Is the Traeger Ironwood XL Worth $2,000?

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  • @caseylaws3154
    @caseylaws3154 2 місяці тому +3

    I’ve had the Ironwood XL for about 2 years. Solid. Does its job with little fuss. I am exceedingly happy with it. People hate on pellets but for my lifestyle its works great. When I have time I use many other cookers. I have ZERO shame using my Ironwood. Love it more all the time.
    Nicely reviewed

  • @ronjacob5911
    @ronjacob5911 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ve had the “little brother” version of this Ironwood and I love it. Great overview on your presentation. Agree with everything you presented. I’ve had no problems after 9 months and use it a couple of times per week. Done about everything but a brisket to date with great results. Also, very easy to clean which is what I’m going to do this afternoon.

  • @billystpaul8907
    @billystpaul8907 2 місяці тому +3

    Lone Star Grillz and Pitts and Spits would be the only expensive pellet grills I would buy. Since 2000 is something I can not afford right now, I am very happy with my Rec Tec.
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  • @bobbicatton
    @bobbicatton 2 місяці тому +2

    You covered things no other review has shown, and you haven't even cooked on it yet!👍 I look forward to watching your comparison cooks😊

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! That was the goal of this video, to give as much insight into the smoker as I could

  • @TheSmoknRat
    @TheSmoknRat 2 місяці тому +3

    Every brand has their unique engineering design and benefits. I like their approach to simplify the basics to help those who are new to the pellet world, although, I think $2k is buying the "brand" while the unit should be $1,200 for its quality IMO. Good unit overall and GREAT for those entering the pellet world, the premium is hard to justify comparatively to other "Box Store" brand offers.

  • @uwilnvrkno
    @uwilnvrkno 2 місяці тому

    Can't wait to see the review and comparison to other pellet grills. I've got a Pro 34 myself and at some point will eventually upgrade once I get better. Mine fits my lifestyle just fine. Sure seems like everyone is a critic/hater on pellet grills.

  • @dscottlunsford
    @dscottlunsford Місяць тому +1

    I absolutely love my Ironwood XL!

  • @77MMBass
    @77MMBass Місяць тому

    Great Video. After 10 plus years with a Traeger Lil Tex, I upgraded to the Ironwood Pellet Grill (Smaller Ironwood). I assembled it by myself in 2 hours, from cutting open the box to plugging it in for the seasoning. I wasn't in a hurry and it is the first pellet grill I have ever assembled so I took my time. Assembly was pretty simple but I do agree that a second person will be very beneficial.
    How was the Bisquit test?

  • @SteveAthanas
    @SteveAthanas Місяць тому +1

    When are you going to drop the Ironwood XL head-to-head with the CampChef Woodwind Pro 36 video? I'm between these two for my new smoker/grill, and really appreciate your thoughts and insight!

  • @Theeightmilebend
    @Theeightmilebend 2 місяці тому

    Awesome job as usual. Thank you for all the hard work!

  • @GeorgeGeo
    @GeorgeGeo 2 місяці тому

    This is exactly what I am looking at right now to replace my Masterbuilt 800 which just fell apart on me suddenly after these 2 hurricanes here in SW Florida. I knew the Masterbuilts quality was its issue and it came back to burn me really fast. Hopefully the increases build and materials of this Traeger will be better lasting here in Thunder Storm and Hurricane central lately.

  • @DonaldStreet-z5r
    @DonaldStreet-z5r 2 місяці тому +1

    Love your review style. Just bought a MB XT in part due to your reviews on the MB 1050. I also have a RecTec 680. Just here picking up knowledge. 😁

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      I’d love to get my hands on the XT! For some reason Masterbuilt doesn’t answer my emails or texts…. Their loss I guess

    • @Threefiddyz
      @Threefiddyz 2 місяці тому +1

      @@AndersonsSmokeShow sounds like masterbuilt and chargriller lol that whole company never responds.

  • @pacman_17
    @pacman_17 2 місяці тому +1

    Looking forward to the biscuit test. Can you show exactly what it looks like behind the black ball of the cook chamber?

