This is a great break down. Something I never see in these type of side by side reviews is a breakdown on fuel used and that cost. It's definitely something to consider and I appreciated getting that in this video.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
glad you liked it
@jordanseitzinger3167
Жыл бұрын
Amazing review and comparison!! Thank you! Finally an honest and non biased comparison between the two styles. I’m still going to buy the woodwind bc I want to be able to spend time with the family and not be 5 steps from the grille all the time. But I feel so much better with the realistic expectations you gave.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
thanks, happy to help!
@goodashbbq
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a head-to-head-head of the 3 smokers you mentioned falling into the same category. MB1050, Camp Chef, and Konnected Joe. All have the WiFi connectivity, all will be about same level of effort, all close enough in price. I think it would be a unique and informative video!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i did record a new one already against the MB gravity
@emmgeevideo
Жыл бұрын
Add the Yoder YS640S-640s... I think you have enough room on the patio for that.
@emmgeevideo
Жыл бұрын
LOL -- I take it that one (or both) of your grandmothers are not in a position to watch your videos...
@Cindy.5
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ looking forward to seeing this one
@SmokeTrailsBBQ
Жыл бұрын
great video James! Alligator loppers! they work great for cutting splits down safely.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Ya i was thinking about getting them after seeing you use them but after this mitre saw near miss definitely lol
@SmokeTrailsBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ I did the same thing last year, almost cut my fingers off
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokeTrailsBBQ 😳
@AngryBullBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ i have a miter too danger at times. I got the alligator just remember to oil each time you use it, crucial. I forgot with my first one and it started smoking. I got a replacement.
@StephenBoucher
11 ай бұрын
I love everything about this series: host, production quality, and valid data to back it all up. Thanks for creating all of these great videos! Quick suggestion (I think you can do it post post) is to add a text overlay at 17:47 highlighting which rack is which (offset vs woodwind pro). Again thanks for this awesome content!
@SmokingDadBBQ
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Good idea
@davelindey8023
Жыл бұрын
As always excellent controlled test James. I so enjoy these comparisons. Thanks.
@Keith80027
Жыл бұрын
Wow that was a lot of testing and information! Thanks James for explaining what you are doing and why as it allows me to understand more what is happen. Your details really do help me learn what are the strong and weak points to each grill. I hope youtube allows this to post because my post have been failing to post for months now.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
thanks, and yes i see this one
@BabyDiego10599
Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about getting this Camp Chef, thanks for this comparison. I was hoping you would say the smoke flavor was closer to the OK Joe but unfortunately that's not the case. I do own the Ok Joe Bronco and the Highland. I have a pellet grill and it works great for what it does but I think it's time for an upgrade to my pellet grill and the Camp Chef seems to be the ticket for me.
@mike_adams
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate including the fuel cost comparison .. great episode!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@corycourtney4239
10 ай бұрын
Great info throughout. I enjoy the videos you post
@SmokingDadBBQ
10 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@FendersRule
8 ай бұрын
The WSM is a the perfect inflection point for flavor vs effort IMO.
@robinbramlett110
Жыл бұрын
I was convinced that I wanted to add a pellet grill, namely the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro or Grilla Silverbac, until I watched this video. You’ve convinced me to just focus on upgrading my OK Joe Highland to a better offset. I really wasn’t too keen on allowing a controller to manage the fire for me anyway. I was just curious about cooking on a pellet grill.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
you should have seen the face my wife made when tasting them inside after... the OKJ was in a league of its own
@txg1275
Жыл бұрын
In addition to comparing to an offset and MB, a direct comparison to a "regular" pellet grill would be interesting! You're one of the most forthcoming content creators out there, so seeing if the ww pro is actually substantially better than the baseline pellet would be a huge help!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i dont have another handy to test, but from memory without adding the wood its exactly like every other pellet grill i have used / no advantage
@txg1275
Жыл бұрын
Got it, so without using the smoke box it's about the same as any other pellet grill (makes sense) but including the smoke box it is the top of the pellet grill pack, but still not close to an offset. For me that's a great takeaway. I recently got my ww pro for precisely what you said in the video. I wanted the convenience of a pellet grill but the best flavor I could get from it. I think I'm going to be very happy with my choice.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@txg1275 congratulations
@surfingonmars8979
Жыл бұрын
These are not only informative and well-made videos, but the host, James, is just a likable fellow with a great delivery. Subscribed after twenty five seconds!
