Mike Martin
TVWBB Member
I have a Performer and a Smokey Mountain. I was thinking about getting a Venom temp controller for the Performer. Then I started wondering why. I have driven hundreds of thousands of miles without GPS or a cell phone in the past and can't drive to the grocery store without either now. I caught 1000s of fish without electronics, but have won't go now without GPS and sonar. I wonder if I want to do the same thing to my barbecuing experience. My buddy has a Traeger and has tried to get me to buy one. Just set it and forget it he says.
Anyway, I think I'll pass on it for now. Now I do have remote thermometers, a slow and sear and a vortex, but my temperature control has always been manual. I always thought it was part of the cooking experience. Any thoughts about how much technology we have brought into our hobby?
Anyway, I think I'll pass on it for now. Now I do have remote thermometers, a slow and sear and a vortex, but my temperature control has always been manual. I always thought it was part of the cooking experience. Any thoughts about how much technology we have brought into our hobby?
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