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[jdmessner]

I buy wood burning, hardwood mix, the ones used for home heating. Same size as food grade pellets, perhaps a tiny bit longer, but no issues with auger clogging up. At $4.00 per 40 # bag, I've been doing this for 3 years now and still can't tell any difference. P.S. I always call direct to the manufacture regarding use of these pellets to make sure there are NO glues added for adhesion. I simply got tired trying all the types of flavored pellets out there and quit at around 8 different types for me. ( think of new golf drivers and the guarantee for 'better' distance)   

This has been a fun thread to follow. When I read about wanting to know about a pellet flavor taste test, my first thought was that they are a bit hard to chew, but they would probably provide a good ammount of fiber in the diet regardless of taste!

I was wondering if heating pellets would enter the conversation at some point. I agree with mo-kid. I found a brand of heating pellets that are manufactured 30 miles from my home. They are 100% hardwood and burn great. I called and talked with them for a while about what they use to make the pellets with and have no qualms about using them. I appreciate the very subtle flavor they provide and you cannot beat the price!

[sleebus.jones]

I called and talked with them for a while about what they use to make the pellets with and have no qualms about using them. I appreciate the very subtle flavor they provide and you cannot beat the price!

You're very lucky to be that close to the source.  I think it's criminal what some companies are charging for pellets.   

[LowSlowJoe]

Do your own test.  I know I can't tell a difference between much of any of the pellets because they burn so clean.  I can tell that cherry adds a reddish color to the exterior of the meat though.

I'd like to see proof of this... done in some scientific way.   Like two identical grills, virtually identical cuts of meat, cooked exactly the same temperature and time.     I personally have tried on two different grills , of different types, but as close to the same temperatures as I could get... and I saw virtually no evidence of any color difference between cherry , and any other type of wood pellets.

[Ross77]

That’s the problem with smoking meat. Unless you have all the variables controlled, you’ll never end up with a proper comparison. Add in the fact that everyone’s taste preferences vary greatly as well.

[cookinpellets junior]

My personal experience with trying different brands and different mixes is this:

Lumberjack 100% hickory smokes more and produces more smoke flavor (and ash) than others I’ve tried. Mhc blend is nice for all around cooking. 100% cherry imparts  nice color. I’ve tried a few hundred lbs of cp, bbq delight and some heating pellets and just prefer lumberjack in the above varieties. Lumberjack certainly produces more ash than any other varieties I have tried (irrelevant to me). I can order them by the 1000lbs and mix and match and it lasts me about 10-12 months at around 40 cents per lb. good enough for me

If I could get cp at a similar bulk pricing, I’d likely use them more also...just not cost effective for me though as no local dealer 


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You may be able to get cookinpellets close to $0.50/# if you ordered 1000# delivered to your house.

[grilltreats]

That's where I stand as a 6-month newb to pellet grilling.  I can order LJ in bulk and it's the cheapest of the quality pellets I can get.   They also impart the most intense flavor of the ones I have tried so far.  There is a lot more ash, which from my readings, tells me the bark is included and that gives off more flavor.  I don't see myself buying any other brand at this point until the market changes.