Traeger; any recommendations

[Ixraypeople]

New to traeger; any expert recommendations on what pellets are best, rubs, etc....? Thanks!

 

[pistolpat]

Camp c from Walmart is the best bang for the buck for pellets as die rubs it’s a never ending story of trial and finding what suits you and your family best. Biggest recommendation for a fellow traeger owner is thermoworks thermometer

 

[GAK9]

Definitely don’t like Traeger pellets. Way too much dust when cooking and in the smoker when finished. I prefer Pit Boss or Camp Chef competition pellets in my Camp Chef pellet smoker.

 

[Ixraypeople]

Awesome thanks

Definitely don’t like Traeger pellets. Way too much dust when cooking and in the smoker when finished. I prefer Pit Boss or Camp Chef competition pellets in my Camp Chef pellet smoker.

Good to know. Thanks

 

[BME013]

I had the ironwood 885. It was a 1500 grill and wasn’t impressed at all with it. For starters, when grilling things took longer to get any color or sear marks on them. By then they started to get dry. They only get to 500 degrees.
Smoking a butt, the butt had a great smoke ring but seemed dry and dusty. Didn’t care for the flavor.

I would suggest looking at Rec Tec or getting an egg or Kamodo Joe. Kamodo style grills are excellent for grilling, smoking, and baking.

my .02 Goodluck and feel free to dm with any questions

 

[BillsCamino]

RecTec

 

[Ruger34]

Should have got a Rectec

 

[joel2000]

I don’t have experience with Traeger but my RecTec kicks ass. With the sear plates you’d think the steaks and burgers were cooked on a grate directly over the flame. I use mostly RecTec pellets and pick some up from Costco on occasion.

 

[bubonic]

Stay away from Kingsford's pellets. Burn way to fast. Lumber jack pellets and rec tec pellets have been top 2 for me. Rec tec grills FTW

 

[superprime]

I love my RecTec Bullseye. Great sear since they get up to 750 degrees, and low is around 200, less if I change the feed rate. The best pellets I have used are the Smokehouse brand at Sams. 40 pound bag will run you 15.00 all day long. My father-in-law has a Traeger that costs probably 3 times what my Bullseye costs, but the food that comes out is identical. Also, most all of the Weber kettle attachments fit the Bullseye as well.

As far as rubs go, its a never ending quest. A lot of people swear by the Meat Church brand.