Dose anyone have have any knowledge of the Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. Pros
or Cons http://www.traegergrills.com/
Thanks Steve

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"steve376" > wrote in message
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> Dose anyone have have any knowledge of the Traeger Wood Pellet Grill.
Pros
> or Cons http://www.traegergrills.com/
> Thanks Steve
>

You might want to search the google archives for "traeger", there's been
more than a few discussions in the past.
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

IIRC Those who dont mind it's limitations like it well enough.

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I've seen them at competitions. They're fun to look at (oink), make
wonderful Q, and require a minimum of babysitting if any at all.
Unless you're turning your meat, moping and basting.
Well built.

Runs on 120VAC.
Pierre

steve376 wrote:
> Dose anyone have have any knowledge of the Traeger Wood Pellet Grill.
> Pros or Cons http://www.traegergrills.com/
> Thanks Steve
>
While you're looking at pellet grills, take a look at the "Fast Eddy" by
CookShack.
They seem to be the latest and greatest and not priced out of line from
others.

BOB

steve376 wrote:
> Dose anyone have have any knowledge of the Traeger Wood Pellet Grill.
> Pros or Cons http://www.traegergrills.com/
> Thanks Steve
>
While you're looking at pellet grills, take a look at the "Fast Eddy" by
CookShack.
They seem to be the latest and greatest and not priced out of line from
others.

BOB

steve376 wrote:
> Dose anyone have have any knowledge of the Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. Pros
> or Cons http://www.traegergrills.com/
> Thanks Steve

I've had the Texas model for several years now and love it. I do
recommend adding the residential thermostat for a bit better temp control.

The only con I can think of is that the pellets are expensive (about $35
for 40lbs). Actually, the grill is also expensive, but, if you live on
the west coast, both the grill and the pellets can be less expensive.
Since Traeger doesn't charge shipping, that cost has to be built in to
the price. I live in NY, so I paid full freight. I've heard of people
who live closer to Oregon dickering the price and getting a good
reduction in both the cost of the grill and the pellets.

I managed to find a local distributor who gives me a decent price on the
pellets if I buy in bulk. I bought 10 bags last time for $20 per.
They'll last me several years.

As far as cooking, it does an excellent job. The temps are reasonably
steady, so you needn't tend it like a normal wood smoker. Put a brisket
on at midnight, it's ready by noon the next day. And, they have a nice
selection of wood flavors.

I recommend it highly.

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Stan

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"Stan (the Man)"
I live in NY, so I paid full freight. I've heard of people
> who live closer to Oregon dickering the price and getting a good
> reduction in both the cost of the grill and the pellets.
>
> I managed to find a local distributor who gives me a decent price on the
> pellets if I buy in bulk. I bought 10 bags last time for $20 per.
> They'll last me several years.
>
Stan I am also in NY may I ask were you get your pellets If you want e-mail
me direct . remove no spam

Steve

steve376 wrote:
> snip
> "Stan (the Man)"
> I live in NY, so I paid full freight. I've heard of people
>
>>who live closer to Oregon dickering the price and getting a good
>>reduction in both the cost of the grill and the pellets.
>>
>>I managed to find a local distributor who gives me a decent price on the
>>pellets if I buy in bulk. I bought 10 bags last time for $20 per.
>>They'll last me several years.
>>
>
> Stan I am also in NY may I ask were you get your pellets If you want e-mail
> me direct . remove no spam
>
> Steve

Sent.

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Stan

steve376 wrote:

> Dose anyone have have any knowledge of the Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. Pros
> or Cons http://www.traegergrills.com/
> Thanks Steve
>
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> A friend will post your bail. A good friend will be sitting next to you in
> the cell saying, "man that was fun!"
>
>
Steve,

I have used a Reliant pellet cooker, it worked ok but I wasn't pleased
with the "smoke flavor" as in not enough smoke flavor for me. Plus they
get you hooked on coming back for more pellets.

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Mike Willsey
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steve376 wrote:

> Dose anyone have have any knowledge of the Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. Pros
> or Cons http://www.traegergrills.com/
> Thanks Steve
>
> --
> ================================================== ==========================
> ===================
> A friend will post your bail. A good friend will be sitting next to you in
> the cell saying, "man that was fun!"
>
>
Steve,

I have used a Reliant pellet cooker, it worked ok but I wasn't pleased
with the "smoke flavor" as in not enough smoke flavor for me. Plus they
get you hooked on coming back for more pellets.

--
Mike Willsey
http://groups.msn.com/ThePracticalBa...ewwelcome.msnw

On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:13:10 -0500, "Stan (the Man)"
> wrote:

>
>mend adding the residential thermostat for a bit better temp control.
>
>The only con I can think of is that the pellets are expensive (about $35
>for 40lbs).

That price is insanely high. I burn wood pellets for heat and
currently am buying 40 lb bags of all oak wood pellets at Sam's Club
for $2.80 per bag

Jim