Pellet Review - Knotty Wood 100% Almond Wood

[@nashdrifter3629]

Try a 50/50 mix of the Knotty Wood Almond and Plum pellets for a great smoke flavor. My favorite so far.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I'll have to give it a shot!

[@BigCope216]

"I'm not sure if the camera's pickin it up". That's your new signature line. haha. Nice brisket man. Very well done.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Lmao I say some odd things while I record and most of the time, I don't edit them out.

[@sparks701]

I only use lumberjack but I just bought knotty wood almond and plum going to do a 50/50 mix. Heard great reviews worth a try.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Lumberjack is my go-to pellets but knotty isn't half bad. I just like more traditional woods vs the almond. If they were to make some oak or mesquite pellets then we'd be onto something.

[@Bill-N-Carolina]

Tried the knotty wood almond pellets, and they were just ok. I personally think Lumberjack and Bear Mountain have better smoke flavor than they do. It's funny you mention Lumberjack Oak having a heavy smoke flavor since Lumberjack markets them as their most mild pellet. I tried the oak and agree that they are more mild than their hickory, pecan, or most of their blends.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Same thought process I had! Also, I noticed your profile pic, I was in the 2nd Brigade 1st ID myself. Glad to see more troops stop by to this channel and I appreciate your ongoing service my man!

[@GoSunDevils99]

Didn't care for knotty wood. I tried the plum. It also left a lot of clinkers in my fire pot...maybe from a lot of bark in the pellets?

[@patricknichols3187]

Lumberjack is what I normally use. They use the flavorful part of the tree for ultimate smoke. Also have good results from Recteq Texas Blend Mesquite Pecan.

[@patricknichols3187]

@@GoSunDevils99SAME! Mass of gelled klinkers almost caused a hopper fire. I tossed the bag away after that. Looked like a plasticized mess lump of schisse.

[@hwsmith619]

Dude, I've done alot of briskets in my day but that is spot on! Keep smokin

[@robbieprovost6704]

I love your video... it's exactly what I needed to see because I bought a bag of Knotty Wood Plum pellets for a brisket I am cooking on Memorial Day weekend. I'm still going forward with it but I might mix in some Hickory pellets. Thank you for the video... you cook just like I want to.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Yessir!! Hope all goes well for you my man!

[@steher]

Add plum to it. 50/50 with the almond. It comes out great. Idk what everyone else is talking about.

[@Amocoru]

I've done a lot of testing with all kinds of pellets from the low end to the high. I can confidently say that Bear Mountain give the best flavor while burning cleaner than any other pellets I've tried. I'm actually shocked the $20 bag has the cleanest smoke.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I love Bear Mountain Pellets! I've been using them over Lumberjack the past few months!

[@rogerdjs]

I've used all kinds of pellets from every offering and Bear Mountains winds hands down. Best Flavor, Best Smoke penetration and aroma!

[@Albert.Ponce.C-137]

Bear mountain is 10 bucks a bag around here but I completely agree out of everything I've tried I like bear mountain the best so far I really wanna try the knotty plum almond blend. Traeger pellets are trash for anyone wondering.

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

bear mountain had a lot of dust. i did a comparison video they wasnt that good.

[@Albert.Ponce.C-137]

@@ScottysBackYardBBQ yea sometimes they come dusty. B&B makes pretty damn good pellets that's what I've switched to but bear mountain was my go to before that.

[@UkuleleJayBBQ]

Great job on the cook. Anyone who says pellet's don't smoke well and don't leave a smoke ring aren't using Knotty Wood BBQ Pellets! Almond is a VERY mild wood smoke like Pecan. Try the Plum and mix it 50/50 with the Almond and you'll hit the money spot. Or go 100% plum if you really want an ever more pronounced smoke. Almond is abundant in California so many people have never used it. I used to be an all Lumberjack guy myself. The new Cabernet Plum and Almond pellets are spectacular (not available quite yet but are come). SMOKE ON BABY!

[@ElSenorBbq]

I'll have to give that a try!

[@UkuleleJayBBQ]

@@ElSenorBbq Let me know what you think!

[@427SuperSnake1]

@@UkuleleJayBBQ You mean Cabernet Almond? Or they are coming out with Cabernet Plum?

