Why do Traegers catch on fire?
Chef's answer
Pellet grills like Traeger can catch fire, caused either by too many pellets in the firepot or too much grease on the drip tray. It's important to keep your pellets dry as moisture can cause them to clump and feed improperly into the auger and firepot. Also, use a liner on your drip tray and change it every 1-3 cooks..
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Pellet grills like Traeger can catch fire, caused either by too many pellets in the firepot or too much grease on the drip tray. It's important to keep your pellets dry as moisture can cause them to clump and feed improperly into the auger and firepot. Also, use a liner on your drip tray and change it every 1-3 cooks..
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Infuse rich hardwood flavor into your cheese of choice by cold smoking it on the Traeger..
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150 to 180 degrees F.There is no temperature control with the "Smoke" setting. This timed cycle setting for "Smoke" is a factory pre-set recommended by Traeger Pellet Grills to develop a "Smoking" temperature of 150 to 180 degrees F..
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Set your Traeger to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and preheat for 15 minutes with the lid closed. Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, flipping occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees (medium rare)..
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