Comments on: Traeger vs Big Green Egg: A Pitmaster’s Tough Decision

By: Sven Koster

Sven Koster — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:19:41 +0000

I think this comparison misses the most important aspect: taste. I’ve tasted meat, fish and vegetables from both grills, and in the egg wins every time. The taste is much smokier than the Traeger. And that is the first reason to buy a smoker.

By: Westley

Westley — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:27:02 +0000

Odd how you state you picked the XL for its similar size to the 650 then game BGE the win for capacity, Traeger makes the 885 which is still $500 cheaper than the XL

By: AJ

AJ — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:35:20 +0000

In reply to Carol Kalmer. I think the main enemy of the Traeger as is with any metal type smoker/grill is rust. Especially in a humid climate like FL. I too live in FL BTW.

By: Carol Kalmer

Carol Kalmer — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 01:58:24 +0000

I have had a Big Green Egg 11 years and have used it extensively. Usually two to three times a week as I live in Florida. I have replaced the gasket 3 times and that’s about it. It still looks brand new on the outside. It still cooks just as well. I have not had to replace anything else. I cook steaks high heat up to 700 degrees and slow smoke pork butts (as I am right now) at 225 degrees. Each come out beautifully. I have a temperature stabilizer/digi IQ so that helps me sleep as my pork butts smokes. I don’t think it uses a lot of charcoal and always shut the egg down to conserve on charcoal. Love my EGG! I am not so sure a Traeger would last as long as my Egg has for 11 years and show no sign of deteriorating. And that is a definite plus.