100% Natural Hardwood Wood Pellets
They are no thicker than the eraser on the end of a pencil. People who see them for the first time
think they look like rabbit food, but there is nothing small about the heat energy or flavor in a wood
pellet. These clean burning wood pellets generate about 8200 BTU’s per pound with very little ash
(.3lb/40lb bag) and low moisture content (5-7%) and are “carbon neutral”.
Barbeque wood pellets are produced in the same matter as wood pellet fuel is produced for home
heating, PFI Standard Premium Grade (see pelletheat.org). Pure raw material (sawdust) is
pulverized with a hammer-mill and the material is pushed through a die with pressure. As the
pellet is forced through the die it is sheared off at a specific maximum length, cooled, screened,
vacuumed, and then bagged into 20 or 40 lb. bags.
BBQ wood pellets differ from smoking pellets, used in gas or propane grills, in that most are a
combination of the main wood type and a neutral wood type. This is done because of the more
intense flavor being generated when using pellets as your main fuel.
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Always store your pellets in a dry area. Avoid any contact or exposure to moisture. This will cause
the pellets to absorb the moisture and will result in lower heat output or cause the pellets to swell and
break apart. Use a moisture proof re-sealable tub or bucket.
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isconsin Hickory Blend
Rich, smoky bacon like flavor. Considered the “Kings of the Woods”
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ew England Apple Blend
Smoky, mild sweetness flavor. Highly recommended for baking.
ashington Alder Blend
100% Pacific Northwest
Mild, neutral, hint of sweetness, Used for over 100 years with salmon.
ennsylvania Cherry Blend
Slightly sweet but also tart. Gives a rosy tint to light meats.
ompetition Blend
Maple. Hickory. Cherry
Perfect blend of sweet, savory and tart. Used by many professional “Pitmasters”.
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exas Mesquite Blend
Strong, tangy, spicy flavor. Think Tex-Mex cuisine.
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eorgia Pecan Blend
Southeast delicate flavor.
Smokey, Bacon-like flavor. Similar to Hickory but not as strong.
ennesse Whiskey Barrel Blend
Oak. Whiskey Barrel
Strong, sweet smoke with aromatic tang. Perfect for red meats.
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Check with your local dealer for
flavors available in your area.
