NINJA WOODFIRE GRILL TOP 10 TIPS AND TRICKS! (And 6 Month Review!)

NINJA WOODFIRE GRILL TOP 10 TIPS AND TRICKS! On this video, I share my tips and tricks to getting the most out of you Ninja Woodfire Grill. I also give a quick 6 month review.
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Tip 1 - Owners Manual / Recipe Guide - 01:34
Tip 2 - Which Pellets to Use - 03:51
Tip 3 - Adding More Pellets During Cook - 05:11
Tip 4 - Overpowering Smoke Flavor - 06:39
Tip 5 - Cleaning Your Grill - 08:47
Tip 6 - Drop Your Temps - 11:20
Tip 7 - Cooking With The Lid Open - 12:16
Tip 8 - Using the Griddle Plate - 13:01
Tip 9 - Different Functions Of The Grill - 14:01
Tip 10 - Timing and Internal Temps - 15:33
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[@joseynoyb9467]

Thank you CJ! I think I've seen almost all your videos probably by now. I got my Ninja in October I think and your videos have been so helpful and inspiring. I truly wouldn't have had as much confidence if you but not put these wonderful videos up! Kudos

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you!!

[@user-hf3gf8hc5p]

Thanks for your no frills, down to earth, easy to understand and honest review. I was really on the fence until I watched your video. I am also delighted to find you blessed us with lots of cooks/grills as well, I'll be checking those out as well.Our complex outlawed grills last year and my fiance is ready to destroy heaven and earth because she loves grilled food. This seems like a great option. The price is steep but I think my sanity is worth at least that much.

[@CookingWithCJ]

You are welcome! Thanks!

[@nancybartlett4248]

I've had my Wood Fire Grill now for about three weeks, and I'm loving it. My husband actually used it first, smoking a Boston Butt (he's a Traeger guy. :) The result was pretty fabulous. The BEST tip I gleaned from your videos is how it's possible to cook with the lid up. I searched everywhere to find how to best use the griddle, and didn't find anything at all, even on the Ninja website. Thanks, CJ. I'm looking forward to many hours of fabulous food on my Wood Fire!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@goredrinker6666]

great content man, love the recipes you've been putting out on the woodfire

[@ecellis8137]

Hi I bought a month ago a after watching your videos wood fire grill to replace a old grill that had seen better days and I have a small patio space, we love it and I wanted to thank you for putting these Vedic’s out I have tried most of the recipes and plan on trying others.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@jaybooth4815]

Great tips and tricks CJ! I really got a lot of information on this video. Much appreciated. I too use half of the pellet in quick cooks and always let the pellets go through that initial burn. I learned my mistake te first cook. Cheers brother!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother!

[@OJoyBaby]

Someone posted on Reddit a picture of their chicken wings, saying they were smoked then air fried. I was intrigued and have done a ton of research in just 2 days and purchased mine online through Walmart of all places. They had the cheapest price. It will arrive tomorrow and I'm ahead of the game just by watching several of your videos. Reviewing them beforehand has been a huge help and I will feel more confident to use it. I've learned how to use it, clean it, and cook with the top open. Thanks and glad I found your channel.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@solitaryrv5335]

Getting one of these. This was probably the best realistic presentation on cooking with this machine. Thanks.

[@ingridr8917]

You have the BEST advice, recipes and videos! Keep up the great work!

[@tabortooth11]

AWESOME review!!! Thank you, CJ!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@dottiemoore9112]

Good re-cap CJ! There were a couple of things that I had forgotten,so this was a good reminder. As always, I totally enjoy your videos. 😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@shellycroston2256]

Love your videos on the ninjas. Going RVing and need all the tips you can give on using these while on the road. Also thank you for the discount on the thermopro!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you

[@mare6851]

Thank you for your videos. We bought ours and our grill should be here next week. Your videos are extremely helpful.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@DJordan115]

Thanks for all your videos on this grill CJ!! I've been thinking about getting one of these and with your guides, I think I will. I've just used gas grills in the past and would kind to try some smoking without buying just a smoking setup so this seems like a good option for me. Again, thanks for the info and the guides!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

You’re welcome. Thanks!

