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Pellet smoker
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:25 pm
Looking to buy a pellet smoker and I can't decide between a Traegor or Cabella's store brand. Any thoughts and opinions on the two?
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Posted on 11/15/17 at 10:54 pm to FriscoTiger
Have you looked at Green Mountain or Yoder?
Posted on 11/15/17 at 11:27 pm to FriscoTiger
Traeger is top notch, heavy built, but also one of the most expensive. Don't know anything about the Cabelas model but typically the big box stores source cheaper models with less features. Not saying this is what Cabelas did though. I have a Green Mountain Jim Bowie and it's ridiculous.
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Posted on 11/15/17 at 11:32 pm to FriscoTiger
Yoder baw. Makes a Traeger look like a tin can.
Posted on 11/16/17 at 7:04 am to FriscoTiger
Traeger's pellet box is idiotic. It's slanted on one side and funnels down to a square so it sucks a square hole out and your fire dies.
Posted on 11/16/17 at 9:48 am to tigerfootball10
The Best you can buy is to order the new Gator Pellet cooker from Gator Pits. It is made out 1/4" pipe like his smokers. Be prepared to pay and weight for it to be built though.
Posted on 11/16/17 at 9:49 am to tigerfootball10
The Rec-Tec and Gorilla Silver Back are also well worth a look.
Posted on 11/16/17 at 10:50 am to FriscoTiger
I just pulled the trigger in the yoder Ys640 pellet smoker. Picking it up this weekend.
Posted on 11/16/17 at 12:46 pm to FriscoTiger
Posted on 11/16/17 at 2:40 pm to USMCTIGER1970
Have owned a green mountain grill for 5 yrs...no issues and love it.
Posted on 11/16/17 at 3:24 pm to tigerfootball10
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Traeger's pellet box is idiotic. It's slanted on one side and funnels down to a square so it sucks a square hole out and your fire dies.
I've never once had that happen. Matter of fact my fire has never gone out.
Eta... I know what you're referring to though. I've never been gone more than a few hours though.
This post was edited on 11/16/17 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 11/16/17 at 5:04 pm to LSUintheNW
I have to use a pvc pipe to place over the square cutout to keep it from happening on long smokes. I've seen green mountain and LA Grills pellet boxes and they are slanted on both sides like it should be. I bought the smallest Traeger so an upgrade is eminent
Won't be a Traeger
Won't be a Traeger
Posted on 11/17/17 at 12:38 am to Tiger Ryno
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I just pulled the trigger in the yoder Ys640 pellet smoker. Picking it up this weekend.
You are going to be a very happy man, simple, built like a tank, and does axactly what it should.
I recomend tou get the plate with the door and some grill grates for revearse searing perfect steaks etc.
Posted on 11/17/17 at 10:50 am to cave canem
I did. Got the 2 piece diffuser with the door and the direct grill Package. Can't wait.
Posted on 11/17/17 at 3:55 pm to tigerfootball10
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Traeger's pellet box is idiotic. It's slanted on one side and funnels down to a square so it sucks a square hole out and your fire dies.
Clean your hopper and then rub all the sides down with wax paper. This may help with your issue. I do agree, that this shouldn't be an issue and is dumb.
Posted on 11/17/17 at 10:36 pm to Jonas
I smoked some ribs today. Filled the hopper at the start.
From 930 am to 550 pm.
Over 8 hours and it wasn't close to needing to be messed with. I guess it just fits my needs.
From 930 am to 550 pm.
Over 8 hours and it wasn't close to needing to be messed with. I guess it just fits my needs.
Posted on 11/18/17 at 9:17 am to LSUintheNW
Picked up the yoder last night getting ready to do the initial Burn in. Then it's on to fun stuff.
Posted on 11/18/17 at 9:43 am to Tiger Ryno
You'll probably use it a lot. I've had my Traeger about 4 years. Going to brine and smoke my turkey this year. Don't buy the cheap arse Cabelas brand pellets cuz they suck.
Posted on 11/18/17 at 12:41 pm to NC17
Alright baws I'm jumping in. Just acquired a pork shoulder bone in and trimmed and dry brine for 18 hours. Will put. On the smoker in the morning. Mean time I'm going to smoke a few. Links of boundin for snacks. This afternoon.
Posted on 11/18/17 at 9:57 pm to Tiger Ryno
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Alright baws I'm jumping in. Just acquired a pork shoulder bone in and trimmed and dry brine for 18 hours. Will put. On the smoker in the morning. Mean time I'm going to smoke a few. Links of boundin for snacks. This afternoon.
Give us an update in the AM
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