VIDEO: Pulled Pork From Start to Finish on our Traeger Grills

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We consider the BBQ Trinity: Ribs, Brisket, and Pulled Pork. Once you’ve mastered all three, you’ve got a lifetime of great BBQ ahead of you 🙂

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting videos of each one, sharing tips and tricks from our cooks.

First up is pulled pork. Here are the basics on a 6 pound pork butt we picked up at Costco:

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Smoke Ring on a Traegered Packer Prime Brisket

How to smoke a prime beef whole packer brisket

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I took the opportunity of the first three day weekend of the year to try my hand at a full packer brisket. A “packer” contains both the point and flat.

Weighing in at 16 pounds, and $2.99/lb at Costco, this was by far the most ambitious (and expensive) cook yet! Video below shows all of the basic steps in the recipe. At bottom are a number of links where you can find the tools of the trade that made this LONG cook a success (remote thermometer, utility knife, Traeger Century 22, etc). Let’s get started …

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VIDEO: Traeger Grill Modifications

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Companies often times build products with the mass consumer in mind. They then offer their own, sold-separately accessories at a premium. That’s why “mods” or modifications are increasingly popular, especially among BBQ enthusiasts.

While Traeger Grills really does a fine job, some folks will always want to keep toying with perfection. We were looking for some inspiration, and found Trikester’s video:

Here’s a list of some comparable parts you’ll need, if you want to trick out your Traeger like Trikester (whew, say that three times fast!):

1. 10in Air Tires or 7in Universal Wheel (see also Traeger Wheel Modification video for step-by-step and more parts/tools needed)

2. Traeger Front-Shelf (step-by-step video here; see also Under Shelf)

3. Cutlery Storage Caddy

4. Large Zip Ties (for securing caddy to leg, or drip bucket to hook)

5. Savannah Stoker (upgraded thermostat)

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How-To: Salt & Pepper Steak

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It’s a week night. You’re tired, but craving BBQ. We’ve all been there. But if it’s going to be good, it’s got to be low & SLOW, right?

Not necessarily so, at least not in the case of this awesome steak recipe we’re about to share.

In just under 20 minutes, you could be eating one of the best steaks of your life, and it’s quite possible you have all the key ingredients in your pantry already.

What are you waiting for?