[@UkuleleJayBBQ]

@@427SuperSnake1 oops, I meant Cabernet Almond. I would not be surprised to see Cabernet Plum in the future but that’s not on the table right now.

[@427SuperSnake1]

@@UkuleleJayBBQ Got it, from the way you wrote your reply it sounded like they where coming out with the same for the plum, like a cab stave mixed with plum to make Cabernet plum pellets.

[@MrPhoenix1800]

Going to be doing a brisket on my new searwood. Diddnt do so hot on ribs but I think I diddnt give it enough time at 180. Think I’m going to add smoke box don’t think the pellets alone can give a great smoke flavor. Let me know though cause I’m new to pellets

[@ElSenorBbq]

I think the biggest key will be what pellet you use. If you want strong smoke get you some B&B mesquite pellets. I like their post oak version too. Bear mountain pellets are doing amazing with their bold pellets.

[@MrPhoenix1800]

@@ElSenorBbq I’ll give those a try for sure. I used the Jealous devil pellets also I just picked up my knotty wood pellets that I am going to try on the briskets tonight. The knotty wood pellets definitely are darker looks like they use more bark in their pellets which I heard is better for bark and smoke flavor.

[@goocherrific]

That freaking smoke ring though!

[@ElSenorBbq]

Yessir!!

[@goocherrific]

@@ElSenorBbq I have some of these pellets and their plum pellets too.

[@ElSenorBbq]

@@goocherrific I haven't tried their Plum pellets but I'll try and get at least a bag from them soon.

[@NorthernThaiGardenGuy]

California's biggest BBQ secret has always been the woods we use. Almond, Plum, and Avocado.

[@oldhead_]

Just ordered the plum wood from them..I’ll report back here my opinion on it…heard they were great but gotta try it myself

[@ElSenorBbq]

I haven't tried the plum version, I'll probably get a bag or two

[@YesItsMario]

This popped up on my feed and you seem like a pretty chill dude, just subbed! Also, have you tried Smokin Pecan pellets? Everyone seems to rave about those.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I need to try it for sure same with the walnut shell pellets. See how that does

[@patricknichols3187]

Anyone else getting plastic/metal like klinkers in their burn pot from KW? Used several times and keeps chunking up. Only brand I’ve had do that!

[@ElSenorBbq]

I haven't bought from them in a minute. Mainly because the 2nd bag was a disappointment with clumps so I stopped altogether. Been using bear mountain and so far it's right in line with lumberjack

[@notcataclysmic]

Great video, I'm looking to try Knotty Wood soon!

[@GoSunDevils99]

Try the B&B Pellets in Red White & Blue bag. I found them at Ace. I really like them. Texas style.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I have B&B Post Oak pellets waiting to get reviewed!

[@GoSunDevils99]

@@ElSenorBbq might be a cool video, assemble a few people, use 4 or 5 different brands pellets to smoke steaks or pork chops (something not super time consuming or expensive), conduct a blind taste test for flavor, smoke intensity, etc among several judges. Include the newcomer B&B pellets, knotty wood, and a couple other popular brands. I've only seen one taste test video as I described but it's a little dated now. Can't remember who it was that posted it.

[@terrycavaness8259]

Mad Scientist BBQ Performed A Pellet Brand Tasting Review A While Back... kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLceYSIpraeaaM

[@jbarnes705]

That's a nice smoke ring.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Thanks my man! Hope you enjoyed the video and hope your food comes out amazing as well!

[@jgz79]

New to the pellet game... since this video is few yrs old...is lumber jack still at the top of your list or u did u find another favorite

[@ElSenorBbq]

I really like Lumberjack, however, the Bear Mountain Bold Pellets are PHENOMENAL. New video using those pellets will come out this weekend so stay tuned!

[@1_Life_gaming_313]

I love lumber Jack Char-Hickory. 10 dollars big bag. Can’t go wrong.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I'm going to have to try that! I've heard it's really good! Thank you!

[@markcobero943]

What’s your favorite LJ pellet? I saw ChaeHickory and have wanted to try that.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I like their Oak my man. Very hard to beat. It's a mid smoke flavor pellet that creates great bark!

