cooking temperatures

[artsmall]

I am confusced about the correct cooking temps for a pellet bbq ,which I bought to get a smoked taste to my meats.
I have a book that states true bbq requires a continuous low/slow cooking at 225f for all meats .However,my traeger recipes suggest higher 350 f temps for many recipes .
I cooked a pork roast at 225 for the entire time , the taste did not compare to my previous experiences using a grill at 350f and am thinking for the future I should start off at 225 and then switch to a higher temperature.
Thank you for any advice that can be provided.

 

[Deb]

Welcome Art. I looked at the Treager cookbook and then tossed it. Everyone has their own methods and nothing is truly incorrect. I do a pork roast at 275 for the entire cook . I think what you need to do is try different ways, document how you did it and how it came out and it won't take long to dial in how you like it.

 

[CarterQ]

Welcome Art! There really is no right or wrong temp with a pellet smoker. Generally with most pellet cookers the lower temp you use the more smoke it will generate, this what is gives you that true low and slow BBQ flavor. At higher temps your cooker will act more like an oven. The beauty of the pellet cooker is you can adjust the temp to create different flavors. Poke around the Gallery and Contest sections and you will see everything from smoked pork butts done at 225 all the way to pizza's done at the higher temps. The best way to learn is to experiment with recipes and ask lots of questions.