I have never used one. Seems pretty straight forward and simple but I am sure like everything else there are some tips and tricks to working with it properly.
Whatcha' say? Any insight?
Cheers
Jay
Whatcha' say? Any insight?
Cheers
Jay
TBH, it's not a great device. I have one and use it all the time, and it cooks great.
(Likewise you could go the opposite way if you're into the reverse sear method.)
Start up? Like light it on the smoke function and let it stay open for about 10 min? Or is there something else?Cover the heat deflector in foil for easier cleaning.
Periodically shop-vac out the excess ash as needed.
I've found that on mine, right at the very front and very back (where the heat deflector doesn't cover) is the only place you can really sear, and only when you have it on the upper end of the temp range.
If you've never used a Traeger has someone given you a run-down on the startup sequence?
But yeah, they're pretty foolproof.
Start up? Like light it on the smoke function and let it sty open for about 10 min? Or is there something else?
Cheers
Jay
I think I can make one of thoseGet the Traeger app working on your phone, it's the best and only way to use it effectively.
Don't use it as a grill. It won't get hot enough to sear burgs and steaks.
Out of the box, it won't impress you as a smoker if you've use another smoker. Does not produce much smoke. Look into a smoke tube, like this: Amazon.com : LIZZQ Premium Pellet Smoker Tube 12 inches - 5 Hours of Billowing Smoke - for Any Grill or Smoker, Hot or Cold Smoking - An Easy and Safe Way to Provide Smoking - Free eBook Grilling Ideas and Recipes : Patio, Lawn & Garden
TBH, it's not a great device. I have one and use it all the time, and it cooks great, but it's pretty much an outdoor oven. I replaced my weber smokey mountain with it. To get any smoke in my food, I have to use that smoke tube. With the smoke tube, it does produce good meat.
I think they all lack a lid, which means a couple of things:I think I can make one of those
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers
Jay
Yeah I was looking at those and thinking the same thing. Simple stuff to make is closeable. Once I have an opportunity to make one I'll post up a picture.I think they all lack a lid, which means a couple of things:
1: you stand it on end, fill it, light it, let it burn for 5 minutes. If it tips over, your X is now on fire. Fill in the X.
2: When it's good and hot, blow out the flame and lay it sideways inside your grill. Watch the pellets at the top of the tube cascade out of the tube.
So, if you want to make one that is better, add a lid of some kind. Maybe hinged, or just a snap-on, etc. I'd hit that!
Find a way to hook it up to a keg and experiment with adding smoke to a beer. /sI have never used one. Seems pretty straight forward and simple but I am sure like everything else there are some tips and tricks to working with it properly.
Whatcha' say? Any insight?
Cheers
Jay
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