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  1. jlieb

    Traeger Century 22 Question

    A very belated thank you for this. Over the past month, I've learned a lot about how the outside weather is impacting my smoke temp. I'm currently smoking a 12 lbs brisket and the temp is fluctuating as the sun rises in CA (about up to 85 degrees at 11 a.m.). Much appreciated!
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    Traeger Century 22 Question

    Indeed it was. I've used it with him several times. It typically does hand around 140ish. I appreciate the insight - my father was surprised my smoke temp was this high.
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    Traeger Century 22 Question

    Hi gang, I recently purchased the Traeger Century 22 from Costco. I live in California, where temps are relatively high outside. I have noticed on the smoke setting, temperature gets up to 180 - 190 degrees, which seems very high. My father's Traeger, which he's had for 5+ years, smokes...
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    Looking to Learn - Traeger!

    Thanks for the insight. Much appreciated.  I'm going to try out a 3 lbs tri-tip tonight. Will plan to smoke it for a few hours and then raise the temperature. Also, thanks for the advice on the Traeger site - there is some very helpful information there as well.
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    Looking to Learn - Traeger!

    Howdy gang, I just purchased my first Traeger grill. My parents and neighbors used them religiously over the past dozen or so years, and I'm just learning my way around it. Originally from Oregon, now living in Northern California. I've tried pork tenderloins and some thick steaks, and have...
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