I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

Look at Memphis. I have one, and love it.

The controller is important. Some are easy to use and other are a pain. Read some review on the forums, not Amazon. Here's an informative site:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/smokers/pellet_smokers.html

Good luck!

On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:00:14 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

Look at Memphis. I have one, and love it.

The controller is important. Some are easy to use and other are a pain. Read some review on the forums, not Amazon. Here's an informative site:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/smokers/pellet_smokers.html

Good luck!

Thanks!

On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:00:14 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

Look at Memphis. I have one, and love it.

The controller is important. Some are easy to use and other are a pain. Read some review on the forums, not Amazon. Here's an informative site:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/smokers/pellet_smokers.html

Good luck!

The buyer's guide above shows only three Memphis grills...all big. I'm looking for something I can
put in the front storage compartment on my fifth wheel when camping. Something like this would fit,
I think!

http://tinyurl.com/y9bob88w

On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:00:14 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

Look at Memphis. I have one, and love it.

The controller is important. Some are easy to use and other are a pain. Read some review on the forums, not Amazon. Here's an informative site:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/smokers/pellet_smokers.html

Good luck!

Bought the Traeger Tailgater the other day. Grilled a turkey on it yesterday. Came out fantastic.
Got a good deal - $360, including the cover and shelf. Hardware store had it on display. I didn't
even have to assemble the thing!

On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 3:43:24 PM UTC-5, John H wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:00:14 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

Look at Memphis. I have one, and love it.

The controller is important. Some are easy to use and other are a pain. Read some review on the forums, not Amazon. Here's an informative site:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/smokers/pellet_smokers.html

Good luck!

Bought the Traeger Tailgater the other day. Grilled a turkey on it yesterday. Came out fantastic.
Got a good deal - $360, including the cover and shelf. Hardware store had it on display. I didn't
even have to assemble the thing!

Very good! A whole chicken is good, too. We use olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and lemon juice to coat it. Stuff a couple of the lemon halves inside.

Just wait until you do some 321 ribs. Google it.

On Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:51:51 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:

On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 3:43:24 PM UTC-5, John H wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:00:14 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

Look at Memphis. I have one, and love it.

The controller is important. Some are easy to use and other are a pain. Read some review on the forums, not Amazon. Here's an informative site:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/smokers/pellet_smokers.html

Good luck!

Bought the Traeger Tailgater the other day. Grilled a turkey on it yesterday. Came out fantastic.
Got a good deal - $360, including the cover and shelf. Hardware store had it on display. I didn't
even have to assemble the thing!

Very good! A whole chicken is good, too. We use olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and lemon juice to coat it. Stuff a couple of the lemon halves inside.

Just wait until you do some 321 ribs. Google it.

Went through a lot of butter, sage, and thyme on the turkey. I've done the 321 ribs on the old
smoker. They got a bit dry. Will try cutting the time by about an hour overall.

Next big experiment will be a brisket. Haven't done one yet.

On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 4:35:00 PM UTC-5, John H wrote:
On Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:51:51 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:

On Friday, November 17, 2017 at 3:43:24 PM UTC-5, John H wrote:
On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:00:14 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:28:33 PM UTC-4, John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone own and used one? Any
advice?

Look at Memphis. I have one, and love it.

The controller is important. Some are easy to use and other are a pain. Read some review on the forums, not Amazon. Here's an informative site:

http://amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyers_guide/smokers/pellet_smokers.html

Good luck!

Bought the Traeger Tailgater the other day. Grilled a turkey on it yesterday. Came out fantastic.
Got a good deal - $360, including the cover and shelf. Hardware store had it on display. I didn't
even have to assemble the thing!

Very good! A whole chicken is good, too. We use olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, and lemon juice to coat it. Stuff a couple of the lemon halves inside.

Just wait until you do some 321 ribs. Google it.

Went through a lot of butter, sage, and thyme on the turkey. I've done the 321 ribs on the old
smoker. They got a bit dry. Will try cutting the time by about an hour overall.

Next big experiment will be a brisket. Haven't done one yet.

The big problem with non-pellet smokers is heat control. They vary wildly, but the pellet grill maintains tight control on temp, better than your oven. I usually reduce stage 2 to about 1:40-1:45, and then stage 1 to about 30-45 minutes. Add a mop of apple juice to the ribs before they go into the foil.

John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone
own and used one? Any
advice?


I have a Traeger. Is handy. Great for ribs, triTip, slow cooking. Not as
good for needing high heat grilling. If you want to grill a steak, put it
at the front or the back where the heat comes around the heat shield. I
have a friend, who has a Rectek, I think that is the brand, he likes it
better than the treager and has a great warrantee. Treager also stands
behind their product. My control board went out and they quickly sent a
new one. If you get a pellet grill, cover the heat distribution plate with
aluminum foil. Easy cleanup,

On Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:09:11 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

John H wrote:
I am considering a pellet grill. Looking at Traegers and Cabellas. Anyone
own and used one? Any
advice?


I have a Traeger. Is handy. Great for ribs, triTip, slow cooking. Not as
good for needing high heat grilling. If you want to grill a steak, put it
at the front or the back where the heat comes around the heat shield. I
have a friend, who has a Rectek, I think that is the brand, he likes it
better than the treager and has a great warrantee. Treager also stands
behind their product. My control board went out and they quickly sent a
new one. If you get a pellet grill, cover the heat distribution plate with
aluminum foil. Easy cleanup,

Thanks!