Food and Drink Pellet Grills

**Buehler445** · 05-08-2019, 10:13 AM

My old LP grill is to the point where it needs parts or needs to go. The wife is thinking a pellet grill might be better for her to use.

I thought there was a thread on here about them, but the one I could dig up is over a decade old.

What are you guys running these days? Pros/Cons?

I don't know much about anything except Traegers and people I know have had trouble with them.

I'd PROBABLY be leaving it outside so I'd need a cover for it.

IowaHawkeyeChief · 05-08-2019, 10:15 AM

I got a Traeger during prime days last year. We really like it. Variety of cooking and smoking. However, it does take longer to heat up and isn't as convenient.

**Dunit35** · 05-08-2019, 10:16 AM

I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues.

I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.

BIG_DADDY · 05-08-2019, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues.

I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.

Holy crap that is expensive.

**notorious** · 05-08-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues.

I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.

I am about to blow your mind, Dunit. Look by the dial of your Traeger, there will be a little recessed “reset” button. Grab an ink pen or I use my thermometer, and push it. That sets the “p” number, which controls the speed at which your grill distributes pellets. Set that ****er to p-0 and you will get to around 460-475.

R Clark · 05-08-2019, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I am about to blow your mind, Dunit. Look by the dial of your Traeger, there will be a little recessed “reset” button. Grab an ink pen or I use my thermometer, and push it. That sets the “p” number, which controls the speed at which your grill distributes pellets. Set that ****er to p-0 and you will get to around 460-475.

Thanks a lot for heads ! Mine gets hot enough to leave grill marks, but could use more heat.according to temp gauge it gets to 430 . Haven’t checked it to see if accurate or not

**notorious** · 05-08-2019, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by R Clark

Thanks a lot for heads ! Mine gets hot enough to leave grill marks, but could use more heat.according to temp gauge it gets to 430 . Haven’t checked it to see if accurate or not

It works well the other way, too. Sometimes smoking just doesn’t want to go to the temp I want, so I’ll adjust it to a slower cycle.

**Dunit35** · 05-08-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I am about to blow your mind, Dunit. Look by the dial of your Traeger, there will be a little recessed “reset” button. Grab an ink pen or I use my thermometer, and push it. That sets the “p” number, which controls the speed at which your grill distributes pellets. Set that ****er to p-0 and you will get to around 460-475.

Guess I’ll mess with it. I don’t care about a sear but I know some people do.

Randallflagg · 09-26-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues.

I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.

We have a Traeger as well. I like it well enough but you are right about the 350. Now, on older models there is a way to boost the temp to around 500. If yours has it, there is a small (sort of) reset button on the control panel. Take a pen or pencil and hold that in for about 10 seconds and there you go. As I understand it, the newer models don't have that button any longer.

tomahawkchop25 · 05-08-2019, 10:18 AM

I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.

arrowheadnation · 05-08-2019, 10:34 AM

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I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.

Yep. I have a Green Mountain Daniel Boone. Picked it over the Treager because it gets to 400 degrees. I have never had any issues with it in 3 years. I also bought a set of Grill Grates for mine...perfect grill lines. That being said, if I had the money, I would have bought a Yoder. Very high quality. Very expensive.

BryanBusby · 05-08-2019, 10:53 AM

I think Traegar's are alright, but not worth what you're spending. Have heard a lot of good things about rectec grills.

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I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.

FIL has a GMG Daniel Boone with the wifi and really seems to still like it years later.

OmahaChief · 05-08-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BryanBusby

I think Traegar's are alright, but not worth what you're spending. Have heard a lot of good things about rectec grills.

FIL has a GMG Daniel Boone with the wifi and really seems to still like it years later.

Love my GMG Daniel Boone. I have made some really good stuff in that bad boy. Consistent and easy to use if you don't have the time or want to tend to a stick burner.

**RockChalk** · 05-08-2019, 12:09 PM

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I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.

This. GMG is far superior to Traeger. I can get mine up to 500, no problem, and their customer service is second to none. I messed up and let mine get soaked in a rainstorm, allowing the auger to get filled with wet pellets, which expanded and turn to cement (basically). I called them and they sent me a whole new auger unit with easy to install instructions.

Having used/owned both, I would recommend GMG over Traeger

BIG_DADDY · 05-08-2019, 10:23 AM

Traegers rock. Make sure you cover them though as the pellets turn to concrete and destroy the grill.

05-08-2019, 10:13 AM	Topic Starter
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $264734	Pellet Grills My old LP grill is to the point where it needs parts or needs to go. The wife is thinking a pellet grill might be better for her to use. I thought there was a thread on here about them, but the one I could dig up is over a decade old. What are you guys running these days? Pros/Cons? I don't know much about anything except Traegers and people I know have had trouble with them. I'd PROBABLY be leaving it outside so I'd need a cover for it.
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05-08-2019, 10:15 AM	#2
IowaHawkeyeChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2016 Casino cash: $830400	I got a Traeger during prime days last year. We really like it. Variety of cooking and smoking. However, it does take longer to heat up and isn't as convenient. __________________ Chiefs are my favorite football team of all time!
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Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-482955	I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues. I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.
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tomahawkchop25 Starter Join Date: Aug 2010 Casino cash: $9865987	I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.
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05-08-2019, 10:23 AM	#15
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $3438410	Traegers rock. Make sure you cover them though as the pellets turn to concrete and destroy the grill. __________________ The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019
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