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Premium Hardwood BBQ Pellets, Smokehouse Blend - 40 lbs.
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Aug 7, 2022
rm2fiddy
5 out of 5 stars review

Good pellets

I've used 3 bags of these pellets in my pitboss pro series.No issue what so ever.They do leave a stronger smoke flavor on the meat than anything I've used before but I'm good with it.

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Jul 7, 2024
SofiasNanny
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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Mar 24, 2025
Joe M
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent pellets, excellent price!

I really like these pellets. I have a Traeger pellet grill and have used other brands of pellets, but these work just as well, if not better than the others. They produce a nice smoke flavor in everything I have smoked, from burgers, to beef ribs, etc. The price is hard to beat as well.

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May 25, 2019
Adam
5 out of 5 stars review

Love these

These pellets give a nice "generic" smoke flavor since they're a blend. I've been running these as the main fuel source in my Rec Tec and I'll supplement with a pellet tube that has a single variety of pellets when I want to shift the flavor profile for a given cook. I've got over 600 lbs of these and I'm going back for more...

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Jun 13, 2025
AK
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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Jun 9, 2024
Grrriff
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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Feb 11, 2023
Bobrob
5 out of 5 stars review

Great performance in my Weber

I've burned120lbs of these pellets in my Weber Smokefire without a single problem. The Smokefire can be picky on the pellets used due to the hopper design. Larger diameter or long pellets will tend to form a bird's nest over the auger and prevent pellets from feeding. These pellets are of uniform length, about 3/8" long, and feed perfectly. The flavor is very nice - about what any blend of pellet tastes like and they've never overpowered the food. I've tried about every pellet out there and these are way up my list, especially at their price point!

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Feb 5, 2024
T In Omaha
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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Aug 7, 2024
Ginnapudder
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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Jan 3, 2020
Smokey Joe
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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