Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker Review | Mad Scientist BBQ

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[Trblmkr]

Camp Chef 24" Wifi Smoker. Had it for about 5 years now and no issues or complaints. Set and forget it, great smoke flavor, easy to clean and move around.

[frankiii]

Been using a P&S for over 4 years now, darn near daily, too. Really love mine. Nothing but performance out of it.

[joshdnorth]

Had my Recteq 700 almost two years and love it. I use it a ton and it’s been flawless. Your new smoker looks sweet. Enjoy

[edwardabao]

Hey Jeremy, was wondering if you would be willing to do an updated showdown between the p&s (with smoke cage), the woodwind pro, and an offset. The p&s smoke cage was just the thing you were looking for with the previous showdown and was wondering if you had used it yet. Love your content boss!

[troyv]

I have a Weber SmokeFire EX6 and love it. I do a 5 minute clean before each use which entails wiping the ash and any grease to the grease holes and making sure the fire pot is clear. I also keep it level. These small steps have kept this thing running flawlessly for me for over a year. Done everything from brisket and pork butts to steaks, burgers and hot dogs with all sorts of meats in-between. All came out great once I learned my pit and where the hotter side was and how to use it to my advantage. The bark it produces is second to none, and the most recent software and firmware update, it puts off a pretty good smoke flavor. I was hesitant to buy due to the lousy press it received on its roll out but I took a chance as they had a $200 dollar discount last summer and Weber had a 100 day no questions asked buy back if not happy. I pulled the trigger and could not be happier. I love my SmokeFire.

[nelrock]

Have the Traeger Timberline XL. Went up from the Pro series we got about 6 years ago. Pro series was solid, never had any problems with it, which is why we stuck with Traeger.
So far, the Timberline XL has been fantastic. We've run it pretty much every weekend for a couple months now. The controller/app is really easy to use. The Meater probes are handy. Love the Super Smoke setting. Everything has come off tasting fantastic.

[patrickmalone]

I've had a Grilla grills Silverback for 5 years now. in the last year i have had to replace the control board and auger. the Auger was covered under their 4yr warranty, control board was just out of the window. I've run it with lumberjack pellets the entire time and it produces great bbq. Grilla's customer service and ownership community is top notch. Definitely a company worth checking out.

[googanbbq]

I own a Pitts and Spitts offset and I have to say I am a big fan. Your video doesn’t seem to be a truly non-biased review - more like a commercial.

[thomas]

The best advice you gave in one of your videos about smokers and learning to use them and cook great BBQ, was to learn your cooker and everything about it. Regardless if it is an offset, weber kettle, pellet smoker, etc, etc. The next best tip was don't change to many variables all at once to your cooks. I have been using a Pitboss 820ps for 4 yrs and after applying you tips and advice have dialed my BBQ into the best I think it can be with the equipment I have.
I will eventually move up to the more expensive pellet cookers when I can afford to do so. The pitts & spitts is definitely on that list for sure.

[TheSteveo]

I've been running a Traeger Signature Elite for 9 years. I recently had to replace the auger motor and fan but the parts were cheap, widely available, and easy to install. It's been a workhorse but I've been using it less and less and doing most my smokes on the Weber Kettle. Just love that charcoal flavor!

[keneric]

I also have the Maverick 2000, except I opted to go for the full stainless steel option. The steel is so thick and heavy it makes all other pellet smokers seem like tin cans. It's a beast and handmade in the USA. The diffuser plate and grease plates are so thick I can easily cook briskets fat side up on the bottom rack and they come out perfect. I've had it for about a year now and still love it.

[yababyism]

I've been using a recteq for about 2 years now and I love it. I've only ever had 1 issue, which was user (my) error, and I called them at 8pm on a weekend and they responded to me and helped me out. As an entry-mid level smoker, I couldn't be happier.

[nicksanchez]

I bought a Camp Chef SG 30 back in 2018 as my intro to low-n-slow. It's been fantastic. I've only ever had a few minor problems and they were all solved by a good cleaning and some regular maintenance. Additionally I bought a Yoder YS640s in May of '21 as I needed more cooking space and wanted a unit that I could use for life (built like a tank). I seriously considered buying the Pitts & Spitts 1500 but I couldn't get it delivered in time for the 4th of July weekend. That weekend I smoked SRF Wagyu briskets & Compart Duroc pork butts for 60+ people using both my Camp Chef and my Yoder. Everything came out great and got fabulous reviews.

[juddeq]

I have the Rec Teq 700. It is absolutely phenomenal, and the best money I have spent. 40 lb hopper, and it burns roughly 1 lb an hour. The temperature has only varied once...and that was due to heavy rain (and since I have the alerts set up on my phone, I got notified about the temp swing, and put a canopy over it), otherwise I have never seen it off by more than + or - 3 degrees.

I have cooked briskets, ribs, tri-tip, ribeyes, pork butts (for pulled pork), turkey (spatchcocked), and smoked sausage (although it's lowest setting is 180 degrees which is a little too high for cold smoking, and their cold smoking box has been sold out for 2+ years), beef ribs...every Friday is smoking Friday now.

I researched many grills before my purchase, and this one won me over with their 6 year warranty, and peoples comments on their customer service.

My only gripe is that literally about 3 months after I bought it, they released the 1250, which I would have bought instead, but that is not their fault, just my typical bad luck/timing.

[mattcriswell]

I had a Traeger Texas grill for my introduction to BBQ and used it for 9 years and loved it. Stayed with Traeger and bought an Ironwood last summer and it’s been great as well. Thanks so much for what you do. You produce some great content and I’ve followed your tips many times! Love the passion you have for BBQ. Keep up the great work!

[ccourtnier]

I'm very happy with my MAK 2 Star pellet smoker. It's run flawlessly for the last four and a half years, and the build quality and price is comparable to your Pitts and Spitts. I expect it will last a good many years more. The controller and web software has opened up a whole world of time and temperature programming options. The first night cooking a pork butt on it and being able to sleep soundly without having to attend a fire was life changing.

[mileslenko]

I'm using a Pitboss Austin XL and I love it! It just works. Temps hold within about 15 degrees. Meaning, every so often when the pellets dump, you get some added smoke rather than a constant blue smoke. Others with PID controllers have complained they don't produce enough smoke flavor after upgrading their controllers to a PID. I've had it for almost 3 years with no issues that weren't operator error. Cold weather smoking is a bit of a challenge but, more so when it's cold and windy versus just cold.

[kcchief_fan]

I have a LoneStar Grillz and it works phenomenal. Having a Fireboard controller and a 40lb hopper is great. Having the accessories like a La Plancha, Charcoal Basket, Grill Grates w/ frame, etc makes it fun and versatile. Also being designed like a stick side smoker helps. Built like a tank and smokes like George Burns.

[BoostedMK]

I have a Recteq 700 and bullseye. Bullseye is great because it’s a grill that can smoke. Gets 750+ in less than 15 for searing. It’s been my workhorse. My 700 does all my bigger smokes. They’ve both lasted me a long time without issues. Also built like tanks.

[jim]

I've had a Rec-Tec since 2013. I've really enjoyed cooking with it. Very high quality and well built. Very happy with it.