@CoolJay77
Жыл бұрын
I second that. Quality content delivered with a sense of decency.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
appreciate you
@mantzbrinkman4780
Жыл бұрын
Smart dude!
@kappatvating
Жыл бұрын
I echo that and he responds to questions all around great guy
@jakebrown2336
Жыл бұрын
Alright new experient for us lazy folks. Brisket -> 4 hours smoking on a cheap offset. Then set and forget it on the pellet grill versus a full cook on the offset. You can switch up the meat but only use the offset for as long as the smoke penetration “matters” and finish it on the pellet. Long the content lately! Subscription added. I appreciate how approachable you make cooking.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jake. I try and make it approachable
@BigWood76
Жыл бұрын
I think it is safe to say when you start buying different styles of smokers you go all out your set up looks like some sort of a showcase in a museum in the best sort of way!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
haha thanks Scott. Starting to thin out the pack ahead of spring
@TonyRotella
Жыл бұрын
As an owner of the Masterbuilt who was thinking about the much-hyped Woodwind Pro, very much looking forward to the next one. Sounds like I might be safe, however. 😁
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i recorded that already, comes out a week today
@TonyRotella
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ HYPE!
@iwhypokeriwhy3805
Жыл бұрын
Hello, James! I've had a kamado joe classic for a couple of years now and I've been wanting to buy a offset smoker for a long time. Does it make sense for me to take something cheap like oklahoma joe or the result will disappoint me after kamado joe? And thank you for all the education and inspiration btw
@SilatShooter
Жыл бұрын
Man, I love your collection of cooker but my wife would KILL me. Love the channel! Agree with your finding, and add that pellet smokers are so easy to use and require far less nursing your protein.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i am in purge mode lol... 2 offsets gone, solo stove pi and fire pi gone... one more offset to sell. this will go to a charity in town that needs a grill and the MB gravity has a new home as well
@nickkeane4587
7 ай бұрын
Great video! Maybe I missed it but do you have a link to the wood you use in your offset? Thanks!
@SmokingDadBBQ
6 ай бұрын
I’m using Furtado farms (Canada only)
@bmoc1925
Жыл бұрын
Great Video do you have a Link to the wood you use in your Oklahoma Joe??
@CoolJay77
Жыл бұрын
Top notch video. I am often bewildered by those who don't appreciate the flavor advantage generated by stick burners. You have invested a great deal of time with the different types of smokers, which makes this very convincing and valuable. I will share this as a reference with friends who are on the fence , just like I share your 101 cook videos for solid references.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
greatly appreciated
@browncoaster
Жыл бұрын
I cringed every time you used your miter saw for wood splits, but never wanted to tell you what to do. Now i am very sorry to have stayed quiet. Any time using a spinning blade the wood should be already machined flat and be firmly secured. What I wanted to suggest was a band saw which is much safer on non-dimentioned wood, like firewood splits. I'm sorry to have not said something before you got hurt.
@samsonhorvath3614
Жыл бұрын
What about a Weber kettle with a spider venom wifi fan assist. Compare that with all wifi assist setups, because Weber/venom would be like connected joe at significant price difference. Just a thought keep up the good work!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
That’s a good setup for sure
@kmbbmj5857
Жыл бұрын
You've compared things like the Kamado, offset, and pellet type cookers. Have you done a comparison of things like the offset to old style pit cooking over direct coals or Santa Maria style? Wonder how those cooking styles compare. Thanks for the great content.
