Locally made smoker pellets

[JohnTak]

I found theses by accident, made by a small family company in northern CA.

 

[LMichaels]

That looks like a really nice find

 

[JohnTak]

Available on Amazon and some Lowes or Home Depot as an internet order. The website is interesting and informative on pellet differences.

 

[LMichaels]

Where did you see the company name? Links?

 

[DanHoo]

Knotty Wood Pellet

Google Search

 

[LMichaels]

Thanks! They are a bit "spendy". But might just have to give them a whirl

 

[Jon Tofte]

Definitely well regarded! I have tried their plum and liked it.

 

[ChuckO]

I've driven past them a couple times (Woodland) They seem like a class act

Knotty Wood Pellets | Almond Wood BBQ Pellets for Smoking

Shop Knotty Wood for almond and plum wood bbq pellets. Family owned, locally sourced directly from real orchards by real farmers.

knottywoodbbq.com

 

[Wilmer Cogburn]

Apparently they are known for clinker formation so I have read and watched on boobtube.

 

[JohnTak]

Yes, clinkers are like rocks that form in the fire pot but because they use bark in the pellets they produce more smoke and flavor. I figure a quick scoop out of the fire pot is a small sacrifice for the benefit.

 

[Jon Tofte]

I would still say one of the best!

 

[Wilmer Cogburn]

I have Knot tried them yet .

 

[Chris in Louisiana]

I'm new to pellets so have been looking around at all the stores. I saw a bag or two of those at Academy Sports.

It stood out because I had never heard of Plummond. Web site says $25 for 20 lbs.

Seems a bit expensive compared to other main brands. Is it different enough to be worth a shot?

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I have Knot tried them yet .

But, wooden you want to?

 

[Jon Tofte]

I'm new to pellets so have been looking around at all the stores. I saw a bag or two of those at Academy Sports.

It stood out because I had never heard of Plummond. Web site says $25 for 20 lbs.

Seems a bit expensive compared to other main brands. Is it different enough to be worth a shot?

They are definitely among the best brands, but I am not really sure you would notice so much difference to be worth the high price. The Plummond is a combination of their two main offerings: Plum and Almond.

I think before I spring for more of theirs, I am going to give the pecan shell ones that Tom Horsman (and others) rave about and say that you CAN tell the difference. They are also very pricey. I need to work through some of what I have before I buy anything more!!!

 

[LMichaels]

Yeah for what those Smokin' Pecan pellets cost it's very hard to justify them. Maybe if they were mixed with more conservatively priced ones it might work