I have had an American made Traeger with the stainless tambour style "lid" for 10 years or so.. I don't know if they are even made anymore.
However, BOWHUNR, has it figured. The pellet grills are good for meat that you are going to slow cook for hours. Ribs, chickens, turkeys, brisket, big chunks of meat, etc.
I have always been disappointed in the lack of smoke flavor, especially in meat that is going to be on for short periods. Pellet grills don't get much over 500* if that.....can't cook a steak on it.
I have been using lump charcoal on a couple different grills more lately.
Since Traeger has sold out to the chinks ....I wouldn't have one on the place.
Last edited by cisco1; 05/15/16.
