A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Tube Smoker - Helpful Traeger Modifications

A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Smoke Tube

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I have the A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Smoke Tube. I sometimes use it to add extra smoke during a cook.  It worked real well when I made, ribs, Pulled pork, corn beef, Pork Loin and Pineapple.  I have never used it for cold smoking but some people have.  The first few times I used the Tube smoker it was hit or miss if would stay lit.  I have found by placing the opening towards the front of the grill once it was smoking I could push the pellets in with a metal poker and keep it burning (smoking).

I received the A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Tube Smoker as a present.  It seems to be the most popular one used on the Traeger Facebook user group pages.  Other people have talked about a Char Broil Tube smoker at target for 1/2 the price.

I use an inexpensive heat gun that I purchased at harbor freight to light my tube smoker.  I found this YouTube video very helpful when learning to light my smoker, 

How to Light your Tube Smoker

 

Front Shelf - Helpful Traeger Modifications

Fold Down Front Shelf

The front shelf by Traeger was the very first mod I did.  No real explanation needed I find it comes in real handy.  I wish this version had a bottom shelf and side shelf option but you make do with what you have,

Traeger Resources

Traeger Resources
Before I got my Traeger when I cooked even the dog didn't it.  I've had my Traeger sincr Dec. 2014 and absolutely love pellet grill cooking.  I cook all year round no matter what the weather.

If I want to cook something I do a google search.  I may search Traeger blank recipe or smoke blank recipe.  The lobster tail recipe I use was found online and posted by someone who uses a bradley. 

I also belong to 3 facebook Traeger user group and 1 pellet group user group on Face book.
The Traeger Grill owners group is the one I find most helpful.  Sometimes you have to wade through the post and there is some repitition as people are always asking about flame outs, temp swings and how to make pulled pork.  Be patient lots of newbies needing help but I was a newbie once too. 

On this page I learned about Grill Grates, Thermapen, I grill 2 etc.  Its always best to ask the group which thermometer should I buy you may get multiple anwers but then you can narrow it down do research and buy the one thats best for you.

Ortech Digital Temperature Controller - Helpful Traeger Modifications

Ortech Digital Temperature Controller

When I first got my Traeger it had a very simple Temperature controller with only 3 settings, low medium and High.  I wanted a Digital Temperature Controller because I wanted the ability to set grill temperatures.  It has multiple settings Off, smoke, 180, 225, 250...375, High

I added the Ortech Digital Temperature Controller model Tr-100  because it is a good Controller at a reasonable price.  It has a  dial for P-Settings a feature not found in the Traeger Digital Temperature Controller.  The Ortech controller automatically does a shutdown cycle whenever you turn the grill off. 

Insulation blanket - Helpful Traeger Modifications

I purchased The Traeger Insulation Blanket on sale during the Thanksgiving sale Period,  I have Grilled in Weather below zero with the windchill.  It maintained the temperature well and burned less pellets.  I also have the Bottom of My grill lined with fire bricks

Internal Cooking Temperatures of Meat, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Seafood

Internal Cooking Temperatures of Meat, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Seafood

Internal Cooking Temperatures

The above chart from following web page https://www.justaddcooking.com/blog/how-to-tell-when-food-is-done/

Another Chart from the Food Network
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/meat-and-poultry-temperature-guide.html?oc=linkback



The internet is full of charts for meat cooking temperatures here is another one I use click me