Is This a REAL Offset Smoker Replacement? (LSG El Fuego Trio)

Most pellet vs offset comparisons aren’t fair… until now. I tested a pellet grill that can burn wood splits vs a proper wood only burning offset smoker to see how close it actually gets when you remove all the other variables. In this video, I use the LSG El Fuego Trio's Wood Split basket to burn real wood splits inside a pellet grill VS my Adjustable charcoal grill burning only wood creating one of the fairest pellet vs offset tests possible for backyard BBQ. Resources to Help Make BETTER Barbecue 👉🏼 https://www.smokingdadbbq.com/shop ► Vent settings, Better Kamado Smoke Guides & Double Indirect How To PDFs available for Big Green Egg, Primo and Kamado Joe Grills! ► FREE food temperature guide with Newsletter Signup ► Become a channel member - https://jo.my/memberperks ------------------------------------- 💰💰💰Gear Discounts 💰💰💰 ------------------------------------- *Affiliate links help support the channel when you use them and it allows me to keep bringing you content like this* 🥩 ChefsTemp (Use discount code “SDBBQ” to get 25% off any order site wide!) S1 ProTemp Smart Gauge - https://jo.my/s1gauge ProTemp 2 Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer- https://jo.my/protemp2plus X10 Instant Thermometer - https://jo.my/x10 🗑️ KickAsh Basket & Can - https://jo.my/kickashbasket 💰 Use discount code “SDBBQ” to get 5% off any order site wide! 🔥 GrillGun and Su-V Gun from GrillBlazer - https://t.jo.my/grillblazer 💰 No coupon needed! Just use this link for up to 10% off site-wide 🔪 Dalstrong Knives, Cookware & Tools - https://t.jo.my/dalstrong 💰 No coupon needed! Just use this link for up to 10% off site-wide 🧂 Pepper Cannon (8-60 mesh 10x more per grind) - https://t.jo.my/pepper 💰 Use discount code “SDBBQ10” to get 10% off any order site wide! ------------------------------------- Free resources at www.smokingdadbbq.com ------------------------------------- ► Join my Free Quarterly News Letter with insider tips, giveaways etc. ► Food temperature quick reference guide (FREE with newsletter signup) ► Written Recipes / Rub Ratios / DIY Table plans etc. Today’s video was produced with free product/sponsorship from - Lonestar Grillz - https://jo.my/lonestar 👉🏼 Did this video help you? Sharing this video with friends, groups, social media etc. helps others find me and is greatly appreciated! 🙏 Pellet vs Offset Smoker Test (Real Wood Splits in a Pellet Grill) This video explores one of the most realistic pellet vs offset smoker comparisons possible using the LSG El Fuego Trio. Unlike typical pellet grill tests, this setup allows you to burn real wood splits inside the pellet fire pot, creating a hybrid cooking method that combines pellet control with traditional wood smoke. If you’ve ever wondered whether a pellet grill can match an offset smoker, this test shows what happens when you introduce real wood splits alongside pellets. By running the same cooker in different modes—wood fire vs pellet + wood splits—we remove many of the variables that usually make pellet vs offset comparisons unfair. This is especially relevant for backyard cooks looking for: A pellet grill with real wood smoke flavor A potential offset smoker alternative Hybrid cooking setups using pellets and wood splits Ways to improve smoke flavor on a pellet smoker The LSG El Fuego Trio makes this possible with features like: Wood split fire pot capability Pellet + wood hybrid cooking Fireboard controller for precise temperature control Ability to run both live fire and pellet-assisted cooks Whether you’re a pellet grill user trying to get closer to offset results, or an offset smoker considering a more convenient setup, this test shows how far pellet grills have come. #offsetsmoker #pelletgrill #lonestargrillz