This is the Debate: Wood Pellet or Smoker Grill? June 29, 2020 The controversy is no joke. Pellet Grill or Smoker? Let us learn a little more about these grills so you can be influenced either way. Frequently it all revolves on your expression of BBQing and what seasonings and flavors you like. Whether you need a grill for the next family outing, or for your next graduation party, let one of our store associates at Malone Home Center in Greenville steer and guide you in the right direction. The debate of a wood pellet or smoker grill, which do you prefer? Let’s compare. Let’s start with a pellet grill. A pellet grill is made to use wood pellets. These wood pellets come in various kinds of woods, and flavors like pecan, hickory, cherry, apple, maple and more. Some grillers like to mix the pellets for a unique flavor or to begin new grilling recipe secrets. Pellet grills have a subtler smoke flavor that keeps you from over smoking your food. They are easy to use; you just add the wood pellets and set the temperature to put your attention on the meaningful things; like your guests. They have a consistent temperature and can even regularly add the pellets for you when needed. Some newer ones even have WIFI capabilities to connect to an app on your phone. They are comparable to other grills, but can those other grills smoke, bake, grill, and roast this easily? Let us journey on to a smoker grill. The leading reason one buys a smoker is to smoke your food! You are deliberately looking for smoke flavor in your food and for it to be delicate and cooked unhurried to perfect quality. Some people can put ribs or brisket in and go to bed and not worry about monitoring it until the morning hours. This is kind of hard to do with a charcoal or gas grill for some evident reasons. Smokers can be gas, charcoal, electric or wood fueled. Some electric smokers also have WIFI capabilities. Charcoal smoker grills produce smokey flavors and tastes, even adding wood chunks to the charcoal can add some additional flavor. There are a variety of different smokers out there. Some have a water basin and wood chip basin placed at the bottom of the smoker. And then either water or sand can be placed in the water basin. The wood provides the smoky flavor while the water or sand helps provide a consistent temperature. Some smoker grills are designed to smoke meat in a long chamber, placed alongside the heat source rather than directly above it. Be sure to remember to use a meat thermometer, some companies say to use 2 thermometers so you can control it like an oven, and to help you test the temperature of the food before digging in, since smoking meat makes it difficult to determine if it’s done or not. Smoking takes time to get to grilling success; let the smoker grill be your art and have a lot of patience during the whole process and get cookin’. Smoker or Wood Pellet Style? They each have their own pros and cons to make them stand out. Which grill stands out to you? It’s time to choose. So you can get out there and start grilling for the season. Malone Home Center wants to help you purchase just the right grill and accessories to match. From tongs, and grill brushes, to spatulas, to grill grates and replacement parts, we have what you want to start your next event. Don’t forget to buy a grill cover with your new grill to prolong the life of it. It will keep the water or moisture from getting in and ruining everything. Our services and exclusive experience beats out any opponent in the market. Shop local and compare. If we don’t have the kind you want in-store, we have fast FREE Ship-To-Store direct from our warehouse. Back To Project Blog