Post by: Bofire on June 19, 2015, 09:19:43 AM
thanks
Carl
Post by: bearpaw on June 19, 2015, 09:23:56 AM
Post by: Bofire on June 19, 2015, 09:43:17 AM
Now I use a smoker and a grill, might be nice to have in one unit.
Turns out there are all sorts of pellets also and many brands. There are some real BBQ snobs out here :chuckle: one guy has about 8 smokers and grills and thinks $2000.00 is cheap and buys pellets at $40 for 5 LBS. :yike:
Carl
Post by: buglebuster on June 19, 2015, 10:07:40 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on June 19, 2015, 10:16:47 AM
I have a traeger texas and I can get 450. It can sear a steak, but I wish it could get a little hotter. I love the thing, and use it almost dailey, but if I was to do it again I'd buy a louisiana grill. I believe you can reach 600 on it, and have the option to grill directly over your fire.
This is exactly what I get on the Traeger's I've used.
Post by: Bofire on June 19, 2015, 10:41:55 AM
Carl
Post by: haugenna on June 19, 2015, 10:44:49 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 19, 2015, 03:05:27 PM
Post by: WCTaxidermy on June 20, 2015, 09:53:11 AM
Post by: grundy53 on June 20, 2015, 10:06:04 AM
Me tooI have a traeger texas and I can get 450. It can sear a steak, but I wish it could get a little hotter. I love the thing, and use it almost dailey, but if I was to do it again I'd buy a louisiana grill. I believe you can reach 600 on it, and have the option to grill directly over your fire.
This is exactly what I get on the Traeger's I've used.
Post by: lamrith on June 20, 2015, 01:21:43 PM
I looked strongly at the Louisiana because of the higher temps and direct flame ability but read that they have to start hot and then back down to smoking temps each startup.
Whatever grill you get check the temp settings, having 5* incremental adjustment is pretty important as none of them will run exactly the temp they are actually set at so that lets you dial it in for different recipes versus some lower priced grills that have fixed temp settings...
Keep an eye out also, I will likely do another pellet group buy in mid/late July.
Post by: mossy8352 on June 20, 2015, 02:15:25 PM
Post by: lamrith on June 20, 2015, 03:44:17 PM
Post by: KFhunter on June 20, 2015, 04:16:57 PM
I'll replace it with a different brand, probably rec tec
Treagers kind of started the whole thing now I feel like they're coasting on their name recognition while other brands are trying to offer a better product and target people like me ready to step up from their first "cheaper" pellet grill. I recommend you skip the entry level pellet grill market and spend a tad more for a higher end pellet bbq
Post by: mossy8352 on June 20, 2015, 04:56:03 PM
I bring in lumberjack brand for $16.50/40# bag. (Was 15.90 but they just had a price increase June 1.)
That still is a good price for food grade pellets. The only problem for me (not anyone else) is with my back the forty pound bags are too heavy.
Post by: jrebel on June 20, 2015, 05:05:25 PM
I bring in lumberjack brand for $16.50/40# bag. (Was 15.90 but they just had a price increase June 1.)
That still is a good price for food grade pellets. The only problem for me (not anyone else) is with my back the forty pound bags are too heavy.
Have someone help get them where you want them, then just cut them open and scoop the pellets out with a coffee can.
Post by: lamrith on June 20, 2015, 06:09:03 PM
Have someone help and dump a bag into this. It will hold an entire 40# bag, and seals airtight. Comes with a scooper too, and I find the smaller container ontop is great for keeping spare meat probes, my ET732, a pair of welding gloves, laser thermo and a few oven thermometers in with room to spare.Have someone help get them where you want them, then just cut them open and scoop the pellets out with a coffee can.I bring in lumberjack brand for $16.50/40# bag. (Was 15.90 but they just had a price increase June 1.)
That still is a good price for food grade pellets. The only problem for me (not anyone else) is with my back the forty pound bags are too heavy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RBB4ZU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Post by: mossy8352 on June 21, 2015, 11:07:49 AM
:) How high of heat can your turn up to for grilling? can you get 375-500??degrees?What ever you decide the results should be the best cooked/smoked meal going. We have for a long time done our own pizza on the Traeger and it is hard to beat anywhere!
thanks
Carl
Post by: black hog on June 21, 2015, 12:49:02 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 21, 2015, 01:01:44 PM
Post by: Quackwhacker on June 21, 2015, 02:25:25 PM
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Post by: mossy8352 on June 21, 2015, 03:20:03 PM
http://pelletheads.com/index.php
Post by: shadowless_nite on June 21, 2015, 04:50:42 PM
Here is a good site for information on smokers, pellets and some good recipes.
http://pelletheads.com/index.php
:yeah: get on there and search on all the different sections. Honestly the real question that should be asked is what is it the OP wants to do with it. These are pellet grill/ smokers best used for smoking and some grilling. I myself run a traeger Texas that I built a custom hopper for as well as cart managed with a ortec controller. Works great for large cooks and big batches of jerky. Not so great for quick steaks or burgers. Also the size sucks for daily meals for 4 people considering I could be cooking a whole lot more at the same time. If anything I really want a GMG Davey Crocket! Portable and can be powered by battery! I think this would super awesome during hunting season..... set it to cook before you hunt in the morning and by the end of the day when your boots are drying by the fire your having pulled pork with enough left over for lunch the next day! :drool:
Post by: Timberstalker on July 13, 2015, 08:41:35 AM
Post by: lamrith on July 13, 2015, 10:33:54 AM
I recently purchased the Louisiana LG-900. Here is a picture of just under 700 Degrees. I've also had it down around 175 and it holds nicely. I'm impressed so far.Awesome!!
How long you had it and how you like it so far?
I considered the Louisiana but heard stories about startup having to go high temp and back down for low n slow. how long it take from startup for you to get stablized @ 175?
Your grill I think also has direct flame grilling option if I recall, THAT is handy for an all around rig..
High temps like you show are also very handy for Pizza cooks!!
Post by: KFhunter on July 13, 2015, 11:11:28 AM
No wonder your Traeger have issues if you've used nearly 1000lbs of pellets. :chuckle:
They're suppose to be made like a home pellet furnace, imagine if those were only good for 1000lbs or so.
I'd pay more for home pellet furnace quality and longevity.
Post by: MtnMuley on July 13, 2015, 11:35:35 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 13, 2015, 12:12:25 PM
Post by: sagerat1 on July 13, 2015, 12:40:39 PM
I can put some smoke on then finish in BBQ. Also better for smoking fish,sausage and pepper sticks. IMO..
Post by: lamrith on July 13, 2015, 01:15:12 PM
the pellets lamrith brings in are great I've used close to a half of ton of them without any problemsGoing to start up another group buy here in the next day or two, STAY TUNED!
Post by: cletus on July 13, 2015, 11:24:57 PM
Anyone using a Yoder out there?
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I have a Yoder and am very happy with it!