@roberthyman6282
Жыл бұрын
Still have my KJ Jr. But stepped into a Recteq 380 pellet intro pellet smoker this past year and love their PID controller. Extremely tight temp control
@robertjason6885
5 ай бұрын
Would some sort of extra cook chamber insulation aid in lessening the temperature fluctuations?
@SmokingDadBBQ
5 ай бұрын
Not really as the spikes are driven by the btu of fresh wood combusting. A larger volume and or larger firebox smooths those out
@eskimofo9i6
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Detail, honesty, pros/cons and dedication to accuracy help immensely as i am trying to choose my next smoker/grill. TY
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
glad you like them!
@Ryansbbqnbrew
Жыл бұрын
Lonestar grillz pellet is supposedly the closest to an offset you can get. Currently I have timberline and custom offset by big Phil’s smokers but you just can’t beat the offset.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
ya i watch some videos when people say that it does and maybe they have covid and their pallet is off or they aren't getting the same offset experience that i have had
@isaiahtucker801
4 ай бұрын
I like pellet grills simple tast just as good imo
@robmeltzer5684
Жыл бұрын
Awesome… thanks for making this
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@tl6058
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. I've been eyeing a Woodwind pro to upgrade my current pellet smoker, and it looks like it is probably not a worthwhile upgrade.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
sure its better than some pellets, but i don't find it better than other smart grills like the MB or the KJ Konnected for similar money and more versatility
@loseerich493
Жыл бұрын
Exactly where I was on this.
@ryanp6999
Жыл бұрын
If they get sub $1000 I would most certainly buy one.
@raviator9443
Жыл бұрын
Great job, some of the best barbecue content for the average person. Absolutely do Camp Chef vs Master Built and then I’ll make my decision.what to buy.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I try. i recorded that already, comes out a week today
@bobbyross9419
4 ай бұрын
If you added more chunks to the smoke box do you think the camp chef wouldve had a better smoke profile?
@WKHC
Жыл бұрын
Starting following your channel for the Kamado joe videos. Bought a pizza oven after watching your videos. I am not going to get an offset but im still here for the content! 😂
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
thanks Phil, got lots of good KJ stuff coming out soon (like a long 11hr rest using the Joe residual heat brisket etc.)
@corycourtney4239
10 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity, what manufacturer was the 1st offset you were mentioning? The high-end one.
@SmokingDadBBQ
10 ай бұрын
Smoke north is the first premium one I bought
@GavM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for using the OJoe for the test. I’m getting great results with mine from watching your vids. The smaller splits have been a real game changer. Super clean smoke. Thanks as always!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
you bet, i fell in love with it ... sure its a little more work but for the money its crazy good. sad to have sold it but i feel good with where i got the results too
@quasarkid4256
Жыл бұрын
New sub here. Really enjoying your content. Keep up the good work!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@robertjason6885
5 ай бұрын
Obviously, to ameliorate fuel costs per cook...cook a LOT of items...spatchcock chicken, 2 racks of ribs, etc.
@SmokingDadBBQ
5 ай бұрын
I like that plan
@Todd.T
Жыл бұрын
If you want hands off in an offset, use a charcoal basket. If you want Masterbuilt or Kamado Joe style mix of flavours in an offset use a charcoal basket. I use minion plates to make the fire burn in an "S" pattern to get about three hours unattended burns. Great for winter and parties. Load the minion plates in the charcoal basket. Drop a layer of briquettes (for fire longevity) a layer of charcoal (for that kiss of charcoal) and whatever wood chunks you want (for that sweet wood taste). Light one corner with a torch and put a chunk of wood over that spot in five minutes. If you're cooking "Jirby" style, you go a bit dirty with the smoke first and then clean it up, so you put the meat on right away. If not, wait. The burn is not too dependent on airflow anymore, so just use the flue to control the temps in the cook chamber. When the last part of the "S" is almost exhausted, knock the ashes out and fill the now vacant area with briquettes, charcoal and wood chunks and the fire will reverse and go back to the beginning. Vary the flavour profile by using different quantities of wood vs charcoal (the briquettes burn longer to regulate heat), vary the flavour profile by alternating wood chunks. You can have a chunk of cherry light a chunk of maple lighting a chunk of oak (not that I am telling you what woods combine to make the best smoke....yes I am...) I'm telling you, a hot fire in a stick burner is going to give pizza oven flavour if you have the pie high enough and in the right spot...
