The Ultimate Guide to Wood Pellet Grilling
Wood pellet grills offer easy, oven-like versatility, letting you smoke, grill, bake, roast, braise, and BBQ just about anything while adding great wood-fired flavor to every bite.
The best cooks follow these 3 Traeger tips
Treat your Traeger Like an oven
Your Traeger is designed so you can Set-It & Forget-It®. That means, after your grill fully preheats, you can put on your food and site back for a hands-off cooking experience. Instead of opening the lid to peek at your food, you can check on your grill's set temp or the internal temperature of your food with the Traeger App.
Let your grill do the rest
Your grill is designed to maintain an average set temperature, which means it will adjust on its own. Don't worry about temperature fluctuations–they're completely normal and intentional.
Cook to temp every time
Every cut of meat and every cook is different. Instead of checking the clock, use a meat thermometer to monitor the doneness of your cooks.
How a Wood Pellet Grill Works
Pellets move from the hopper to the fire pot, igniting to create heat and smoke. A fan circulates the smoke, a drip tray catches grease, and the controller keeps the temperature steady.
The Original Wood Pellet Grill
Since inventing the wood pellet grill in 1987 in Mt. Angel, Oregon, we’re still the #1 selling wood-fired grill, trusted for delivering bold, reliable flavor.
Why Traeger vs. Charcoal or gas?
Better Flavor
Traeger grills infuse your food with rich, wood-fired flavor that gas and charcoal just can’t match. From juicy ribs to smoky pizzas, every bite is packed with the unbeatable taste of real hardwood.
More Versatility
Go beyond the grill with Traeger. From low-and-slow smoking to high-heat searing, baking, and more, Traeger’s versatility gives you the freedom to explore bold new flavors every time you fire up.
Repeatable Results
Traeger’s precision controls take the guesswork out of cooking, ensuring consistent temps, even heat, and no flare-ups. Every meal comes out just right every single time.
Not All Pellets are Created Equal
Milled in the USA
All of Traeger’s pellet mills are in the U.S., allowing us to oversee every step—from raw wood to bagging—and ensure every batch meets our high standards for smoke quality. If the pellets don’t meet our requirements, they don’t make it into the bag—simple as that.
Pellet Production Process
Traeger pellet mills use a specialized process to create premium pellets. We start with clean hardwood, dry it to the ideal moisture level, and grind it to a uniform size. The material is then compressed, extruded into signature Traeger pellets, cooled, and bagged—ready to ship to your dealer or straight to your door.
Sustainability
Traeger is focused on sustainability. Where possible, we utilize the sawdust from the clean, green hardwood that would otherwise go to waste to make our pellets.
Welcome to the Traegerhood
When you buy a Traeger, you become part of the Traegerhood—a community of grillers who know great food is just the start. It’s about bringing people together, whether you’re sharing meals with family and friends or trading tips and recipes with fellow wood-fired fans. From mastering the basics to honing new techniques, the Traegerhood has your back.
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