Cooking multiple items together

[jerewrig]

New Traeger 575 owner here. Sorry for the beginner question. From a timing perspective, how would I cook these 2 items simultaneously?

https://www.traegergrills.com/recipes/smoked-pork-tenderloins

https://www.traegergrills.com/recipes/salted-baked-potatoes

 

[John S.]

Welcome to the forum…. It is about temperature more so than time, you also have a temperature gradient across the grill with the hotter side being the left.
‘the potato’s need to come out around 210-220 IT, while the pork only needs 145,
‘So I would work the gradient with the meat on the right. To do this I would recommend a FB or equivalent to manage the internal temperatures and look at the temp ramp on the app…

 

[jerewrig]

Thanks for the information. What is the "FB" you refer to?

 

[Murphy's Law]

Thanks for the information. What is the "FB" you refer to?

“FB” is a Fire Board 2 external temp monitor. You’ll find the probes on the Traeger are wildly inaccurate so many here use these to monitor pit and meat temp.

You can add up to 6 probes and it connects wireless or Bluetooth amd there is a really good app.

There are several such devices such as Ink Bird, Thermoworks and others.

As you start getting into cooking on the Traeger it’s a really good (great) accessory.

 

[John S.]

Sorry as stated by “ Murphy’s law” , I have had some experience with the FB Customer Service and I do not think I have ever found a more responsive CS than the FB team…
If you are looking at a FB for use on the Treager, you do not need the Drive version, but look in to the competition probes, you can save some money if you purchase when you order the FB…
The FB and a MK4 instant read thermometer are accessory’s that you should consider are you dive dealer into this hobby…
As to the FireBoard I just did a test, use the search box on the upper right of the Treager forum app, type in FireBoard and you will get all kinds of information and thought from the forum…

 

[Timmy]

I would prep the potatoes as directed, bake in a conventional oven at 350f for about 45 mins.
Then transfer to the grill with the pork that way the will get the Smokey flavor.
And finish the cook as directed.

 

[John S.]

You might try to microwave the potatoes for 10 min. Then wrap in foil.… ‘but your theory seems do able

 

[Slimpicker]

One of the comments on the potatoes is a guy who:

Internal temperature of 210 degrees needed in meatiest part of potato. 2 1/2 - 3 hours at 225 makes for a lot better and fluffier potato. I added pepper and salt for seasoning.

Note: the pork also cooks at 225

 

[Timmy]

One of the comments on the potatoes is a guy who:

Internal temperature of 210 degrees needed in meatiest part of potato. 2 1/2 - 3 hours at 225 makes for a lot better and fluffier potato. I added pepper and salt for seasoning.

Note: the pork also cooks at 225

When I did the Hasslebacks in April at 220 for 3+ hrs they didn’t get done.

 

[JamesB]

When I did the Hasslebacks in April at 220 for 3+ hrs they didn’t get done.

A good sized baking potato will take around 4 hours to reach an IT OF 210 at that temp. At least they do on my 1300, and that is with the potatoes placed all the way to the left.

 

[Walleye Hunter]

One thing about 'taters...I don't mind if they're overcooked.

 

[Slimpicker]

When I did the Hasslebacks in April at 220 for 3+ hrs they didn’t get done.

in a pan not right on the grate right??? I'll bet that matters.

 

[Timmy]

One thing about 'taters...I don't mind if they're overcooked.

Agreed!

 

[Timmy]

in a pan not right on the grate right??? I'll bet that matters.

Yep, in a aluminum foil pan. I’m sure they would cook differently on the grates or in cast iron.

 

[Slimpicker]

So to answer the OPs Q, looks to me like BOTH items can cook together at 225° for close to 3 hrs!!! THE END