Have been wanting a smoker/grill and decided on a Traeger Pellet grill. Was lucky and found one used but had only been fired up one time. Really like the way this cooks, did some ribs and baked beans the other night, but today was BBQ Chicken Pizza.

Can I get info on your dough and sauce?

Traeger grill are expensive. But worth every penny. We bought each of my four daughters and their families one for Christmas. They love them. If you do not have one you should check them out.The best part is no more propane tanks to fill. Costco sells the pellets.

We have a Green Mountain Grill. Very similar to the Traeger but with some newer updated bells and whistles for about the same price. There are a lot of new grills on the market. Do some research. They are becoming more and more popular and even being used in some major BBQ competitions.Pellet cookers are great. You can do anything on them you would do in your oven and then some. Have done everything from whole smoked turkey, to blueberry cobbler, to muffin pan chicken (I'd have to explain it), to assorted veggies.Highly recommend the pellet cooker style.

Super_Dave wrote:Can I get info on your dough and sauce?I actually grind my own wheat for the flour, but I am sure you could substitute bread flour for the hard white wheat and all purpose, wheat, or pastry flour for the soft white. Beer Pizza DoughBigaMix 1 cup hard white wheat flour1 12 oz can of your favorite beer (room temp)1 T dry active yeastLet sit for 2 - 4 hoursAdd to above after 2 - 4 hours:3 t salt4-5 cups flour (I mix hard and soft white wheat flour)1/3 cup vital wheat gluten (I would omit this if using store bought flour)2 T sugar1/4 cup waterI use a Kitchen Aid mixer to mix dough. Lightly coat with olive oil and allow to rise for 1 hour. After rise, punch down and divide into two balls and let rest 10 minutes. After 10 minutes shape to desired thickness. I bake my crust for about 3 minutes prior to putting on toppings just to set the dough, then I pile on the toppings of my choice and cook the rest of the way. My smoker was set to high and got to 400 degrees. In the oven I usually bake at 425 degrees.BBQ Sauce: ( I use this pretty much for everything, it has a little kick to it)1/8 C light brown sugar1/2 cup ketchup1 T molasses3/8 C white vinegar1/2 med onion, diced4 large cloves garlic 1/2 T chili powder1/2 T paprika1/2 t salt1 t pepper1 T worcestershire sauce8 ounces diced tomatoes (I use fresh but canned will work as well)1/8 C pineapple or orange juiceHeat 2 T oil and saute diced onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Whisk all other ingredients together except tomatoes and pineapple/orange juice. Add to onions and garlic. Simmer for a few minutes and then add tomatoes and pineapple/orange juice. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly and then put in blender and blend to desired consistency. My blender takes just a few seconds to break it down to where I like it. Return to heat and simmer for an additional hour. Enjoy - a little work but it was worth it.

Interesting. I make a dough that is roughly equal parts bread flour and semolina. I'll have to try beer in place of water.

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Cori
Explorer
Jun 06, 2014
Love my Traeger. I have the Big Tex model for the home, and the PTG for the RV.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Jun 05, 2014
The Breakfast Fattie reminds me Scotch Eggs!
SSki
Explorer
Jun 05, 2014
That cheese looks great. I am using a Traeger Lil' Tex Elite. I really like it. I made the pastrami using a beef brisket, soaking it in a brine using Morten's Tender Quick and various spices. Not hard, just took a few days to cure.
bigcitypopo
Explorer
Jun 05, 2014
Love my traeger so much, I bought a junior, moded it for the new t-stat controller... And it goes camping with us... Best BBQ ever... I still have a weber Q grill for the quick stuff.
przao
Explorer
Jun 05, 2014
SSki wrote:

I really like that. Is it a mini or the new mini max? I think this maybe on my X'mas wish list. I have been busy getting ready for our next trip. We are leaving very soon so I have been pre-making a lot of food on the smoker. Thought I would post some pics, maybe they will give you some ideas.

It is one of the older minis. The only drawback is that it is really suited for two, maybe four people unless you're cooking something fast like shrimp! :D

I really like what you cooked - I've not done a fatty, but we love to make pastrami using store bought corned beef and smoking it on a Traeger. Your pork loin looks great as well!

What smoker(s) do you use?

Here's a couple of flavor treats that has the friends and neighbors running to our rig, but because of the size of the smoker, we make it at home:

Smoked cheese

Smoked steelhead

We love to cook :)
SSki
Explorer
Jun 04, 2014
przao wrote:
We purchased a Green Egg - Mini just to keep in the RV. While it cooks great, the ceramic nature keeps the heat in for a long time before it is cool enough to store.

It is fantastic for grilled pizza - here is an image where we used the mini with a cheap pizza stone from Amazon

I really like that. Is it a mini or the new mini max? I think this maybe on my X'mas wish list. I have been busy getting ready for our next trip. We are leaving very soon so I have been pre-making a lot of food on the smoker. Thought I would post some pics, maybe they will give you some ideas.

Homemade Pastrami

Breakfast Fattie (sausage stuffed with scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, and cheese

Stuffed Pork Loin

Homemade Canadian Bacon
przao
Explorer
Jun 04, 2014
We purchased a Green Egg - Mini just to keep in the RV. While it cooks great, the ceramic nature keeps the heat in for a long time before it is cool enough to store.

It is fantastic for grilled pizza - here is an image where we used the mini with a cheap pizza stone from Amazon
magnusfide
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2014
Super_Dave wrote:
Pizza on the BGE just cannot be beat.

I got turned onto the pizza oven adapter ring for a Weber Kettle that is on my birthday wish list.

Do you mean this one?
http://www.kettlepizza.com/Default.asp
Super_Dave
Explorer
Mar 20, 2014
Pizza on the BGE just cannot be beat.

I got turned onto the pizza oven adapter ring for a Weber Kettle that is on my birthday wish list.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Mar 20, 2014
Big Green Egg is a great way to go. So is the WSM which I use.