I've dropped little brags here and there in other posts about how awesome I think my Rec Tec 680 is. After how well my first two briskets turned out, I thought I'd do a quick post to show why.
First there's the fact that the grill will actually get down to 180 degrees for REALLY low and slow cooks. The Traeger Pro 34 that I had before couldn't even hold a steady temp at 225. Couldn't hold a steady temp period really. Temps swung 25 degrees in either direction of the set temperature constantly. The Rec Tec rarely varies by 5 degrees either way no matter the temperature outside.
All that lets me get smoke rings like this:
and ribs like this:
And if all that wasn't enough, during my almost 13 hour brisket cook yesterday, I barely went thru a third of the 40 pound hopper capacity:
I Love My Rec-Tec!
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I Love My Rec-Tec!
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Re: I Love My Rec-Tec!
Nice meat; glad you're happy and thanks for the info
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Re: I Love My Rec-Tec!
Our fellow Member and Friend, Outlaw, got a Rec-Tec about a year ago and his "only" complaint was the lack of smoke flavor I, myself, have a Pit Boss and like you, I always double the low and slow time "regardless" - - - mine will run as low as 130 if I so desire but I just try and keep it on the highest P setting and Smoke on the Dial.
Now, should I ever decide to replace my Pellet Pooper, I'm sure the Rec Tec would get my attention ?$?.
Now, should I ever decide to replace my Pellet Pooper, I'm sure the Rec Tec would get my attention ?$?.
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Re: I Love My Rec-Tec!
While I don't have a Rec-Tec, I do have a pellet grill. And after three cooks in the first two weeks, all I can say is... Holy Moley this thing is amazing!
My first two were chicken & ribs. Both came out as good as anything I've ever done on any previous smoker (stickburner, WSM). Last night I tried a reverse sear, using the sear box on my Camp Chef Woodwind. And the rib eyes were some of the best steaks I've cooked.
Love my pellet grill!
My first two were chicken & ribs. Both came out as good as anything I've ever done on any previous smoker (stickburner, WSM). Last night I tried a reverse sear, using the sear box on my Camp Chef Woodwind. And the rib eyes were some of the best steaks I've cooked.
Love my pellet grill!
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