jleamont Report post Posted November 30, 2019 10 hours ago, WILDEBILL308 said: I wonder what flavor pellets would work best for racoon? https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/raccoon-was-once-thanksgiving-feast-fit-president-180973665/ Bill Bill Eww! I used a “competition blend” not impressed with the flavor profile. I’ll switch back to fruit wood for poultry and hickory or mesquite for red meat. Hickory gives poultry a bacon type flavor which is delicious also! I had a lot of problems with my Traeger, their customer support was terrible, I ended up modifying it and it worked! The only function that doesn’t work properly is the “smoke” setting. That’s supposed to be a low temp creating lots of smoke, it can hit 500 degrees on smoke! I just use 180 or 200, that works and I place a smoke tube in the cooking area. We keep the Traeger in the coach basement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted November 30, 2019 Had they had the small portable Traeger when I bought my grill for the RV i would have gotten that one. I presently have the Webber Q1200 for the RV. So far the Traeger is working well. There are some things you just don't want to smoke. My first use of the Traeger I used the Traeger recipe for steak. Smoke time, cook time, sear time. Earlene did not like it and was ready to give up the grill. Don't use smoke time for a steak is all I can say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 30, 2019 Joe, perhaps the Traeger in the coach is not built for a "Rolling Earthquake"! Weber in coach & at home...also a SS smoker (no it does not take pellets), the old fashion way, by Pit & Spits! Wayne, your right on the steaks! Bill, your a sick puppy! Coon, squirrel, nutria and possum should always be smothered in gravy (cast iron pot), with onions and potato! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted November 30, 2019 The FMCA National Rally for Summer of 2020, has been moved to the Lancaster County Fairground in Lincoln, Nebraska! I don't have any dates yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted November 30, 2019 Is that the one that was supposed to be in NY State? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted November 30, 2019 45 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said: Is that the one that was supposed to be in NY State? Bill I sincerely hope not, they are only close when you zoom google out really far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted November 30, 2019 Wayne, that’s the model I have PTG. Carl, it never functioned right from day one. After arguing with their tech support I gave up. I saw a video on YouTube how to fix a Traeger, install a controller from a RECTEC. That got me thinking and when I took it apart I found the problem, defective controller. I was able to fix it (still no help from their customer support) replaced the improperly installed temp probe and it works now EXCEPT on the smoke setting, I can live with that. Wayne, I cooked a steak Smokey once, my one kid yelled at me , I thought it was good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 1, 2019 Bill, yes! 🤬 We where looking forward o to seeing Joe & DW again. What's in Lincoln, NB? Cows & Corn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/29/2019 at 10:01 PM, WILDEBILL308 said: I wonder what flavor pellets would work best for racoon? https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/raccoon-was-once-thanksgiving-feast-fit-president-180973665/ Bill Bill, when I was a youngster mom would fix opossum, ground hog, and raccoon once in a while for dinner. That's Crocodile Dundee food,, tastes like sh___, but you can survive on it. Remember the armadillo from the Willie Nelson movie Bandalerio? Same comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 9:37 AM, jleamont said: What is everyone eating/cooking?? I'm trying to change from traditional (ham turkey and the other crud) to PRIME RIB, but keep getting shot down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted December 1, 2019 1 hour ago, kaypsmith said: I'm trying to change from traditional (ham turkey and the other crud) to PRIME RIB, but keep getting shot down. That’s my goal as well! The turkey was barely touched, I am getting closer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 2, 2019 We ended up eating out this year. Wife had surgery on her big toe and It is better but didn't want her on her feet. We had company so it was a good plan. https://buffalowestfw.com/ The prime rib was good. Well everything was good. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted December 2, 2019 5 hours ago, kaypsmith said: I'm trying to change from traditional (ham turkey and the other crud) to PRIME RIB, but keep getting shot down. I was in Sams Club today, prime rib was $12.98/lb, precooked only. Shoot for $6 more I can eat prime rib at Texas Roadhouse, get 2 sides, and all I have to do is sit down and eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, RayIN said: I was in Sams Club today, prime rib was $12.98/lb, precooked only. Shoot for $6 more I can eat prime rib at Texas Roadhouse, get 2 sides, and all I have to do is sit down and eat. Lets go. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 2, 2019 Linda LOVES Prime Ribs! I don't, so I get Filet ! Joe, traditional Thanksgiving fare, was mainly Sea Food...that's why we decided on a slab of Salmon, Scallops (hockey puck size) and Lobster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted December 2, 2019 Another fine New England Day here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 2, 2019 We are having a little cold snap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted December 2, 2019 My wife said she was not going to fix oyster dressing this year. She says that every year. I start crying like a baby and she gives in. Nothing like a fried turkey to eat. We had the typical to much to eat fan fare. (with oyster dressing and of course giblet gravy.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted December 3, 2019 Wayne, the high here today was 37° W/rain, expected low tonight/6 AM 12/3, 26°. ☹️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 3, 2019 Quote Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 3, 2019 Here in Gladewater, Texas, it's 42, tomorrow 32 low/57, then rest of week it's 32 to 37 low & 52 to 67 high! To darn cold for me!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted December 3, 2019 Going down to Lake Conroe tomorrow. We will see how it goes. Still better than some places. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted December 4, 2019 Got 14" of snow by the end of the storm. Where is my MH? Somewhere between here and there......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted December 4, 2019 Hang on, you got more coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, manholt said: Hang on, you got more coming! Great! I love it or I'd be residing in TX. I'm just wondering where the RV is....Forest River is wondering also. Been 4 hours waiting on a call back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
