My new PTG

[muebe]

I got a box today...



Very well packaged...



Came fully assembled out of the box. Just had to install the handle...





























Enough with the picture show. Time to test it out! Traeger in a Memphis...



Filled the 5 lb hopper with hickory pellets...



After 5 minutes we got smoke...





I let it run on high for 40 minutes to burn off the residue. Meanwhile I pulled out a dry aged rib-eye coated with greek seasoning...



Dome gauge reading on high...



Cooked the steak for 15 minutes...



Plated with a salad...



Close ups...





The steak was great!

My take on the initial cook is the grill got hot but I think for high temp grilling a controller change out is in order. And maybe some flame tamers and the drain pan removed. But this is no different than any other Traeger.

It is a little heavy but still manageable to carry. The lid has latches and the handle allows for carrying. Will be great for camping or tailgating. It can run off a 400W inverter so it is very portable.

I like that it came almost fully assembled. Just had to install a handle and then do the burn-in.

The reason I bought this grill was for camping. Between this and my Big Easy I should be able to eat like a king while camping

[Keymaster]

Nice review Muebe, Congrats on the new Pooper fellow Bretheren

[sparky]

is it your xmas present?  it looks great.   

[MossyMO]

Very nice! Looking forward to hearing more reviews before next spring...

[sambbq]

Looks like a fun size grill Muebe.  ENJOY   That Steak looked delicious!!!  Have fun!  Also, use whatever pellet brand you want, that sticker telling you which pellet to use means absolutely nothing.

[muebe]

Looks like a fun size grill Muebe.  ENJOY   That Steak looked delicious!!!  Have fun!  Also, use whatever pellet brand you want, that sticker telling you which pellet to use means absolutely nothing.

Yeah it is just a way to try and get people to use their pellets

[muebe]

what are the running temps of
Smoke, Med, High

They are not temps Jack. It is a timing algorithm that has 3 speeds. I am probably going to build a custom PID controller for it

[Sloman]

That looks great muebe!!  Been waiting for the Green Mountain Tailgater to come out for over a year to get one for the Cabin.  May just have to grab one of these instead.  Keep us posted !

[ACW3]

Ahhh, the boy and his toys!!  NIICE!!  I wonder how long it will be before we start seeing more of this size from other pellet pooper manufacturers.

Art

[mikecorn.1]

Nice! Congrats on the new addition. That steak looks great


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[smokeasaurus]

Being new to the wonderful world of pellet grills, I am kinda shocked that Mfg's try to push their pellets off as being mandatory for optimal reuslts in their cookers...I mean an auger is an auger right??  Maybe ash production comes into play. I guess I am no better than them...I went with GMG pellets to go with my Boone, but maybe later I will get adventurous!!

Congrats on the tailgater Muebe, it looks like it is gonna be fun...would grill grates help with the searing??

[muebe]

Smoke what really will help is a new controller. High does not get hot enough

[Keymaster]

Smoke what really will help is a new controller. High does not get hot enough

Will your memphis sear a steak with no extra accessories?

[muebe]

Smoke what really will help is a new controller. High does not get hot enough

Will your memphis sear a steak with no extra accessories?

Yes! As good as my Charbroil RED!

When I change the thermostat in the PTG it will give a great sear.

[smoker pete]

Nice looking unit muebe     

Too bad you might have to start changing things out ... like the controller!  I'm spoiled, waiting for a MAK