[@violalong7127]

Love your videos. Has really helped my skills.

[@karlafrost7778]

Great video I can’t wait to watch the rest I just got our ninja Woodfire grill about three weeks ago, and so far is amazing

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@herbvillarreal]

Much needed tips from the expert and guide. Now my future cooks will be more successful with your knowledge and personal experience 👍

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@torinawilliams1962]

Thanks for your guidance. I will be ordering one as a early Mother’s Day gift Thank you.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@Scott.Mariani]

Dood! Thanks for sharing, we just started looking at getting the NWFG today. Your backyard paradise is ROCKING!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@bobbicatton]

Loads of great information, CJ👍😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks Bobbi!

[@johnsimpson9753]

Great video thanks for your time spent putting this together

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@pinballguru]

I saw one at Costco for $239 and came home to watch some videos. After watching you I am going back to get one.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on!

[@hichez17]

Did you notice how the Costco version does not have the broiling option,so mad about this. Also,I air fried and smoked chicken wings 390 30min because that’s what the Nina book said it basically burned them…

[@keithsmith3118]

I just had a similar experience. Bass Pro had them at $369 but Costco had them at $229. I was on the fence about paying for the XL or the oven, but I got this one and don't regret it one bit. It'll still cook a whole chicken just fine. I completely ignore the Ninja cooking guide. CJ has been right on the money so far.

[@brentlucas2137]

Just picked mine up yesterday and was looking for a video like this. Great video and purchased your e book also! Smoke on!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@debidunn220]

Thank you CJ I just got mine for Mother’s Day and was looking thru videos yours has been top notch on it. Feel more comfortable for my first time Memorial Day. That book is burnt food not just your opinion the truth. Thanks again

[@denisrdennis5809]

had mine for about a week I’m loving it

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@user-zs7yq6cy9b]

Just ordered ours and bought a temp probe too. I’ve got a pork shoulder in my fridge for Sunday so thinking of braving it on the wood fire instead of the slow cooker 🫣 slowly working my way through all your videos 👍🏼

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@badmofo5945]

Good info. Just bought one

[@maximepelchat]

Thanks for all your videos about the Woodfire. Can't wait to buy your Woodfire recipes book, my man!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@allisonschlie614]

When is the book com8ng out?

[@imapip6313]

Just got my wood fire grill. I really appreciate this video!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@KathyJune00]

Great tips!

[@itsmeiamb]

Thanks, great tips! I wanted one for a long time, finally took the plunge and bought one and felt their recipes and videos all looked like charred meat. So I looked around and found your channel. Very encouraging and I am off to look at your recipe links! Thank you!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kw-gp2dg]

Thank you for your great content. My # 1 tip is to purchase the Ninja Flat Top Griddle Plate accessory !!! The reason why is because of the SUPER EASY clean up. If you are not grilling, but smoking, air frying, roasting, etc. (and not need grill marks) the flat top griddle is so easy to clean the smooth surface. I use a simple wire baking rack to keep the protein off of the heat of the flat top, and let the drippings etc. just drop onto the surface which wipes / rinses off easily and not have to contend with the regular grill plates peaks and valleys. I use my Ninja grill about 3 or 4 times a week and the easy clean up between uses makes it a pleasure. So far so good that I have no scratches from the simple wire baking rack resting on the tough nonstick surface.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@hecntina]

Here's my #1 tip for grilling: Since it's way too inefficient to wait for the pellet ignition and pre-heating to finish before adding the food, I add it right from the beginning, so the food is exposed to as much smoke as possible and it can start cooking during the pre-heat. I've made burgers that turned out perfectly (if anything, a bit overcooked) before the pre-heat had even finished. Waiting for the ignition and pre-heating to finish before adding the food wastes valuable smoke-infusion time, IMO. My strategy has been working well with burgers and steaks so far, and I can definitely tell the difference in smoke flavor compared with waiting to add them after the pre-heat. Anyway, to each their own, but that's my 2 cents.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks for your input. Appreciate it.

