On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:


6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.

It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking. The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

But, the pulled pork was spectacular. Once I wrap it in tinfoil, it goes in the oven. Can't see
using pellets for that part of the operation.

On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:14:20 AM UTC-4, John H wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:


6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.

It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking. The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

That sounds strange. Maybe the Traeger is made really differently than my pellet grill, but the auger on mine that feeds the pellets is about 3 inches in diameter. The opening at the top of the ramp where they come out of the auger to fall down the ramp into the burn cup is half that size (half a circle). There's no way a single pellet can block anything. There's no opening anywhere near that small in the entire feed system.

If I were to let the pellet supply nearly run out in the hopper I could see getting some gaps in the pellet auger, but I just keep an eye on the hopper and add as needed.

On Mon, 4 Jun 2018 06:18:16 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:14:20 AM UTC-4, John H wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:


6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.

It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking. The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

That sounds strange. Maybe the Traeger is made really differently than my pellet grill, but the auger on mine that feeds the pellets is about 3 inches in diameter. The opening at the top of the ramp where they come out of the auger to fall down the ramp into the burn cup is half that size (half a circle). There's no way a single pellet can block anything. There's no opening anywhere near that small in the entire feed system.

If I were to let the pellet supply nearly run out in the hopper I could see getting some gaps in the pellet auger, but I just keep an eye on the hopper and add as needed.

My auger is only 1 3/4" dia, but the auger opening is about 1 1/2" X 3". I'm thinking she's
bull****ting about an 'air pocket'. It would be one hell of a coincidence of the pellets aligned
themselves in such a manner as to quit flowing into the auger. I'm leaning more towards a bad
controller, although Traeger has already replace one controller. From what I can see, the Traeger
controller, unlike the Pellet Pro or Savannaha Stoker does not have an automatic 'restart' mode when
the temp drops.

On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 10:05:00 AM UTC-4, John H wrote:
On Mon, 4 Jun 2018 06:18:16 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:

On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:14:20 AM UTC-4, John H wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:


6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.

It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking. The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

That sounds strange. Maybe the Traeger is made really differently than my pellet grill, but the auger on mine that feeds the pellets is about 3 inches in diameter. The opening at the top of the ramp where they come out of the auger to fall down the ramp into the burn cup is half that size (half a circle). There's no way a single pellet can block anything. There's no opening anywhere near that small in the entire feed system.

If I were to let the pellet supply nearly run out in the hopper I could see getting some gaps in the pellet auger, but I just keep an eye on the hopper and add as needed.

My auger is only 1 3/4" dia, but the auger opening is about 1 1/2" X 3". I'm thinking she's
bull****ting about an 'air pocket'. It would be one hell of a coincidence of the pellets aligned
themselves in such a manner as to quit flowing into the auger. I'm leaning more towards a bad
controller, although Traeger has already replace one controller. From what I can see, the Traeger
controller, unlike the Pellet Pro or Savannaha Stoker does not have an automatic 'restart' mode when
the temp drops.

Take a look at this thread on a pellet forum.
http://pelletheads.com/index.php?topic=539.0

Its Me wrote:
On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:14:20 AM UTC-4, John H wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:


6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.

It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking.
The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the
flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

That sounds strange. Maybe the Traeger is made really differently than
my pellet grill, but the auger on mine that feeds the pellets is about 3
inches in diameter. The opening at the top of the ramp where they come
out of the auger to fall down the ramp into the burn cup is half that
size (half a circle). There's no way a single pellet can block anything.
There's no opening anywhere near that small in the entire feed system.

If I were to let the pellet supply nearly run out in the hopper I could
see getting some gaps in the pellet auger, but I just keep an eye on the
hopper and add as needed.


Only time I had that happen, the pellets were turning in to sawdust. I
have had s couple bags of the Treager pellets do that. Contact Treager
and they will replace.

On Mon, 4 Jun 2018 16:21:28 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Its Me wrote:
On Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:14:20 AM UTC-4, John H wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:


6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.

It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking.
The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the
flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

That sounds strange. Maybe the Traeger is made really differently than
my pellet grill, but the auger on mine that feeds the pellets is about 3
inches in diameter. The opening at the top of the ramp where they come
out of the auger to fall down the ramp into the burn cup is half that
size (half a circle). There's no way a single pellet can block anything.
There's no opening anywhere near that small in the entire feed system.

If I were to let the pellet supply nearly run out in the hopper I could
see getting some gaps in the pellet auger, but I just keep an eye on the
hopper and add as needed.


Only time I had that happen, the pellets were turning in to sawdust. I
have had s couple bags of the Treager pellets do that. Contact Treager
and they will replace.

I strain the dust out before putting in the hopper.

John H. wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.
It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking. The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

But, the pulled pork was spectacular. Once I wrap it in tinfoil, it goes in the oven. Can't see
using pellets for that part of the operation.

You can get a cheap remote thermometer to alert you if the temp drops
below a number you choose.

On Mon, 4 Jun 2018 20:01:08 -0400, Alex wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jun 2018 19:07:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.
It was super, even if the Traeger died after about 4 hours of smoking. The Traeger folks said it
sounded like an 'air pocket' formed when one of the pellets blocked the flow. This has happened more
than once. I'm not nearly as keen on Traegers as I once was.

But, the pulled pork was spectacular. Once I wrap it in tinfoil, it goes in the oven. Can't see
using pellets for that part of the operation.

You can get a cheap remote thermometer to alert you if the temp drops
below a number you choose.

Hell, I was at Home Depot and couldn't have done much anyway. With the Traeger controller, the
remedy is to unload everything from the grill, clean out the fire box, and go through the restart
process, all of which is another 10-15 minutes. Then the meat has to reheat.

It was easier just to wrap it and throw it in the oven. Traeger is sending another controller. We'll
see how that works.

John H
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Hell, I was at Home Depot and couldn't have done much anyway. With the Traeger controller, the
remedy is to unload everything from the grill, clean out the fire box, and go through the restart
process, all of which is another 10-15 minutes. Then the meat has to reheat.

It was easier just to wrap it and throw it in the oven. Traeger is sending another controller. We'll
see how that works.

..........
That sounds reasonable to finish it up. All the main work is taken care of the first round....

Tim wrote:
6:06 AMJohn H
https://www.traegergrills.com/recipe...pork-bbq-sauce

Looks good. Will give it a try.
.......


I don’t have a Traeger, but the recipe does look worthy. I’ve stored it.

John this looks like it could be a big hit at the next campsite.

Did you store it in John's dossier?