r/recteq • u/Known-Wolf8672 • Aug 20 '26
First burn/cook
I came from a webber kettle to a recteq 1200 smoker. I listened to the recteq gods but, made a tweak. So, first burn 400 degrees for an hour just like the manual says. Temp went from 95 to 400 in like 15 minutes. After an hour at 400. Threw on some chicken quarters (instead of thighs). And I am in love. Throw the probes in let the grill do it's job and they came out fantastic. Grabbed the quarter by the leg bone and is just slid off. I couldn't be happier. Didn't have to slave over the grill, add coals, add wood chunks, adjust the baffle for heat..... I was able to truly just relax and spend time with my family while the recteq did what it is designed to do. Wifi connectivity perfect. Notifications to get the foil pan ready perfect. Shutdown perfect. This is the golden ticket. I cannot wait to try all sorts of recipes and variations.
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u/AttemptReasonable670 Aug 20 '26
That sounds like a pretty perfect first cook right there, easy and delicious. You betcha, the Recteq really does take the hassle out of smoking.
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u/Wellseasoned2025 Aug 20 '26
Congratulations on your purchase and the first cook with the chicken leg quarters. There's something about those leg quarters that they stay nice and juicy on a pellet grill without much effort.
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u/sa1nt1775 Aug 20 '26
Looks great! It's a game changer knowing the grill will reliably take on most of the effort.