Traeger Tailgater for Christmas!

[puckhed33]

I got a Traeger Tailgater for Christmas! Definitely an upgrade from my Brinkmann. I can't wait to do a pork butt on this thing. Something I was never comfortable doing on the Brinkmann. That thing went through fuel like no other. Any tips or suggestions on cooking with the Traeger are welcome.

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• puckhed33
• Dec 30, 2015

I also got a new apron

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• puckhed33
• Dec 30, 2015

I will definitely put up some Q-view when I break her in.

 

[xenatuba]

If you're on Facebook, there is a Traeger Owners group that has a lot of information.

What I learned about using the smaller Traeger was that I have to bounce back and forth on the three temp settings that my Junior came with to keep a medium temperature going.  The recipe book that comes with the Traeger is good; there are more when you google search stuff.  I have yet to find something I don't like to smoke on the Traeger.  Welcome!

 

[puckhed33]

Thanks XenaTuba. The tailgater actually has the digital controller. The main thing I'm noticing right off is the small hopper. Did some steaks and burgers. So far so good. Doing a 6.5 lb butt on sunday morning. I'll have q-view of that.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Congrats on the new Q toy... Be lookin for some Q view of your smokes ! Thumbs Up