Since I have started using this website to post my BBQ/Smoking adventures there have been some additions, subtractions, and general changes to what I use. Thought I would take a moment to share!
The first adjustment has been my move over to 100% pellet smoking, having gotten rid of my Landmann Smokey Mountain Series (Brinkmann Trailmaster) offset smoker. This decision was made mostly due to time, while I loved the results using the offset it required more attention and time that I decided would be energy better used elsewhere around the house & with the family.
That said, we still absolutely love BBQ/Smoked meals, so investments have been made in the pellet smoking hardware space. Originally started with a Green Mountain Daniel Boone but end of last year upgraded to a new Green Mountain Ledge Prime 2.0 with a Pimp My Grill rack system. I could not be happier with this setup & if the weather would allow I would easily use this every single week, for at least one meal.
The next big upgrade just took place last month, replacing my simple Charbroil 4 burner propane grill with a big step up to a Monument Grill Denali 610 6 burner propane grill. While my main choice for outdoor cooking is still using the smoker, there are a number of meals that really just need something hot & fast. I am still getting adjusted to this grill but so far I am extremely impressed!
Finally, a couple of years ago I added a griddle to the arsenal, bending to the Blackstone trend that really seemed to take over during lockdown. At the time it was actually difficult to find Blackstones so I went with a Members Mark Pro Series 5 burner griddle. While I do enjoy using this I will admit that it is not used nearly as often as I expected and I’m honestly not sure why.
