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Traeger vs Weber vs RecTeq — Jeff's honest breakdown of what to buy at each price point. The one he'd actually buy with his own money.
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I'm Jeff. I've been cooking outdoors since my dad handed me tongs at age 8. I've owned a Weber kettle, a Big Green Egg, two Traegers, and an Ooni. I've burned more briskets than I'd like to admit. Every guide on this site is written from experience — not spec sheets.
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