Just bought a new Traeger and I'm way too excited about it. First brisket is going on tomorrow and I've been watching YouTube videos all week to get it right. My kids think I'm crazy for spending this much time on meat but they'll understand when they taste it. Who else uses their grill as an excuse to stand outside and ignore household responsibilities for 12 hours?
Traeger gang! You're going to love it. That first brisket is going to be amazing. Pro tip: don't wrap it too early and let it ride the whole cook. The bark you get is worth the patience.
Nice! I'm still working on getting my brisket technique down but honestly half the fun is experimenting on weekends when the kids are around. They love being your taste testers.
Dude, a Traeger is a game changer. I picked mine up last year and haven't looked back. That brisket is gonna be money, just be patient with the temp and you're golden.
The feeling when you fire that thing up for the first time is unreal. Grilling season is legit the only time I get some peace and quiet. Just me, the grill, and some time to think while the meat cooks.
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Jealous. My wife vetoed the Traeger purchase but I'm working on her. How much did you end up spending? Trying to make the case that it's an investment in our family time and not just a toy.