I Burned WOOD SPLITS in My Pellet Smoker! 🔥 (Lone Star Grillz Experiment – Part 1 of 3)

🔥 WOOD SPLIT EXPERIMENT – PART 1 of 3! 🔥 Hey hey — it’s the Lost Canuck back with another mad BBQ experiment out of Wisconsin! In this first video of my 3-part pellet-smoker experiment, I test whether you can actually burn real wood splits inside the Lone Star Grillz 42" Pellet Smoker using their charcoal basket insert under the heat deflector. ‪@lonestargrillz‬ 💥 Spoiler: It WORKS (🔥) — but you can’t reload once the deflector’s on! So in Part 2, maybe I’ll solve that problem using the La Plancha frame as a reload access mod. Stay tuned! -Here’s what you’ll see 👇 Installing the charcoal basket under the deflector 🧺 Loading pecan splits 🪵 and firing up the pit Full smoke boost test vs standard pellet mode 🔥 Cooking a beautiful Chuck Eye Roast from Hagberg’s Meats Real results Preview of Part 2 – La Plancha Reload Method 💬 What you’ll learn: ✅ How to use the charcoal basket for real wood flavor ✅ Split size & placement tips (so you don’t jam the deflector) ✅ Smoke boost duration & burn pattern ✅ Cost & value analysis ($95 basket + shipping) 🎯 Gear used: Lone Star Grillz 42" Pellet Smoker 🔥 Charcoal Basket Insert (Medium) Bear Mountain Pecan Splits ‪@bearmountainbbq‬ ThermoWorks RFX Probes ‪@Thermoworks‬ Prairie Smoke & Spice “Tumbleweed” Rub ‪@luxebarbequecompany8072‬ Bear & Burton’s W Sauce ‪@wsauceofficial‬ 🛒 Shop my BBQ gear: ============================================= ***LOST CANUCK ON-LINE STORE*** (Check out all my AMAZON FAVES below – Affiliate links): https://www.amazon.com/shop/lostcanuc... ============================================== ***THERMOWORKS Items*** ThermoWorks RFX Wireless Starter Kit: https://thermoworks.sjv.io/BnQYXB ThermoWorks Themapen One (best in the business): https://thermoworks.sjv.io/mOBkg7 ============================================= *** Chef’s Temp S1 Grill Gauge – Drum Smoker Control *** ProTemp S1 Smart Grill Gauge (On My OKJ Drum): https://chefstemp.rfrl.co/1mexr Use Code TD20 for 20% Off Your Entire Order ============================================= *** PK GRILLS Charcoal Grills – Awesome Grill/Smoker *** PK Go Portable Charcoal Grill (Tom Horsman Loves It!): https://alnk.to/gVNLEWc PK 360 Large Charcoal Grill – The One I Have (360 sq. inches): https://alnk.to/eDTuNDi ============================================= ***Camp Chef “Starter” Pellet Smoker – With Wood Chunk Box*** Woodwind Pro 24” Smoker https://alnk.to/2jOn6To ============================================= ***Pi-One Portable Stainless Steel Pellet Grill – Battery Powered*** Pi-One Pellet Grill (Like Mine): https://piliving.com/?ref=LOSTCANUCK10 Use Code LOSTCANUCK10 for 10% Off Your Entire Order ============================================= ***Solo Stove Fire Pits – Family Outdoor Fun*** Yukon 2.0 Back Yard Bundle: https://alnk.to/gzYfHfB Yukon Heat Deflector – Stay Warm: https://alnk.to/gzYfHgT ============================================= ***Cotton Gin Smokers (with charcoal door) and Tribal Fire Mini Grills*** The Harvester Drum: https://rstr.co/livefireandsmoke/8844 Use Code LOSTCANUCK10 for 10% Off Your Order ============================================= ***The Meat Stick V Wireless Temp Probe*** New High Temp 6-Sensor Probe: https://themeatstick.rfrl.co/1m1vz ============================================= 💡 Did You Find This Video Helpful? 💡 ============================================= 1) *HIT* that “HYPE” or “Like” button – it helps my channel GROW! 2) *SEND* a “SUPER THANKS” by hitting the “Thanks” button! 💰 3) *WATCH* more BBQ cooks & gear tests 📺▶️ 👇    • Pellet Smoked Meats   ============================================= 🕓 CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro – Lost Canuck BBQ Experiment 🔥 00:30 Part 1 of 2 Announcement – Wood Split Test 00:48 What’s in the Box? (Charcoal Basket Unboxing) 01:41 Setup Plan – Can It Burn Wood Splits? 02:52 Lost Canuck BBQ Theme 03:18 Chuck Eye Roast Prep – Binder & Rub Setup 🥩 06:22 Dry Brine + Pit Cleaning Tips 07:34 Installing the Charcoal Basket Under the Deflector 10:36 Split Sizing & Placement 🪵 13:38 Lighting the Lone Star Grillz Pellet Smoker 16:18 Smoke Boost Results – Did It Ignite? 18:42 Wrapping the Chuck Eye Roast 🧈 19:44 Final Slice & Juiciness Test 🤤 23:31 Ash Analysis – Did the Splits Burn Clean? 26:28 Part 2 Preview – La Plancha Reload Idea 🔥 29:04 Final Thoughts + Value Verdict 💬 31:18 Be Kind Sign-Off ❤️ #LoneStarGrillz #LostCanuckBBQ #WoodSplitExperiment #BBQExperiment #Part1of2 #LaPlanchaReload #PelletSmokerHack #PelletGrillMods #BackyardBBQ #ChuckEyeRoast #BBQScience #WisconsinBBQ #ExperimentSeries #BBQLife #BeKind #bbq #pelletgrill #pelletsmoker #smoker #bbqlovers #beef #roast #chuckeye