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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.
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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.
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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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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.
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Having used/owned both, I would recommend GMG over Traeger
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Traegers rock. Make sure you cover them though as the pellets turn to concrete and destroy the grill.
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