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    Traeger Cloud Controller

    Thanks, graywolf1936.  I checked out their web site (http://ortechcontrols.com/) and it looks like they are indeed the manufacturer of the OEM Traeger controller: Thanks for the info -- I had no idea.
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    Traeger Cloud Controller

    What's the difference between the rtech and the stock Traeger controller?
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    Traeger Cloud Controller

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    Traeger Cloud Controller

    After owning a Traeger Exec for 7 years and waiting for someone to develop a smart, connected controller for it, I've submitted an invention idea to Quirky, a New York City based invention company that takes inventors' ideas and, with the help of the Quirky community, turns the best ones into...
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    Traeger Executive Owners: How Hot Does Your Grill Get?

    Thanks, Trent. I could only get up to 325F at 25F ambient and no wind, and the difference may be due to the LG vs. Traeger pellets. Is your 125 the older model with the double-wall lower chamber, or the newer model without?
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    Traeger Executive Owners: How Hot Does Your Grill Get?

    The 125 puts out 65,000 BTU/Hr for 1008 sq. in., but that's a misleading compare because it includes an upper rack which increases cooking area without increasing heat loss from the chamber. Maximum BTUs are regulated by the auger, not the controller. According to George at Traeger, all augers...
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    Traeger Executive Owners: How Hot Does Your Grill Get?

    Ciolli, I don't have a problem maintaining temps below 325 in cold wether -- so for instance at 250, I got 240-260. The problem is that the grill wouldn't get hot enough (I wanted 350-400 to sear my prime rib). What's the maximum temp you can hit at say 25F outside? What model are you using?
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    Traeger Executive Owners: How Hot Does Your Grill Get?

    Thanks, Trent. What's the outdoor temp when you can only get to 350?
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    Traeger Executive Owners: How Hot Does Your Grill Get?

    I have a Smith & Wesson 500MAG pellet grill (close cousin to the Traeger Executive BBQ125), and while smoking a prime rib for Christmas, the highest tmperature I could hit was 325F when it was 25F outside. I recall being able to hit 425 with this grill in the summer (80F outside temperature)...
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    First ABT's

    Thanks, ABOMB. Do you recall what the temp was? I like how the bacon crisped up.
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    First ABT's

    Looks beautiful. What did you smioke them on, and what time and temperature?
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    Simple Pastrami this weekend

    Thanks, Old poi dog! Will definitely give that a try.
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    Simple Pastrami this weekend

    Love the look of the rub -- do you share the recipe for it?
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    Habanero Peach ABTs w/ QView

    Made my first ABTs this week and they were a hit at two parties, so I thought I'd share the recipe. The combination of peach, brown sugar, maple bacon, and smoked habanero flavors was amazing. I used a combination of Jalapeno and Fresno peppers for a more festive presentation. Scale back on the...
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