Grilla Chimp 2.0: Controller Swap & Pecan Shell Rib Test! 🔥

Can a tiny $500 portable pellet grill really make killer ribs? I fixed my Grilla Chimp 2.0 controller, added 20% crushed pecan shells for extra smoke, and cooked Duroc baby back ribs. My Grilla Chimp 2.0 controller failed in PID-Mode, so it’s time for a 10-minute surgery! Once we're back in action, I’m testing a 20% mixture of crushed pecan shells to see if we can get offset-quality smoke on a portable pellet grill. Conclusion? BIG Results! This video answers a few big backyard BBQ questions: 🔥 Can the Grilla Chimp 2.0 make real BBQ ribs? 🔥 Was the controller replacement easy? 🔥 Does Pro Mode give better smoke? 🔥 Do crushed pecan shells work in a closed-center, square-flight auger? 🔥 Can a small portable pellet grill hang with bigger backyard smokers? For this cook, I used Yes, Dear BBQ Yellow Sauce as a binder, Ash Kickin’ BBQ Honey Chipotle rub, apple cider vinegar and water for spritzing, butter and Blues Hog Champions Blend in the wrap, and Hey Grill Hey Maple Bourbon glaze to finish. The final ribs had great color, a nice smoke ring, juicy bite, and a sweet mild pecan smoke flavor. For a small portable pellet grill, the Chimp 2.0 really surprised me. If you own a Grilla Chimp 2.0, are thinking about buying a portable pellet grill, or just love backyard BBQ rib cooks, this one should help. Products and gear used in this video: Grilla Chimp 2.0 portable pellet grill ‪@GrillaGrills‬ Duroc baby back ribs from Hagberg’s Country Market Yes, Dear BBQ Yellow Sauce ‪@yesdearbbq‬ Ash Kickin’ BBQ Honey Chipotle Rub ‪@AshKickinBBQ‬ Blues Hog Champions Blend ‪@BluesHogNation‬ Hey Grill Hey Maple Bourbon Glaze ‪@Heygrillhey‬ Lumberjack hickory pellets Crushed pecan shells from Dave Kleinman ‪@TexSail‬ Combustion Inc. Thermometer *email for crushed pecan shells*: [email protected] ================================ ***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 (Like Mine): https://thermoworks.sjv.io/BnQYXB ThermoWorks Themapen One (Like Mine): https://thermoworks.sjv.io/mOBkg7 ================================ *** Chef’s Temp S1 Grill Gauge – Drum Smoker Control *** ProTemp S1 Smart Grill Gauge (Like Mine): 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 (Portable): https://alnk.to/gVNLEWc PK 360 Large Charcoal Grill (Like Mine): https://alnk.to/eDTuNDi ================================ ***MEAT! Your Maker Food Prep Equipment*** Chamber Vacuum Sealer (Like Mine): https://alnk.to/5Q8HfaE ================================ ***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 (Like Mine): 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 ================================ ***Huber Products Lone Star Accessories*** Huber Wood/Charcoal Split Basket: https://huberproducts.com/lone-star-g... Huber Main Deflector Plate: https://huberproducts.com/lone-star-g... ================================ Chapters: 0:00 Can a $500 Portable Pellet Grill Make Killer Ribs? 1:16 Duroc Baby Back Ribs from Hagberg’s 2:18 Lost Canuck Theme 2:44 Yes Dear BBQ Binder and Rib Prep 4:08 Ash Kickin’ BBQ Honey Chipotle Rub 5:15 Grilla Chimp 2.0 Controller Replacement Begins 6:51 Wiring and Zip Tie Cleanup 7:13 Wi-Fi Setup and First Power On 8:45 20% Crushed Pecan Shell Smoke Test 10:16 Ribs Go on the Chimp 12:17 Wrapping the Ribs 13:29 Maple Bourbon Glaze and Final Set 15:52 Slicing and Tasting Time 17:20 Final Thoughts and Conclusions 19:17 Thanks Viewers 21:39 Caddyshack Easter Egg 22:02 Last Words #GrillaGrills #PelletGrill #Ribs #bbq #lostcanuckbbq #grillachimp #pecanshells #pecanpellets #chimp2