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CU Medallion [73569]
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After some research on grills....
Jul 21, 2021, 1:29 PM
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Going Traegar.
Will allow me to smoke and grill. Easy to clean.
Anyone have one?
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Lot o points [163012]
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"Had"
Jul 21, 2021, 1:33 PM
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it was a workhorse for over 10 years for me. Still going strong as I passed it on.
I tweaked mine over time, putting a gasket on the lid to get a better seal, adding smoke tubes at times to get a little more smoke, etc. Nothing that really needed to be done, I like to mod things.
You will love it.
Meant to add - I moved up a level to a Mak, so I am still a pellet guy.
Pro tip - Costco sells their premium pellets and ships free.
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All-TigerNet [13360]
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Re: "Had"
Jul 21, 2021, 3:54 PM
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Could you consistently get 500+ deg for steaks and such?
That’s my biggest reservation.
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Lot o points [163012]
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I can get way over that on my Mak
Jul 21, 2021, 4:06 PM
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my old Traeger topped out about 350-375, but it was a well used old machine.
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All-TigerNet [13360]
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What’s your review of your MAK?
Jul 21, 2021, 4:13 PM
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Did you get the 2 star?
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Lot o points [163012]
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Yes.
Jul 21, 2021, 4:15 PM
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My review is I love it, but it cost too much.
But I love it.
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CU Medallion [56069]
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Friend of mine has a Rectec and loves it.
Jul 21, 2021, 1:41 PM
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I understand the appeal, but they're not for me. Also I don't think he uses the grill feature very often on account of it not being particularly good.
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Orange Blooded [2190]
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Re: After some research on grills....
Jul 21, 2021, 2:00 PM
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I have a Pit Boss and love it, and cheaper than Traeger.
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Heisman Winner [105551]
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dumb question most likely, but are the pellet smoker
Jul 21, 2021, 2:04 PM
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grills like the traeger, etc good for just throwing a couple burgers on the grill for dinner? I would like a new grill but I mostly am just cooking dinner like grilled chicken or burgers, no smoking boston butts & ribs, I'm on the go too much for that.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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You're in griddle territory there***
Jul 21, 2021, 2:07 PM
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Heisman Winner [105551]
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Yeah, that was my thought too. Blackstone or bust
Jul 21, 2021, 2:10 PM
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I guess.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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You won't regret it. I cooked mahi, rice, and asparagus last
Jul 21, 2021, 2:14 PM
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night on mine. Quick and easy with minimal clean up. And I got to sit outside in silence for 10-15 minutes. Amazing utility.
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Orange Blooded [2190]
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Re: dumb question most likely, but are the pellet smoker
Jul 21, 2021, 2:09 PM
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If you don't ever plan on smoking anything I'd just get a regular grill. Pellet grills can do it all but they thrive low and slow.
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Lot o points [163012]
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True, their game has been low and slow
Jul 21, 2021, 4:09 PM
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but some newer units have open flame options and get hot as ####.
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CU Medallion [73569]
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b/c its indirect heats
Jul 21, 2021, 2:11 PM
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there are no direct flames. But it seems pretty easy to cook burgers and steaks. You set the temp so straight forward.
I'm gonna use it for both grilling and smoking. Will grill more of course but would love to smoke some ribs and pork butt
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All-In [42154]
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Yes
Jul 21, 2021, 2:18 PM
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If you get the brand I have, which is a Pit Boss. I can't comment on the others. But it allows you to slide a grate to either smoke or do open flame direct grilling.
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Lot o points [163012]
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Imma gonna say yes. You do have to wait a few minutes to
Jul 21, 2021, 4:08 PM
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get it up to temp, but you prob do that on a gas grill also.
The nice thing about a pellet is turn it on, set the temp and you are done. Easy peasy.
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