Pellets Costco brand Kirkland Pellets

[cableguynoe]

It's crazy how cheap they are.
I saw them and checked reviews on Costco website and i saw a bad review, so went with my usual Traeger pellets.
But I'll be giving them a try next time i need pellets.

 

[Shedd]

I’ve been using them, they work great. I haven’t found any difference in any pellets on the market. Thanks to a tip someone put on here last week, Lowe’s had 40 lb bags of Pit Boss competition blend pellets on sale for $11.99. I got 4 bag’s, they are now $16.99. I just used them tonight, they look and burn just like the ones at Costco.

 

[RustyJake]

I grabbed a bag of the Kirkland pellets at Costco. I am quite happy with the visual smoke output

There is a continuous stream of blue smoke from the chimney

 

[Like Smoke]

Looking at the pictures from RustyJake, I noticed there doesn't seem to be any cap on your stack. My cap is closed down to about 3/4 of an inch to restrict my airflow. Is this one of your tricks for good smoking? that we don't know about.

 

[RustyJake]

Looking at the pictures from RustyJake, I noticed there doesn't seem to be any cap on your stack. My cap is closed down to about 3/4 of an inch to restrict my airflow. Is this one of your tricks for good smoking? that we don't know about.

That's on my Yoder, but the results should be the same from the Traeger at 225° or below

 

[CMTiger]

That's on my Yoder, but the results should be the same from the Traeger at 225° or below

You still happy with your Yoder?

 

[RustyJake]

You still happy with your Yoder?

Yes, very happy with it. Still using my Kamado as well. I have to get the Traeger going too soon.

I have chicken breasts on the Kamado and the snack sticks on the Yoder.
I am hoping to do a suckling pig again in a couple of weeks. If I do, the Traeger will.see some.action for the side dishes

 

[cableguynoe]

I have chicken breasts on the Kamado and the snack sticks on the Yoder.
I am hoping to do a suckling pig again in a couple of weeks. If I do, the Traeger will.see some.action for the side dishes

Hey, that’s kind of like my wife when my mom comes over.
Only gets to do a side, if that!

 

[Like Smoke]

I started out with a Tin Egg looking looking smoker that I used lump charcoal and chunks of what ever wood I had around at the time. Usually it was Hickory or Apple. After acquiring the Traeger I given a bag of Cosco fruit wood pellets to try. They seamed to work fine for foul, but were lacking for pork or beef. Since then I have tried an assortment of other pellets, Treager, Cosco and some others. I have come to liking the Pit Boss Comp blend for beef and pork, and do my turkeys and chicken using an apple blend which I think are Oklahoma Joe's. I was also given a bag of Traeger Brisket blend (Oak, Pecan and a hint of pepper) which I haven't tried yet. I screen my pellets using a 1/4 in screen to get rid of the dust and small pieces and have found that all brands that I have used seem to have about the same amount of dust and small pieces. My thoughts are to try different brands whether they are on sale or not and find the ones you like. Just me.

 

[RayClem]

I started out with a Tin Egg looking looking smoker that I used lump charcoal and chunks of what ever wood I had around at the time. Usually it was Hickory or Apple. After acquiring the Traeger I given a bag of Cosco fruit wood pellets to try. They seamed to work fine for foul, but were lacking for pork or beef. Since then I have tried an assortment of other pellets, Treager, Cosco and some others. I have come to liking the Pit Boss Comp blend for beef and pork, and do my turkeys and chicken using an apple blend which I think are Oklahoma Joe's. I was also given a bag of Traeger Brisket blend (Oak, Pecan and a hint of pepper) which I haven't tried yet. I screen my pellets using a 1/4 in screen to get rid of the dust and small pieces and have found that all brands that I have used seem to have about the same amount of dust and small pieces. My thoughts are to try different brands whether they are on sale or not and find the ones you like. Just me.

You can get pellets as simple wood species or as various blends. Hickory and oak are excellent for beef. Those from West texas often prefer Mesquite. I find blends seem to work best for pork, The fruit woods are great for poultry and fish. While you will find many suggestions for pairings, there are no rules. Use whatever you like.

I tend not to dump pellets from my hopper. I just add fresh pellets on top. Thus, I usually have some type of blend, but am never quite sure what is burning at any given time.

 

[Daba's BBQ]

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I was at Costco today and noticed they now were selling Kirkland branded pellets. Has anyone tried these before? You can't beat the price of $12.99 for a 40lb bag.

They are all the same; doesn't matter what you buy. Just make sure they are 100% hardwood. Other than, that, no difference at all. Buy whatever is on sale.

 

[RayClem]

They are all the same; doesn't matter what you buy. Just make sure they are 100% hardwood. Other than, that, no difference at all. Buy whatever is on sale.

Sorry, but not all pellets are the same. Some have higher moisture than others. Some are denser than others. Some are dustier than others. Even Traeger sells some pellets that are"flavored hardwood" and some are natural hardwood. However, even the "flavored hardwood" pellets are made from 100% hardwood; they just extract the juices from some woods to flavor a base wood such as alder or oak. The cheapest pellets might work, but they are not necessarily the best.

Having tried a variety of pellets, I tend to favor Bear Mountain and LumberJack.

 

[Daba's BBQ]

Sorry, but not all pellets are the same. Some have higher moisture than others. Some are denser than others. Some are dustier than others. Even Traeger sells some pellets that are"flavored hardwood" and some are natural hardwood. However, even the "flavored hardwood" pellets are made from 100% hardwood; they just extract the juices from some woods to flavor a base wood such as alder or oak. The cheapest pellets might work, but they are not necessarily the best.

Having tried a variety of pellets, I tend to favor Bear Mountain and LumberJack.

If you re-read my post, I was talking about flavor. They are all the same. Buy whatever is on sale.

 

[RayClem]

If you re-read my post, I was talking about flavor. They are all the same. Buy whatever is on sale.

I did re-read your post. You said absolutely nothing in your original post about flavor at all. You did mention flavor in another thread.

Even when it comes to flavor, not all pellets are made equal. Some pellets might be 100% cherry. Others are a cherry blend with cherry pellets blended with a less expensive hardwood. The flavor developed from the blended pellets is likely to differ from the pure cherry. Perhaps your senses of smell and taste might not be able to distinguish the difference.

Because of the way fruitwood trees (apple, cherry, plum) are grown in orchards, harvesting the wood is more expensive than harvesting wood like oak and alder. That is why blends tend to be more common. If you cannot tell the difference between various grades of pellets, purchase whatever is on sale.

 

[Daba's BBQ]

all are the same when it comes to flavor - better?