Pit Boss® 40 lb Competition Blend Hardwood Pellets

Another Camp Chef wood pellet, but this time it’s not a mix. Instead, we have pure applewood grill pellets that match perfectly with any brand of the grill. Made of pure applewood, this packs in a bit more flavor than any combination packet you could get. Still, if you want something with a smoky apple aroma, then this is the one for you. It’s the perfect choice for pork and poultry, and also smoked cheese.

Heating pellets (or pellets used in wood-burning stoves) can be made from wood that isn’t meant for smoking meat. Woods like pine or spruce can ruin the flavor of your food. Who wants their brisket tasting like a car air freshener anyway? Heating pellets may also contain glues or other chemicals as binders, which is not only bad for flavor, but obviously terrible for your health as well. These pellets carry no flavor at all and are generally made of oak.

It also burns very hotly which is why I recommend reverse searing a thick cut of steak with a strong rub. This medium fruity smoke compliments smoking freshly caught salmon, trout, or mackerel. Apple is probably one of the sweetest flavors out there. We will notify you when this product becomes available. Send us your email and we’ll notify you when this product is back in stock.

Aside from the ability to impart delicious flavor, you also have the option of smoking foods like brisket slowly for hours to get the perfect taste and texture. At Pit Boss Grills we welcome you aboard the Pellet Grill revolution. In order to understand all things pellet grilling and smoking, it’s important to understand what fuels these innovative BBQ products. Get delicious, wood-fired flavor every time you grill with a Pit Boss pellet grill from Ace Hardware.

As heat and smoke are dispersed throughout the cooking surface, you’re able to cook low and slow or searing hot. While we like to see bark gathered on our brisket, we don’t like it in our fuel. This type of wood doesn’t burn in the same way as pellets, and can play havoc with the cooking temperature and heat consistency in your grill. It creates a lot of ash, which can make your grill a mess. This is another wood pellet blend, but this time with a mix of four different types of wood to give a nuanced and layered flavor profile.

Since food grade wood pellets are made specifically for cooking, certain hardwoods are chosen due to the flavor and aroma they produce when smoking. We’ll get into which flavors are produced and how they pair with certain foods a little later. This is an ‘economy’ level of wood pellet that combines flavored wood with a filler agent to make it cheaper. pit boss pellets Unfortunately, this ratio is more in favor of filler than it is wood. We’ve seen filler used in fuel like briquettes for charcoal grills or smokers, and sadly it’s not uncommon with wood pellets either. Traeger is the brand behind one of my favorite wood pellet grills, so it stands to reason that they’re behind some of my favorite BBQ wood pellets.

This Limited Warranty applies to physical goods, and only for physical goods, purchased from My Company (change this) (the “Physical Goods”). Finding the right flavor pellet for you will have to involve experimenting and trying different ones until you land on what you like. It’s called the perfect mix and it’s hard to disagree. For me, that isn’t a bad thing because it’s all authentic, but too many people it will be a problem, so it’s worth pointing it out here. They’re more experienced, better practiced, and know their product inside and out. And while I don’t agree with the strength of that argument, I do understand the sentiment.

I might seem very down on blended pellets, but I’m a purist at heart and would much prefer to use something pure. For you to enjoy a clean, authentic taste to your BBQ, I’d recommend you do the same too. In the case of pellets, filler tends to be comprised of oak.

Traditionally, BBQ is cooked with the wood that’s around you. When it comes to brisket, the most prevalent style is probably how they cook it in Central Texas, popularized by chefs like Aaron Franklin. In that region Post Oak is widely available and used pit boss pellets for smoking. Shipping Fees are calculated based on your shipping address, and the size and weight of the item or items being shipped. This Limited Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period.

They’re free of any kind of filler, so no oil or low-quality wood (like alder). It’s nothing but good quality wood fuel for your smoker. One of the best signs of good wood pellets is that they leave little in the way of ash or dust after use. Their reputation as an excellent all-round fuel is well-deserved.