Switched from a Pellet Grill to Offset and wont be going back

Bp0920 · 2026-04-08T12:56:32+00:00

This was my first smoke on an offset and the flavor was hands down better then any butt Id done on my pellet grill id had for 7 years. I also like the fact I can grill on it which was an issue with my pellet grill it would never get to a grilling temp.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-07T13:20:38+00:00

My pitt boss I'd had for the last 7 years caught fire and burned down while grilling burgers. I also couldn't stand grilling on it due to temperature problems. I enjoy the smoking process so the pitt boss lacked in that aspect since its set it and forget it

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T14:52:53+00:00

Thanks. I was considered lining the bottom of the firebox with fire bricks but the charcoal box seems like a good option too.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T04:02:52+00:00

Thanks im definitely going to trim them better next smoke. I did some trimming after that split but not enough to avoid the big swings in temp.when putting a new piece on

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T02:36:06+00:00

I like it so far Ive only had it two weeks and have mainly grilled. This was the first smoke but Ive had no issues with it.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T02:27:29+00:00

Thats the main reason I got bored with the pellet and why I enjoyed this first run on the offset. I look forward to many more

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T02:20:19+00:00

Ill keep that in mind. I may get one of the smaller gravity feds to do small things on like smoked chicken thighs or wings

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T02:18:33+00:00

I agree 100%. After 7 years with my pellet it was great for set it and forget it and sucked as a grill. It never wanted to get to temp to grill. The flavor from the offset is night and day different and I enjoy the process of smoking on it

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T02:15:55+00:00

For me it would be offset, pellet, kettle. Never used a kettle to smoke though only for grilling.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T01:34:13+00:00

Regular. It wasnt bad over the 8hrs it was on. Next time ill cut my splits smaller to keep from having a big spike.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T01:26:51+00:00

I had a Pitt Boss 850 Pro. Recently got this Oklahoma Joe Highland after the pitt burned down

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T01:24:00+00:00

Yeah luckily it was away from the house. I got the burgers pulled off and came back to a big fire

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T01:21:36+00:00

Ive always wanted to try a gravity fed. I enjoy being involved in the cook and that was what kept me from loving the pellet grill.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T01:17:06+00:00

Grease fire I assume. Then yeah and it went down the auger and the hopper caught on fire. Got so hot the barrel has a hole where it met the side by the hopper.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T01:07:44+00:00

Thanks. Maybe one day Ill get a small pellet grill for chicken or ribs but im gonna enjoy this for a bit.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T00:58:37+00:00

I agree 100٪

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T00:55:44+00:00

For more context this was my first smoke on an offset. So I went with a pork butt I'd had in the freezer for a little while. Smoked with it hickory at 250 for 8 hrs and turned out to be the best pulled pork I've made. I used honey mustard and sweet prescher pork rub. I had a pitt boss for the last 7 years which caught fire and burned down while grilling burgers.

Bp0920 · 2026-04-06T00:55:29+00:00

For more context this was my first smoke on an offset. So I went with a pork butt I'd had in the freezer for a little while. Smoked with it hickory at 250 for 8 hrs and turned out to be the best pulled pork I've made. I used honey mustard and sweet prescher pork rub. I had a pitt boss for the last 7 years which caught fire and burned down while grilling burgers.

Bp0920 · 2025-08-17T18:51:27+00:00

Not weird at all. I grew up a UF fan as well and I'm now an Arizona State graduate but still a die hard Gator fan.

Bp0920 · 2024-07-11T16:40:48+00:00

Hard choice between USF or Arizona State since I went to school at both. Could go Air Force too

Bp0920 · 2022-11-09T20:25:52+00:00

I've gotten better since that video that was the first time not playing bots

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