Toys

[NePaSmoKer]

A couple forum members have been asking about one of my toys. Here is my #1 rig right now. Yes my BS has fallen in the ranks to #2. Different toys for different uses  ;D



The digital thermostat. Holds temp to within +/- 5*


I have the dial on top also.


Inside.


Pellets a mix of hickory/maple.


Doing some burgers right now. 32* outside right now.


nepas

[westexasmoker]

That is so on my to get list!

Nepas where is and what kind of heating element does it have, also how big is the cooking surface??

Your model is the Lil Tex, right?

C

[bigredsmoker]

I have been interested in a Traeger as well. Can you give us some more info on it as well as how you like it?

[NePaSmoKer]

That is so on my to get list!

Nepas where is and what kind of heating element does it have, also how big is the cooking surface??

Your model is the Lil Tex, right?

C

wts

it uses a hot box and fire rod. on the same line as a pellet fireplace. the lil tex has 420 sq in of cooking area.

nepas

[NePaSmoKer]

I have been interested in a Traeger as well. Can you give us some more info on it as well as how you like it?

Its uses an auger to feed the hot box. has a couple of fans. If you are thinking on getting one i would get it with the 180LV controller. on smoke it maintains 150* to 180, perfect for low and slow. if you would like a nice link to a store with good prices just pm me.

nepas

[Smokin Soon]

Nepa, I was looking at some of the Treager recipies and they seem to do the smoking at the end of the cooking rather than the beginning. Reason?

[beefmann]

Nepas...

Great  looking rig... only one problem... you  missed 1 burger ... MINE ! !

[NePaSmoKer]

Nepa, I was looking at some of the Treager recipies and they seem to do the smoking at the end of the cooking rather than the beginning. Reason?

SS i dont know why. I do smoking 1st then the bbq.

nepas

[HCT]

 :-X

[Smokin Soon]

Have you had it long enough to determine how long a 20 lb bag of pellets will last?

[Smoking Duck]

Nice set up Nepas.  When things start turning around for me, that's my first purchase.  I saw Terry Bradshaw hawking the Traeger and figure if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.

[NePaSmoKer]

Have you had it long enough to determine how long a 20 lb bag of pellets will last?

I have had it since march, i get around 6/8 bbq's out of a bag. The higher you have the temp the faster the pellet auger turns. So far i have gone through 220lbs of pellets. Each bag is 20lbs, cabelas price is $17.99 a bag but with my discount i get em for $14  ;D

Thanksgiving i will prob use 1/2 bag.

nepas

[Smokin Soon]

I'm no math wizard here, but I think were looking at reduced cooking times for ribs, butts, and roasts. Considering electricity costs and bisquettes, that does not sound bad.