[@TheSageSpeaksB4U]

You made the correct decision about the Knotty wood pellets. Who do you know down the centuries of time, raved about the almond wood for smoking? That's right NO ONE! The nuts are fantastic, but the wood does not shine for cooking. NOW OAK, that's a different story. Throughout history, Oak has stood out as a wood you could depend upon for cooking Beef and other wild game from the field. Good Job, L&L we liked the review.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Thank you! I've seen other videos where people rave like crazy over it but I have to be honest and say sure it's good but it's NOT THAT great. Lumberjack Oak is still king for me.

[@TheSageSpeaksB4U]

@@ElSenorBbq Your quite welcome, Bro.

[@dank9288639]

the knotty wood plum is fkn bomb

[@BackyardWarrior]

🔥🔥🔥 when fuel and meat are good quality. The final product is 🔥🔥🔥

[@ElSenorBbq]

Thank you my man!!! Hope you have a great thanksgiving and let's see a turkey video :D

[@427SuperSnake1]

Although both smoking woods Oak is Oak and Almond is Almond. Really no comparison, but I think they make a quality pellet and the plum is clearly their stronger flavor. If you had a done a 50/50 mix plum and almond you would have had something more comparable in my opinion.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I may have to try that! Thank you!

[@Junkjman1]

I have bought lumber jack and they are great pellets. Colors don't matter I just tried Furtado farms pellets and they are true wood colors. Flavors are great close to lumber jack. With out the bark and when I say that it was close lumberjack pellets. But living north of the border the heat supply was longer then lumberjack per pound. Furtado farms don't add color's to there pellets and they are all light color's. With that they are also great pellets and flavor matters

[@ElSenorBbq]

Good to know!

[@ChrisPollard]

I'm looking forward to trying some Lumberjack pellets - finally found a place that sells them, only 100 miles away. Going to stop and see what they have in stock in a couple of weeks.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Outstanding! I'll be making a video on their hickory pellets and mesquite blend as well so stay tuned!

[@empoweryou1]

@@ElSenorBbq I just finished a brisket with Bear Mountain mesquite and it was the best so far. Thanks for the vid!!

[@ElSenorBbq]

@@empoweryou1 outstanding to hear!

[@TheSterlingArcher16]

Luckily I can buy them a mile from my house :)

[@steher]

Try the plum.

[@LizPostres]

Wooow that BRISKET LOOKS DELICIOUS 😋

[@jcravatt1]

U got me on the lumberjack- tried cooking pellets (no smoke flavor)

[@ElSenorBbq]

I haven't used cooking pellets, someone asked me to do a review on them but idk now. I have some B&B Post Oak that I'll go ahead and try soon to do a review on.

[@Isovapor]

My favorite wood pellets are pitboss competition blend. I place them in smoke tubes around my property and ignite them with a weed torch. The mosquitoes and flies hate the smoke smell. It’s a great pest preventer. I would never use a wood pellet to smoke any protein. Cheers!!

[@ElSenorBbq]

Haha good one, I have a nice stick burner in case you are a fellow stick burner and want to check out those videos instead!

[@Isovapor]

@@ElSenorBbq Naw. I have a Primitive Pit stick burner. You’re still trying to justify your pellet oven purchase. You can’t teach me anything other than never to waste my money on anything that requires pellets. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@Isovapor]

@@ElSenorBbq I have a great stick burner. Once you have proteins cooked on an offset stick burner, you will never go back. I had a pellet oven for two weeks and gave it to my neighbor. No smoke flavor. Can’t grill on it. Required major modifications to produce dirty white smoke. Pellets are used to heat ovens. I can cook a pork butt in my inside oven and get the same results. No smoke flavor. Fact! Save your pellets for pest control. Cheers!

[@jsblusmokebbq4343]

Where do I find these?

[@ElSenorBbq]

I have a link on the description my man!

[@echols2010]

Just curious have you tried bear mountain seen a lot of positive reviews on them

[@ElSenorBbq]

I have not but I do plan on doing a review on them. Many folks have mentioned this to me so figured why not

[@sinfulbeliever7083]

I have a pellet and offset. I can't replicate the smoke flavor of an offset with my pellet grill.

[@ElSenorBbq]

You can get pretty close if you vacuum pack it for a few days and then reheat it. You'll be very surprised! It's not as potent but it's about as close as you can get.

[@RAYROTHSTEIN66]

It's because it is almond, the plum is a little stronger, but a mix of almond and plum is a game changer.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I may have to try this! Thank you!

