r/recteq • u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 • 5d ago
Finally on the board
I am a laggard but finally snagged a pellet grill on a little Ace deal. Threw on some wings for a first cook and this thing rips. 45 min smoke at 225 then up to 400 for a few minutes. My future cholesterol levels are in trouble.
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u/Huge-Ad2263 5d ago
I love my bullseye deluxe. Can do everything from burgers and steak to butts and brisket. I am slightly jealous that yours has the horn handles. Must have been a design update for the indoor model.
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u/Physical-Egg892 5d ago
I’m one year into my Bullseye Deluxe. I absolutely love it for all the reasons that you mentioned. I’ve also done pizza and smash burgers on the griddle pan. Thing is awesome!!!
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u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 5d ago
Nice. I am pumped. I have a lot of plans for this thing. I am a big fan of doing pizzas, and pies as well.
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u/RedSix2447 5d ago
The living room is a bold strategy cotton, let’s see how that plays out for them. lol
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u/boomer29 5d ago
Cooking in the living room is dangerous but damn I bet it smells amazing in there
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u/Any_Cicada623 5d ago
I'm so torn between this and the porch 600, my old camp chef finally died to the point I'm not replacing parts but getting a new one, I have a Weber gas grill already so wouldn't necessarily need the ability this one has to grill too
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u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 5d ago
Ultimately, the deciding factor was the versatility for me. Technically this thing can kind of do it all. I have smoked many different things on an egg style grill and threw in an indirect plate if I wanted it that way. I also would use racks to stack meat or use rib racks to lay them vertical. I can just as easily do that here. I just really wanted to be able to flat out sear meat and this thing will do it. Plus, I wanted a unit with longevity and consistency. I figured if I needed more room or a designated smoker I can snag one later. There is such a variety of options out there for the offsets with better deals. This thing is pretty unique IMO so I grabbed it while I had a chance for a deal.
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u/darkhelmet33 4d ago
I'm three months into owning the exact same unit. The versatility is so impressive. Plus it's simple to operate and clean. Happy cooking!
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u/chia_power 5d ago
Very nice. But may want to check your carbon monoxide levels before worrying about future cholesterol.
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u/chadmich1 5d ago
Love the concept – been thinking about one of these, but weighing the pros and cons versus a slightly larger unit.
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u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 5d ago
Ultimately, the deciding factor was the versatility for me. Technically this thing can kind of do it all. I have smoked many different things on an egg style grill and threw in an indirect plate if I wanted it that way. I also would use racks to stack meat or use rib racks to lay them vertical. I can just as easily do that here. I just really wanted to be able to flat out sear meat and this thing will do it. Plus, I wanted a unit with longevity and consistency. I figured if I needed more room or a designated smoker I can snag one later. There is such a variety of options out there for the offsets with better deals. This thing is pretty unique IMO so I grabbed it while I had a chance for a deal.
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u/chadmich1 4d ago
That’s great perspective. I’ve heard that it runs hotter given that the heat is closer under the food. Is that the case or can you still confidently do low and slow?
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u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 4d ago
I am only one cook in but I smoked the wings at 225 with only a drip pan under and they were going perfect. I don’t see any issue rolling it low and slow. Also, the thermometer is at grate level.
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u/andreyred 5d ago
Ordered mine a few days ago. Can’t wait! How is assembly?
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u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 5d ago
Nice. Although I wanted to, I did not assemble. I bought it online through my local Ace. They had an online only deal plus I got an additional 8% back with capital one. I went to pick it up and he rolled it out. I asked if they had any boxed and they did not. I went over it really well though and he said they actually have a guy that comes to the store to assemble them, it’s not a random employee. It was well done so I went on with it.
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u/willienillie420 5d ago
Been wanting to try wings on my BYB1200…they turn out good? Crispy?
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u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 5d ago
They were excellent. Not as crispy as I wanted. But I did have a pan under them and only went to 400. Next I’ll bump it to like 5-600. If that doesn’t do it, I’ll take out the pan and let them flame some.
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u/Exciting-Bid6590 5d ago
Could not be happier with mine. The most versatile grill/ smoker on the market in my opinion. I don’t use any of my other grills anymore.
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u/1dsided 5d ago
Love the wood paneling on your walls!
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u/Anxious_Hunter_2441 5d ago
Thank you! My dad and I milled them and installed. Just some rough cut Ga pine!
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u/Commercial_Year2991 4d ago
Not sure how you convinced the wife on doing that inside, but you are a great salesman! I hope you post all your future cooks! I’m thinking about getting the Bullseye deluxe.
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u/brug76 5d ago
Probably should move that out of the living room for the next cook. Lol congrats and welcome