👍Traeger Review👎 - After 6 months of ownership

[@Luigiz28]

I bought my Traeger PRO 22 from Costco over a week ago and so far I love it. I did run into a problem with error code LER (too low temperature reading) but my issue was that I was not leaving the lid open when first firing up the grill. Since then, I now leave the top open and let it run for a good 5 min on smoke before upping the temperature= problem solved! Coming from using a propane grill for the past decade, cooking on the Traeger has given "life" to my food and the taste is fantastic. Even my wife has complemented me on my cooking which is a rare thing.😂 Great video!!

[@joonaslehtonen7965]

How does it perform on winter temperatures?? And i mean real winter, not texas winters but Alaska type winters.

[@morganbaxter8793]

One year in do you find it big enough?

[@Luigiz28]

@@morganbaxter8793 For my uses, it's been fine. I bought the additional upper rack for $20 on Amazon and it's added additional space for food. I've cooked 3 rack of ribs on the lower rack and threw some corn on cob and asparagus on the top rack. It fits a good amount of food

[@chuckprice4541]

I've had mine for two and a half years now. I would not sell it today for what I paid for it, I love it that much. I will say make sure you vacuum the fire pot after long cooks or after a dozen normal cooks. I had the fire go out in the middle of a brisket cook and found the fire pot full of ash which snuffed out the fire. Vacuumed it and restarted with zero problems. Also if the pot gets ashed up the grill will not get above 400. It takes 5 minutes to clean it out and refoil the drip pan.

[@ted-dwalking2483]

Was @ Costco in Landover MD. Ran in2 Brand Ambassador George Hunter. We spoke 4 about 30 or abit more minutes. He was thorough, professional & spoke w/passion (not just a sales man). I was partially sold. Yet, having my own grill design and the fact that I was not out grill shopping - I abstained from purchasing. We do not have a grill @ this time but I didn't want 2 show up w/a $1,000+ grill that I knew nothing about & have wifey gapping 4 air. Since meeting George I've spent hrs reviewing & familiarizing myself w/the Traeger. I've been speaking 2 my 'cook buddies' & wife. I'm sold. The Traeger will b my next cooking platform - Thanks George.

[@ec2935]

Watching this helped seal the deal for me. Going to buy one today. Thanks and continue the great work.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

All the best Ernesto!

[@kendalruggles5706]

I won my pro 22 from a grocery store drawing. I live the way it cooks. I've only had a month and just cooked some easy things but so far it's awesome.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Congrats on your new cooker!

[@rjd8434]

I purchased my Renegade pro 22” in December 2018 on Amazon. Absolutely love it and have had zero problems 👍

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Awesome! Congratulations

[@ImTayyBoi]

Just got myself one of these off Facebook. Thanks for showing me what’s up with em

[@budlloyd3127]

I really like the fact that they have the double powder coated exterior, and also that they have that level of customer service. but for some reason I'm just not sold on the pellet grill idea.. anyway I look forward to more content! thanks again for keeping us entertained!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I wasn't sure when I first tried a pellet grill either, but I have to say that the pellet grill is what we use 2-3 nights a week simply because of the convenience and control. Since I can just set a temperature, fill it with pellets, put some meat on and get back to work, we have bbq on a weeknight. If I had to rely on my offset or even a kamado, I'd have to check in way more often and it would affect work productivity. Adding a pellet grill to the arsenal has been purely for convenience, but we love the ability to get long cooks accomplished during work. That's why we love pellet cooking.

[@budlloyd3127]

@@TheBarbecueLab that makes a lot of sense lol, I'll do my best to keep an open mind once my official hunt for a new grill/ smoker begins! also, would you recommend anyway combo grills? like, I like the idea, but most of the ones I've seen seem to have pretty small cooking areas as a compromise for having a gas and charcoal grill, with the offset smoker

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I have a combo grill, and you're totally spot on. It's nice to have both options in a single unit, but at the end of the day it's a really small version of both and they limit what you can do on combos. I'd much rather have two individual grills of the right size personally.

[@budlloyd3127]

@@TheBarbecueLab okay cool, I'll just have to talk my wife in to me getting both lol

[@TheBarbecueLab]

She can ask my wife, and she'll tell her that she's not a combo grill fan either. She's cooked on all kids of grill units, but combo grills are her least favorite. She loves the pellet grills and the pizza ovens, lol.

[@JR-tt5sd]

Thanks. Good video. New to Traegers. Getting one from QVC. They call it a Prairie model but it looks very similar to the one in your review.

[@chrism8013]

I believe the Prairie model is the Pro 22.

[@captainskippy6622]

We purchased sofa set from a large furniture store and received a gift card that covered almost all of cost of the Pro 22 minus $100. And of course I got one today. Now I own 5 different types of grills. I guess that’s enough.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Don't tell Melissa that 5 is enough, lol. She's a trooper for putting up with me and my grill obsession. Enjoy!

[@kevinp9487]

thanks for the review, just got my traeger here in belguim :)

[@Mcsyncr0]

I also live in Belgium. Where do you buy your pellets?

