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  1. bob the griller

    Just got a Traeger - any words of wisdom?

    I had the same problem. I had to purchase the digital controller and install it myself. I waited on it to go on sale. It does help. The grill is sensitive to outside temperatures though so you will have to keep an eye on it. I use a remote temp thermometer to keep track of the temps. If you are...
  2. bob the griller

    Brining bacon in a bag?

    I have cured around 50 pounds of bacon. I get the pork belly from the butcher the day before I use it. I also cut off the skin to make pork skins. I use big Ziploc bags. I use the method in the charcuterie book by Michael Ruhlman & Brian Polcyn. It uses pink salt "be careful that stuff is very...
  3. bob the griller

    Just got a Traeger - any words of wisdom?

    I had a malfunction while on vacation last summer with my treager. Same issue as stated in an earlier post. The wires got against the fan. A few zip ties and I was back in business. I use my treager mostly for camping because it's portable. It does a really good job. If you are going to try a...
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