Why Cook with Traeger?


DELICIOUS FLAVOR: Food cooked on a Traeger pellet grill tastes better than food cooked on gas or charcoal grills. The smoke penetrates the food, adding tremendous flavor, and the indirect fire keeps the meat tender and juicy.

SMOKER: Absolutely the best smoker you can own. Cook gourmet smoked foods in your own backyard. Hardwood smoke penetrates the food, adding tremendous flavor. Put a beef brisket on the grill in the evening, fill the pellets to the top, go to bed and have the meat smoke and sizzle all night long without having to check the fire...or smoke a turkey and ask yourself why you usually only eat turkey for Thanksgiving. Smoke fish, jerky, etc......Just be careful....the smell will bring the neighbors by.

SAFETY: Far safer than either gas or charcoal grills. No gas leaks or smoldering briquettes to worry about. Fire safety officials love our grills!

AUTO-START SYSTEM: Automatically lights the pellets every time you turn on the power switch. You're cooking in just minutes! No Flare-ups: Our exclusive, patented E-Z Grease Drain System transports grease drippings out of the cooking chamber into a galvanized catch bucket. There's less chance of frustrating flare-ups developing, while you cook.

VERSATILITY: Your pellet grill is four appliances in one! Smokes, Barbecues, Grills, Bakes. The three position cooking control switch lets you cook anything in a Traeger!

HEALTHIER COOKING: Cooking on a pellet grill adds zero fat, cholesterol or calories to your food. Indirect cooking systems are recommended by the National Cancer Institute because they produce less benzopyrene.



How it Works          


 

Traeger Grills use all natural wood pellets which are poured into the hopper. When you push the "On" switch, the hot rod activates for  about 4 minutes, igniting the pellets in the firepot. The auger automatically feeds pellets from the hopper to the firepot where convection air is added, acting like a miniature forge. Heat and wood smoke surround the food, resulting in fantastic taste. Drippings are channeled out of the cooking chamber into an external bucket for easy disposal. Flipping the three-position switch to "High" allows you to grill. On "Medium" you can slow cook. The "Smoke" setting allows you to hot-smoke food. In the "Smoke Mode", the grill delivers an even smoke to your food without having to tend the fire. You will no longer  have to get gas for your grill or fight with lighting charcoal ever again.Traeger Grills give you the convenience of gas, with the flavor of real wood.  Because of the good engineering of the All-In-One Traeger Outdoor Bar-b-que Grill, the Traeger Grill you purchase will be the last BBQ Grill you will ever buy.




 

WOW!!!     SUMMER REBATES FROM TRAEGER!!!   (Thru July)

Junior = $50    Lil Tex = $50   Lil Tex Elite = $75   Texas = $90

Plus +++ We give you 3 bags of pellets = FREE and FREE cover!

Traeger Junior Grill

Traeger Lil Tex

Traeger Lil Tex Elite

Traeger Texas Grill

Traeger Select

BBQ055

BBQ070

BBQ070E

BBQ075

BBQ400

MSRP: $399

MSRP: $699

MSRP: $799

MSRP: $999

MSRP: $1199

Introducing the new Traeger Junior, our most affordable Traeger pellet grill yet! Perfectly sized for small households, tailgating, college living and as a second grill for your vacation home. Itbs small but has it all!

The Junior features 292 square inches of cooking surface, along with our electronic autostart ignition and E-Z drain grease systems, the Junior is a perfect introduction to wood pellet cooking, creating great tasting food every time.

Lil' Tex brings Lone Star outdoor cooking to new levels. Modeled after our popular BBQ075 Texas Style grill, this slightly more portable version, provides the same "ten gallon" cooking potential and great taste. The Lilb Tex includes all the most popular Traeger features in a size and at a price that meets all your outdoor cooking needs.

418 sq. inches of cooking surface. Just like the bigger BBQ075, the Lil' Tex features a high-tech auger-fed burner, electronic autostart ignition, Solid state control system, and EZ-drain grease system. All the most popular Traeger features in a size and at a price for the masses. Now everyone can join in on the fun!

A stylish twist on our popular Lil' Tex, the "Elite" features a multi-position digital thermostat control, upgraded wheels, and a durable powder coat finish round out the amazing standard features of the Lil' Tex Elite. This model is sure to set the barbecue world on fire!

The classics never go out of style. Introduced in 1992, this grill has become our most popular model. Designed after the traditional Texas Style wood cookers, this unit brings old fashioned wood cooking into the 21st century by featuring a high-tech auger-fed burner, electronic autostart ignition, multi-position digital thermostat control, EZ-drain grease system, and a durable powder coat finish. Forget fire tending and temperature control problems. This unit automatically augers wood pellets to accurately provide the exact temperature you set.

Traditional design combined with "state of the art" technology deliver professional results every time you cook. If youbre serious about your outdoor cooking, this is the Traeger for you.

Introducing Traegers latest residential pellet grill, the SELECT. We preserved the best features of our popular DELUXE Model with  its sleek design, high quality stainless steel trim, handy side tables, and enclosed storage space.

What's different? We increased the flat grilling surface by over 37 percent! And the grill's large capacity hopper, now conveniently accessed from the outside, holds 18 pounds of natural wood pellets for hours and hours of uninterrupted grilling and smoking.

Another attractive and versatile BBQ from Traeger. Taste the Difference. with the new Traeger SELECT!

