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    Very Disappointed In Traeger Pellet Grill/Smokers

    I've had Traegers for twenty years (3 of them). First had some temp swings of about 20 or so. Other two no problems. Latest is a Select Pro from Costco. Holds temp within 3-5 degrees. This is over about 1.5 years using it avg 4x per week. Maxes out at about 450 but added GrillGrates so it...
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    YS640 comp vs Rec Tec Bull comp

    The new Traegers that came out this week look cool. Double-walled and wi-fi control like the Timberland series, but some more affordable options.
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    Traeger Quality Control - going downhill?

    I have a year-old Select Elite (the one that looks like a gas grill) and quickly upgraded it from 'elite' to 'pro' by swapping the controller and adding the second shelf - also added GrillGrates for searing. It has performed flawlessly. Heats up fast and holds temps within 5 degrees. The...
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    Food Pron. Super Bowl pork butt.

    It was't. That's why I chopped it Still good
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    Food Pron. Super Bowl pork butt.

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    Food Pron. Super Bowl pork butt.

    The soy sauce adds some depth..."umami"
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    Food Pron. Super Bowl pork butt.

    Yep.
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    Food Pron. Super Bowl pork butt.

    This made some great sliders. 8 lb butt dry rubbed and injected with a mix of apple cider and soy sauce. Smoked on a Traeger Select at 225 for about 9 hrs.
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    Non traeger brand pellets in a traeger grill.

    I rarely use Traeger pellets in my Traeger Select pro because they cost more. My go-to pellets are Bear Mountain that I get from Cash-n-Carry in Portland, a restaurant supply store. $9 per 20 lb bag. Every flavor. They work great.
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    Questions about Traeger or pellet smokers in general

    Look at GrillGrates. Will get over 550 on your 425 grill.
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    Questions about Traeger or pellet smokers in general

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    GrillGrates for Traeger

    Yes, small enough. Actually help because allows liquid to drain so stuff browns more. Also good for griddling burgers etc. Basically just gives a pellet grill more versatility to act like a traditional grill.
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    GrillGrates for Traeger

    They are fantastic for creating grill Mark's on steaks, chops, chicken etc. The lit that comes with them claim surface temps 100-150 degrees higher than standard grates. I can see that being true given the Mark's but I think that is restricted to the surface....dont notice higher overall...
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    Kingsford 100% hardwood pellets?

    Dang....assumed 20 lbs. Target must be boxed and tuned for supplemental smoke, not pellet grill hoppers.
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    Kingsford 100% hardwood pellets?

    Saw an ad from Lowes they now carry Kingsford pellets - 100% hickory, etc - for $11.99 a bag. Anyone tried them?
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