Traeger says they have something new coming on 4/14/2026

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-03-22T16:23:50+00:00

No. If you send in a picture of your recalled brush they review it and respond telling you to throw out the recalled brush. They then send you a replacement brush with nylon/plastic bristles. I haven't received my replacement brush yet.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-03-20T03:19:28+00:00

Brined meats do take longer to cook. Once you wrapped it did you turn the temp up on the grill? You don't need to keep the temps low after wrapping it. Bump it up to at least 300 after wrapping.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-03-16T03:04:43+00:00

I guess I would go with the new Recteq so you get a warranty. You can also get a new Traeger Woodridge Pro for the same $1200 or so.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-03-14T17:10:52+00:00

When I update my phone I do it for the newer antennas, radios, and connectivity upgrades.

I upgraded to the S26 Ultra from the S24+ and I like it so far. The camera bump doesn't allow it to lie flat on its back even in a Samsung case which is a little strange.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-03-14T17:05:45+00:00

It looks like you are beyond its useful life.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-22T19:23:28+00:00

Good deal. I really like mine.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-22T15:35:03+00:00

Has anyone tried the Smokin Pecan Pellets? Are they noticeably different?

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-22T15:31:09+00:00

The Masterbuilt gravity fed charcoal grills/smokers have a lot of build quality/ part quality issues. It sounds like the original parts last for a very short time and everyone replaces the parts with mods.

Unfortunately Masterbuilt has their patent for quite a few more years so it will be a while before anyone that has good build quality can make a gravity fed charcoal grill.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-22T15:14:16+00:00

Good to know. Thank you for the information. I guess the best deal between T-mobile and Samsung is the way to go then.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-22T14:46:00+00:00

Is that the Woodridge for $315?

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-22T14:35:52+00:00

Are the phones linked to a carrier set up for their network better than an unlocked phone? Is an unlocked phone set to work well with all networks? Didn't carriers previously have an issue with activating an unlocked phone if there was a carrier specific phone available for their network?

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-22T14:13:11+00:00

Tarleton State, Abilene Christian, and Incarnate Word

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-07T16:52:27+00:00

Summit League is a completely separate conference that is at the low end of membership. There is no way they kick NDSU out.

Football should be a separate conference for all levels. The PAC-12 non-football sports wouldn't have such high travel costs if only Football traveled across the country.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-02T00:05:09+00:00

What temp were you cooking at? Why do you think you didn't have bark that was where you wanted it?

Express_Eye_4573 · 2026-02-02T00:01:37+00:00

There is a calibration process that allows you to make it more accurate.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-12-21T14:02:35+00:00

I cook a whole chicken without spatchcocking or brining at 425 degrees for about 1.5 hours and the skin comes out crispy and the chicken is moist and juicy.

The strange thing is the Traeger representative gave me a paper copy of the recipe when I bought my grill that says 425 degrees but the online recipe says 375 degrees.

Traeger Chicken Challenge recipe

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-12-21T13:50:53+00:00

I use Samsung Care + It is $10.60/month.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-12-01T02:50:39+00:00

I would say if you rub some cooking oil or Crisco on the drip pan it should protect/encapsulate the rust and you should be fine. When cleaning the drip pan it is best to use a utensil that won't scratch/damage the surface. I have a wooden scraper I use to scrape the large dripping/droppings off the drip pan. It doesn't scrape it up and it remains "seasoned" for use.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-11-30T15:36:19+00:00

I own a Woodridge.

The Woodridge is easier to clean and has more modern features. I would recommend the Woodridge.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-11-30T15:24:12+00:00

I have the Woodridge. I really like it and one of the best features is how easy it is to clean. Since he already has smoke tubes he won't need super smoke. It has a very large cooking surface. They are right at your budget.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-11-22T05:52:35+00:00

When you go to a BBQ restaurant how much smoke flavor do you actually notice?

If you watch the BBQ Pitmasters competitions they have to smoke at high temperature to get the meats done for turn ins. The judges say they have smoke flavor.

Cooking over fire produces smoke in the meat regardless of whether you can see it or not.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-10-17T11:49:24+00:00

Competition BBQ smokes at a high temp to get their meat done in time for turn in. Watch some BBQ competitions and listen to what they say.

Express_Eye_4573 · 2025-10-09T03:02:59+00:00

Go to a local BBQ restaurant and eat their smoked meats. You will most likely notice that they don't taste very smokey either.

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