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Premium Hardwood BBQ Pellets, Smokehouse Blend - 40 lbs.
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Jan 3, 2020
Reviewer name: Smokey Joe
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent pellet

Better heat regulation and burning consistency than other brands. Universal flavor for everything from chicken to beef to pork. Best to keep a bag of apple or fruit flavored pellets handy to mix in when doing the more delicate meats, as it does add a smoky flavor for those who aren’t accustomed to it. Gets my Traeger over the 450° maximum temp, so has a good, hard burn, and is very cost effective for long smokes. Better priced than many high end brands that are priced for the name versus usability and quality.

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Feb 5, 2024
Reviewer name: T In Omaha
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Good pellets

Love the smokehouse brand. I'm really sad they got rid of the bourbon barrel pellets at Sam's but their competition works. Hopefully it's just a seasonal option. Prefer it over the kingfords blend they had. That blend did not give the smoke flavor well. This has a great light flavor. I prefer the heavier flavors from the bourbon barrel but you take what you can get. At $15 for 40lbs I'm not upset and highly recommend this product. However I HIGHLY suggest you get some sort of sealed container or at least a large contractor bag to close the bag up. Unless you are knocking a bag out in a few months the pellets will absorb moisture and be less efficient/make more ash in the grill.

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Jul 7, 2024
Reviewer name: SofiasNanny
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Superb Blend and Outstanding Value

The mix of woods is spot on. I do prefer a decent smoke taste so I appreciate the hardwood but it's not heavy or bitter due to a equal blend from all of the woods. I don't like a light or tangy smoke either. I find that this blend is the right mix for ribs, butts, sausage, brisket, chicken. It has a good burn too. I've got the platinum pit boss exclusive to Lowes from 2023 and these pellets perform well. Oh I've used the more expensive brands and experimented with different woods but not was I shocked and pleasantly surprised by these. Look at the savings too. I take smoking brisket butts and ribs very seriously here in the SW. You can't go screwing up BBQ. Lol and this is my secret weapon now....of course combined with moderate to minimal skill and any pellet smoker.

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May 30, 2022
Reviewer name: DTK
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Pellets and great price

I am using coking on my Camp Chef a couple times a week if not more. When I started with a pellet grill I tried out many different brands, to included the coveted big T. I have to say these have been the best overall pellets I have found. 40lbs is good at the Sam’s price and makes me want smoke more if that darn job didn’t interfere.

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Jun 9, 2024
Reviewer name: Grrriff
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Average Pellet

Decent enough of a pellet but burns roughly 10% cooler than the previous ones (Cabela’s) I ran. I have my Traeger Select set to “High” and it easily ran 400°+ with the Cabela’s pellets but with these pellets, my grill is fighting to maintain 372° and it’s 100° outside.

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Jun 13, 2025
Reviewer name: AK
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

For My Indoor Smoker

These are truly fabulous. I use 1 or 2 tablespoons in my indoor smoker (looks like a big crock pot) and the flavor is amazing. I am really picky and tried many kinds of woods chips over the past year. I also smoke meat at leadt once a week throughout the year. A 2 lb bag is $7 Ive used several kinds even pecan (highly adored) and these are best. Run don't walk on this. I just sent a friend a screenshot to purchase.

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Jul 28, 2019
Reviewer name: Thomas
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome product!

I always buy these each time I visit Sams Club. I do a lot of cooking on my smoker and this item definitely provides a great experience! Extremely great flavor for everything...pork, beef and chicken. Great smoke flavor and very little ash. A very reasonable price and much better value than any name-brand smoker pellet out there. I just hope my local club continues to stock this item.

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Jun 21, 2025
Reviewer name: InnerOffice
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best all-around pellets you can buy

Never smoked a brisket in my life. Reluctantly entered a BBQ contest. Used these on the brisket in the Traeger, and walked away with a silver medal. Turns any cut or type of meat into an award winning meal, and deserves to be the only pellets you need.

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Aug 9, 2020
Reviewer name: Janet
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Pellets

I have been using these pellets for over a year in my Pit Boss 1100 Pro Series Grill and my Pit Boss Series 5 Vertical Smoker. Excellent quality, excellent smoke. I have smoked several meats overnight and ranging 15-20 hours at a time. I have never had an issue with these pellets in either my grill or smoker, for any reviews that say otherwise I assume it’s some kind of user error. I personally prefer the smoke that these pellets produce over the Pit Boss / Louisiana Grill Competition Blends. Excellent pellets, I just wish Sams Club shipped them :)

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Aug 7, 2024
Reviewer name: Ginnapudder
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Now my spouse likes smoked food.

My family are picky eaters, these pellets are not only a great deal but the results of the taste of different meats I have used these pellets with is remarkable and my family loves the taste, not overpowering and tasty! Works great with the Member's Mark Pellet Grill!

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