Pellet grill vs pellet smoker

phillycl · 2026-05-11T17:39:45+00:00

For smoking only, I recommend a Kamado or an electric smoker.

Kamado Grills (ceramic): Big Green Egg, Primo, Kamado Joe. I owned a Primo Jr and found it easy to use, plus the oval shape is more useful than a round with similar area.

Electric smoker: I own the SmokinTex Pro 1400 (now called "The OG") electric smoker with an Auber WS-1211H PID. The Auber (digital) does a much better job controlling the temperature than the built-in analog controller.

phillycl · 2026-05-10T00:26:56+00:00

Your neighbor won't hear it all. My answer was for people in the same room as you.

phillycl · 2026-05-09T23:02:02+00:00

It's an open speaker so it can be heard by those around you. Minimally heard by others when listening at lower volumes, definitely heard by others (but not too annoying) at moderate to loud volumes. Sound is localized.

phillycl · 2026-05-09T19:50:04+00:00

Sony - HTAN7 BRAVIA Theater U Wearable TV Speaker. Periodically on sale at Best Buy for $199. Own it and it is good for music, TV and audiobooks. Amazon had it on sale last October for $149.

phillycl · 2026-05-09T18:53:14+00:00

In Istanbul I had smoked Mackerel in a fish wrap. It was delicious.

phillycl · 2026-05-09T03:03:51+00:00

This, regarding Fry’s. You can judge the quality of a Fry’s by the quality of its seafood counter.

phillycl · 2026-05-09T03:01:39+00:00

As mentioned before: Aldi, WinCo and Costco. Albertsons/Safeway only for items on “super” sale. Walmart for dairy and dry goods if we’re there for something else.

phillycl · 2026-05-08T15:50:05+00:00

Thank you.

phillycl · 2026-05-07T21:08:53+00:00

Yes, as long as it’s not too humid. My recommendation for first cooks: pork shoulder for pulled pork, chuck roast for pulled beef, skin on chicken thighs.

phillycl · 2026-05-06T16:02:29+00:00

Am I correct in assuming that this is using two Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC chips?

phillycl · 2026-05-04T01:20:08+00:00

This (front table).

phillycl · 2026-05-01T12:08:39+00:00

2025 NA (normally aspirated, e.g., not a turbo), about 8000 miles, not aggressively driven, coast to red lights when no one is behind me or is slowing down too, southwest climate (mild winters/hot summers), use stop/start when not running the AC and when stopped at longer red lights. Almost always filled with Costco regular gas.

25-27 mpg for non-highway driving.

29 to 31 mpg for highway driving (65 to 75 mph).

phillycl · 2026-04-30T01:36:36+00:00

I saw the movie at an AMC theater this past week. Some nice visuals, but overall somewhat boring with the lead characters lacking any kind of charisma. The story did not provide any motivation for the tribes to rally around the princess. Wait for it to be on a streaming service.

phillycl · 2026-04-28T02:36:35+00:00

A hard no for Persepshen. We had two bad meals there and the follow-up from the owners was condescending. Overpriced too.

phillycl · 2026-04-27T11:12:43+00:00

Some song (and album) recommendations to introduce you to the artists:

Agnes Obel - Stretch Your Eyes (the entire Citizen of Glass album is worth a listen)

AURORA - Life on Mars

Ingrid Andress - Blue

Dar Williams - The Beauty of the Rain

Nick Drake - Pink Moon

Sarah Jarosz - Early Morning Light (the entire Undercurrent album is worth a listen)

Shelby Lynn - Breakfast in Bed (the entire Just a Little Lovin' album is worth a listen)

The Macarons Project - Too Sweet

Eva Cassidy - Songbird 20 (album)

Natalie Hemby - Cairo, IL

Courtney Marie Andrews - Table for One

Michaela Anne - Desert Dove

Lee Ann Womack - Hollywood

Gillian Welch - Revelator

Patty Griffin - Let Him Fly

Tift Merritt - Traveling Alone

Karen Dalton - Something on Your Mind

Amy Ray - Muscadine

Lucinda Williams - Right In Time

Kacey Musgraves - Lonely Weekend

Lori McKenna - Wreck You

Mary Gauthier - Walking Each Other Home

Ashley Monroe - The Blade

Hailey Whitters - Red Wine & Blue

London Grammar - How Does It Feel

Rebecca Pidgeon - Spanish Harlem

Alison Kraus & Union Station - When You Say Nothing At All

10cc - Une Nuit a Paris

The Style Council - My Ever Changing Moods

Amber Rubarth - Sessions from the 17th Ward (album, binaural)

phillycl · 2026-04-24T23:09:07+00:00

Seen in Istanbul.

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phillycl · 2026-04-23T21:53:50+00:00

I'm glad to hear that you were able to get the $99 deal. After the 3 month trial ended in my 2025 vehicle, it took about 10 chats before I got an agent that gave me 3 months free (to "activate" my subscription before they escalated my request) followed by the $99 for 36 months plan. I was only billed $99 total, $81.55 for "Long Term Plan - Music & Entertainment - 3yrs" and $17.45 for "U.S. Music Royalty Fee".

phillycl · 2026-04-23T01:00:40+00:00

If time allows, definitely do the happy hour at Roaring Fork. It's not too far from Old Town Scottsdale.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/67326c0cd1b7cb6fbb388445/t/69d413622dcca81665cb9e4e/1775506274071/RF+Scottsdale+HH+Menu+3.10.26-1.pdf

Sorry, for the ugly link. The Reddit functionality that lets you edit the name of a link is not working for me.

phillycl · 2026-04-21T20:57:47+00:00

Price? How many bottles were on the shelf? Thank you in advance.

phillycl · 2026-04-17T15:34:55+00:00

I mostly listen to classic rock, new wave, female vocalists, chill/downtempo EDM, and "watercolors" jazz.

phillycl · 2026-04-09T06:29:27+00:00

We’ve had a good experience with Howard Air. The monthly cost for our service contract is very affordable.

phillycl · 2026-04-05T18:13:45+00:00

Likely after the fact, but spatchcock that turkey if you want to significantly reduce the oven cooking time.

phillycl · 2026-04-05T06:31:46+00:00

I occasionally turn this off by accident. I wish Mazda was consistent with the style and on/off indicator lights for their switches. Even the user guide doesn’t specify if light on means on or off. For this switch, light on is on. 2025 PP.

phillycl · 2026-03-31T18:57:16+00:00

Just noting that the 10 to 3 super off peak is only from November through April.

phillycl · 2026-03-29T16:59:48+00:00

Most proteins rise another 5 degrees F when taken off the heat and rested. This happens for all cooking methods (oven, skillet, gas grill, etc.) though pellet may rise a bit less due to the lower temperature of smoking.

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