Are Cheap Pellet Smokers Worth Buying?

Most pellet smokers now a days, at least with all the cool new tech will cost you in the ball park of $1,000 - $1,500.

But are budget pellet smokers worth it if you can't afford that?

Today we look at the Pit Boss Pro Series 850.

Sure, it does not have the new rapid fire igniter, or the VST mode for extra smoke flavor or a big chamber to hold more BBQ.

But can it still make good BBQ? Let's find out...

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[K.HP]

I just got the 850 on memorial weekend for $450! Already smoked some ribs, chicken wings and grilled some steaks that made great grill marks too. I love this grill!

[dwiii]

Hot take: Maybe "cheap grills" just aren't overpriced?

[Hacky]

I think at 500 bucks, you should still get a heck of a smoker. As 500 bucks although considering it “budget” is still a good amount of money for a bbq. That said my Laredo from pit boss was a little under 500 bucks and does really well. YMMV.

That steak looks fantastic!

[YarnellCrew]

It would be nice to see a longer smoke on this one, like a pork butt or brisket just to see how a cheaper model does with a long smoke.

[trcass]

great segment. i just picked up a Pit Boss 820 Sportsman at Tractor Supply. It was on sale with $100 off. I had a Z-Grill and am getting rid of it. the Pit Boss with the bluetooth connection and temp probes are awesome. thanks for sharing.

[CalculatedTrades]

I’ve had my PB850PS2 for a couple years now. My only complaints are how long it takes to get up to temp sometimes and that it doesn’t have a “P” setting or the option to upgrade to a VST controller so that you can control your smoke more.

[Sniper]

Since you are no longer using your PitBoss vertical smoker you can send it my way. Not to mention you have so many grills/smokers taking up space on your wonderful patio.

[RAWDEAL]

I like my 850. Only issue I have is it seems like I have to take some extra steps to get any smoke flavor

[jasonflt]

i wish it was $500 lol USD. $799 CAD onsale. I just bought the 850ps

[danielayers]

This is the smoker I have. I have been using it for over 2 years and Love it.

[PapiSmokes]

I got my PB850PS the Friday before MDW and love it wanted to get the titan or the timberline XL but honestly no need till this one decides to retire

[nickmaag]

Have you ever used their combo (pellet smoker side and a propane side) grills??

[ScottysBackYardBBQ]

I own 3 pit boss Lexingtons. 1 onyx edition lexington. all under 500 bucks. turns out amazing food.. only deafferents is size and cost. ..

[ryans]

I love my pro series 4v1 smoker never had any issues with it

[gharv]

Definitely does the job Andrew! Been thinking about buying a cheaper model for my first go round, your videos Definitely help out. Have a great weekend, cheers brother 🍺

[bryanschackmann]

I like how your kids get to try Wagyu beef hot dogs.... I'd love to know what meat was in the hot dogs we ate as kids

[jcgivs]

I want a link to those cutting boards to hell with the grill

[ParadisePepperCo.]

I'm always a fan of the diamond pattern grates

[josephponcik]

Where did u get the thing for the meat that looks like a laundry basket.

[EpicConspiracy]

I find all pellet smokers cook the same just some have wifi, side sears, etc etc.