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  1. gspot

    Wood Pellets for Smoking -- Traeger Grill

    Always looking for something new, cheaper, and easily available. g
  2. gspot

    Wood Pellets for Smoking -- Traeger Grill

    I've been using my Traeger grill for about 4 months now and love it!!! I can't wait for the weekend to come around and see what I can smoke. Traeger claims that their pellets are the only ones to use in their grills. Has anybody tried any other brand of cooking pellets in a Traeger grill (I...
  3. gspot

    Brisket Smoking to Commence....(pics too!)

    I just unwrapped the brisket...pulled it...and had my first plate...EXCELLENT!!! I put some of Jeff's sauce on it (modified with a little habanero sauce....mmmmmmm)! Well worth the wait!!!!!!!!!!!! g
  4. gspot

    Traeger wood pellet smoker/grill

    I wonder why so many people have problems?? I cooked all night on mine last night..... http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...?threadid=7285 no problems here. Keep the hopper full and dry. I don't think I would have bought the grill without the electric thermostat. g
  5. gspot

    Brisket Smoking to Commence....(pics too!)

    I did it!!! I killed the first brisket...this time I made perfection! I attached the final pic before I wrapped it. Sorry for the poor picture quality...all I had was my cellphone to take pics with. Finally made it to 200 degree's...it only took 13.5 hours...... I tasted...
  6. gspot

    Traeger wood pellet smoker/grill

    I just noticed where you live....I live in Cashmere WA and purchased my grill in Snohomish....your quite a bit closer. Here is the website: http://www.traegerizedbbq.com/ The lil' Tex is $499...it's last years model, but who cares!! FYI, g
  7. gspot

    Brisket Smoking to Commence....(pics too!)

    So close (930 am)....185 degree's....smells so good.....looks great!!! I'm going for 200 degree's....Lunch is looking tasty!! Check out the pic.
  8. gspot

    Brisket Smoking to Commence....(pics too!)

    3 hrs in....140 degree's....long way to go. Time for a quick nap.
  9. gspot

    Brisket Smoking to Commence....(pics too!)

    Somebody should get some sleep tonight..... It looks good and smells even better!!!! I took a pic, but for some reason it didn't save....damn!!!! The smoker is closed....no two hour pic. I will get one at midnight.
  10. gspot

    Brisket Smoking to Commence....(pics too!)

    I saw the meat saber was working on and couldn't wait any longer. It's 9pm my time and I just put the brisket on!!!! I'll give you an update in 2 hours......
  11. gspot

    21 hour brisket smoke with pics

    lookin good!! the night is young.....
  12. gspot

    Brisket Smoking to Commence....(pics too!)

    I am preparing an evening of brisket smoking....the wife and kids are out of town....beer and chips have been purchased. I've attached pics (sorry for the poor quality....my wife has the camera) of the brisket (5.5 lbs). I've applied Jeff's rub and plan on starting the smoking about 10pm...
  13. gspot

    Traeger wood pellet smoker/grill

    I received the Tex for my birthday in June....love it! I got last years model on clearance (I saved $400 off SRP). If you get one, make sure to get the electronic thermostat....I also have the regular temp gauge on top of the grill (it's nice to see the temp gradient). I highly recommend the...
  14. gspot

    Beef Tongue?

    I've never smoked a beef tongue before, BUT if it's cooked right it can be very good. Here it is: Fill a large pot with water. Set the temp to boil. Once boiling add cut up turnips, carrots, and the beef tongue. Add some salt and pepper. Cover and reduce to simmer. It needs to boil for a...
  15. gspot

    Brisket -- Round Two

    Prior to finding this website, I tried a brisket on my smoker. It tasted good, but was very tough. I learned to relax and wait. Round two is this Saturday! I am looking for any advice..... 1. Should I marinade before? 2. Rub or not? If yes any good recommendations? I tend to like things...
  16. gspot

    WOW!! I love this website!!

    Thanks for the welcome!!! Let see if I can answer all the questions: 1. I am on day 2 of the five day training 2. I definitely need an electronic thermometer (right now I am using a cheap one that you put in and take out) 3. The pork came out great!!!!! I was stuck at 150 degrees for...
  17. gspot

    WOW!! I love this website!!

    My name is Glenn and in June I finally gave up my propane grill that I've been using since college -- the thing finally fell apart. I thought I would try something new, so my family gave me a Traeger grill for my Birthday!! So far I've mastered cooking steaks....just like the old propane grill...
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