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I just ran the Oklahoma joe hot and it burn off everything. Plus I never loaded it up so I didn’t get a lot of drippings that weren’t directly over the heat source. I could see it being an issue if the cooker was fully loaded up. Thank you for watching

Yeah, the Traeger keeps getting better and better! Dang now I want Turkey 🤤🤤

Yeah, I am hoping I made the right call. I don't use it often, but when I do, i want to make sure its running in the middle of the night. Flavor hopefully, I can make some magic happen, with a smoke tube or creative fat guy skills!

Glad I could help, I am playing with a smoke tube on the traeger, its not really helping. The traeger still works for me, I have the stick burner when I want a deep smoke flavor, and the traeger for when my wife wants a hint of smoke. My buddy that bought the OK joe off me, uses it 3 times a week. So i think you are making the right call.

That's logical, and I agree with everything you said about wifi/price. Joe is a very solid machine, but the tech is the issue. You don't know if you are getting a unit that will give you no issues or you will be on the phone with customer service every other day. My friend that bought the smoker from has called customer service 5 times after having it for 4 months. Customer service was great and he only had to pay $10 bucks for shipping, but he's gotten all the components replaced on it over the past 4 months. He's hoping the issues are resolved and it will make it through the next couple seasons.

That’s an awesome pick up!

Very true, I still use a wireless as a back up.

That’s a great way of doing it and I do that trick from time to time on the Traeger. For experiment purposes I wanted to keep it equal but in my backyard with the just the Traeger I do do it that way!

Sorry to hear that. What are you thinking about getting, barrel or an offset?

@@ComparisonCooking I am considering a vertical with side box

Glad you enjoyed it! That was very hard to determine if I was going to say anything, but I had to throw it out there! Thanks for watching.

I bought the Traeger because of the bearded butchers KZfaq channel. I figured if it was good enough for them, it was good enough for me

You hit the nail on the head, you can get deeper flavors with a barrel or offset, but at what cost. Its a long day! I've sold more traegers to my friends and family just by asking them if they want to babysit a smoker all day or are you to busy to do that, Traeger! Hoping to work on my 25 hour brisket edit tomorrow, and get the video out this weekend, I'm still dreaming about this brisket, you are going to love it.

It really is a great smoker, the food output was really tasty. My issue was, I wanted something I could feel more comfortable with a 20 hour brisket cook. You are right though, my friend that bought it from me is making killer food. However he’s be on with customer service at least 5 times in the past 4 weeks. Some of them just have ongoing issue. Customer service is basically sending him the parts to build a new one. When they come out with their second irritation of this pellet it’s going to be the best out there after they fix the bugs.

I’m glad you enjoyed the series! Thanks for watching.

I agree...if used properly...this grill works great

100% Jet, I really don't stop and think for a second, is my traeger still running. I know if its got pellets its rolling! Thanks for watching brotha, have a great weekend!

@@ComparisonCooking You too bro! Keep up the solid vids bro.

Thanks Craig, 100% agree with that statement! Let’s continue searching 😂👍

Is that a gravity feed smoker? Yeah hint of smoke could be much better.

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

I agree, the Daniel Boone is a great smoker. I think Traeger has done a good job of creating a cult following so people are fine with an average smoker because they are part of a club. The model I have does set at 5 degree increments and holds temp really well. My old Traeger was 25 degree increments and temp fluctuations were constant. They’ve gotten better but there are like you said better choices out there. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I’ve heard a lot of good things about those, too many grills not enough time. Might need to quit my job to get to these answers 🧐🤔😅

Thanks for watching! I glad you got value from it, really tough call but for my lifestyle its a better fit!

I’m glad I could help!

My pleasure Eddie! Thanks for watching 👍🙌🙌

Thanks for watching! Stay thirsty my friend!

Comparison Cooking Heck ya!

How are you liking the 2.0?

Lovin it. It’s been fantastic. Gets used a couple times a week or more, long cooks and combo cooks too.

Glad you enjoyed it

Yeah, i've heard harsh reviews on the pitboss from certain people. I hate that its a roll of the dice on whether the tech is going to work or not. With the offset you know its coming to whether you can control the fire!