  • @meeple4hire103
    @meeple4hire103 2 місяці тому +2

    I’d like to know how they hold up to rusting out. I’d ideally have the grill uncovered on the back porch. The stainless steel Webber gas grill has completely disintegrated, while my 15 year old Webber kettle grill still looks as brand new as the day I bought it and only cost $100. So between this and the Camp Chef, who is designed to stand up to the elements?

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      It’s hard to say, as they have a lot of similarities in build and materials. Camp Chef has the stainless body, so that should help…. Either way I wouldn’t want to leave them uncovered due to the electronics.

    • @meeple4hire103
      @meeple4hire103 2 місяці тому

      @@AndersonsSmokeShow oh! As I do not own a smoker yet, I didn't realize that the electronics aren't iPhone-level waterproof IPX6/7. Is that not a thing?

    • @dank9288639
      @dank9288639 2 місяці тому

      No, they are like splash proof..But a total hosing naa ​@meeple4hire103

  • @dkeele
    @dkeele 2 місяці тому

    Another solid overview. It's great seeing you add more brands to the channel. I'm interested to see your impressions as you do more testing. Seems like the higher dollar value of this grill is in the controller and technology. Will be interesting to see if that investment makes a difference or not.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      I’ve got a turkey in there right now, and that video will be out later next week! So far so good!

  • @jcbever1511
    @jcbever1511 2 місяці тому

    I had a choice between the new Ironwood XL and a Timberline 1300 (Gen 1) when I was looking to buy a year ago. I chose the 1300 because it had stainless steel grates. However, if I had to do it over, I would have picked the Ironwood due to the newer technology and the 3 piece grates. I also like the control panel setup on the Ironwood better. With that said, my 1300 has been flawless and has churned out some great BBQ.

  • @dkidl2000
    @dkidl2000 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm still a Camp Chef fan because of the ash clean out system. Taking everything apart after a long cook just to vacuum out the firepot is a deal breaker for me after using the Camp Chef

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      I definitely can agree with the ash clean out! Now this one supposedly catches both in the keg….. only time will tell!

  • @michaelholliday6037
    @michaelholliday6037 2 місяці тому

    I own two large green eggs and a Weber kettle performer. I’m dying to get a pellet smoker. I like American made smokers to, but I would buy one of these or a woodwind pro. Great video brother, very detailed!

  • @doncegas9687
    @doncegas9687 2 місяці тому +2

    Great Presentation, keep-up the great videos, Trager does make a great smoker, I will stick with my 22 and pro 34 for now, can't see spending $2,000, @ this time, but anyway, great review.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      Hey, as long as you’re out there cooking in the backyard, you’re winning!

    • @doncegas9687
      @doncegas9687 2 місяці тому

      @@AndersonsSmokeShow Yep, for sure!

  • @woodsy9682
    @woodsy9682 2 місяці тому

    I've had a Timberline Traeger for years and love it. Use it very weekend

  • @camerondawgsfan2158
    @camerondawgsfan2158 2 місяці тому

    Figured I would comment on the newest video. Trying your turkey for the first time in the smoker as a test run before thanksgiving this weekend. If you could do a video/short on the glaze you use showing exactly how you make it, it would be a game changer

  • @michaelkramarczykjr8196
    @michaelkramarczykjr8196 2 місяці тому +1

    I still don't understand pellet grills. I am a cabinet smoker guy. Period. I have a Santa Maria and a gas grill. A smoker that hits 130-140 is more impressive to me than one that hits 500. I just don't get these, least of all... a $2k version of one. Especially since i just got a pellet pro 2300 for $1500. I'm sure these are nice, I suppose. I grill when I want to grill and I smoke when I want to smoke. I don't buy a wrench when I need a screwdriver. I guess there is a rear end for every seat though. Stay awesome man, your vids are top shelf.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      I hear you, the old school smoker will always have a special place!

  • @rpbonnette
    @rpbonnette 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t recall hearing you say whether Traeger provided the grill to you at no cost, reduced cost or if you paid for it. If Traeger provided the grill will you have to return it at a specific time or is it yours to keep? Those questions have a bearing on how a grill is reviewed in my opinion. I watched your review of the LSG and have watched your many cooks on the CCWP. I’ll be interested in your answers to these questions. Thanks.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      It was sent to me to keep, with zero strings attached. That is the same with every smoker that I own.

