Kona 100% Cherry Smoker Pellets
- Grilling Pellet
- Wood
- 1
- 1.9 pounds
A cherry hardwood pellet built for smoker tubes and the Ninja Woodfire, and reviewers confirm it delivers a clean, sweet smoke in exactly that setup.
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How it ranks among the 20 grilling pellets we track
4.7★ across 97 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
97 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 2 lb resealable bag of 100 percent cherry hardwood smoking pellets from Kona, made to pair with a smoker tube or the Ninja Woodfire outdoor grill rather than a hopper-fed pellet grill.
Kona is explicit that these are not meant for auger-fed pellet grills; they are sized and marketed for a smoker tube or the small hopper on a Ninja Woodfire unit. That distinction matters more than the flavor profile for anyone comparing this against a bag of standard hopper pellets.
- 100% cherry hardwood, no fillers
- 2 lb resealable bag
- Built for smoker tubes and the Ninja Woodfire
- Only 1/3 to 1/2 cup needed per use
Who it's for
Suits Ninja Woodfire owners and anyone running a smoker tube on a charcoal or gas grill who wants a fruity, mildly sweet smoke note. Not the right pellet for a traditional auger-fed pellet grill.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers report consistent results across a Ninja Woodfire, a Ninja Flexflame, and even a GE Profile indoor smoker, praising the mild fruity flavor and clean burn with little of the harsh smoke some hardwood pellets give off when first lit. One reviewer blends it with Kona oak pellets on brisket and chuck roast for a deeper color and rounder flavor. No complaints appear in the review set.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Not designed for hopper-fed pellet grills
- Needs a smoker tube on grills without a small hopper
Performance notes
Reviewers who blend it with Kona's oak pellets describe cherry as the rounding note that adds color and a milder flavor to long cooks like brisket and chuck roast, and several note the pellets burn without the acrid smoke that can come off a fresh batch of hardwood pellets on ignition.
Specifications
| Brand | Kona |
|---|---|
| Model | KONA-NINJA-CHR2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Flavor | Cherry |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Type Name | Wood Smoker Pellets |
| Scent Name | Cherry |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in grilling pellets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kona 100% Cherry Smoker PelletsThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 97 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Traeger Grills Signature Blend 100% All-Natural Wood Pellets for Smokers and Pellet Grills | 4.8 / 5 | 50,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| CookinPellets Perfect Mix Natural Hardwood HickoryCookinPellets | 4.7 / 5 | 5,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pit Boss 100% All Natural BBQ Hardwood Pellets for CookingPIT Boss | 4.7 / 5 | 2,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Bear Mountain All Natural Wood Pellets for SmokerBear Mountain Premium BBQ Woods | 4.6 / 5 | 14,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kona KONA-NINJA-CHR2
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Will Kona cherry pellets work in a hopper-fed pellet grill?
No, Kona states these are not designed for hopper-fed pellet grills; they are built for a smoker tube or a small-hopper grill like the Ninja Woodfire.
How much of the bag do I need per cook?
Kona recommends about 1/3 to 1/2 cup per use, which reviewers say makes a 2 lb bag last through many cooks.
Can these pellets be mixed with other wood flavors?
Yes, one reviewer blends them with Kona oak pellets at roughly 70/30 oak to cherry for brisket and chuck roast.