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
If I didn’t have other charcoal grills I would for sure try it out to get some hands off options
@BabyDiego10599
Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome explanation, bravo!
@johnkuveke9749
Жыл бұрын
Great video James. Watching your videos has got me curious about purchasing an offset smoker. Do you have a recommendation for a quality offset thats less then 3000 US dollars?
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
don't get carried away on the options and a workhorse 1975 is under 3k - www.workhorsepits.com/product-page/1975-1
@johnkuveke9749
Жыл бұрын
Thanks…i will check it out for sure!! There are so many offsets out there and its very difficult to figure out which is a decent quality even in the higher price range. They all advertise themselves as great quality whether they are at the higher price range or the lower price range. I would hate to spend a lot of money on an offset and find out it is junk
@johnkuveke9749
Жыл бұрын
I noticed you have several offsets in your backyard. Is one of them from the workhorse company?
@BBQ_Beto
Жыл бұрын
Great video James! I’ve owned every generation of Camp chef pellet smokers since 2015 and the WW Pro is by far the best pellet grill I’ve used and the best smoke flavor from a pellet.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
I agree, i have not experienced a pellet grill that does as good let alone better out of all the ones i have used ... not an extensive list by any means, but against the traeger pro, ironwood, timberline, pellet joe, green mountain and gen 1 weber smoke fire i would take this any day .... if you want to tend to your fire manually all day you can do better but to be able to get a result better most restaurants serve for next to no effort its a compelling value proposition
@IrvingtonArms
Жыл бұрын
I gave up my offset... it was too big and heavy for me to use and getting good wood where I live is a PITA. Looking at Camo Chef now, but I cant find one to see in person.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
here it is against the Gravity series... thats a closer compare ... i kinda lean gravity for the price and versatility advantages - kzitem.info/news/bejne/kph3nJh5mHyZhoY
@trito408
Жыл бұрын
Great video, you have an amazing ability to translate what you are tasting into words!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@robbsps5games149
4 ай бұрын
Saw dust pellets grills will never beat offset grills . Pellet grills were made for convenience , Almost like an outdoor oven .
@SmokingDadBBQ
4 ай бұрын
100%
@robintaylor1490
Жыл бұрын
New sub, been watching your videos religiously as of late. 2 questions, have you tried the Kingsford charcoal pellets for a higher temperature ? 2nd question will you be testing the camp chef apex ? I'm torn between the two, I would be adding the smokai smoker it works great on my broil king 500. So i would be adding it to either pellet grill.
@keithatkinson7649
11 ай бұрын
Got to be honest James, my first smoker was a weber smokey mountain. It really is set and forget. OK, it's a charcoal water smoker, but if I didn't want to fire manage, I'd use the weber. It runs and runs once set. If I want to fire manage, I use my offset. I can't see me ever having a pellet smoker, I don't want to spent £20 on pellets that don't really add a smoke flavour.
@lakorai2
Жыл бұрын
No. It cannot in terms of smoke flavor. However if you want to just walk away and not deal with maintsina fire sure. BTW you can accomplish the same smoke performance on any pellet smoker with the Smokey Daddy Inc Heavy D accessory.
