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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 98 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers commend the 40LB Hardwood Pellets Fuel for Grills & Smokers for its excellent flavor and the great-smelling smoke it produces. Many customers also appreciate the product's great value. Overall, customers seem highly satisfied with the flavor and price.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaze upon my ribs and weep

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've tried several different pellet brands and blends, but I keep returning to this one. The ash generated is low and the result is always very tasty. Also, the 40lb bag is an excellent value. I have a Pit Boss Sportsman 820 grill and smoke mainly pork and beef at low-ish temperatures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Are my Pit Boss Pellets lost

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love Pit Boss Competition pellets and have used them many times so when i saw them on sale I ordered them with partial payment with 1 of my Rewards Certificates. I placed my order on May 24th. When I look on my order status it says possible delay. I have been unable to locate a customer service number in order to ask about returning my reward certificate since after more than a month I feel like my order has been forgotten about. Can anyone help me with a contact for customer service?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smok'n in the Rockies

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Called competitive for a reason. Put my ribs up against anyone. Pellets created a great flavorful flavor, highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice for clean bbq

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Clean burn. Great for chicken, ribs, or even bacon. Yum yum

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Delicious for Brisket

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great blend of wood pellets. Delicious smoky flavor on my brisket!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    What a scam done by BestBuy

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a terrible experience at the Best Buy store in Jefferson, Newport News. I went in to purchase a 40 lb Hardwood Pellets Fuel for Grills and found the last bag on the shelf, but it had a large hole in the middle. I showed the cashier a video of the damage and asked if they had another in stock. After checking with a supervisor, I was told they couldn’t sell it, even at a discount, because it was "unacceptable for sale" and had to be returned. Since I needed the product, I placed a new order in-store, paid in cash, and was told it would be delivered by March 18. To my surprise, it arrived early on March 13, but when I inspected it, I found that the hole had simply been covered with scotch tape. After reviewing my video, I confirmed that they had sent me the exact same damaged bag they had refused to sell in-store. This is dishonest and unacceptable. When I contacted customer service, I spoke with five agents and a supervisor, and they all gave me the same two options: Return to the store for a replacement or refund Ship it back using a provided shipping label Why should I waste more time, effort, and gas to fix their mistake? The store knowingly sent me a damaged product that they had refused to sell just a day earlier! They should take responsibility, pick up the defective item, and send me a proper replacement without making me go back to the store. This was a frustrating and dishonest experience, and I would not trust this store again. Best Buy needs to do better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chief Chef

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pellets.... the best barbecue grilling smoking ive ever done.. sold on this for ever!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pellets are solid despite product pre-opened

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pit Boss has a good product. The only reason while I wont necessarily rate this higher is solely the shape of the product when it arrived. The bag that was sent was clearly opened and taped back together which as if someone had returned it. I don't mind open box/bag products just did not know that what I was going to receive. Otherwise, you can be rest assured that any pellets from Pit Boss are going to be solid. This is my first competition blend but I have used the others and they've been great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor, Smoke

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yes, Best Buy Sells That

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's funny to think of ordering pellets from Best Buy, but I guess "Yes, Best Buy Sells That." These were on sale and the price was right to try. They are flavorful and burn evenly, honestly, they seem no different from other higher end brands I've tried. I use them for a pizza oven mostly, I prefer chunk wood for the smoker and they work great with my pizza oven. No complaints here.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Pellets ive ever used

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best pellets out there with little to no dust from it breaking down. Also holds up pretty well to Floridas humidity. Ive left pitboss pellets in the hopper for almost 6 months during rainy season and they didnt swell. Caveat was I always covered it too. The upright smoker I put it in that is. As far as smoke taste thats all preference as you know but competitioin blend was my favorite tasting smoke flavor as opposed to straight applewood or hickory. Most pros mix anyways.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Pellets for the price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These pellets work great. The smoke flavor is excellent and the price on the pellets is usually really good for a 40lb bag.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy this brand. We have tried a couple different flavors and they are all good

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mixture of flavorful Hardwood pellets

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These pit boss hardwood pellets are of excellent quality and have a mixture of many flavors, cherry, apple, hickory and others! I also like the 40 lb bags makes it very convenient not to have to run out often! I will be buying more of these bags!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor, Price, Smoke

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Flavor and great smelling smoke great Value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent Pellets at a Better Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These Pit Boss pellets burn well and add great flavor, and they’re noticeably cheaper than Traeger’s—especially when on sale. I’ve been using them in my Traeger without any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor, Price
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My go to Pellet Blend

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my go to as far as Pellets go. Pitboss pellets have never let me down and this Competition Blend is the best. I have cooked everything from Briskets, to Burgers, to Ribs with this blend and the smoky flavor has always been the best. If you want the best wood blend for the best price, this is it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best wood pellets

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these pellets. Great price and they provide the best smoke flavor

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Value Found

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This gives a great flavor when grilling or smoking. Best value found.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flavor

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chef T with the Ribs

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use. I used these pellets with my Pit Boss 1150DX to smoke a rack of ribs, and they turned out flavorful and tender. The pellets burned consistently and did exactly what they were supposed to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Smoke

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value on pellets. I use in my Treager and they burn great.

    I would recommend this to a friend