Time to test this thing out

migraine said:

I'm struggling to justify having my Traeger when it goes to smoke flavor and the "pellet in a pellet" comment is quite true.  I'm scratching my head as to why it should be this way.  I'm not saying what I've smoked hasn't been good, but just lacking.

I will say that when it comes down to "just set it and forget it", I find it an easy and a complete unit needing no mods except for adding a pellet tray(I also tried the amaz'n tube but I'm not sold on it... maybe another thread to post about).

I think that the biggest drawback so far has been that the meats tend to be drier due to the constant air flow from the fan.  The xception is that I get a better skin on a whole chicken.

With that this said, I think I prefer my smaller 30" MB analog smoker with all of the mods and additional homemade PID controller. AND, for a lot less money compared to the price of a Traeger 075 of nearly $1000.  If I had paid that much, I would not have hesitated to return it to Costco.

-Brian

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SeenRed said:

Hi Case...yeah, that's the most common comment/observation about pellet cookers.  They burn cleaner than other wood fired pits...they still make smoke, but a more subtle smoke with lighter smoke flavor in the food.  Lots of folks who cook primarily on stick burners or charcoal pits are just like you...pellet pits just don't make a heavy enough smoke flavor to suit what they're are used to getting.

Sounds like that Traeger may end up on Craigslist...

Red

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