Pellet Smokers - are these really concerns?

[MJB05615]

I reread the manual, and it says lower "P" setting results in higher temps and less smoke flavor, higher is more smoke flavor. i may misunderstand it. I have not tried lowering the p setting, I am definitely gonna try doing that next week.
thanks for the suggestion I will let you know the results.
Thanks

I copied this from the manual:
MORE SMOKE FLAVOR, LESS HEAT ( ↑ “P” SETTING / ↓ FUEL FEED ) When hot smoking – increasing the infusion of more natural wood flavor – increase the "P" setting to allow for longer cycles between auger feeds. This results in keeping a lower temperature output, which increases cook time (also known as low and slow ). This results in a deeper smoke ring and more smoke flavor. Care must be taken when using the higher "P" settings, such as P6 or P7, as this could result in the fire going out in the burn pot.

• LESS SMOKE FLAVOR, MORE HEAT ( ↓ “P” SETTING / ↑ FUEL FEED ) A lower "P" setting will result in a higher grill temperature output and higher pellet consumption due to more frequent cycles.

 

[Traeger.Rage.BBQ]

I reread the manual, and it says lower "P" setting results in higher temps and less smoke flavor, higher is more smoke flavor. i may misunderstand it. I have not tried lowering the p setting, I am definitely gonna try doing that next week.
thanks for the suggestion I will let you know the results.
Thanks

HAHAHA...

It has been way too long since I had a Traeger controller with a P-setting. You’re exactly right. The longer interval between auger cycles SHOULD produce more smoke on the ‘smoke’ setting but shouldn’t affect any other temperature based setting. I was moving my P settings to achieve a desired temp running the time interval method as opposed to any logic based calculation where temperature was used to run the auger timing.

Here is a screen shot of the Traeger interval tables. Not exactly sure if these are exact for your controller. I suspect it is exactly the same!

Pat

 

[MJB05615]

HAHAHA...

It has been way too long since I had a Traeger controller with a P-setting. You’re exactly right. The longer interval between auger cycles SHOULD produce more smoke on the ‘smoke’ setting but shouldn’t affect any other temperature based setting. I was moving my P settings to achieve a desired temp running the time interval method as opposed to any logic based calculation where temperatures was used to run the auger timing.

Here is a screen shot of the Traeger interval tables. Not exactly sure if these are exact for your control. I suspect it is exactly the same!

Pat

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it's very close to my pitboss.
thanks

 

[bangstick]

Many an animal has met its demise on my Woodwind and no one has ever mentioned a "lack of smoke flavor." And as far as searing, the sear box on my Woodwind hits 900 degrees. If you can't sear on that, there's no hope.

 

[ross77]

That sear box is technically a gas grill attachment is it not? So you’re not really searing using pellets.

Smoke flavor is subjective. Some like more and some like less.

 

[mincraig]

MJB05615,

you are turning down the smoke. P1 is the the high setting,"more smoke" and P7 is the low setting"least smoke"

This is backwards. The lower the P setting the higher the heat. The higher the P setting the lower the heat and MORE smoke. YouTube P setting and you will get videos and graphs showing the difference..

 

[mike243]

Mine sears pretty good for 3 large Tbones

 

[bangstick]

That sear box is technically a gas grill attachment is it not? So you’re not really searing using pellets.

Smoke flavor is subjective. Some like more and some like less.

Nowhere does Camp Chef mention you're searing using the pellets. That's what the sear box is for. Hence the name.

A Woodwind is made up of the grill/smoker and the sear box. I own a Woodwind, not a Camp Chef grill/smoker AND a Camp Chef sear box or "gas grill."

 

[ross77]

Nowhere does Camp Chef mention you're searing using the pellets. That's what the sear box is for. Hence the name.

A Woodwind is made up of the grill/smoker and the sear box. I own a Woodwind, not a Camp Chef grill/smoker AND a Camp Chef sear box or "gas grill."

No I get it. The original complaint was that pellet smokers/grills can’t sear. You’re able to sear but you’re using an accessory to do it. Not the actual pellet grill.

Pellet smokers/grills in general are not great at searing unless you expose the fire pot.

 

[bangstick]

No I get it. The original complaint was that pellet smokers/grills can’t sear. You’re able to sear but you’re using an accessory to do it. Not the actual pellet grill.

Pellet smokers/grills in general are not great at searing unless you expose the fire pot.

The sear box is part of the Woodwind, not an accessory. Yes, some models can add a sear box after the fact but the Woodwind comes with it so it's not an accessory. It's part of my Woodwind. You can't buy a Woodwind without a sear box.

You're right, most pellet smokers/grills can't sear or at least don't do it very well....except for the Woodwind. That's why I believe the Woodwind is a game changer for pellet smokers/grills. There's very little it can't do and do well.

 

[ross77]

I wonder if I could bolt that onto my smoker?

 

[bangstick]

Get a Woodwind and you wouldn't have to. ;)

 

[ross77]

Get a Woodwind and you wouldn't have to. ;)

Haha. Too late for that...

 

[Traeger.Rage.BBQ]

ross77 I actually have a drop-in direct sear station that will universally fit nearly any center pot pellet smoker! And I have a set of GrillGrates I use specifically for this purpose.

Not able to do a direct video upload and I do not load videos to tag here. I need to update my YouTube Channel and get after that. But you’re able to get the gist of the Gist of the setup.

Pat

 

[ross77]

Are those lava rocks?

 

[Traeger.Rage.BBQ]

Are those lava rocks?

The pics all FUBARed on my last post!!!

It is a stainless steal square that tappers down over the firepot. The lava rocks are included in Smoke Daddy Inc’s kit. You remove all the guts and utilize the factory grate. I prefer GrillGrates so I got a 19.25” 4 piece set so I do not have to use the factory grate whenever I reverse sear or grill.

Pat

 

[Traeger.Rage.BBQ]

ross77 linky!

https://smokedaddyinc.com/product/the-universal-sear-daddy-pellet-grill-searing-station/

 

[mincraig]

Shouldn't have to spend 125.00 more to sear a steak when you've spent 800 to 1000+ for the unit already. I have a Webber for that kettle.

 

[mincraig]

The Woodwind sear box is propane isn't it ? You also need to buy a tank.. No thanks.

 

[Traeger.Rage.BBQ]

Shouldn't have to spend 125.00 more to sear a steak when you've spent 800 to 1000+ for the unit already. I have a Webber for that kettle.

I would think the finish over the charcoal tastes great too. I recently added a Napoleon Apollo 300 to the patio. I may try finishing over the charcoal the next round of reverse seated steaks.

Pat