@missinbrain
10 ай бұрын
I have this same Oklahoma Joe. I like your mods! I bought the heat baffle plate and an extended smoke stack and that stabilized my temps a lot. But I'm interested in trying the smoke stack lowering mod you show here. I went to buy one and the site says they do not recommend combining a heat baffle plate with the smoke stack lowering kit. Do you have any thoughts about a heat baffle vs the smoke stack lowering kit?
@SmokingDadBBQ
10 ай бұрын
I didn’t do the baffle. If you’re getting even temps left to right I would leave it as that’s what I was after
@RumandCook
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't get deeper penetration of smoke with all those chunks. Great color though! 🍻 I think you need the firebox mod for the MB to see how that does :)
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i ran the MB on just wood the entire time for the next one
@tommygun83
Жыл бұрын
Metal inserts are designed to burn away, there really isn't any need for the SS firebox insert imo. The manifold cover and drip tray/water reservoir however is a great idea though!
@gregwilliams2066
Жыл бұрын
Scale of 1 - 10, can you compare kamado, offset, this campchef, a reg pellet grill with smoke tube, and mb gravity?
@franklinmobley25
Жыл бұрын
If your seasoning start to clump,drop in a couple of pieces of bread .2 days you're baking business , like new money
@craigtaylorfishing
Жыл бұрын
The grandma analogy was perfect, haha!!! It's true how when I eat the leftovers, I get a much better taste of what my guests actually tasted.
@quincycuthbert5408
Жыл бұрын
Will you do a kamado, camp chef and the others
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i did do a new one vs the MB but not sure i will do any more, I agreed to take the grill under the condition i can give it to a charity who needs a grill so they are coming to get it soon
@MAbifarin
Жыл бұрын
Love the video, and THANK YOU for talking about your fix for the App connectivity issues. Will try it today with my Camp Chef WW Pro. One thing that isn't discussed in the manual is the openings of the vents. I have absolutely no idea if I should have them all the way open or closed and what the difference is. Any thoughts?
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
the fan will get the temp no matter what but closed improves efficiency (burn less pellets) and will reduce the wood chunks burning open flame to smouldering.... fully open vents allows enough smoke to exit that the wood chunks burn more cleanly like an offset and worsens efficiency on the wood burn and increases fuel consumption .... for low smoke things like poultry i would do open, for ribs and brisket you can clamp down some
@Zokfend
Жыл бұрын
If you haven't done one yet, do a membrane versus no membrane comparison with spares. One camp says leaving membrane on results in a juicier rib, while another camp says taking membrane off permits more smoke and rub penetration. You seem the unbiased type, so I would believe you.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
its recorded 😊
@TandemTuba
Жыл бұрын
Both absolutely killer looking ribs, cooking location aside!
@Wakeywhodat
7 ай бұрын
I had no idea you were a Canuckian! Awesome video, I subbed. You do an excellent job conveying info.
@SmokingDadBBQ
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@bp.8334
Жыл бұрын
I commend your dedication to maintaining your wood fires. To me the cost of wood and your time makes the ribs about $100.00 a rack. I prefer to sleep while while I bbq so I will continue to use my kamado style and my reverse flow cabinet smokers with charcoal and wood. You do excelent comparisons. I just can't justify being locked to a stick burner. I would love to see you do a blind taste test on ribs cooked by another bbq guy. Your results are always spot on though. I was loking at pellet grills but I always go back to charcoal and wood chunks.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
it makes me cringe adding up the cost lol
@BrisketMedic
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. So much good information and well produced video.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
much appreciated
@Boscoh_
Жыл бұрын
Nice to find the Canadian version of me on KZitem. Thanks for the well researched, educated, informative review. Really appreciated and you got a new sub!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@KingBjord
Жыл бұрын
Were you running the baffle full open or partially open for the woodwin camp chef pro? the drawer you put the wood chunks in, I've seen others say it's too clean of a burn when it's full open and takes away the extra smokiness you would want, so they open it maybe 1/3 rather than full to make it more smokey. If you had it full open, maybe retest?