@@ComparisonCooking i am so glad I found your group on Facebook. I did an experiment with todays cook. I restricted the opening to the firebox and cook chamber what a difference. I was able to maintain the temp and hold it for an hour straight. Only used 2 logs split for a 5 hour cook.

For the average backyard bbqer with a busy lifestyle this is what they are concerned with. Customization, pellet charger, these people have done their research and know exactly what they want. Videos meant to help the people upgrading from their gas grill to what’s convenient to them, and in their opinion advance with ability to carry on with their weekend to do list.

Thank you Pedro, I'm pumped to start the next series. Sitting at this keyboard has me thinking about getting the smoke rolling!!!

Thank you for the compliment! Yeah, I need to disclose that in my videos, my default setting in my mind is smokers. However, you are 100% right, there is no comparison when it comes to grilling capabilities, this OK Joe is a furnace!

My pleasure 👍

Some people say it sears, but it really doesn’t. It taste great, but you’ll never get grill marks unless you make modifications. I used to care about grill marks, now it’s all about flavor.

I didn’t do it on camera, but you can burn off grease a little easier with the hotter temps on the OK joe, you also run the risk of cracking the grates at such high heat. As far as pulling out the grates and vacuuming up pellet dust, both take about 10-15 minutes

Classic stick burner for me, but when they send me stuff, I’ll test it and enjoy the process.

Wise choice! Thanks for the comment!

Thank you Sylvia, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!

Thank you Richard I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Good call! That would of definitely sealed the deal on that. They just came out with the 2.0 version, i'll be putting it together and testing it out soon.

That actually could be more fun and better results.

Sounds about right

Oh you can definitely do burgers!

I haven't heard one compliant about a RecTeq ever, I need to get my hands on one!

@@ComparisonCooking same here! I’m retiring my Rider DLX and getting the Recteq 700. 🤙

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Pitboss

When the machine randomly shuts down or won’t start without a hard reset, that deserves a 1. WiFi thermometer doesn’t help when a smoker shuts down on you.

@@ComparisonCooking apparently you need to go watch you’re own video. At no point when talk about tech did u mention shutting down with a hard restart.

Thank you George, it’s no 500gallon Beast making perfect Texas brisket, but it will do for my backyard.

Thank you chef! Cheers 🍻

The joe is a work horse for sure! They sent me the second iteration and that one I felt a lot better about not having technical mishaps.

Damn, that sucks. That sounds like my first Traeger, everyone raved about them and I got a lemon. I definitely had some hiccups with my dxl, I would contact Ok Joe and see if they would send you a barrel or an offset as a replacement at this point.

Do empty the Pellets and burn it out once you are finished? If you don't the Pellet can disintegrate and jam everything up.

@@damianiverson3139 yeah, I’ve heard of a bunch of people doing this. Adds and extra 20-30 minutes every cook, but less issues over all.

@@ComparisonCooking yes every time. Helped with auger jams, but not the temp swings and the fact that the probes are never accurate. Also after cooking for a large group. The cap to empty the burn pot is stuck on.....and no its not cross threaded. For someone like me the OKJ is a waste of money. I cook on it 4 to 5 times a week. Its not made for that.

I agree, the price of traeger has gone up big time too lately.

Glad you think so, makes my day Michael! Hope you have a great weekend!

100% put effort into the process, i think makes the food! Set it in forget it, but its like when I crab in Maryland. Putting the effort into catching them, baiting traps, etc etc, those crabs taste so good because you worked for for them. You buy them on the side of the road all steamed up for you, just not as good! Thanks for watching, glad you got value out of the series.

@@ComparisonCooking love the side by side tests!

Haha, that’s a great pick up price!

I’ve had all but number 3 happen to me, and I know some other friends have as well. Very disappointing that these issues are happening. They could have reversed engineered a Traeger or a rectec and been like oh, okay!

I haven’t seen it, but now I’m interest in finding out more about it. I know nexgrill on the charcoal cookers didn’t seem to last more than two seasons. So just be careful to see how thick the metal is on it.

