn pot before using it, so easy to do before you use the smoker every time. if you are using the smoker in high heat mode and the water bath check the liquid in the pan before it evaporates damaging the pan

[@elizabethshaw734]

I just purchased a combination pellet smoker and grill. I love to do this stuff and I used to do it all the time but I didn't use pellets. I have smoked cream and made ice cream out of it and it's divine! :-)

[@GrillSergeant]

That sounds amazing!

[@boszicht9030]

I did it man..I like your job and your humor

[@timdaniels7827]

Great video. Thank you for the information as I just purchased one of these.

[@brianrose7260]

My smoker blew up exact like that one and I also got it on video 👌🏻 glad to know I’m not the only one!

[@GrillSergeant]

Dang! Glad you are OK! 🍻

[@webcrawler3332]

You’re supposed to leave the lid open until you have fire going, then close the lid. Usually wait for the initial smoke die down the close lid.

[@matthewgleeson2594]

Great educational video Grill Seargant!!! I’ve just purchased a Traeger Ironwood and will def be using your tips and tricks!

[@GrillSergeant]

Great to hear Matt! 🍻

[@donboucher6066]

Great video . I have a Masterbuilt verticle pellet smoker. I am getting a fire inside. what am I doing wrong

[@GrillSergeant]

What are you smoking? Pork butt?