The Pirate

[The Pirate]

I'm a newbie to pellet smoking and would like to know the best flavor pellets to use.

I bought a Traeger Lil Tex Elite.

Thank you

 

[FLBentRider]

Welcome!

I use different flavors for different foods. Experiment and try different combos.

Beef - Oak, Mesquite, Hickory, Wine-soaked Oak, Black walnut
Pork - Hickory, Oak, Maple, apple
etc...

 

[Tatonka3A2]

Our favorite and that everyone likes is Oak. Great smoke and not overpowering at all and goes great with any food.

 

[Scallywag]

Play around and see what you like best... it's part of the fun!
Welcome to the forum!

 

[sparky]

i am loving the oak pellets. i also like pecan / cherry pellets. heh, by the way. welcome to the forum dude.

 

[CarterQ]

Welcome aboard, one of the great things about pellet cooking is how easy it is to experiment. I'm with Tanya, oak is a great all around wood that goes with everything.

 

[So Cal Smoker]

Welcome to the forum Pirate. Part of the fun is trying different flavors. Take your time and enjoy.

 

[Hobbit]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[jimsbarbecue]

Welcome. I am a big oak fan. The BBQ Delights oak is pure Oak . I use other flavors but Oak will never do you wrong.

 

[tatersalad]

Ahoy, Pirate, ye be welcome

 

[TentHunter]

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome!

I use different flavors for different foods. Experiment and try different combos.

Beef - Oak, Mesquite, Hickory, Wine-soaked Oak, Black walnut
Pork - Hickory, Oak, Maple, apple
etc...

My sentiments exactly! It depends on what's in the cooker, and even then I like to change it up. I really enjoy the subtle differences in smoke flavor.

 

[ACW3]

Welcome from North Carolina. I can't add much to all the advice you have already received. Start with single flavors of pellets and then start mixing flavors. It's all fun and the results might surprise you.

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