Thanks Charley, I'm really glad I did the series, but also glad its over, hahaah! I'll see you aroung buddy. My friend that took the smoker was like, yeah i've been watching some Pickles bbq channel and he said he had a similar problem, hahahaha. Everyone knows Pickles!

From everyone I’ve talked to, that got the joe, including the guy that took mine. They all have customers service number saved in their phone due to constantly having to call them.

Yes, you have to be super careful with it.

I have not seen anything from oklahoma joe announcing any changes. My buddy that took the joe of my hands, has basically replaced the whole unit with new parts. He cooked on it 5 days a week for the first 2 months. He got all the replacement parts for cheap, like $9-$13 dollar shipping for replacement parts. He almost has two different smokers from it at this point. (luckily he likes tinkering on these things) The Ok Joe, will definitely get above 500, you have to be careful because it will crazy the metal if you have the sear go too hot for too long. I have not had any issues with my traeger since this video. My old traeger like yours was issue after issue. For price/flavor its ok joe, you just might have to call customer service and replace some parts (I have heard from a few that they did not have any issues with needing replacements, but also heard from many that they have customer service number saved in their phone). Hope the information helps and good luck!

@@ComparisonCooking Yes...good information and I thank you. Also looking at Camp Chef as an option so now three to consider. Because Traeger has fiddled while other brands have made innovations I'm leaning away from Traeger.

That’s great!

Oklahoma Joe is going to have an awesome smoker in a few years if not sooner, i'm sure of that!

@@ComparisonCooking eventually ill get a smoker but I get by with my weber summit with the smoking chips and pellets. I know it ain't the same, but I'm not usually just sitting around eating meat. I use the meat in other things like steak sammiches and fajitas, etc. So the meat is only a portion of the flavor. I love to rotisserie too. My problem is I don't have a place with a covering to protect a bunch of fancy equipment. At least not yet. And the sun destroys the plastic coverings you buy in a year or two.

I would live to see Gallery cook on a Joe!

@@crtvance Appreciate that!

@@thegalleryBBQ maybe OK joe will read this and send you a Demo!!!

Agreed, if I didn’t have all my other searing options, and could only have one smoker in my backyard, you bring up a good point, DLX would be the winner.

No problem 👍

Joe has a good start, just hope they upgraded the tech sooner rather than later.

Unfortunately not, but all my friends that have them really like them!

I know mine has had trouble with board being built too close to the fire causing digital issues and went out.

@@localunion874 there is an update to fix the firm wear. Maybe that's the issue. You can do 10° increments to 300 I believe. I sear at 500° and have not had a issue yet. Contact Pit Boss customer service and send your board in and they will update it.

@@crawford9550 Hmmm thanks I'll have to check. It says 5 year warranty on site but I just unfortunately missed that 2018 warranty mark.....of course.

@@localunion874 give them a call. From what I hear there warrenty side is awesome. Hope I do not have to find out but good to know lol

Hahahaha, i was editing and like you've got to be kidding me! Welp, might as well just make fun of myself at this point!

As always, thank you for watching!

They are sending me the 2.0 this week, I didn’t even know it’s been out for a few months. Supposedly has a lot of bugs worked out.

Haha, that would be so sweet! Honestly, I don’t know why OJ just didn’t do that in the first place.

The meater has worked for everyone except me, haha. All my friends love it and mine just gives me issues. I use the inkbird wireless, which normally has a discount of 20-30%. Been very reliable for me. Just remember if you leave your smoker for extended periods of time, move it to the middle of the yard 👍

@@ComparisonCooking how do you get the 20%-30% off the inkbird?

@@40ozbeerbellydude amzn.to/2Uc9rlL

@@40ozbeerbellydude there is a box, you check off right under the price

@@ComparisonCooking thanks! I about to purchase one. Wish I could count on the manufacturers wifi probe but I just can't. Same goes for my masterbuilt 560. I always use a wired probe and double check with a insta read thermometer but been needing a good wifi probe. Heard nothing but good things about inkbird. And thanks for the videos I recently subbed trying to find good videos about the rider DXL

Ironwood series is a great smoker. Have a few friends that have it.

