Pellets and Taste For the Dual Fire June 2026

Welcome to the channel! Perhaps one of the most regular questions that come up is "what pellets do you use?" And for me, I tend to use a variety and up until this point I've never really noticed a dramatic difference in flavor / taste. Perhaps its just me or how I tend to work the smoker. I tend to preference Traeger pellets as they are the premium brand accessible in my area. But, I do like the ACE Smokey Woods brand as well as the HEB brand (they offer post oak, a favorite in central Texas). But after educating myself on pellet-ology, I'm starting to rethink my pellet life choices. Why? Because a majority of what I've been using is NOT what's actually on the label. A premium hardwood blend simply means they've taken a premium hardwood, like oak or alder wood, and season it with a desired tree's oil for flavor. So that Apple wood pellet may actually be oak flavored with oil from apple wood. Now, there are some pellets that are 100% the wood listed on the label. And in this video I see if I can taste the difference and if I'm influenced enough to switch from my blended pellets to a 100% pellet. Key links: Recteq - Grill it Forward Discount link (for first time Recteq buyers, this link provides a discount): https://recteq.refr.cc/Grill-it-Forwa... https://www.recteq.com/explore/recteq... https://www.recteq.com/products/rt-12... This video is aimed at sharing learnings, encourage you to add your key learnings in the comments below. Also, any questions you may have that I or others may be able to help with. A note, I am new to RecTeq and this is a non-sponsored video. #traeger #recteq #grilling #woodridge #OutdoorCooking #PelletGrill #bbqgrills #pelletgrills #recteqdualfire1200 #recteqlifestyle #bestpelletgrill #campchef 00:00 Intro 00:31 Pellet Matrix 01:46 Salmon: Take 1, Apple and Mesquite 03:38 Salmon: Take 2, Weaker Smoke 04:54 Ribs: Cherry vs. Hickory 05:58 Ribs: Apple vs. Hickory Wrapped 08:49 Chicken: Maple vs. Pecan 10:12 Cooking Start 13:08 Overnight Chill 14:15 Life Choices