So I 'm looking for advice (can't believe I am asking you firetruckers...) but I need to replace my gas grill.
Do I get another grill? Brands/ recommendations?
I would like to be able to try smoking but still need a grill. Can a Traeger do it all?
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks!!
I'm interested in Jason's response too. I'm in need for a gas grill too.
Our current one was a wedding present and it's on it's last leg. I don't use a gas grill to often, but they are handy to have around. If I get a gas grill it'll be a Weber Genisis series. The lower end Webers are now made over seas. A buddy has two Genisis grills and I am highly impressed with them. There are no hot or cold spots on that grill.
I've cooked on a lot of budget and other grills that should be considered "higher end" and I've been disappointed with them because there are always sections that are hotter and colder.
I'm contemplating on getting a pellet grill to try out because I know I'll use one of those more than a gas grill. Before Jason has stated that the Traeger will get hot enough for grilling.
The questions I have on the Traeger is.
1: how long does it take to warm up.
2: Will it get hot enough for a good sear?
3: Are there pellets available that don't "smoke"?
I love smoked food, but my wife and kids aren't as big if fans of it as I am. If there is a pellet that essentially doesn't smoke I'll be sold.
Part of me wants to pick up a pellet grill/smoker at Menards. I know it ain't a Traeger, but they are also half the price too. But I know that a year or so down the road I'll be wishing I just but the bullet and bought a Traeger.
But, at the same point, a Traeger is the same money as a Weber Genisis grill....