I have a lot of experience cooking on a WSM but with a 2 year old and 8 month old I was looking into pellet grills as a time saver. Curious as to what you guys think of these.
https://www.samsclub.com/ip/Member-s-Mark-Pro-Series-36-Pellet-Smoker-with-Induction-Burner-and-Smoke-Tray/13930519749?classType=REGULAR&from=/search (this just went out of stock but would assume it will be back)
https://www.academy.com/p/grilla-silverbac-20-wood-pellet-grill (Currently $599 at Academy)
Camp Chef is obviously the most expensive, is it worth the premium over the members mark pro series? They both have a smoke box, I have wireless thermometers that I can use already. I don't think I'll ever really use it as a grill, mostly as a smoker for brisket/ribs/pork shoulders/chicken/turkey. Leaning towards the members mark just because it seems like it gives most of what the camp chef does at a fraction of the price.
by USTS2020
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Get the camp chef and don’t look back that’s a great deal
You’re comparing a Malibu and a Fusion (since quality is suspect) to a Mercedes. If your budget is more aligned with the Camp Chef, get it, but the other two are in a total different pricing segment.
I’ve had the MM36 for two years now and it’s fantastic price for performance. Great features but it’s still a fairly budget smoker.
The Camp Chef is going to be a significant step up. I’ve always said when the MM dies I’ll look into getting a serious upgrade. So you need to determine whether you have the money or want to spend it on a smoker or not
I have the 24 Camp Chef. Its been rock solid.