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Had to pick between a pellet smoker and a stick burner for my first comp in Memphis
I was stuck between the easy temp control of a Traeger Ironwood and the old school feel of a cheap offset. Went with the offset, and my brisket came out tough after 14 hours because I couldn't keep the fire steady. Honestly, I think the pellet grill would have given me a better shot at placing. Anyone else regret their first big equipment choice?
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johnthompson1mo ago
Man, that's a classic rookie move and we've all been there. Honestly, starting with a stick burner at a comp is like learning to drive in a race car. Tbh, you gotta run that cheap offset for months to learn its fire before you trust it with competition meat. Next time, maybe bring both if you can, use the pellet grill for the main turn in and practice on the offset at home.
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