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
I ran it like an offset so maybe 30% open ... didnt want smoulder and didnt want bush fire with no flavour
@geraldsahd3413
Жыл бұрын
I am bias to gravity and own Char Griller 980. (Masterbuilt and Char Griller are the same parent company.) you can get really close to an offset profile. If you’re one of those people that like the charcoal flavor it works for you.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i recorded that already, comes out a week today
@HR-241
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar issue with cutting logs to chunks on a miter saw, I broke a couple of fences. I purchased a battery powered hand held chainsaw. It works well for cutting logs to chunks. I use it for smoking chunks and also for making small chunks for my tabletop Solo Mesa.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i see one of these in my future
@bdjm8595
Жыл бұрын
Looking to buy my first BBQ, looking like the Wood Wind might be the way to go, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@TandemTuba
Жыл бұрын
I think you really nailed what has drawn me to pellet smokers, even if I know they can't reach the heights of an offset. If I'm doing a brisket, it usually means I'm having family/friends over in which case I want to spend my day with company we're having over, not necessarily tending a fire. And for most weeknight cooks, the ability to punch a few buttons and get a steady temp is amazing for just me and my wife. Maybe once I'm older and retired I'll pick up a nice offset to spend my days tending. Until then though, the convenience is just too much.
@Jebbis
10 күн бұрын
I know this is an old comment, but lately I have been watching a lot of side by side comparisons for things like brisket with people like Mad Scientist BBQ and what seems to be a reoccurring theme I have been seeing is that with a lot of these modern pellet grills that have the ability to have a smoke box, there isn't enough of a difference to justify the work necessary to run an off set, and they seem to be coming up with more and more obtuse reasons as to why you would want to run an offset as opposed to a pellet. This feels a lot like the discussion I had with my brother about how he doesn't like using a sous vide for cooking a steak because it makes all of the work and practice he did for learning how to grill a steak meaningless.
@markbrooks6979
Жыл бұрын
Instead of a miter saw, you could try a small electric chain saw or even a manual bow-style pruning saw. Those are much safer when cross cutting logs/splits.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
yes i am done using the mitre lol
@joshuafranzke2724
Жыл бұрын
Hey where can you get the camp chef woodwind pro in canada? I have yet to find it locally even camp chef authorized dealers cant get it.. its very annoying ! Anyone know?
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Not sure. They sent this to me to test
@thesweets1744
Жыл бұрын
Thank you great job. I completely agree as I have done my own tests in relation to stick burner versus pellets. You just can't get the same kind of smoke ring from a pellet smoker that you do from a stick burner. When I want convenience I use a pellet smoker when I want real deal barbecue I use the stick burner. 👍
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
agree
@Fishin_Carolina
Жыл бұрын
Great experiment. I will say the pellets you use will make a difference too. The best smoker with average pellets will not get good smoke flavor all through the meat regardless of the smoke box
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Very true!
@umakegoodcookies
Жыл бұрын
Very informative James... especially for the offset work issue. I was considering one but perhaps when I retire. :)
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
its so fun... and so hands on lol
@joed.4038
Жыл бұрын
Well a 36" CC PRO IS ALMOST DOUBLE price of a Oklahoma Joe.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
yes the OKJ value for food quality is top notch.... so long as you (and I do) like running the fire yourself
@jeremyduff6483
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another well thought out video James. How do I get on the short list to purchase one of those beautiful offsets once you choose your favorite? 🤓
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
The Carlisle Gen 2 is the last available for sale. Email me for the details
@praetorxyn
Жыл бұрын
I'm curious where you'd put your best KJ ribs on that scale from 1 to 10.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
I have a new tweak recorded that’s coming out soon that’s better. I’d say 7.5 - 7.775 range
@tommygun83
Жыл бұрын
As you said, if you could only have one you'd want something that covered as many bases as possible which is why I couldn't look past the MB Gravity series. 150f to 700f in one oven at the click of a button. Low and Slow, grill or flame sear and option for accessories like rotisserie, griddle or a pizza oven. Throw in some splits and run it like an offset for a similar experience and end result, or just top it off with charcoal and a few lumps of wood and go entirely hands free. Only other grill that comes close imo (and probably beats it in the fuel efficiency department) is the Konnected Joe, with it's only downfall being that it requires to be topped up mid cook. However I think the MB gravity beats out the joe on price and cooking space. Waiting patiently for the comparison between those two!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t have to top up the Konnected on a brisket cook. It can run 12 hours no problem
@tommygun83
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQthat's good! The konnected Joe wasn't an option when i bought my masterbuilt or i would have seriously considered one. I liked the KJ range but wanted wifi connectivity/ease of use and in Australia the KJ range is significantly more expensive than masterbuilt.
