Birthday Cookout

[Tdrum82]

Hey everyone. Just bought a Timberline 1300 model and having a big cookout for birthday. Want to cook a couple different types of meat at the same time. Want to know good pellet flavor recs for cooking the following at once: pork shoulder, whole chicken and possibly a try tip. Recipes also very much welcome, and needed. Cheers

 

[John S.]

Welcome to the Forum.... Oh you have opened a can with that one... BTW: I also have a T1300, look at the RemE "Insulation project" on the Forum. ( causes slower pellet burn and keeps the out side cool), if you have any kids around that want to help...
I use Traeger Signature or Reserve or Costco Blend.. but I am sure you will get other suggestions...
For Recipes check the Traeger site, Meat church, Arron Franklin You tube, and then there is always my favorite Google....
Take a look at the accessory thread here on the forum... BTW MK4's are on sale.....

 

[RemE]

Welcome aboard!

I like "Cookin Pellets" 100% Hickory;

https://www.amazon.com/CookinPellets-40H-Hickory-Smoking-Pellets/dp/B00HEYVS2O/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3ROKIEFCTM2XL&dchild=1&keywords=cookin+pellets+40+lb&qid=1625020235&sprefix=cookin+%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-3

 

[Tdrum82]

Welcome to the Forum.... Oh you have opened a can with that one... BTW: I also have a T1300, look at the RemE "Insulation project" on the Forum. ( causes slower pellet burn and keeps the out side cool), if you have any kids around that want to help...
I use Traeger Signature or Reserve or Costco Blend.. but I am sure you will get other suggestions...
For Recipes check the Traeger site, Meat church, Arron Franklin You tube, and then there is always my favorite Google....
Take a look at the accessory thread here on the forum... BTW MK4's are on sale.....

I know lots of options. To be honest I was even wondering if it’s a good idea to do two different types of meats at once. I know the reserve and Signature are good for a variety of meats but want to make sure each meat has its own unique taste too.

 

[Timmy]

Welcome to the forum!
I cook different proteins all the time AT the same time all the time. I very seldom cook just one protein unless it’s baby backs. They all won’t taste the same if you use one flavor of pellet, the flavor of the pellet just enhances that particular protein differently then the others. I also don’t use the same rub or injection on everything I’m cooking at that time.

Edit: My go to pellets are Bear Mountain, I mostly use Apple and sweet BBQ.

 

[TheGrumpyGriller]

As others have said - lots of options

If I can't decide on a particular pellet "flavor", I often use the Pit Boss Competition Blend. It's nicely priced and produces good results. I agree that the smoke flavor will enhance each protein differently. I routinely cook a pork butt, ribs, and chicken or brisket on the same cook. It's challenging at times, but sooooo worth the effort

Happy Birthday!