User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 12/3/2023 8:22:00 PM EDT
I couldn’t decide so I bought a rectec to go with the two BGE’s I already have. Masterbuilt electric is going to be for sale it just doesn’t do it for me.
I sold my big wood smoker. It made some great bbq but I just don’t cook for many people. The rectec is the smaller Road Warrior 340. It fits with what I need since it’s only the two of us. When we have bigger get togethers I can run both setups |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/3/2023 11:56:22 PM EDT
[#1]
I have a MAK and a BGE, they both have their role.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/4/2023 12:02:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Bklyn_Irish]
[#2]
|
|
|
|
OR, USA
|
Posted: 12/4/2023 1:12:20 AM EDT
[#3]
I have a bge and a Yoder. Probably going to add a black stone to the back porch as well.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/4/2023 1:42:45 AM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bondryan: I have a bge and a Yoder. Probably going to add a black stone to the back porch as well. A Blackstone is definitely in my future. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/4/2023 10:25:17 PM EDT
[#5]
I’ve had my egg for years and use it all the time. The pellet will be used more as a smoker I think .
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/5/2023 7:18:25 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mc556: I’ve had my egg for years and use it all the time. The pellet will be used more as a smoker I think . Large BGE and a pitboss here. Pitboss gets used for quick cooks if I dont feel like lighting the egg. I have started doing steaks differently. Smoked on the pellet for about 30 minutes or so, then seared hot on the egg. Best steaks I've ever made. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/5/2023 7:40:06 PM EDT
[#7]
Primo
|
|
|
|
GA, USA
|
Posted: 12/5/2023 8:08:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: giantpune]
[#8]
I've had some really good food off some green eggs. The local dealer hires professional cooks to come in every year. They line the sidewalk with eggs and cook a bunch of great food and give it away. Goal is to sell more eggs.
They each have their pros and cons. Con of the egg is most people are not hard core enough to suffer through babysitting a fire long enough to cook a brisket on one. They start buying computers with thermometers and fans. By the time you're done with it, you hope to have some setup that works as well as a rectec does right out of the box.  As far as searing on a pellet goes, I have the rectec bullseyes and 590s. They will both get up high enough to sear a steak. The 590 takes a good 20min to get there, but it'll do it. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/5/2023 8:43:44 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By giantpune: I've had some really good food off some green eggs. The local dealer hires professional cooks to come in every year. They line the sidewalk with eggs and cook a bunch of great food and give it away. Goal is to sell more eggs. They each have their pros and cons. Con of the egg is most people are not hard core enough to suffer through babysitting a fire long enough to cook a brisket on one. They start buying computers with thermometers and fans. By the time you're done with it, you hope to have some setup that works as well as a rectec does right out of the box. As far as searing on a pellet goes, I have the rectec bullseyes and 590s. They will both get up high enough to sear a steak. The 590 takes a good 20min to get there, but it'll do it. They do come in mighty handy. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/5/2023 9:08:11 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: They do come in mighty handy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: Originally Posted By giantpune: I've had some really good food off some green eggs. The local dealer hires professional cooks to come in every year. They line the sidewalk with eggs and cook a bunch of great food and give it away. Goal is to sell more eggs. They each have their pros and cons. Con of the egg is most people are not hard core enough to suffer through babysitting a fire long enough to cook a brisket on one. They start buying computers with thermometers and fans. By the time you're done with it, you hope to have some setup that works as well as a rectec does right out of the box. As far as searing on a pellet goes, I have the rectec bullseyes and 590s. They will both get up high enough to sear a steak. The 590 takes a good 20min to get there, but it'll do it. They do come in mighty handy. My stoker on my BGE is quite good at holding temp. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/11/2023 12:19:08 PM EDT
[#11]
I just bought a Recteq to compliment my BGE. I'll still use the egg, at least I think I will. My son retired his egg after getting a Traeger, he said it was so easy to set and forget the temp he didn't want to mess with the egg any more.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/11/2023 1:09:45 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION: My stoker on my BGE is quite good at holding temp. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION: Originally Posted By Bklyn_Irish: Originally Posted By giantpune: I've had some really good food off some green eggs. The local dealer hires professional cooks to come in every year. They line the sidewalk with eggs and cook a bunch of great food and give it away. Goal is to sell more eggs. They each have their pros and cons. Con of the egg is most people are not hard core enough to suffer through babysitting a fire long enough to cook a brisket on one. They start buying computers with thermometers and fans. By the time you're done with it, you hope to have some setup that works as well as a rectec does right out of the box. As far as searing on a pellet goes, I have the rectec bullseyes and 590s. They will both get up high enough to sear a steak. The 590 takes a good 20min to get there, but it'll do it. They do come in mighty handy. My stoker on my BGE is quite good at holding temp. I enjoy the peace of mind of being able to monitor remotely, especially overnight. I use the ThermoWorks Signals. |
|
|
|
NC, USA
|
Posted: 12/11/2023 7:23:42 PM EDT
[#13]
t
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinSpinner: I just bought a Recteq to compliment my BGE. I'll still use the egg, at least I think I will. My son retired his egg after getting a Traeger, he said it was so easy to set and forget the temp he didn't want to mess with the egg any more. This is why I want one. I use a WSM but the ease of use on pellet smokers is sooooo appealing. Maybe next year. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/16/2023 3:20:16 PM EDT
[#14]
It’s a tough call, I lean a little towards the BGE because I think you can get better smoke flavor out of them. Plus the versatility of doing a low and slow cook and then turning around and having blazing heat to seat a steak. Pellet grills just don’t have that high end heat, but the ease of use makes them attractive.
|
|
|
|
OK, USA
|
Posted: 12/16/2023 3:35:09 PM EDT
[#15]
I bought a pellet pit boss lexington at clearance price,
Pellets don't smoke much, i made a little hardware cloth basket to put soaked down wood chips in, it puts out a decent smoke. |
|
|
GA, USA
|
Posted: 12/16/2023 3:40:11 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ioannem: Pellet grills just don’t have that high end heat, but the ease of use makes them attractive. Depends which one you get. The smaller they are, they hotter they can get. I think about the rectec 590 is the cutoff point. I'm searing steaks fine on the 590. It just takes a while to get there. The smaller bullseye gets hotter and does it faster. It has a setting called "riot". No idea how hot that is. Its definitely hotter than required to reasonably handle steaks, shrimp, burgers, etc. |
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 1/16/2024 9:54:43 AM EDT
[#17]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/16/2024 10:05:30 AM EDT
[#18]
I have both.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 1/16/2024 10:09:10 AM EDT
[#19]
|
|
|
|
NC, USA
|
Posted: 1/16/2024 10:19:24 AM EDT
[#20]
Used to have a BGE and now have 2 pellet grills. Not going back to BGE.
|
|
|
CA, USA
|
Posted: 1/17/2024 12:40:37 PM EDT
[#21]
I have a 640 which replaced my chinateq 700.Recently had notions of a bge but for the money i went with a kamado joe which gave me more features for the money,and less than bge
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
Attached File
