I don't (yet) have a Traeger...

[Dan-H]

I've been grilling for over 35 years, but am still somewhat new to smoking, especially slow and long smokes.

My first grill on my own was a weber smokey joe, followed by a hand-me-down kettle.

I have a 21 year old Genesis Silver B, a 10 year old Big Green Egg, a 2 year old pit boss pro 820 and a new-to-me 2016 Genesis E 330 that I picked up a month ago used for a giveaway price.

Each has their strengths and I use them all, but for different things.
- The Silver B is amazing for rotisserie chicken without any smoke flavor.
- The E 330 is the fastest to get hot for quick cooks like burgers, or veggies and can easily hit 600+ for pizza on the grill
- The BGE does many things well, but getting a low slow temp isn't something I've mastered.

My favorites on the pellet smoker are:
- St. Louis cut pork ribs 3,2,1 style, typically with applewood.
- tri-tip slowly smoked at 180 to 200F until internal temp reaches 120, followed by a reverse sear using Hickory, Mesquite or an oak blend.
- whole chicken beer can style in a vertical roaster when I want a heavy mesquite smoke flavor

I joined this forum to learn about the traeger smokers and to pickup some smoking tips..

I may upgrade the PB pro 820 so I thought I'd start looking around now.

Thanks for having me.

 

[JamesB]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[John S.]

Welcome to the forum, this group has a wealth of background information to share and ideas for cooks that will keep you going for a long time...

 

[Timmy]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Dan-H]

Thanks !

here's a quick shot of my outdoor cooking area.

Its a bit messy because my yard guy has been busy rebuilding the Genesis Silver B and not cleaning up the yard

 

[Timmy]

Thanks !

here's a quick shot of my outdoor cooking area.

Its a bit messy because my yard guy has been busy rebuilding the Genesis Silver B and not cleaning up the yard

sorry for the size. I'm not sure how to scale it so it isn't HUGE.

Nicceeee!

 

[MidwestSmoker]

Thanks !

here's a quick shot of my outdoor cooking area.

Its a bit messy because my yard guy has been busy rebuilding the Genesis Silver B and not cleaning up the yard

sorry for the size. I'm not sure how to scale it so it isn't HUGE.

Wow, I'm jealous! I have a small patio which is one of the reasons that I have Traeger Pro 575 (and a Weber Spirit II). You can host cookouts in your space.