[@jamesd7154]

Excellent tip, I was thinking the same. Just keep an eye on the food.

[@EducatedDiva]

Thank you so much for this information! I just bought one and was wondering why it takes it so long to ignite!!

[@courtneypitts7892]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@Robert-Harleyville]

Thanks for this very informative video, all of your videos are great as are your recipes. I love my Ninja Woodfire grill and most all of the Ninja products, a great company. Keep the great recipes coming.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@user-cn6lc6nl7i]

As a long time temperature and clock griller, your instant probe method is quite impressive. New to the Woodfire grill (I just wanted a smoke flavored burger), I’ve completed three successful cooks using the CJ technique. Thanks for the information and methodology. When to use High, Med. and low settings in different cooks would be great information, luckily trial & error has worked well thus far. Salute!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you! Appreciate it!

[@charlesroller5844]

Thanks for this video. I just got one and you have helped me out greatly with this video. You have a new subscriber.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@Mike-gm8uu]

Excellent video with plenty of useful and helpful tips. Easy to understand and appreciate informing those of us who need a little extra help. Gained a subscriber. 👍

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@christophertate6453]

Good video. Thx's for making that video. Really helpful.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!!

[@CatScratch244]

Hey CJ, When I get my ninja on I will be mixing 80 percent wood pellets to 20 percent Charcoal pellets as a starting point 💥 Thanks 4 the videos!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on. Thanks

[@chillrbob]

great review. I appreciate it.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

I tell my spouse to cook by watching, not by the clock. My first three, chicken wing, beef filet, and pork chops. were the best I ever made in 50 years of grilling. All way better than any restaurant. Fantastic machine for 1 to 4 people.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@jeffhennings6579]

Good video good info just used ours for the first time thick pork chops came out awesome

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@nikkiparnelljames728]

Thank you for these informative videos!! Your pool is Gorgeous!!! 😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@arjunsuresh7]

This is amazing information. Thanks brother!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks!

[@douglasgordon8076]

Good tips thanks first time fire fire up tomorrow

[@CookingWithCJ]

Appreciate it!

[@manueldoria5766]

Those are very helpful tips great job man

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@billyparis]

I've just placed my brisket on based off your previous video. Fingers crossed. Tip for northern users. I kept my pellets outside in Temps below 40 degrees. I thought my grill was broken because they wouldn't ignite. After measuring, I placed them in a glass bowl, microwaved for 30 seconds and the problem was solved. Side note, dehydrate with smoke makes a great smoked cheese. Not many videos on this but I parlayed wood smoker recipes for use with this grill and it came out very well. 1hr was more than enough smoke. Enjoy the grill.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on. Thank you

[@MarionMuscare]

Can you just put it on Smoker only with no temp to smoke cheese? Cheese is one of the first things I want to do.

[@surge3158]

Adding more pellets: I've had success with adding small amounts frequently. If I was filling more than half, they wouldn't catch. I didn't know the hold for 3 seconds part though because I didn't read the manual. I will need to try that.

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I JUST BOUGHT THE Woodfire and it is coming in 2 days. Thx for the suggestions. I am an experienced air fryer cooker so I don’t expect a large surface. I do look forward to grilling without waiting for the coals to get the right color. I can’t wait to try your recipes. I never use the cookbooks that come with machines.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@garyhurley4828]

Awesome video....I have already ordered my woodfire Pro XL after watching a lot of your other videos....Thank You!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@troyv8302]

Very nice video with some great tips.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!

[@natemr4482]

The ninja woodfire grill looks really nice thanks for the info have a great week brother 😁👍

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@karentompkins9401]

I just set my woodfire grill up over the weekend & I've used it a few times now. One thing I have noticed is the food is getting really dark. I thought I would go by the recipes in the book, to get used to using it & then start using my own. But going by their "guide" you smoke a whole chicken at 375...I haven't seen heat that high in any smoking recipe & I was really surprised. But, I did it anyway, & yes, after only 30 minutes, it was a very dark bird. But now I've listened to your video & the first thing you suggested is to toss their recipe book aside & that's exactly what I'm doing. Thanks CJ for all the tips, I will forever listen to you & not Ninja! Lol :)

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yeah I’m definitely not impressed with their book. Lol, thank you!