[@dmproske]

Another great video brother. I have tried the Knotty Wood plum wood pellets on chicken, and it is amazing for that.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Oh I bet it is!! I feel these pellets are PERFECT for that.

[@greatwhitenorth3717]

Maan..wish we could get these pellets up here. Still looking forward to switching to Lumber Jack.

[@ElSenorBbq]

@@greatwhitenorth3717 You won't regret going Lumberjack!

[@greatwhitenorth3717]

I can't wait to burn off what I have and get sone real smoke on the food.

[@frankr608]

Ordered some Knottu wood plum with there seasoning. Going to try it first before the almond and see what it’s like .

[@walleyewiz1308]

Great taste from the Knotty Wood. However, I find the amount of fine ash is way too much for me to purchase again. So fine that it gets on the food if you look.

[@ElSenorBbq]

That is definitely not good. I'm still a fan of the lumberjack pellets and they recently sent me a bag of their Mesquite blend so that will review is coming shortly.

[@scottgaskin8574]

What do you like to spritz the meat with, water ,apple cider vinegar.?

[@ElSenorBbq]

I've tried apple cider vinegar and I'm more of a fan of just either straight water or worcestershire sauce

[@scottgaskin8574]

@@ElSenorBbq ok ,thanks man I'll try that out

[@vhf2582]

Good video. I had been wondering about Knotty pellets. Could you try Cooin’ Pellets, I heard on they were outstanding.

[@ElSenorBbq]

I have not heard of those pellets but since I'm doing a Pellet Review series, I might as well add them to my collection. Any type in particular like if they have oak, pecan or whatever?

[@christopher6487]

@@ElSenorBbq I think he meant, Cookin Pellets*

[@ElSenorBbq]

@@christopher6487 gotcha I may have to try it then!

[@christopher6487]

@@ElSenorBbq Will definitely watch if you do! I've been curious about the Knotty pellets, especially the plum ones. That would be interesting to see what type of flavor/smoke that produces..

[@ElSenorBbq]

@@christopher6487 For sure, I'm unsure if we can do it as a weekly thing but we can definitely do a bi-weekly deal where we test out different brands of pellets. So I'll add them to the list!

[@Just_A_Gun_Guy]

My 1150 doesn't seem to produce as much smoke as yours at all. I have the updated controller and everything. I am using bear mountain brand pellets. Not sure if there is anything I should try?

[@ElSenorBbq]

I have not tried their pellets so it's hard to say. The reason you see so much smoke off of my 1150 is because I leave it in S or smoke mode for the first 4-5 hours give or take. What it does is it reaches it's desired temp in S mode (180 degrees) from there it smolders pellets in stages. I'm currently testing and making a video of the lumberjack Mesquite blend and it's even more smokey than their oak blend. Let me know how I can help and I'll do what I can for you my man!

[@Crnkb8s]

I don't like mesquite wood but lumber jack mesquite blend is by far the best for beef. You need to smoke a steak on them then sear it on charcoal grill or griddle. Oh and 🍔 oh my.

[@sala.7149]

I would like to know what difference is between lumber jack or this brand vs pitboss pellets...

[@ElSenorBbq]

I've used Pit Boss pellets for a long time. They are decent especially their competition blend. The difference is color on the meat and the actual flavor itself. 100% Oak from lumberjack is what someone that wants a good amount of smoke flavor on beef but can be overpowering for chicken and pork.

[@dagobaker]

u can just finish in the oven if u wanna save pellets BTU are BTU

[@ElSenorBbq]

I live out in the sticks and have a propane oven. I rather waste pellets than propane.

[@George-ro6bw]

Just saw your video. What was the starting temp for the first five hours?

[@ElSenorBbq]

180 degrees

[@jacobcrosson2434]

Good shit my friend

[@MrVeteranVlogs]

Another Great Video Brother

[@ElSenorBbq]

Much appreciated!!

[@ElSenorBbq]

Hope you are enjoying veterans day my man.

[@stephenfriend442]

Do a review on the wine country pellets,they are a small company out of Hopland California, the use wine barrels…..the smell of these pellets is out of this world but they are pricey!

[@ElSenorBbq]

That sounds like they'd be very good on some pork ribs!

[@stephenfriend442]

@@ElSenorBbq I have used these pellets with pork,beef,chicken,turkey and all came out real good!