@stevepool8034
Жыл бұрын
Hi James, another excellent vid; will be interested to see the MB/CC camparo. Which reminds of a former youtuber named Trendkill BBQ who tried wood in his MB 560 and after a few cook, the damper flaps between the firebox and cook chamber melted away. Have you seen anything similar?
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
not yet but i don't believe the grill will last forever by any means .... borrowed time lol
@tommygun83
Жыл бұрын
This is actually a commonly reported "issue" with the MB that is actually part of the design, so much so they have addressed it on their website. The thin metal inserts that cover the firebrick are only there for transportation and for the first few cooks until the firebrick hardens and sets in place and are designed to burn away. There are firebox mods you can buy online (a stainless steel insert that sits in the firebox) that covers the firebrick back over, however these are totally optional and serve no other purpose than to try and stop the inserts from burning away as they are designed to do.
@blipblap614
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quantitative comparison, it's really helpful to hear "8/10 rib" from your experience. I'm in the market for something hands-off, connected or not... Can you compare the flavor from a Kamado vs pellet at their best?
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i am on the fence of doing that... i did record the masterbuilt and while it was closer it still didn't win (spoiler alert lol) ... against a normal pellet grill, it wins every time. i believe that .... against almost everything else i have / have used its not putting up a really good fight. Its been a few years so my new methods work better but this was my head to head with the traeger before i got rid of it - kzitem.info/news/bejne/qGuDroh7anmol6g
@blipblap614
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks! I'm proud of the poultry and pork from my GMG at 225F, but brisket is a whole different beast and I wonder what I'm missing. I've spotted Al at my local watering hole, I might try to sweet talk him into giving a class. 😅
@christianbureau6732
Жыл бұрын
Axe and Crocs don't go well together, safety first cheers!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
haha cheers
@lavellegriffin3799
10 ай бұрын
You talk to much
@SmokingDadBBQ
10 ай бұрын
The sponsored videos that say this tastes close to an offset are shorter
@theone5404
Жыл бұрын
Use oak, hickory and cherry wood pellet. Use lump charcoal in the smoke box
@2005Pilot
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding comparison!! You are doing Great 👍 👍
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
thanks
@mudcat12800
Жыл бұрын
Lone star pellet grill you need to try it king of pellet grill
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i have heard that its pretty awesome
@tedkarnitz7021
Жыл бұрын
Where did you purchase the intake lowering kit?
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
It was cheaper than this when i got it so maybe look around but this is the one - bbqsmokermods.com/lavalockr-smoke-stack-lowering-kit-for-oklahoma-joe-s-highland.html
@tedkarnitz7021
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! You have a great channel. I wasn't looking, but now you have me interested in a Smoke North offset!!
@AngryBullBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for all the info Where do you get that intake lowering kit? I've never heard of.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
It was cheaper than this when i got it so maybe look around but this is the one - bbqsmokermods.com/lavalockr-smoke-stack-lowering-kit-for-oklahoma-joe-s-highland.html
@AngryBullBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ how do you attach it? Thank you
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@AngryBullBBQ 4 screws. Here is my install vid and why I switched from the dryer vent - kzitem.info/news/bejne/uXtv2JxtrqmLdpg
@AngryBullBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ not sure how I missed that video. Maybe I saw it a while ago and forgot because I’ve seen most of yours but again thank you
@toosas
Жыл бұрын
Great review as always sir
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@MrJunglebear1
Жыл бұрын
I did that same thing with my miter saw, i was trying to cut a piece of hickory log when it grabbed the wood and shot it out of my hand and broke off the fence on the way out
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i was startled lol
@MrJunglebear1
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ Back to the Ax
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
@@MrJunglebear1 haha exactly
@MrJunglebear1
Жыл бұрын
@@SmokingDadBBQ Well sometimes smoking meat has its draw backs and preparation problems, like Chopping wood , it's 2023 and still we can't make a miter saw that can cut hard woods and logs without trying to kill you, all i want to do is smoke a Brisket , i should not have to pay a higher premium on life insurance just because of the hazards of smoking Brisket
@MrJunglebear1
Жыл бұрын
Oh, and when you get tired of that Master built, you can send it my way , i will take it off your hands , it's the closet thing to an off set you can get , Like me you enjoy a Offset , but I think you would enjoy a smoke house even more , especially after the first year smoking in it and all that flavor that's built up in the wood over months, thats a very hard flavor to match with any cooker , maybe some day you will build one , i think you would even enjoy it more than using your big offset
@Alleyne070707
Жыл бұрын
I do a lot of smoking on my Weber Kettle believe it or not, but I wanted to get a pellet grill and I was REALLY eyeballing the Woodwind Pro, but it is not availible in Canada yet! I would love to see more cooks on it if you could, turkey, pork butt etc. Thanks!
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
it has another appearance vs the MB next week already recorded
@loseerich493
Жыл бұрын
I would be shocked if you'd be ok with the level/type (more mild) smoke flavor you'll be getting out of a pellet smoker vs what your tastebuds are used to being that you've been smoking on a kettle for a while. I've also bee REALLY interested with these Woodwind Pros but the more I see honest review like we seen here, the more I'm coming to grips with the fact I probably would be in large part, wasting $1,400+. I have a pellet grill & a Kamado Kettle & 99 times out of 100 I'd much rather have food off the kettle type cooker vs the pellet smoker.
@drcdrdoct9864
Жыл бұрын
I don't get why every video I've watched regarding the pellet grill, you insist on cooking so hot. Big surprise.... you cook ribs at 300 degrees of course you won't get as much smoke from pellets. Both have different ways to get the best results.
@BMick-gz1cl
Жыл бұрын
When smoking on the camp chef using wood chunks, try setting the smoke setting to 1 and not 10. You’ll get more of a offset smoke profile than a pellet smoke profile.
@briandaffern5108
Жыл бұрын
Mitre saws are not forgiving when they hit a knot in a split, scaring the s**t out of you is getting of easy.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
i am still nervous at the memory of it lol
@loseerich493
Жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis & presentation (as per normal). Can't wait to see how the charcoal type cooker does against the Woodwind Pro.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
thanks, that comes out next week (MB 1050)
@agpmjm
Жыл бұрын
Sorry but more like `off putting smokers.` Not my thing at all after my horrendous attempts on a bargain basement offset smoker. I`m a firm Kamado man...
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
my next / scheduled last one with this pit is the MB... but at a similar price as the konnected joe if you absolutely need wifi i would go that way in the name of versatility
@dr.smokedaddy5480
Жыл бұрын
Great video. What type of would did use? Oak chunks could help give the woodwind pro a smokier flavor profile on your meat.
@SmokingDadBBQ
Жыл бұрын
I used the same wood to focus on the burning and circulation of air and how it flavours the meat. You could do the same with both but it wouldn’t change the lack of depth IMO
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