See Traeger says if you use wood pellets other than theirs, you void the warranty. So...not sure how to approach that one. I can understand that perhaps since it's applewood it is more mild, but even the volume of smoke just seems low compared to charcoal.
Traeger pellets are 75%+ filler wood like oak or alder, and the rest if the flavor wood on the label....MAYBE?
Traeger owns a patent for Adding Flavored Oils to wood to make "Flavored Pellets'
Yes Folks, you can buy "Hickory Flavored Oil" or "Apple Flavored Oil"
Chemists can make just about any flavor these days!
Cruise the internet, and you'll find the info or PM me and I'll send it to you
Use a good quality pellet and stick with it
If you dig Traeger or it's all you have access to, by all means go for it
There are many other choices on the market like Lumberjack, BBQrs Delight, BBQ Select and others
The 12" Tube Smoker is a GREAT addition to any smoker or grill
You don't have to mess with "Smoke Mode" on your controller, and can produce good consistent smoke for 4 hours
No special pellets are necessary. Use the pellets you have on hand
Below is a pic of a prime rib I smoked for Christmas
The Tube Smoker sits along the back wall of your Pellet Grill
What's cool about the tube, is you can use cheaper "Blended Pellets' for fuel in the hopper, and 100% Flavor Wood in the Tube for your smoke.
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