Rec tec mini smoke

[vics]

Want to buy a RecTec mini but every time I see a video on Rec Tecs I never see much smoke coming out even at lower temps. Are they too efficient? Do they produce that great smoke flavor or do you need a smoker tube. Thank you.

 

[brothercooker]

I highly recommend you to get a smoker tube to get that smokey flavor.

Its really affordable.

 

[vics]

Thank you. The point of getting a pellet smoker for me though is to smoke meat . I think if you have to add a tube something is missing.

 

[TentHunter]

The Rec Tec Minis are so new I don't know how they are working as far as smoke level, etc.

I don't care for where they placed the back vent slots. They are right near the top which I think would allow heat and smoke to escape from the top too quickly. But then again, I'm not an engineer.

 

[vics]

Thank you. Anyone recommend any grills that don't need a smoke tube to get a good smokey flavor.

 

[mcschlotz]

Certainly can, MAK 1 or 2 Star.

 

[TentHunter]

Certainly can, MAK 1 or 2 Star.

Yep, the MAK 1 & 2 Star are know for producing a little more smoke than most other pellet grills.


With my MAK 1 Star the only time I really need to use a tube is when I want a deep penetrating smoke, that only a cold-smoke can provide, for things such as homemade Bacon, smoked sausage, hams etc.

BUT I have done all of those without a tube, with the MAK running just in smoke mode, and they are still nice and smoky.


Now granted, it's still going to be different from a stick burner where it's very easy to over-smoke food.

 

[vics]

Very good words I thank you all. Better equipped now to make a purchase now and join the ranks.

 

[sptucker]

I was skeptical, too. My MAK has far exceeded my expectations in the smokey flavor department. I may never fire up my offset cooker again. I NEVER thought I'd say that!

It's all about time and temperature. And maybe which pellets you use (although I have tried about 4 brands and they all rock)...

 

[vics]

Thx. Seems like a lot of people like Maks. Will the 1 cook as well as the 2?

 

[mcschlotz]

Sure it will, without a question!

I personally choose the 2 Star because of the other features or options available. One, important to me, was the hopper dump shoot.

 

[dc1956]

I have had my 1 Star about 2 weeks and it is everything I expected and more. The way it is built I fully expect it to outlive me.


Dave

 

[sptucker]

Thx. Seems like a lot of people like Maks. Will the 1 cook as well as the 2?

I'm sure it will!

 

[TentHunter]

I have cooked on both the 1 & 2 Stars. Other than the 2 Star's cold smoke chamber, and being a bit larger, they basically cook the same from what I can tell. They both sport the same Pellet Boss controller.