Time to get a smoker...

[OldFogey]

I have had an offset smoker for over 20 years. Recently bought a Traeger for ease of use. For smoking? Both the wife and I do not like it. I cannot get the same degree of smoke flavor with the traeger. I've tried increasing the smoke time and I've tried a variety of pellets. I like roasting in it - the temp control is superb. Imo it doesn't get hot enough to grill well, either. So, I would put my two cents in for an offset smoker. One with a nice sized fire box so you can throw in big chunks of wood. If you decide on a traeger I'll give you a smoking deal on mine...

[ray1970]

Not sure I fully understand the difference.

The magic smoke box on the Traeger is also side mounted, isn?t it?

[Gman]

Not sure I fully understand the difference.

The magic smoke box on the Traeger is also side mounted, isn?t it?

Negative. The pellet storage is on the side. The pellets are delivered via an auger into a fire bowl under the grate.

Offset/"stick burner" actually burns the wood in the box on the side and the exhaust then goes around the food. One of the easier methods for cold smoking.

[ray1970]

Ha. I thought the pellets on the Traeger burned in the little box in the side and the smoke drafted across the meat and out the stack.

Shows how little I know.

[Great-Kazoo]

Not sure I fully understand the difference.

The magic smoke box on the Traeger is also side mounted, isn?t it?

buy something other than a traeger, you're paying for the name.

[Gman]

buy something other than a traeger, you're paying for the name.

This. The landscape has changed since I bought mine.

[AaronRocha1]

Not sure what your budget is, but MAK are 100% made in the USA if that matters. If it doesn?t, your next best pellet grill would be a Rec Tec. Compare them to a traeger and it?s a no brainer why they are better. If it?s reliable and makes good food, that?s all that matters in the end. Good luck!


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[ray1970]

Oh, I?d probably do somewhere between $400 and $1,000 depending on what I decide to go with.

Only cooking for two these days and one of those two isn?t real big on meat so probably don?t need anything too large.

[AaronRocha1]

Oh, I?d probably do somewhere between $400 and $1,000 depending on what I decide to go with.

Only cooking for two these days and one of those two isn?t real big on meat so probably don?t need anything too large.

https://www.rectecgrills.com/RT-590-Pellet-Grill_5
Great option

Or

https://www.rectecgrills.com/RT-340-Wood-Pellet-Grill

This one is great for 2 people too!

Give them a call if you have any questions they have amazing customer service!


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[ray1970]

Thanks for the links.

I?ll check them out when I get home tonight.