New COMPETITION SERIES 850 Owner

[cfolker]

Hey Guy's, new to the Forum and to Pellet Grills, been using Charcoal forever. Just purchased the Competition 850 and I am looking for any kind of advice, Issues, APP usage, useful accessories, or anything that you think that I might need to know about. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Cowboy1955]

Welcome from Texas to the group!
Best advice I can give you is to clean your grill after each cook including the temperature sensor to stop temperature swings
Vacuum out the firebox and once it’s cooled down. Unplug it
I learned that lesson the hard way last year durin a lightnin strike
Keep unused pellets in a airtight container
Hopefully this helps you

 

[ANT0407]

Welcome from NH my advice would be to get an external thermometer if you don't already have one. The built in temp probes may not always be accurate. They are usually close but its always good to have a separate one to reference.

 

[Cowboy1955]

Welcome from NH my advice would be to get an external thermometer if you don't already have one. The built in temp probes may not always be accurate. They are usually close but its always good to have a separate one to reference.

Good call @ANT0407 on external thermometer

 

[Mike From R.I.]

Welcome

 

[Smokeyholler]

Welcome to the fun.

 

[Sparky]

Welcome to the club

 

[Jimsmokes]

Welcome from SC

 

[mixed up]

welcome to the forum go to the dollar store pick up an assortment of foil trays and keep them handy .always clean out your burn pot before every use

 

[bobissmokin]

Welcome! Clean it after you use it. Keep your pellets dry. Post pics of all the good stuff you create on it!

 

[AmericanMike]

Hey Guy's, new to the Forum and to Pellet Grills, been using Charcoal forever. Just purchased the Competition 850 and I am looking for any kind of advice, Issues, APP usage, useful accessories, or anything that you think that I might need to know about. Thanks in advance for the help.

Welcome!! I'm enjoying the pellet grill and the vertical smoker I have. I came from charcoal and propane grills and never looked back. Love the ability to control temps and use the app. As folks are stating here "cleanliness is next to godliness" meaning put in the work so that you don't have silly issue pop up ruining your cook. That temp probe really does get caked up pretty quickly. Have fun!!

 

[Saul D]

Hey Guy's, new to the Forum and to Pellet Grills, been using Charcoal forever. Just purchased the Competition 850 and I am looking for any kind of advice, Issues, APP usage, useful accessories, or anything that you think that I might need to know about. Thanks in advance for the help.

Welcome.
Low and slow is the way to go! Smoke pork and beef to 165F internal temp, then wrap in foil or butcher paper and cook to tenderness around 200F.
I like Bear Mountain pellets; I use cherry or pecan for pork/poultry and oak or hickory for beef. You might try an all-purpose competition blend to start with.