[@a-aron87]

Trying your smokes chicken recipe this weekend! Will be my first time using it, cant wait !

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@stevel1264]

Hey CJ, Just purchased your Woodfire Grill E-Cookbook. Great job, THANKS!! Copied the recipes not in the book as best as I could from your videos. Looks like it's going to be a WOODFIRE Summer!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@dennisgholson575]

Hey CJ! Just got the Ninja Woodfire ProConnect XL and your advice has been exceptional! Just like any other grill there is a learning curve. I'm in VA and your advice about region temp is on point. Not to mention, you're my kind of dude when it comes to grilling! God bless and thank you for all the videos/advice. Got me a Thermapro temp spike the other day and it's on point (no pun intended). Thanks bro!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother! Appreciate it!

[@rynegade5461]

Just got mine a week ago. Haven't cooled much on it yet. I would love a good grilled corn on the cob recipe coming for the summer

[@CookingWithCJ]

Got it. Thanks!

[@innocentrage1]

Good tips CJ! Im gonna be grilling bagel burgers today on mine.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@d.churchill8460]

Great tips. Loving this grill…

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@Uduplr]

Thank you for providing your expertise and letting us know the Real information. After spending over $450 on a grill I don’t want to try out and ruin another $400 in meat to find how to Really do it right. Being Retired Military (recently 100% disabled and retired) I’ve never been, nor had the time, to become Good at Grilling. So your expertise is Greatly Appreciated.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@richardw5450]

have had the woodfire grill for about 6 months and use it all the time , so convenient and cooks very fast. food comes out juicy and delicious.. have a smoker and a gas grill but usually use the ninja woodfire grill... hard to do better than the woodfire grill overall.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Totally agree!

[@ghyslainetrudeau9032]

Merci beaucoup pour ces "tips"....I am a french speaking lady but your explanation where very easy to understand for me...this my first electrical BBQ / smoke and air fryer as I live in an apartment so I will watch your videos and your good advices...on the other hand, il you know some french videos as well as yours, please let me know.. thanks and haveca Nice day 😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@norwester2151]

This vid is a few months old but I noticed that Doug (here on YT) is using Royal Oak charcoal pellets quite a bit and loves them. Just ordered a bag myself. I just picked my NWFG up last night and was having 2nd thoughts until I watched some of your vids and some others here. Thanks much! Off to buy your E-Cookbook.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!! I haven’t use them yet, but I know lots of people do. Appreciate you!

[@raymondhunter1544]

Just got my wood fire grill and watch this video, great input and look forward to watching more of your videos.👍🍗🍖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@FritzFrank]

Nice job, that's a lot of good tips! 👏😎🍻

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks bro!

[@KingThor128]

Just got one of these. Glad I looked up some info before I went right off the book.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@nenejackson1091]

I just never let the fire go out! It's simple to just add about 8 or nine pieces at a time to control how much smoke you would like. I stop adding pellets whenever I want to.. I have used charcoal pellets from Lowe's and you need to use less of them. So just add as needed it really tastes great. Royal oak charcoal pellets in lowes. $20 large bag.❤

[@CookingWithCJ]

I still need to try the charcoal pellets.

[@connieefurulee]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Always on point CJ

[@CookingWithCJ]

Appreciate that

[@HOWNDOG66]

Just bought one of these. Thanks for tips to get me started. Can’t wait to see if it will do a black n blue steak, the way I like it and the test it needs to pass

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on, thanks!

[@lindsparavec6579]

great information CJ...I haven't used it yet, I was waiting to see if I had to use the Ninja Cart which sold out everywhere....

[@gorelp]

After being introduced to the Ninja grill and finding your content, I am very happy with mine and the amazing food it can produce. Now with a family of 5, I definitely wish they would make an XL model to put on full slabs and larger quantities of meats in general. Keep up the amazing content!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@Samiarain]

Why not just get 2 ?

[@gorelp]

@@Samiarain already did because I’m a baller like that son!