  • @brandonmullen2328
    @brandonmullen2328 2 місяці тому

    I'd love to see what you think of the recteq smokers. I've had one for 7 years now and have loved it! its still going strong but I'm tempted to pick something new up. Not because theres a problem with it but because I'd assume newer things are better.

  • @CrossCutCreations
    @CrossCutCreations 2 місяці тому

    The ash and grease management systems do seem really intriguing. I've never beeen a Traeger guy, but I'd be interested to hear your thoughts long term on this unit.

  • @maizenblue6160
    @maizenblue6160 2 місяці тому

    I shopped both this and the new Weber Searwood. I chose the Searwood for the Weber quality and it does not disappoint. Huge improvement over its predecessor. However, the Searwood despite its smoke output, just does not get the flavor I’m looking for. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on the Treager. I’m used to the MB Gravity results with full splits. I do use the Searwood in both smoking and grilling. It does a fantastic job searing, which was another reason I went Searwood.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      If you’re used to the results of running splits in the Gravity Series, then no pellet grill is going to blow your mind in flavor. Pellets just don’t have the same chemistry as regular hard wood

  • @IanHall-uo6qc
    @IanHall-uo6qc Місяць тому

    Traeger way way stepped up these new sets of Ironwoods/Timberlines. Way more smoke than the previous generation. Far better engineering. Some areas for improvement of course, but it’s a great purchase.

  • @plab7229
    @plab7229 2 місяці тому

    It's a great grill / smoker, I've had mine for about 8 months now and it has turned out some amazing BBQ.

  • @keepamerica2astrong280
    @keepamerica2astrong280 2 місяці тому

    Great review. Can't wait for you cook on it. Whats gonna be the first meal ?

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      Smoked a turkey on it today! Video will be out later in the week.

  • @gbouley1
    @gbouley1 2 місяці тому

    🙌 looks fancy. Very interested in what your first cook would be. I’m in the northeast and most smokers are difficult to run in the cold. I have a Weber WSM that has served me well but purchased a chargriller auto Egg style to play with its features. It can be tricky with low and slow but great at hot and fast. Wanted to try a pellet grill but haven’t been impressed with smoke quality of the ones if seen. I find it difficult to spend even $1000 on one of these. I like your videos and will be watching how this Trager Ironwood works out. Thanks.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      First cook was today and it was a smoked turkey. Turned out great, but as you may know, smoked turkey isn't the best test for its smoked capabilities.... ran like a champ though!

  • @glenmoss02
    @glenmoss02 2 місяці тому +25

    If I'm going to spend $2K on a smoker, it better be made in the USA, and this one isn't.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +10

      That’s a fair statement. Plus the LSG 20x36 is only $700 more and is a tank!

    • @larryjones3454
      @larryjones3454 2 місяці тому

      Heath Riles has been using the same one in his latest videos. Now you're gonna try it, makes me want to almost upgrade. My buddy has Woodwind Pro 36 with all the accessories and loves it. So it would be a toss up

    • @jgbswb
      @jgbswb 2 місяці тому

      @@larryjones3454 Heath Riles is sponsored by them

    • @jasonbreitfuss1973
      @jasonbreitfuss1973 2 місяці тому +1

      Sydney Australia here bro so im picking mine up tomorrow, If it was made here in Oz it would be 6k easy

    • @Sardious
      @Sardious 2 місяці тому +2

      2k is for just the smoker, getting every accessory along with it pushes almost an extra 700 dollars. for that much I want better than porcelain coated grates too. for 1k less I can get stainless grates from recteq or expanded steel from yoder or LSG.

  • @gregmiller674
    @gregmiller674 2 місяці тому

    How would it compare to a GMG Peak?

  • @jeffreykurtz7843
    @jeffreykurtz7843 2 місяці тому

    Great review but can't touch Camp Chef Woodwind Pro !

  • @doublej963
    @doublej963 2 місяці тому

    Well,well,well....wtf?...
    Just kidding brother, I will be watching. The lone star and that camp chief will probably be a good overall companion. The only reason I don't have a pellet pit is the auger. Will have to see how this one does.
    Keep up the good work

  • @donhgr
    @donhgr 2 місяці тому +1

    At the price point to many better buys

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      To be honest I cooked on it today and I'm pretty impressed overall. $2k is steep, but only time will tell...

