Smoking with a traeger

Going to smoke some food today with a buddies traeger.

What are your tips when smoking food?

whats a good heat to start smoking at?
How long do you usually smoke it?
How do you tell when its done? Color? inside temp? sight?


I've grilled tons of times on propane and charcoal but never a smoker.



Thanks everyone!

 

My .02 in red.

 

x2

 

perfect answer thank u my good man +1 for u

 

So.....your killing me here dude.
What the heck are you gonna smoke?
Beef, Pork, or Puoltry?
I just did a turkey breast last weekend, and then threw some wings on for a couple of hours before it was done. Marinated in McKormics Mesquite for 2 days, smoked on Hickory. Damn, I'm makin myself hungry! LOL

 

haha my bad just found out a bit ago but we'll be doing beef, unsure what cut it is though.

 

Mix up a brine solution of 80% water 10% salt and 10% sugar and let the meat marinate for an hour or so before smoking.