Specs

  • Model BBQ055
  • 19500 BTU's
  • 3-speed (Digital Thermostat Control Available)
  • 292 sq. in. (15" x 20") Grilling Area

Dimensions & Weight

  • Height: 38 inches
  • Width: 36 inches
  • Depth: 16 inches
  • Weight: 68 lbs.

Specs

  • Model BBQ070
  • 20000 BTU's
  • 3-speed (Digital Thermostat Control Available)
  • 418 sq. in. (19" x 22") Grilling Area

Dimensions & Weight

  • Height: 49 inches
  • Width: 40 inches
  • Depth: 20 inches
  • Weight: 125 lbs.

Specs

  • Model BBQ07E
  • 20000 BTU's
  • Digital LED Thermostat
  • 418 sq. in. (19" x 22") Grilling Area

Dimensions & Weight

  • Height: 49 inches
  • Width: 40 inches
  • Depth: 20 inches
  • Weight: 126 lbs.

Specs

  • Model BBQ075
  • 36000 BTU's
  • Digital LED Thermostat
  • 646 sq. in. (19" x 34") Grilling Area

Dimensions & Weight

  • Height: 49 inches
  • Width: 59 inches
  • Depth: 22 inches
  • Weight: 165 lbs.

Specs

  • Model BBQ400
  • 36000 BTU's
  • Digital LED Thermostat
  • 590 sq. in. (19" x 31") Grilling Area

Dimensions & Weight

  • Height: 46 inches
  • Width: 57 inches
  • Depth: 25 inches
  • Weight: 191 lbs.

FAQ

Our mission in this section of our site is to help you enjoy your Traeger Grill even more! Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions to us:

 

If I need warranty support do I call Franktown Firewood & Patio or Traeger Grills?

For warranty support, call Traeger Service Department at 1-800-872-3437. They are open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Pacific Time) and they will assist you with all your warranty and service needs. Franktown Firewood & Patio will assist you in any way we can also by calling (303) 660-0072. We want to make sure you are happy with your Traeger!

How long does a bag of pellets last?

You can get up to 30 hours of cooking time with each 20 pound bag of pellets, that's equal to at least 10 cookouts. On Smoke setting (180 degrees) you will use about two-thirds of a pound per hour. On Medium (300 degrees) you will use about 1 pound per hour. And on High setting (425 degrees) you will use about 2 pounds per hour.

How do I increase the smoked flavor in my meat?

To penetrate your meat with the most smoky flavor and get a deeper, prize-winning pinkish smoke ring, allow the meat to warm up after taking it out of refrigeration. This will allow the meat fibers to open and smoke will be able to penetrate more deeply into the meat.

You may also want to cook your meat or poultry the day before serving, refrigerating it overnight. This "sets" the smoke into the meat. The next day, warm it up on the grill by using the "Smoke" setting.

Does it get hot enough to sear a steak?

Searing is done at a temperature between 300 to 500 degrees and it is the result of the "Maillard reaction", which occurs when sugars and amino acids are heated together. When meat is cooked in this temperature range, the outside reaches a higher temperature than the inside, triggering the Maillard reaction and creating the strongest flavors on the brown, slightly crusty surface. This also helps to seal in moisture.

Here's how to sear: Run your grill on HIGH for about 15 minutes, then place the meat on the hot cooking surface; you'll hear the sizzle. You can then continue to grill the steak as you would with any other grill, or you can also lower the temperature to medium or smoke to lay a wonderful smoky flavor on the meat and ensure even cooking and uniform color on thicker cuts.

Are searing and charring the same thing?

It is important to not get these two terms confused. Charring occurs when meat is cooked at more than 500 degrees, or allowed to cook too long. When meat is charred, its surface is broken down and carbonized. Charred meat can raise the risk of cancer; excessively charred meat is to be avoided.

My smoke setting is running too hot...How do I get it to run at a lower temperature?

The newer Digital Controllers come with an adjustable "P" (or pause) setting. This will allow you to adjust your Smoke temperature up or down. The default setting "P-2" means the auger feeds pellets for 15 seconds, and rests (or pauses) for 65 seconds. The next level "P-3" means the auger feeds pellets for 15 seconds, and rests for 75 seconds, and so on, pausing an additional 10 seconds each "P" level all the way up to "P-9".

To adjust your "P" setting, stick the end of a paperclip into the small hole located on the upper right of your Digital Controller and hold for a couple of seconds. Release the paper clip and the "P" setting will appear. Then reinsert the paperclip and keep pushing until you get to the desired "P" setting.

Be careful to not set your "P" setting too high or your fire will go out and will leave you with a mound of pellets in your firepot.

Can I leave my Traeger Grill unattended?

Yes, that's what's so great about these grills. It's not your typical "get up in the middle of the night" smoker. If you fill your hopper full of pellets, you can smoke for hours without watching and waiting. At 10pm at night, you can set your Traeger on "Smoke", put a brisket on, fill up the hopper with pellets, go to sleep, and wake up the next morning to finish cooking your brisket.

Can I use any hardwood pellet for my Traeger Grill?

No, only use Traeger hardwood barbecue pellets in your Traeger Grill. These are especially manufactured for these grills. They are 100% natural foodgrade wood. Any other pellets might contain resin that would ruin the taste of the food. Be sure to keep your pellets in a dry area. If they are exposed to moisture, they will turn mushy and cause your auger to jam.

My pellets are not lighting on fire.

It's possible your hot rod has blown and needs to be replaced. The heating rod should last for several years, but sometimes due to excess moisture, over-use, or a bad part, it might need to be replaced.

Watch the YouTube video on how to replace the hot rod:

 


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