Do you use chunks or chips with the gravity fed charcoal deals?yep had the MB800 going with 3 racks of BB ribs yesterday, was all over town and just used the app to monitor for 5 hours. Yes we like FOB ribs in this house!
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Do you use chunks or chips with the gravity fed charcoal deals?yep had the MB800 going with 3 racks of BB ribs yesterday, was all over town and just used the app to monitor for 5 hours. Yes we like FOB ribs in this house!
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chunks and sometimes small spits with the briquettes. It is a charcoal hog and if I was doing several cooks a week I would probably have a Reqtec. I stole the MB800 from walmart about this time a year for $347 on end of season clearance. Just like I stole my Blackstone 36 pro from them for $297 a couple years ago.Do you use chunks or chips with the gravity fed charcoal deals?
I’d say Rec Tec is the best bang for the buck. Had mine for several years no issues
My buddy takes off hours away and occasionally I'll get a call to pulled the meat and Cambro it lolyep had the MB800 going with 3 racks of BB ribs yesterday, was all over town and just used the app to monitor for 5 hours. Yes we like FOB ribs in this house!
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No.They are pellet grills,pellets are the fuel.Also can these be run as a grill without pellets? Or does the auger keep trying to run? Forgive me, new to the concept of pellet smokers.
BTW On that bottom rack (the one that broke) I used a glaze of gochujang Korean paste mixed with your hot honey and smoky habanero...very tasty.My buddy takes off hours away and occasionally I'll get a call to pulled the meat and Cambro it lol
You can get it to 700F, but you want to be careful. I'd echo what other's have said about going that high. I'm not really sure why anyone would want their grill to go that high, unless you're trying some self cleaning....something...? I can get my Kamado Joe that high, but only to burn off crap that has built up over a year of grilling. I'll sear steak at 450-500 without an issue, but had a grease fire once (which could happen to any grill) so again....be careful.Been poking around on their site. I do have a question. They say they have a maximum temp of 700F. Is the reasonable to think it will actually go that high? Seems awfully high for an electric.
Also can these be run as a grill without pellets? Or does the auger keep trying to run? Forgive me, new to the concept of pellet smokers.
Been poking around on their site. I do have a question. They say they have a maximum temp of 700F. Is the reasonable to think it will actually go that high? Seems awfully high for an electric.
Also can these be run as a grill without pellets? Or does the auger keep trying to run? Forgive me, new to the concept of pellet smokers.
RecTec all day long. Traeger isn’t in the same category as rec tec. The reliability, consistency of temp control and the customer service sets it apart.Ok back to this again. Going to get one of these three:
Recteq Deck Boss 590: https://www.recteq.com/products/deck-boss-590
Or
Traeger Pro 575: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/grills-and-smokers/pellet-grills/8016779
Traeger Pro 780: https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/grills-and-smokers/pellet-grills/8016774
The differences I can see is the traeger has 2 levels vs 1 for the deck boss, and the traeger has a "smoke stack" vs just slits in the back for the recteq. I know the recteq doesn't come with a cover, but I don't think the traeger does either?
They both have what seem to be updated controllers. I don't know if I need the size of the 780 from what I do, but I do like the 2 levels which both traegers have. Of course the 590 has to be ordered, whereas I can pick up the traeger tommorrow. Price is comparable with the smaller traeger a little cheaper.
I know the recteq has the stainless steel stuff, so not sure how the traeger holds up in comparision, but the camp chef my dad has sits outside uncovered all the time and hasn't rusted through. I do plan on leaving whatever one I get outside but covered year around including michigan winters.
Thoughts? I am sure the wife would prefer the smaller traeger as she is buying it, but basically told me to pick one.
With the Recteq the unit has to be in wifi range then you can control it via the phone from anywhere cell coverageJust a question about the apps (if you know either one), do you have to be within wifi range to use/monitor it?
For instance, if I have to run to the store for few minutes, can I check the app on my phone?