  • @daveyanta2777
    @daveyanta2777 2 місяці тому

    Can't wait to see you smoking on it. And see results. I'm thinking about getting 🤔 one

  • @aaronbrown534
    @aaronbrown534 Місяць тому

    Bro!! You need to try a RecTeq!!

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  Місяць тому

      I want to! I’ve reached out to them with no success

    • @lucaslee1483
      @lucaslee1483 Місяць тому

      Made well and good customer support. But they are so far behind other grills they are losing any advantage they had years ago. Camp Chef has a smoke box, way easier to clean with the ash pot slide, visible pellet hopper so you don't have to open the lid every time, sidekick etc. Lone Star Grillz is not a fair comparison because of the price - but it's obviously the highest quality one out there. I used to always recommend Recteq, just got a Woodwind pro to replace it. I will say Camp Chef customer support sucks. Had an issue and haven't heard from them for a week. Recteq gets back to you within a day.

  • @brianpreston5206
    @brianpreston5206 2 місяці тому

    I prefer to spend the extra money to get the yoder ys640s

  • @richardzink6026
    @richardzink6026 2 місяці тому

    Yes its nice but I will stick with my weber kettle and its accessories

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      You can’t beat the simplicity of a kettle, that’s for sure! 🔥

  • @RobertPatton-kz6lq
    @RobertPatton-kz6lq 2 місяці тому

    Are you a part of the Hunt fish shoot channel?

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      Yeah I’m a founding partner of Hunt Fish Shoot. I do the majority of filming and editing.

    • @RobertPatton-kz6lq
      @RobertPatton-kz6lq 2 місяці тому

      @ haha i saw a short and recognized your voice. Pretty cool

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      Oh wow! Crazy that you were able to pick up on that

  • @DVDVAMPIRE01
    @DVDVAMPIRE01 Місяць тому

    I had to spend additional $$$ to buy a custom heatshield/ drip tray for my Ironwood because the ones Traeger provides are absolute garbage after a few cooks.

  • @kennethstolowich
    @kennethstolowich 2 місяці тому

    Sorry can't compare it to a lone star Grill had two triggers After Time they just rushed out have the Ironwood rusted out in 2 years 885

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      I'll put them head to head to see how the cooks compare, but yeah build quality isn't even a comparison.

    • @kennethstolowich
      @kennethstolowich 2 місяці тому

      pellet to pellet it would be close but the option with the Lone Star with the wood chips would definitely put out more flavor

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      The LSG definitely has that to its advantage. I will say that this Traeger runs/smokes exceptionally well compared to other “standard” pellet grills

  • @timothywelsh4113
    @timothywelsh4113 2 місяці тому

    As I watch this I realize I'm wearing the same t-shirt lol grill on!

  • @toddanderson3365
    @toddanderson3365 2 місяці тому

    Burn-off and seasoning are not the same thing. Also, seasoning does not apply to smokers, only griddles. Smokers need to be cleaned occasionally or the soot buildup will flake off and fall onto your food which is gross. If anyone thinks a smoker doesn’t need to be cleaned they are lazy.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      Technically speaking, some smokers do need seasoned....

  • @RealManDo5833
    @RealManDo5833 2 місяці тому

    Not a good question to ask because what you send your money on I may not and vice versa

  • @travisclarkin4277
    @travisclarkin4277 2 місяці тому +1

    Wife: “babe these are the best ribs you’ve ever made I’m really glad you spent $2k on that grill” me: “ughhh babe I made these on the Weber kettle we got on clearance for $79”

  • @foodonfire3662
    @foodonfire3662 2 місяці тому

    You can't review what you haven't tested. This is simply a video brochure/advertisement.

