10/09/2022
Let’s talk about pellet smokers for BBQ at home.
Pellet smokers are often refered to as a set it and forget it. Not everyone has the time to dedicate 12+ hours feeding wood into an offset smoker, if you want that authentic wood flavor just hire Matt’s Backyard BBQ and we do the work for you.
Pellet smokers are a great at home option and while they will never get the authentic flavor that meat cooked over a real wood fire gives you, they can still make some great BBQ for your family while being much more of a hands off approach. I wouldn’t call it set it and forget it though.
Meats cooked on a pellet grill still need to be monitored periodically to ensure the best results. Things like spraying the meat to ensure it does not dry out or parts overcook throughout the cook, and using whatever wrapping method you choose to finish the meat, as well as closely monitoring the temp, fat render and tenderness towards the end of the cook to ensure the meat is pulled off the smoker at the right time.