I like that ultra fancy stuff.

I don't have a pellet grill, still researching. I assumed that price looking at the apple, cherry, etc. pellets on recteq at $20 per 18 pound bag plus tax and shipping. Looking around more now, that's definitely high compared to places like Costco. 50 cents an hour for fuel isn't too shabby.

 

Did a thing over the weekend. It may not be a Recteq but it was too good to pass on. Found a Pit Boss Sportsman 1600 on the local marketplace within 1 mile from my house and for $350. It will definitely get my feet wet without breaking the bank on one. The guy used to be a salesman for Pit Boss and this was a demo grill he had for 1 year. Could use a couple new pieces, (clearly was left outside, most likely on a trailer). Used it last night to make some chicken and burgers. Turned out pretty good. Can't wait to try other things/recipes.

 

Congrats on the new cooking rig. Sounds like a pretty great deal and I am sure it will server you well for many years. How is the autostart?

 

Haven't had much play time with it yet. I just turned it on and cranked it to 500 to clean off racks and adjusted the temp to cook my dinner. Once I have more time I will set up the wifi/bluetooth and play with the probes. Need to find something to smoke now.

 

Awesome find, congrats!

 

Bluetooth app is kinda so-so. Not sure if I will use it. The probes that came with didn't read correctly, Might try new pitboss probes or just get some thermpro ones. Any recommendations welcome for those. Made a quick Mesquite Pork Tenderloin last night. I will try it seared next time for a crisp shell. So juicy tho!

 

I've got this one, only used it a couple times, but works well. Have used in the smoker [small brisket] & the oven in the house [same brisket & 2 Thanksgiving turkeys].
https://www.thermoworks.com/smoke/

 

Sale is back, go get it!

 

Parents got me a 2 burner Blackstone for Christmas.
Picked up 2 lbs of thick cut bacon yesterday to break it in

 

Definitely the best way to season a griddle. Not to mention a tasty one.

 

Now I just need to reconfigure my patio to have somewhere to put it.
I've got 2 fridges out there right now & 1 is going away soon, may move the chest freezer there & put the BS next to the grill

 

Thanksgiving week it warmed up so I grilled up some porterhouses that my FIL gave us. This past week I grilled up 2 NY Strips, not bad for mid-December. I apparently didn't get a picture, so here is one of the porterhouses lol. It's been snowing the rest of the week, so think I'm done with grilling for a few months

 

Broke in the Blackstone with 2lbs of bacon