  • @alexandermayer2026
    @alexandermayer2026 2 місяці тому +3

    This is an ad not a review. You are making claims about the innovation of the ash/grease without any testing. Woodwind Pro has the wood chunk feature which adds a whole greater level of real smoke. Case closed. The usable shelf space is nothing to write home about. Made in China. Ashes remaining after burn in? And then there is the pellet fraud. Traeger was sued because their pellets were not fully the wood variety claimed; I heard the pellets are 80% alder. I asked a rep at Costco about their pellet composition; his answer that he didn’t know was bs. They recommend only using their pellets. Very disreputable. Upgrade pellets and use the wood chip box on the Woodwind Pro, and I guarantee you a much better smoke. Traeger is now like Weber, expensive and profit-first companies. And just exactly how much more did you spend on “just about every accessory” Traeger makes.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +1

      This isn't an ad or a review, its an overview. I have the woodwind pro, LSG, Masterbuilt Gravity Series, and many others... I make these videos to help educate consumers before they make the decision to spend their hard earned money. Lawsuit regarding the pellets was dismissed. Most pellets on the market refrain from showing the actual composition, which I also think is BS. Thats why I buy lumberjack because they share their blend info.

    • @alexandermayer2026
      @alexandermayer2026 2 місяці тому +1

      @@AndersonsSmokeShow I watch your stuff a lot. This just seemed like a lot of conjecture and few facts. The only thing I got out of it is that Traeger is big box, very true. For the money, the Pitts and Spitts 1250 is in another league. The cost of the accessories were never mentioned. And Traeger is disqualified for making and recommending the worst pellets on the market. Do briskets on the Woodwind Pro, the Pitts and Spitts, and this one. The results are all we really need to hear.

    • @DrChili44
      @DrChili44 2 місяці тому

      ​@alexandermayer2026 Dude...really??? Did you even watch the video? Obviously not.

  • @joeretired4552
    @joeretired4552 2 місяці тому

    Short answer- NO!

  • @jeffsmith350
    @jeffsmith350 22 дні тому

    Nope. Get a recteq much better pellet grill.

  • @52969RST
    @52969RST 2 місяці тому +5

    Paid advertisement don’t trust this dude

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +4

      Why would you make that claim? You don’t know anything about me or this channel if you’re saying crap like that

    • @52969RST
      @52969RST 2 місяці тому

      @@AndersonsSmokeShowI know enough that you wouldn’t buy a 2000 dollar grill to review it but if I’m wrong I apologize my bad good luck

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому +3

      @52969RST did Traeger send me this? Yes, but no strings attached. I work with over 15-20 companies on this channel and I have not inherited loyalty to any of them. My video is my product, and my customers are the viewers.

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      The one thing that MANY people don’t understand is that I turn away more companies and products than you could imagine. There’s a reason you don’t see some brands on here, but you do on other channels….. that’s because they are paid for junk. How do I know? I get the same offers they do 😉

  • @jeffhelke5004
    @jeffhelke5004 2 місяці тому

    Easy-Bake Oven net worth of s***

    • @AndersonsSmokeShow
      @AndersonsSmokeShow  2 місяці тому

      Not sure what you cook on the regular, but being able to walk away is pretty nice 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @jeffhelke5004
      @jeffhelke5004 2 місяці тому

      @@AndersonsSmokeShow if you learn how to manage your fire you can walk away on a charcoal grill which is what I use all the time anybody can cook on an easy bake oven

    • @rpbonnette
      @rpbonnette 2 місяці тому

      @@jeffhelke5004so…. what you’re saying is that only a select few, such as yourself, should be able to smoke food for their own family? Pretty arrogant of you. I think I’ll disregard what you have to say… on anything.

    • @jeffhelke5004
      @jeffhelke5004 2 місяці тому

      @rpbonnette no I'm saying I'm sure your Easy-Bake Oven cook food fine but call it what it is it is a Easy-Bake Oven they were made for children to be able to cook on

    • @rpbonnette
      @rpbonnette 2 місяці тому

      @ obviously you can’t help yourself as even in your reply your an arrogant a-hole. Whatever floats your boat, think what you like.

  • @RipitRon
    @RipitRon 2 місяці тому +2

    No its not, they are a tin can POS IMO. Spend the extra $ and get a YS1500 or a Lone star and have a for life pellet smoker.

  • @saintoeka1988
    @saintoeka1988 2 місяці тому

    Dude I just bought my masterbuild and now I'm thinking of buying one of these ?? Great video🫡