[@ElSenorBbq]

@@stephenfriend442 Unfortunately my smoker went up in flames ruining the smoker. Good news is I got another smoker coming in real soon to continue these reviews!

[@stephenfriend442]

@@ElSenorBbq are you getting another pit boss?

[@ElSenorBbq]

@@stephenfriend442 No more Pit Boss

[@stevenssbargainbarn2294]

i haven't had a pellet smoker yet just been watching videos and pricing curious why you never see someone trying wood stove pellet in there bbq pellet somkers the bags are cheper you know the name brand pellets they all have a manufacturing they all order from just name put on bag market name to the consumer you do need make sure their hardwood pellets with No Additives 100% wood pellet and the same size

[@ElSenorBbq]

From my understanding the wood pellets for wood stove pellets come from whatever type of scrap wood they find including treated wood. How true that is, I have no clue but it's the consensus that goes around on the internet.

[@TacoTuesday4]

Yeah I would trust those at all. Stick with the pellets for smokers.

[@Travis2L]

NOTTY WOOD what? What kinda pellets? Plum?

[@ElSenorBbq]

It's in the title. 100% Almond Wood

[@khawajadotd]

Just want an answer to the title? 10:21

[@ElSenorBbq]

It was a pellet Review and compared it to lumberjack. I mentioned lumberjack 100% Oak is still king

[@joelhall7176]

@@ElSenorBbq beautiful smoke ring

[@giancarloortiz5233]

You are great at making bbq

[@ElSenorBbq]

Thank you Giancarlo!

[@grilldschigit]

Hello from Germany🤜🤛. Cool 🥩🔥👍👍👍. Ps. Do you also cook in Dutch Oven? I have a lot of Dutch Oven🥘🔥👍 recipes and more will be shown. Recipes - from regions of Germany, Russia and Asia. Greetings Waldi🤝

[@ElSenorBbq]

We do plan on getting a dutch oven for the kamado joe more than anything. We had a bad ice storm hit Texas earlier this year with no power so everything got cooked in the kamado joe. A dutch oven would have been AMAZING for that purpose heating up hot stew so we may do something with one.

[@grilldschigit]

@@ElSenorBbq 🥘🔥🔥🔥👍

[@vegasrenie]

Almond wood seems to be perfectly suited for something like poultry, but I can't see it being good for beef. I love their manufacturing ethics, though.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Oh yeah that's why I said at the end that while this flavor was a bit mild, if they were to make an oak or perhaps mesquite pellets, they'll probably be incredible for beef! Cheers!

[@phillytacoma18]

Hey buddy I'm a small craftsman. And I do make cutting boards that can be made to about any size. I wanted to reach to see if you'd be interested?

[@ElSenorBbq]

That would be nice, what kind?

[@ldope3904]

that shit looks so good goddamn

[@touacheng9936]

U can't compare those 2..u gotta go with same wood..oak vs oak..not oak vs almond...

[@ElSenorBbq]

Right but they don't have oak pellets, that's why I said if they were to make an oak pellet with this type of quality control, they may be taking over.

[@vepristhorn8278]

So if I understand correctly you compared two different woods from two different companies to establish which companies product is better? Yeah your comparison is void, if you want to company the two companies get the same wood from each.

[@ElSenorBbq]

Did you not see the end of the video where I said if Knotty Wood would make an oak version they'd be onto something more? Yeah you don't watch full videos but instead decide to make your own opinion without actually seeing the whole thing.

[@bigneilh]

whelp thats not how you cut the point....

[@ElSenorBbq]

Whelp, I didn't cut up the point in this video so there's that. It was just the center cut of the brisket where it meets the point/flat but that's the thing about comments, people seem to point out things that didn't happen. Cheers!

[@garyh4458]

Taste the meat, not the heat.

[@leob66]

Almond is a mild flavor…

[@ElSenorBbq]

It was decent, usually nut woods are used quite a bit for smoking. I have yet to try it on my offset stick burner since Texas is full of oak and mesquite. I believe in the pellet world, the quality of the pellet without any fillers has more to do with flavor which is why I said if they can make an Oak pellet, they may be onto something special. I appreciate your comment!

[@mikewiththebluecar]

Bro get away from the pit when your going to say something it sounds like your standing next to a jet engine.