[@pinkice30]

I agree with @gorelp my first experience using the grill was not great I made burgers using there instructions let’s just say hockey pucks on buns finding your content has made me feel like I didn’t waste my money just want to say your rib method chef kiss every time I prepare them thank you CJ.❤

[@vaughnslavin9784]

I returned a Traeger a couple of years ago. I didn't want everything smoked and frankly, I don't like things that will be expensive to repair. I recently, like today, received my Ninja Wood fired grill from Costco, $229.99 delivered. Oh yeah! Tomorrow I will plug it in to my little Honda generator just to see if this multi tool will run on that power source when our power goes out here in the boonies. Thank you for the info!

[@user-nk3zp4lt2z]

CJ thanks for your videos - Big Help, especially the "Tips & Tricks" on the Woodfire. Was looking into getting it, but I do my research before buying also anything - good, bad, & ugly. Wish I could get your "Tips Tricks" in hard copy that I could keep with my grilling stuff, so I could reference it while I get used to this one. I'm not a pro and usually follow the regular instructions. What you said made a lot of sense, and I would like to follow your experience instead.

[@CookingWithCJ]

I’m working on a cookbook/instruction book for it. Hopefully that’ll help out.

[@thomasmulligan9253]

My wife bought me one for Xmas. I’m enjoying your videos for tips and tricks. I usually smoke my meat on the ninja 80% or 90% of the way and then finish it on the grill to get some grill marks on it.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@Wirthmo]

Thanks CJ - very appreciated! After lots of youtube research (your channel and a few others), I bought the Woodfire and like it a lot better than decrepit cheapass gas grill it replaced. Love the smoke, but my results are more like pancooked over a woodfire rather than flame grilled. I do miss the flame kiss a little. I was diehard charcoal griller until the latest small apartment said no way, and this seems a pretty great solution over another dinky gas grill. I've only used it twice, so still very inexperienced but pretty happy with results both times. Thanks for all your work and help with my decision!! Suscribed for recipies - you rock 🤘

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey Thank you!! Appreciate it!

[@lavindayoung4478]

Thanks!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@CookinWithJames]

Good video. I do want one

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks bro!

[@buddy1962a]

bought one yesterday sone some wings on it with the smoker and airfry wings were perfectly cooked and juicy best I ever done no fuss easy to do

[@dart70ca]

I started using charcoal pellets last week. No luck at all using Ninja pellets; acrid creosote covered food. 2 out of 3 cooks so far were successes, the failure was too smokey. These are Macleans brand pellets from HD in Canada. Looking at the pellets there seems to be some raw wood mixed in as they are not completely black. Good flavor when theres not too much of it. I may be putting the protein in too early as I never see a guideline on that beyond 'when the white smoke goes away'. Mine seems to be white smoke untill all pellets are burned to ash.

[@boonelipsey5393]

All the videos are good. I highly recommend them.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@boonelipsey5393]

@@CookingWithCJ Thank you. Your videos are one of the first things I look for on Utube. And thanks for the duckfat recommendation. It is worth it's weight in gold.

[@tmh246]

Great video CJ. I’m going to purchase this in the near future. You should do a recipe E-book. I’m sure that would sell well 😉

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you. Here is my ecookbook: www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/12311

[@user-wp3uw2ku1b]

Awesome video bro, your hat has been my everyday hat for over a year, literally have ten of them. 🤙

[@CookingWithCJ]

That's awesome! Thanks!

[@larrywiegel1015]

CJ great video as always. You’re the reason why I bought the outdoor grill and I love it! I bought it for my camper but during the winter I’ve been using it in the backyard. You mentioned the indoor grill, do you like it as much as the outdoor grill? If not all of the pellets get used in the pellet box do you just add more for your next smoke session or discard them? 👍🙏👏🇺🇸

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks! I like my 7 in 1 about as much as the Woodfire. You can add more pellets and hit the Woodfire button for 3 seconds to fire it up again.

