First Smoke on the new Traeger

I am attempting to smoke two butts on my new Traeger BBQ075, and I notice that not nearly as much smoke is coming out of the unit, as with my old Brinkman upright smoker. Is this normal. I had it on smoke for 10 minutes, and then lowered the temp to 300, as the recipe manual instructed. I guess I am used to clouds of billowing smoke...

Two butts at 300 wont produce much smoke...I dont know what time you are expecting to eat them....In the future smoke them for at least an hour and the set it to between 225-250 and you will take longer to cook but have more smoke.

Immisspriss said:

I guess I am used to clouds of billowing smoke...

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Billowing smoke is usually not a good smoke as it tends to leave a bitter taste on your food. I try to go for that coveted light blue smoke that enhances flavor instead of overwhelming the flavor. So with BP's advice your Traeger is probably smoking it right!