Using a Pellet Tube on a Gas Grill

[@seewaage]

I like that fork-as-tenderizer idea. Thanks for sharing the vid!

[@bbqjones]

@@seewaage thanks for watching!

[@mattl6506]

Thanks for showing how to smoke with a pellet tube! That dull knife at the end kills it for me, though 😅.

[@bbqjones]

LOL, you're welcome! It was at my buddy's house, so I was using his equipment. 🤣

[@manuelmach86]

Malcoms ap seasoning and both of his bbq rubs, the spicy one too, has been perfected!!!! I absolutely live them. My kids always beg me for ribs. Bbqing again this weekend, cheers from half moon bay c!

[@bbqjones]

You are so right. Malcolm's rubs are just amazing. Enjoy those ribs!! Sounds delicious. I love Half Moon Bay as well. I got a hole in one there at the Ocean course a few years ago. :)

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Thanks for sharing been wondering how to use pellets on my Genesis II

[@bbqjones]

You're welcome. It's definitely a great option!

[@cameronwhite5209]

putting the tube on the top rack wouldn't let to much smoke escape would it

[@bbqjones]

I don't think so. I think the lid will catch it and cycle it back around.

[@bobholst874]

Here's a big tip on using these: The first time I used mine, I went to refill it. Ash dropped all over the inside of my pellet smoker and all over the 9 lb pork butt I was smoking!!!🤨 The remedy I use now is I place a large enough piece of heavy duty foil under it that can wrap around the whole tube when burn or cook is done. Before removing tube I wrap foil around it and now no more ash in the smoker or on my Food!😊😉😋

[@bbqjones]

Definitely a great idea! That's a bummer about dropping the ash on the pork butt! 😲 Thanks for giving us that tip!

[@Dick_Nixon]

I always put the tube on a shelf below the meat and all the way to one side where grease won’t drip on it. Always works for me

[@mrwilson6106]

@@Dick_Nixon but that won’t work if you’re indirect cooking. Maybe on a 6 burner , but if you look at his tube after he turned the all the burners up it was pretty burned up and that was on the warming rack. Sitting right next to a burner would probably do the same

[@richsherie1843]

I love that you watch Malcom and Kosmo. Definitely an enthusiast.

[@bbqjones]

Definitely must watch KZbin 😃

[@tmanno1]

Very helpful, thank you. I think I’ll buy a tube. Now sharpen that knife, boss!

[@nathanmclaughlin6652]

Thats i was about to say.

[@BhaktiSangeetSaini]

Why not add DIY cold smoker tube?

[@bbqjones]

Definitely!

[@kentyler966]

I have a 6” A maze ing tube. I works fine until I close the lid. Then it almost goes out. It’s acting like the one burner I have running is consuming all the oxygen? I’m very confused?

[@bbqjones]

Hmm- that is strange. It may not be getting enough oxygen for some reason?

[@JR-fw4jv]

Pellets are not dry enough. Those pellet bags are not ideal for keeping them dry. Dry a large batch like you would jerky and store them in an airtight container for use.

[@jimdent351]

I've got the same grill with the side burner and searing burner. However yours has a second igniter that I find confusing. What is the igniter on the left side of the grill used for?

[@bbqjones]

Well shoot- it's my buddies grill and I'm out of town and so is he. So once I get back I'll take a look. :)

[@jimdent351]

@@bbqjones Yep, I have the exact grill other than that second igniter. Even if I'm only lighting the side burner then all 4 burners inside the firebox get a spark too.

[@skytrooper506]

I can't seem to get my pellets to burn right, they're either burning with flame, no smoke, or out.

[@bbqjones]

Yeah- that can be a bit tricky. What are you using to light it with?

[@cathyjohns]

What if you don't have a blow torch? What's an alternative to getting it lit? Thanks!

[@bbqjones]

I'd say Royal Oak Tumbleweed or a Weber Lighter Cube. Either of those would do fine.

[@user-ty5fd9hr2q]

Positioning the tube right under the thermometer is counter productive, because the tube dissipates a lot of heat and therefore messes with the temps the thermometer is actually showing. Better would be to turn off one flame and put it right there. You will have to sacrifice space, but will have better and consistent results.

[@bbqjones]

Great point! Thanks for the comment

[@DoctorShaunB]

Slow down the propane flow a bit when you're lighting it to allow the flame to reach the outlet and sustain a flame, once lit, you can turn up the flow rate for more torch power

[@bbqjones]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip!

[@Steve-cu1ye]

Ur lying

[@skipbergs]

Do you follow the tube even for a short smoke session?