I don't remember. I've used a bunch of different brands, there is no noticeable difference. Its just whatever article or internet forum we read that makes us have a preformed bias.

Weber Smokey Mountain is the closest set it and forget it when it comes to traditional charcoal/fire bbq pits. One of my good friends has one, and absolutely loves it. Makes really really good bbq and from what i hear from a lot of people, you can walk away from it for a few hours. He did do a long over night brisket on the weber smokey mountain and he said it was his best brisket. I would save the money and start with a Weber Smokey, and then you have one of the best units out there to begin with and can search the FB Market place to see if anyone is unloading a traeger for a decent price in the upcoming years. Hope that helps, and good luck!

@@ComparisonCooking thanks for the feedback - really appreciate it. My missus will be happy that your suggestion saves about £700 😂 It's really a shame that I can't rent one of each and see how I get on. Another good friend of mine recommended the SM over the Traeger too.

Beast of a Pit!

My biggest hang up with the Oklahoma Joe is everyone I talk to says they are having to call customer service every few months. Everyone loves it when it’s working, but it seems like you have to tinker with it every few months. I am not very good with tinkering so it’s just not a fit for me.

Do you mean RecTeq?

Yes...stupid autocorrect

Goldzco35 lol, yeah I’ve heard from a lot of people that the recteq is hands down the best pellet smoker out there.

Need to do a comparison cook with it.

No comparison, oklahoma Joe, I think I did a video on that.

That’s definitely a great route to go👍

No I put a $600 against a $1000. Not a 600$ against a 1000$

Agree that when the Joe was working properly it was the winner, but it was not reliable and all the reviews online were having the same issue. 1 out of 10 people I talked to about it had no problems the other 9 had ongoing issues. I hope they get the issues resolved because it will become the best smoker out there. Hopefully, you got one of the good ones 👍

Save the money by an offset and play with the fire is my typical way of doing bbq. But unlimited money supply, go Traeger, working the budget go Oklahoma joe 👍 totally agree

Nothing stresses me out more than walking out to a smoker that cut out for no reason, or being finicky and not turning on. Luckily, troubleshooting has had quick fixes, but I might as well stick with a sure thing and play with a smoke tube.

@@ComparisonCooking the other day I saw online where someone made a smoker out of an old metal file cabinet. Comparison that! Lol

Cooking 1.5 don’t tempt me!

I really really liked the food the DLX delivered, actually really surprised me. I think you've got it pretty dialed in and I would agree with you that making the jump back to Traeger doesn't make sense. Good to hear you haven't run into any issues with it, that's the biggest thing I hear from people all the time, always on with customer service. Traeger just sent me the Ironwood 885, so I'll be doing some comparison videos on the new gear soon! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

Yeah, those things are beast of smokers! I need to email someone at Cabelas and see if I can get friendly with those smokers!

@@ComparisonCooking yeah I thought about buying one :-) I like window in them it's nice feature

Second generation Joe had better reliability in tech 👍

Personally, I wanted to keep the oklahoma joe, but I didn't want to be on the phone with customer service every month. Like the person that got the grill off of me has had to do. At the end of the day, all your points are valid, the Joe probably would of won on a low and slow brisket (and it was over trimmed for hot and fast), but I didn't feel comfortable with going over night with a low and slow setting on the Joe because the way it was running i couldn't trust run the whole night for me. Price points obviously didn't match up, and especially a year later now that Traeger has jacked up prices even more. However, the conclusion from all the inquiring pellet smokers buyers i've talked to, is they are looking for a smoker that they can use in their busy lifestyle with reliability when they walk away from it for extended periods. If you have to babysit it as much as an offset why spend any priced pellet smoker. Since Traeger has jacked up prices I have told friends to start research RecTec as the reviews are really strong and I've never had anyone complain about a RecTec to me. Appreciate your thoughtful comments.

Yes, it gets really hot. You have to be careful not to crack the metal by running too hot for too long.

Definitely

Glad it help make a confident decision 👍

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Oklahoma joe' vs Treager

I have one, and good thing I did, the alerts saved me from disaster a few times!

All day 😎