[@kevinp9487]

@@Mcsyncr0 horta

[@Mcsyncr0]

@@kevinp9487 I looked on the site & saw Wonterspan pellets (dennehout)? Is this what you use?

[@kevinp9487]

@@Mcsyncr0 i use treager or weber pellets

[@Greenjeans2020]

I have the exact same model and love it. Mine doesn't very as much on temperature, maybe +/- 10 degrees. Been trying to get a hold of Traeger as there's a discrepancy between the owners manual and cook book. One says to start it on smoke with the lid closed and the other say to start on smoke with the lid open. Been difficult to get a hold of Traeger lately.

[@eowens032]

Very informative--thanks!

[@IndigoNili]

Such a helpful video. Thanks!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BigLezBBQ]

Thanks for the review. I'm looking into pellet smokers. Very helpful thanks

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad it was helpful! We love our pellet smokers. We’ve had 3-4 of them, super cheap to high end and all performed admirably. Lower cost usually meant occasional hiccups during a cook and higher temperature fluctuations, but they did a good job. For the most part, higher end meant more connectivity, better materials and increased reliability. Best wishes in your search!

[@prestonbuffington954]

I just found your site and I enjoyed your review on the Traeger. I subbed to your channel and watched your review on the Smoke thermometer. Have you tried the new SMOKE X 4 with the Billows? I would like to hear your take on these products. Thx.

[@MeatyMike]

good review- been looking at getting a traeger- look forward to seein' more content. cheers

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks Mike! Best wishes in your future pellet cooks.

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Found this useful thanks, subbed

[@oliverallen5324]

Informative, Entertaining, Enjoyed! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad it was helpful Oliver!

[@JstnMoyer]

Great video. I want to get into smoking eventually but need to make a grill purchase now. I'll do mostly basic grilling at first (burgers, brats, chicken thighs) instead of extended smoking. Should I get a cheap grill now and purchase a smoker later? Or can I just get a Traeger Pro 22 for all my grilling needs?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

If you do mainly grilling, then I’d buy something you really enjoy grilling on. Whatever your fuel preference, let that drive your purchase. Traeger makes great grills, but they’re a great smoker over a grill any day, especially their older models. Without any access to direct flame, grilling on a Traeger is cooking with radiant heat, so if that is how you like to grill, then a Traeger would be a good solution.

[@players7021]

Great information! Thank you

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Al the best Player!

[@zombiegreedo7353]

Great review, thank you!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ninjarider443]

Does it have Wi-Fi? I so want to buy a chinese device and plug it into my wifi network so I (and them and anyone else) can have a point of entry into my home network.

[@Alex-ye1br]

You used the wrong bucket to gather those pellets on the "floor" lol

[@christaylor4704]

I have one it's nice and convenient my only problem is the temperature jumps around and in my opinion it doesn't give that real good smokie flavor

[@TheBarbecueLab]

We have cooked on pellet grills that had massive swings in temperature, and that's not cool. One had +/-50 degrees or more during a cook, and it was just unmanageable, so I hear you. We found this Traeger to be much less prone to huge temp swings. Regarding the smoke flavor, I've used a pellet grill that might as well have been a propane smoker, because there was zero smoke flavor on the meat I cooked. If I'm not going to get smoke flavor, then why am I smoking this again? We tried different pellets, and that particular model just didn't put out smoke flavor. I think the controller was too accurate and didn't let the pellets smoke. On this model, we got some lovely smoke rings and good smoke flavor. It wasn't as deep as the smoke ring from an offset, but for the ease of cooking during the week, it was way better than the oven, that's for sure.

[@wwjj64]

@@TheBarbecueLab I went with a RecTec RT700 and the difference is incredible.

[@shannonpaschal9493]

@@TheBarbecueLab SMOKE TUBE Problem solved!!!

[@jamesallison1085]

I'm leaning to the Traeger or Put Boss. Help me to decide

[@TheBarbecueLab]

If you have the money, Traeger. If you’d like to save some cash, PitBoss.

[@4runnercolorado422]

any time you're relying on computerization to do something you can always have big problems. Ill stick to offset self controlled cooking in my own opinion

[@tennisiswonderful]

Dude.......you LOOK like the guy I want to trust for everything BBQ. No offense, but if I wanted a salad and fitness review, I want it to be from someone that looks like Lance Armstrong. The proud, satisfied smile you have on your face in the thumbnail I what I'm looking for! That's a smile that knows some bbq!! 👍

[@user-oq5ij6ss6u]

Yeaaaaa....traegers are like thousands of dollars now...smh my moms thinking of getting one for her bf's birthday!

[@fire2667]

the pro 575 is 800....

[@wwjj64]

Is that rust? On the drip pan? seriously?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

When you wrap your drip pan in aluminum foil, it brings out some surface rust over time since it's not lubricated with fat and drippings. I could run it without foil, but the cleanup is a whole lot easier with foil.

[@patrickking3896]

When you don’t know how to grill you buy a pellet grill. Pellet grills don’t smoke they are a wood oven.

[@ezdoesit6286]

Must be the smoke rings/flavor I get from my pellet grill are fake.....interesting.