[@BattleDadPrime]

Fantastic video. Thanks. I've been researching grills and smokers. I started with the Spirit II 310 because of the reviews then talked myself all the way up to the Genesis II SP 335 (mainly because I want to smoke and do general grilling, stainless inside and out with a side burner for sauces). Then I saw the Burnhard Flint which is about half the price of the Genesis. Quarter price of the Traeger. So when you said you tried to talk your buddy into the Traeger my ears pricked up. After this cook, what are your thoughts on the Genesis II as a single all rounder? I mostly cook piri piri chicken, burgers and some steaks but really want to get into ribs and brisket too alongside. Sorry for long question but I'm between a rock and a hard place with this one! Cheers from Portugal :)

[@bbqjones]

Thanks for the comment! I'd say if you're doing general grilling with occasional smoke, the Genesis II is a great grill. If you really want to get into smoking brisket and pulled pork and things that take longer cooking, you're really going to want to get a pellet grill. Some limitations of pellet grills can be getting to a high temperature for searing and quicker cooks, so you'll want to consider that. I hadn't heard of a Burnhard Flint before but I looked it up and it's a nice looking pellet grill. Overall I'm hooked on pellet grills, but it comes down to what meets your needs the most. Good luck with your decision and happy grilling!

[@BattleDadPrime]

@@bbqjones Thanks for the insight, really helpful. I think I will go with the Genesis for now as a bit of an all-rounder. I'll then add to the collection later when my skillset improves and I start to run into limitations that I understand through experience :) Really appreciate you taking time to reply. Happy smoking! :)

[@bbqjones]

@@BattleDadPrime That's great! I know you'll be happy with your decision. It's hard to go wrong with any type of grilling! :) All the best and let me know how it goes!

[@dustybarrows6931]

Looks delicious! That grill is Cadillac!

[@bbqjones]

Thanks! It's a great grill.

[@kantrellebradford1284]

Can I just wrap my pellets with foil?

[@bbqjones]

That's a great idea. Any method would work as long as you can create some type of chain where the pellets wouldn't all burn at the same time.

[@Steve-cu1ye]

Not really if you get pellets find one that works well I have tried a million different ones and a couple brands are terrible for tube

[@PlutoNash-9]

so epic.

[@bbqjones]

Thank you!

[@Jackman66666666]

Oh ya ah huh that's tri tip alright . Sounds like it turned out tough?

[@bbqjones]

Turned out real good. If you like a medium rare definitely take it off a bit sooner, but I'd say this turned out medium in the middle and well on the ends, which was what my group was looking for. Happy grillling!

[@stevehegewald3260]

For smoking on a grill. Buy some Grill Grates put a handful of pellets on the grates. At 400 degrees you'll have all the smoke you need.

[@bbqjones]

Interesting and great idea! I'll give that a try! Thanks for sharing and happy grilling!

[@Blinknone]

Looks delicious.. That knife at the end though.. needs sharpening.

[@bbqjones]

Thank you! Yes was at my friend's house. He definitely needs an upgrade. :)

[@chrisw9445]

Use the smoker down under the indirect side otherwise very pretty!

[@bbqjones]

Thanks! Good call. I'll do that next time!

[@dariusgodwin9274]

Absolutely. My first thought. Let physics help. 😎😎💯

[@NoneYaBidness762]

112 out! You could’ve cooked that with a tea candle. 🤣

[@bbqjones]

Where did you hear the 112? I couldn't find it. If so I must have misspoke, 🤣

[@NoneYaBidness762]

First 13 seconds

[@bbqjones]

@@NoneYaBidness762 Ah- I was saying the temperature outside was 112 degrees Fahrenheit not the cooking temperature. :)

[@NoneYaBidness762]

@@bbqjones I know. That’s too dang hot. If you’d have put a tea candle in the grill, that would have made it hot enough to cook with. It’s a joke. Not a good one, but a joke.

[@bbqjones]

@@NoneYaBidness762 hahaha, ok I'm following now! :) Next video- how to cook eggs on the sidewalk. :)

[@dragonjn]

Double the rest time. Look at all the juice on the board that should be in the meat.

[@bbqjones]

Great thing to test. I'll go 20 minutes next cook and see how it goes. Thanks!!

[@DavidCarroll-g9v]

Youbemreally only need smoke for the first half hour/hour to infuse it with the smoke flavor

[@stanwittmayer2006]

Looks great but when you cut a tritip you want to cut against the grain. What you are doing here is cutting with the grain which will make the beef tough. Find the grain and cut against it and it will be much more tender. Same as cutting a brisket.

[@bbqjones]

Yes- thank you! Always learning!

[@owenhill-vf7ko]

Everyone says that I have never noticed any difference when the meat is prepped properly:)

[@Steve-cu1ye]

14 dollars for that rub

[@bbqjones]

Yeah a bit expensive....

[@DocHolliday3841]

Too done, I like my steaks medium-rare

[@francinecorry633]

Suggestion try temping with the left hand so the temp is visible,just make it so we can actually see.Tri Tip has two grain directions like brisket so be sure to cut against the grain,preferably with a sharp knife.Your knife looks like a dangerous POS!

[@bbqjones]

Thanks! Will do that for temp checking. I was at my buddy's house so I was at the mercy of his equipment, lol.

[@francinecorry633]

@@bbqjones BTW thanks for demonstration on lighting the tube.

[@bbqjones]

@@francinecorry633 You're welcome! Appreciate you watching.

[@Hammertime054]

Drop the silly rock music in the background, not that ive got anything against rock / whatever, just not required on a video like this.

[@bbqjones]

Thanks for the feedback!