Smoke Tubes

[JayHog]

I tried them too and always had problems.
Then I found the Smoke Chief cold smoker. Self contained unit that runs like your grill. Turn on the switch and you have smoke. Turn it off and in about 5min it is done. Easy and no more waste of pellets or waiting for them to be done smoking.
I run it by itself and smoke cheese or add it to the grill running for extra smoke.
Love this so much I went to the company to be a dealer for them.
If you want more info on it or want to purchase one send me a message.
Happy grilling

What is creating the smoke? Wood pellets or actual wood?

 

[Wayne55]

I'm going to be very honest. I don't understand this thread. Are you people adding a smoke tube to your Traeger to supplement what the Traeger produces?? Thanks

Think of your pellet grill as a convection oven, because that's what it really is. Unless you are using low temperatures, most of the pellets are burning producing heat, not smoke. Yes, even at high temperatures, there is some smoke produced, but not enough to give a smoked flavor. True "smokers" are offset grill with a firebox off to the side that uses sticks (firewood) to produce the heat and smoke. I like using my Santa Maria style grill for my tri-tip (was on the Central Coast for almost 20 years!) with red oak
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Can't get red oak down here in San Diego, so I use what oak I can get. Everything else goes on the Traeger. Still experimenting with smoke tubes.

 

[GEON]

Hi All,
I am moving away from my Smokin-Tex electric smoker to a Treager Century 885 (Costco Special). The Treager doesn't have the super-smoke setting - can you just lower the temp or are you all using smoke tubes all the time? I am hoping this is a great smoker - I get it in a week or so.
Has anyone tried using the warming tray for cooking?

GEON

 

[HotSpringsBBQ]

Hi All,
I am moving away from my Smokin-Tex electric smoker to a Treager Century 885 (Costco Special). The Treager doesn't have the super-smoke setting - can you just lower the temp or are you all using smoke tubes all the time? I am hoping this is a great smoker - I get it in a week or so.
Has anyone tried using the warming tray for cooking?

GEON

Welcome Geon. My opinion only, is that the super smoke function does not make any noticeable difference in the smoke output. I have the super smoke function and see no difference with it on or off. I do however notice it does put out more smoke at lower temps. So I basically smoke at 200 F for the first 2-3 hours now, instead of my usual 225 F, i do see a difference there. And my personal preference is I always use smoke tubes now, they are cheap, easy to use and really work well to boost the smoke output to the point of maximum smoke flavor, so I do use them all the time, just a personal preference. Great luck with your new smoker !

 

[Slimpicker]

And my personal preference is I always use smoke tubes now, they are cheap, easy to use and really work well to boost the smoke output to the point of maximum smoke flavor, so I do use them all the time, just a personal preference.

Exactly, $20 for 2 tubes and some added items at Amazon. And a 1 time purchase will last for years.

 

[DoofusOfTheDay]

Welcome Geon. My opinion only, is that the super smoke function does not make any noticeable difference in the smoke output. I have the super smoke function and see no difference with it on or off. I do however notice it does put out more smoke at lower temps. So I basically smoke at 200 F for the first 2-3 hours now, instead of my usual 225 F, i do see a difference there. And my personal preference is I always use smoke tubes now, they are cheap, easy to use and really work well to boost the smoke output to the point of maximum smoke flavor, so I do use them all the time, just a personal preference. Great luck with your new smoker !

I am now a big fan of smoke tubes also. They work great!

 

[JayHog]

I've been experimenting with the placement of my smoke tubes. It seems that when I place them with the lit end facing the front, they don't stay lit (elevated or not). But when I place them with the lit end facing the back it has no trouble staying lit. In fact, it smokes for 3-5 hours. I'm wondering if the downdraft models have more air moving in the back of the cooking area?

Anyone else notice this?

 

[HotSpringsBBQ]

I've been experimenting with the placement of my smoke tubes. It seems that when I place them with the lit end facing the front, they don't stay lit (elevated or not). But when I place them with the lit end facing the back it has no trouble staying lit. In fact, it smokes for 3-5 hours. I'm wondering if the downdraft models have more air moving in the back of the cooking area?

Anyone else notice this?

The only reason i keep the open end in front is because in the first hour i always have to re - torch them every once in awhile.

 

[JayHog]

The only reason i keep the open end in front is because in the first hour i always have to re - torch them every once in awhile.

Right... That's what I was thinking, too. But after rotating it to the back, it doesn't have to be re-torched.