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Message: [QUOTE="jleves, post: 3953909, member: 757"] I'm sure I have some posts in those. I have the mid grade Traeger and it's great. Here are few things to keep in mind with a pellet smoker: [INDENT][LIST] [*]Everything takes longer so plan in advance [*]You are generally cooking at a lower temperature which is a good thing usually (more flavor) [*]Don't forget to figure in startup/warmup time - about 20 minutes [*]You need to be close to an outlet as they use electricity for the auger, blowers and ignition [*]Look for a unit with a super smoke option - this will fix most of the 'not enough smoke flavor from pellet smokers' issue noted above [*]Look for a unit that has wifi built in so you can check or change temperature from your phone [*]There are lots of creative options that are opened up with a pellet smoker. Here are some things I've done (easy to find recipes online): [LIST] [*]Smoked deviled eggs - these will blow your mind if you like deviled eggs [*]Smoked meat loaf - cutting into the meatloaf and seeing a smoke ring was cool [*]Smoked pot roast - hands down the best and most tender pot roast I've ever had [/LIST] [*]Make sure you get disposable drip pans or the mess will be a huge turnoff [*]I still have a cheapy dual gas and charcoal grill for things like hotdog or hamburgers [*]Don't rely on the temp probe that comes with the smoker - get good leave in and instaread thermometers to nail correct smoking temps [*]Even though they are easy and foolproof, there's still a learning curve. Start with something easy like a smoked ribeye before moving up to briskets and pork butts. Ribs are a good intermediate project. [*]Costco has good deals on Traeger pellets [*]Setting up the Traeger was pretty simple. Took me and my wife about 30 minutes with simple tools [/LIST][/INDENT] [/QUOTE]

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