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[Mitch f]

16 minutes ago, ness said:

So, if it maintains a temp by burning more pellets, doesn’t that mean the amount of smoke varies too?

Yes, Traegers aren’t known for their overly Smokey flavor. 

[Gavin]

Might try a Komodo, all that ceramic should hold temperature.

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10 hours ago, Gavin said:

Might try a Komodo, all that ceramic should hold temperature.

Do they have automatic temp control?  I like to sleep at night.

[Flysmallie]

34 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Do they have automatic temp control?  I like to sleep at night.

I know you can get an accessory that will do that. 

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19 hours ago, Mitch f said:

Yes, Traegers aren’t known for their overly Smokey flavor. 

I've never heard that.  I always thought they wrapped the meat after a while so it doesn't get TOO smoky.

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Man the smokers get horrible ratings.  My kids bought me a Masterbuilt a couple years ago and it never finished the first smoke.  Took back to Cabelas and the second one didn't either.  Finally just took the cash back and I've been using my old cylinder ever since.  The problem with the cylinder is it runs hot.   

[rps]

19 hours ago, Gavin said:

Might try a Komodo, all that ceramic should hold temperature.

Get one set right and they will hold for 10 hours (small size and longer for larger). It only takes one or two times to learn the trick.

[rps]

24 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I've never heard that.  I always thought they wrapped the meat after a while so it doesn't get TOO smoky.

A foil or paper wrap, known as a crutch, is used to help the meat past "the stall" without drying out. If you do not add to the wood or charcoal, the smoke is pretty much done after three hours. If you are using a two chamber and real wood logs, and not their coals, the smoke keeps coming.

[rps]

Last night's simple meal. Roast chicken and a broccoli/potato/mushroom side.

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1 hour ago, rps said:

Get one set right and they will hold for 10 hours (small size and longer for larger). It only takes one or two times to learn the trick.

So a pellet stove would continue to smoke since it burns pellets for heat right???