Instructions / Assembly

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 flavor and a neutral flavor. This is done because of the more intense fla-
vor being generated when using pellets as your main fuel.
Flavor Guide Lines
isconsin Hickory and Maple blend 40/60
Rich, smoky bacon like flavor. Considered the “Kings of the Woods”
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innesota Maple 100% Eastern and Midwest
Mild, neutral, hint of sweetness.
ew England Apple and Maple blend 40/60
Smoky, mild sweetness flavor. Highly recommended for baking.
ashington Alder 100% Pacific Northwest
Mild, neutral, hint of sweetness, Used for over 100 years with salmon.
ennsylvania Cherry and Maple blend 40/60
Slightly sweet but also tart. Gives a rosey tint to light meats.
ompetition Blend
50% Maple. 25% Hickory. 25% Cherry
Perfect blend of sweet, savory and tart. Used by many professional “Pitmasters”.
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exas Mesquite and Maple blend 35/65
Strong, tangy, spicy flavor. Think Tex-Mex cuisine.
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eorgia Pecan and Maple blend 40/60 Southeast delicate flavor.
Smokey, Bacon-like flavor. Similar to Hickory but not as strong.
ennesse Whiskey Barrel - Premium Limited Blend, Premium Price
80% Oak. 20% Whiskey Barrel
Strong, sweet smoke with aromatic tang. Perfect for red meats.
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TIP 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 BTU output or cause the pellets to
swell and break apart. Use a moisture proof re-sealable tub or bucket.
Section Three: TIPS & TECHNIQUES
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