Traeger Review - Junior Elite 20 Pellet Grill
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2019
- In this video we take a look at a Traeger Pellet Grill and Review the Traeger Junior Elite 20 Pellet Grill. We're not forsaking our Kamado Joe we just wanted to do a Treager Review.
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Review was spot on I got a used traeger and was having trouble with the temp going up and down was going to order a few new parts but I decided to look up as much as I could on it glad I did bc you was the first video I found and you called out my issue.i haven't got to use it yet but I can see that as a problem for sure
Thank you! This video is exactly what I was looking for. I might buy one now
Right on- thank you for the insight. I bought one of these a few years ago, but haven't been able to bust it out yet, but plan to this year. Thanks for the heads up about potential moisture loss for low and slow type dishes, that's huge. Great review
I have this very grill. And your pros/cons/ are spot on. especially when you mention the pellets don't always feed into the Auger , and remain in the hopper. That has caused me to have to restart several times. But the unit does do a great Brisket, just make sure you check every Two hours to ensure its feeding pellets. It also does Burgers quite well......
what was your method for the brisket? The think I love about my kamado joe is that I can do a brisket without wrapping for 14-16 hours and it's amazing and so is the bark. i fear the Traeger won't give me the same bark or worse will dry out the brisket.
My Brisket was not that large so 10 hrs on the Traeger at 225, then let it rest for an hour in the oven.. It was like butter.... I did not use Butcher paper or foil down the stretch....
I just got for free lol said it caught fire but I got it going now no issue
Great review. Thanks!
Yes I agree Great review 😊
Awesome review
great review!
Nice video. Just bought a Bronson 20 and the first issue I noticed was the temp fluctuation. I need to look into the P value so thanks for that. As far as the dry grilling atmosphere, would you recommend adding a water pan on the grill? I've been doing that lately, was wondering if you had a thought??
There’s enough moisture in the pellets and is not needed. That said, it can act as a heat sync if you’re having temp swings.
Nice Review!
I'm a big KJ classic user too. Looking at your video because I'm thinking of getting a pellet grill and don't want to spend an arm and a leg but do think this might help with some of the issues I find on my KJ. Unlike you I do lots of grilling high heat and over all my KJ rocks at that but long and slows I find I have a hard time holding temp steady. So I was thinking for those cooks this might be better. I'm retired but still don't like the time of messing around with charcoal all the time - it's time consuming. One day the fire gets up to temp in 15-20 and the next time it takes 35-45 min the same temp that's what really throws me for a loop.
How are you liking it? Still good? Any tricks about temp fluctuations you’ve learned
For brisket sprits beef broth or there is a recipe on their site that states to Smoke for a period of time and foil wrap with beef broth. My brisket came out really good.
Thanks for this review!
Found a used one (2 yrs old) today for $200… figured that that is a good low price to buy my first smoker.
I just bought a used one also....$150 for a 2014 one. How much smoke is there supposed to be? Does is smoke then...not so much...then smoke a bit then not so much? I got a pork butt in there and after the initial start up phase andn the smoke phase, turned it to 275 and it's not really smoking much at all.
Hell my Traeger was made around 2007/2008.
Model: BBQ-055 (Junior)
With an exception of the digital thermostat and hot rod, everything is factory original.
Where does the little white wire that runs from the inside of the grill go?
How is this grill now, is like a pellet grill but a small one. Would putting some gasket tape help? Thank you
I think that the fluctuations and more smoke flavor 😊
Nice job.
Do you think the Eastwood 22 is comparable or even better than the Junior? I just want more cooking area and more stable temps...
Maybe i'm looking at the wrong one but it looks to me like the Junior Elite and the Eastwood 22 have the same digital controller. If that's the case then I assume they'll have similar temperature performance. Also, I've seen people add a second level grill rack to the Traeger in different forums
If your junior/tailgater/Bronson is still under warranty try calling them and getting the new style Digital Arc controller that is coming with new 2020 tailgaters. I literally just got off the phone with them and they are sending me one for free. Read a couple reports that it works much better, so I'm hopeful!
Was your problem wide temp fluctuations? That’s what mine is doing.
@@woohunter1 yea I was having bad temp swings and constant ler errors, that was almost 2 years ago now that I swapped the controller and its been great. The digital arc controllers are what the smaller smokers definitely need.
I got mine for a $100 power cord was cut...fixed in 10 min...the temp flex worries me.jus did a brisket on it and turned out ok...i will probably stick to doing it on komodo
Do you still have this grill? How is it holding up?
ive had the same grill for about 2 years now, have you figured out the temp flux? ive heard of people swapping the temp sensor, was debating doing this myself.
This grill doesnt smoke much at all!!!
@@hewyp06 MIne's not either.
I have the original Traeger Junior Pellet Grill still in working condition.
So is the heat source electric?
Nice soundtrack
Just bought a Traeger Tailgater 20 Model #TFB30LVB. Appears to be very similar. Same hopper size, same cooking area. folding legs, etc
Also, the Tailgater 20 does not have an second temp probe ( or a connection receptacle on the control panel) . I will have to buy a stand alone . But on sale as of 1-7-20 at HD for $270.00 down from $449.99. Any recommendations on what to cook first after Break-in?
Can you smoke a 10lb brisket on it?
good review, i just bought a traeger tailgator at Costco for the price you mentioned with a free grill cover and some seasoning, havent used it yet
how are you getting on with it?
@@JamesChristianLee i was waiting for a cart from Costco to fold it up and set it in the cart instead of on its own wheels and we just got 7 inches of snow so might be awhile yet before i use it
@@nerrawdivad Oh no! Keep us up to date when you can get it out :) be safe!
are you happy with it?
Have you done an overnight smoke? I’m doing a brisket tomorrow wanna start at midnight
Just did a brisket and the video drops tomorrow. How was your experience?
Break It Yourself brisket was ok 13lb tried 15HR over night. I built a ghetto auger extension out of cardboard, but hell it worked. Cons: def the temp isn’t constant. Also 10 hrs in my burner overflowed with pellets so it went cold to 90degrees had to pop in the oven. And perform maintenance. I tried doing 180 but I saw temps at 237. Idk I don’t have the app you do. I wish I found it.
In Canada it goes for $549.99
They have one on sale at a local Home Depot for $270.. should I buy it??
If you're going to use it and you have the means then yes. I think it's a great grill
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I have this exact Traeger. Currently have a brisket cooking. I have learned to watch the analog thermometer on the unit and pay little to no attention to the digital control. Extremely inaccurate.
Thanks!
You sleep 10-12 hours a night?? 😳
Why are the captions only available in French?!?!
And the Big Egg is a couple thousand dollars
The only downside is the grease pail, we’ve got the fix!
Got one at costco for 350
TheK20head they are leaving my warehouse Sunday! Wish I was able to get one
Got mine for $250 today
Some people collect shoes, some people collect rocks, some people collect guns, you collect grills.
Haha it does appear that that is also happening. Let’s just say I collect a few of the things you mentioned 😁
How much did you pay for it at Costco and what came with it?
$350, Came with a grill cover and small rub sample.
mark0820 dope!! Ima get it this week
mark0820 where?
The Traeger does NOT smoke!! it starts smoking and just stops ALL THE TIME!!!
So 3 years later do you still have it and did it replace the big Kamato joe ?
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