GrillGrate Blog

Shop Now
Brad Barrett
Friday, 31 May 2013 / Published in Uncategorized

I am (finally) a Pellet Head!

Since Yoder Smoker’s began offering GrillGrates as a standard on their newest line of pellet grills I

had to make the jump. I’ll admit to actually resisting getting a pellet grill. A grill with a plug just seemed foreign and complicated to me. Boy was I wrong!

I’m experiencing the same enthusiasm and pleasure I had when I got my Big Green Egg. I’m like a kid with a new toy! Its amazing how efficient the Yoder YS 640 is. And not just as a low and slow grill either. The first time I grilled steaks on the Yoder (removing the heat shield to direct grill over the burn pot) I was surprised at how fast the grill got to 650F.

I’m over the plug issues too. Just plug it in, turn it on, and set the temp– it really is that simple. Within 5 minutes the smoke is coming out of the stack and within 10 minutes the smoke is minimal while the heat steadily climbs to the programmed temps.

The Yoder’s efficiency is matched with its environmental friendliness compared to briquettes or lump charcoal which put off a lot more smoke and soot. The ash in the bottom of the grill after 60 pounds of pellets would not fill a coffee cup. Compare that to the ash from briquettes which would fill a coffee pot!

My first low and slow was a pair of pork shoulders that spent 12 hours, then ribs and now its time for a brisket.
I think I’ve seen the future of grilling and it does have a plug after-all!
PS- Register to WIN a Yoder Smoker YS640!  Winner to be announced 12/13/13.
  • Tweet

What you can read next

26th Annual National Barbecue and Grilling Association Annual Conference a Smashing Success
Cinco de Mayo Is The Perfect Time To Try Grilling Quesadillas
Winter Grilling Keeps The World Warm!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Holiday Grilling

    Take the Stress Out of Holiday Entertaining by ...
  • 8 Ways to Grill Chicken

    8 Ways to Grill Chicken   Grilling chicken...
  • Grilling For A Crowd

    Grilling For A Crowd July 4th is right around t...
  • The Changing World of Meat – Part 2

    The Changing World of Meat – Part 2 Can P...
  • The Changing World of Meat – Part 1

    The Changing World of Meat – Part 1 Are W...
  • Hold Your Own Steak Cook-off in Your Backyard

    Hold Your Own Steak Cook-off in Your Backyard S...
  • An Onion is The Best Way to Season GrillGrates

    An Onion is The Best Way to Season GrillGrates ...
  • Tune Up Your Gas Grill: Safe and Flavorful Grilling

    Tune Up Your Gas Grill: Safe and Flavorful Gril...
  • Grill Up a Grate Valentine’s Day

    Grill Up a Great Valentine’s Day Trade yo...
  • Game Day Grilling with GrillGrates

    Game Day Grilling with GrillGrates Feed your gu...

© 2015. All rights reserved. Buy Kallyas Theme.

TOP