[@DoritosResidue]

I just got my XL pro connect over the weekend. You are right that convection fan makes it cook a bit too fast but evenly. My beef ribs hit temp of 160 (before wrap) set at 250 under an hour... Gotta take that fast cooking into consideration when smoking on this thing.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely! Thanks for checking it out.

[@pattiann7497]

Thank you 🥰

[@CookingWithCJ]

No problem

[@user-om6rl5hj2h]

Watched several of your videos on this grill yesterday. They were awesome! Can't wait to try some of your cooking methods. With that said, I'd like to see how you would cook bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers in the Ninja wood fire grill?

[@CookingWithCJ]

I’ll add it to the list. Thanks!

[@robinhood7726]

Thank you

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@thomastammaro693]

Because I watched your videos, I ordered one of these grills. I'm stoked to use this thing,and learn some more from watching you. Keep on Trucking!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stephennorthup2083]

To reignite the pellets push the Woodfire button until it blinks.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!

[@altaireagle3358]

thank u so much just bought mine for memorial day … and smoker never ignited pellets.. searching on dozens of websites, reddit & youtube.. your comment helped me finally ignite it… 🤝🏼

[@cudarsjanis]

I have no idea why that's not mentioned anywhere. Thanks a lot

[@michaelbutts631]

I've been using wood chips instead of pellets, apple, cherry, hickory, pecan and mesquite.

[@pouterbuttercup9665]

​@michaelbutts631 how has it been? I was curious if you could use other chips.

[@Jbia]

Hey CJ, I hv & I think they’re great especially if you’re looking for that traditional charcoal flavor

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@skywaydog12]

I've made Hash Browns and tots using air crisp,smoked baked beans And some awesome smoke bacon using apple and hickory.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@johnathonbell9774]

About charcoal pellets, I always add them. I ue Smoke Daddy charcoal pellets, but each to their own. In my experience I have learned to moderate the amount of charcoal pellets to about 1/8 of the pellet mix. As a side note, I stop adding pellets about 2/3 way through the cook. Imho you've got the right amount of smoke by then due to the small space as you pointed out. Great content man.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother! I’ve used the charcoal pellets, but didn’t really notice it that much.

[@reggiesmith1240]

Everything you say I agree with that 100%

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!

[@rayromych5534]

Wish I checked this video before making my first smoked ribs on a new Ninja smoker. Wasnt too bad, but could be better :) Thanks for your efforts!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@pameladavis2496]

Like your videos, CJ Thanks! Question: Can you cover the grill plate with tin foil to aid in cleanup?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!! No I don’t. It’s easy enough to clean, and not sure how the foil would affect the cooks.

[@madusonkeeper]

Bought for screened in lanai summer kitchen. Will have outdoor larger smoker as well. Therepellets are shorter giving you more pellet per inch in the small cup can add extra pellets per some reviews..there brand may catch easier. Saw a review gets to 500°

[@kw-gp2dg]

On some "smoke" functions the Ninja can SMOKE a LOT for a period of time igniting, etc. .... if you are using it in a screened in lanai... best of luck to you... it might smoke too much.... just my opinion.

[@susansodie2859]

Just got my Ninja. Love it! Thank you for the great video & info! Fyi - some online recipes call for a smoker temp of 225 degrees but the Ninja won't ignite the pellets unless the temp is set at at least 250 degrees. Didn't see that in the instruction book but figured it out after much frustration. (I'm a beginner at this)

[@CookingWithCJ]

Interesting. Thanks

[@j_dun4830]

I smoked a butt at 225F and the pellets ignited fine - filled the hopper 2 more times and used the woodfire button.

[@toosas]

might work to try different charcoal/other brand pellets ratios i.e. 30/70 etc

[@CookingWithCJ]

Great idea

[@nenejackson1091]

I did add pellets to already burning fire. The key is to start small about 15 pellets to 20 pellets will do to start out add more as needed.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks for the tip

[@Dampealx7]

I'm a bit late but what a great video. Nice guide for the common man. I ordered one very recently. I'm no bbq veteran so this will help me not set the world on fire or give volunteers food poisoning!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@Dampealx7]

@@CookingWithCJ Pleasure bud. Great content. Looking into your recipe books too!