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BBQ Tips from Traeger

BBQ Tips from Traeger

Posted by Brianna Walrod on 18th May 2022

     As summer approaches, evenings are getting warmer, and it is the perfect time to start grilling. Today, I will give you some tips and tricks from Traeger to have the best possible grilling experience. If you want some top-notch products and to enhance your experience, keep reading. Traeger wood pellet grills offer a unique delicious wood-fired flavor that is unlike any other conventional grills. Quoted directly from the Traeger website “A craftsman is only as good as their tools. And when your craft is wood-fired flavor, these are the right tools for the job.”

     To start a good BBQ experience, you will need an adequate grill. Our new lineup of pellet grills brings an unrivaled wood flavor to the table. You will have the ability to grill, smoke, bake, roast, braise, and BBQ with that hardwood flavor no matter which grill you choose. If you really want to spice up your grilling experience, check out our Traeger All-New Timberline Wi-Fi Controlled Wood Pellet Grill. Traeger Pro series is the best-selling wood pellet grill in the world, and it just got better. The enhanced controller integrates WiFIRE technology allowing you to access your grill anytime, anywhere. You can monitor your food’s temperature and adjust accordingly right from your smartphone. The Pro 780 also allows more cooking capacity so that it’s easier to cook for parties and holiday meals. If you’re looking for something less pricey and original, check out the Traeger Tailgater 20 Pellet Grill. It was invented over 30-years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon, and continues to lead the industry as the world’s #1 selling wood-fired grill. It was perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. Some product details you should know are it is fueled by all-natural hardwood pellets, has an electronic auto-start ignition, EZ-fold legs, versatility to grill, smoke, bake roast, braise, and BBQ, and a meat probe is included. If either of these grills doesn’t spark your interest, check out some of our other ones. Traeger will not disappoint.

     Along with summer, camping, and grilling comes ever-changing weather conditions. You never know when it is going to rain, snow, or pour, so treat your Traeger right by protecting it. We have a ton of remarkable grill covers. Preventing dust and debris from harming your grill and salt corrosion is very important if you want your grill to live a long healthy life. We have covers for all different shapes and sizes of grills. We even have grill covers that are styled to match the colors of your timberline pellet grill. For instance, the Traeger Full-Length Grill cover for Timberline 1300 Series Pellet Grills is gray and orange made to match your grill. It is a well-designed, dust and water-resistant, protective cover that also shields from sun exposure, wind, rain, and snow.

     Tools are necessary to cook, grill, and flip the food. Check out our Traeger Grill Tool Set – Stainless Steel with Rosewood Handles. Stainless Steel tools are recommended because it is less susceptible to rust and corrosion. Stainless steel requires less maintenance because it is easy to clean. A nifty tool that would be a good investment is the Traeger BBQ Multi-Tool. It’s a 4-in-1 portable tool that keeps all your grilling essentials in one place. Some important features of this gadget are it includes a portable-sized spatula, pigtail, basting brush, and corkscrew, it’s perfect for grilling on the go, it can only be hand-washed, and it needs to be stored in a cool/ dry place. You also want to explore getting some tongs such as the Traeger BBQ Tongs making it easy for you to pick up and flip food without burning yourself. After grilling, it’s best to clean your grill sooner rather than later. The Traeger BBQ Cleaning Brush and Traeger All-Natural Cleaner would be perfect.

     If you’re going to purchase one of our pellet grills, you will need the wood pellets to go with it. Certain blends work better depending on what you’re trying to cook. For example, our Traeger Signature Blend Wood Pellets are best for BBQ meats, fish, and vegetables. The flavors of hickory, maple, and cherry hardwoods combine for a blend that can take on just about anything you cook. It gives you an unforgettable full-boding flavor that you’ll never forget. A Traeger Pellet Storage Lid & Filter Kit would also suffice because it keeps a 20-pound bag of fresh pellets. The pellet storage kit includes a lid that is weather resistant and will keep fuel dry. The easy-pour spout makes filling the hopper clean and simple and the pellet filter fits inside the bucket and strains sawdust to maintain a cleaner grill.

     You can’t forget the most important part! What are you going to season your protein with? You must check out some of our delicious spices and sauces. We have different flavored rubs that all add their special touches such as veggie rub, blackened Saskatchewan rub, apricot BBQ sauce 7 marinade, and jerky rub. It all depends on what kind of flavor you’re looking for. It could go from spicy to smoky, to sweet. The Jerky rub sounds delicious. Combine your favorite protein with this mix of soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, and bell pepper! The blackened Saskatchewan rub is a combination of garlic and signature spices pairing well with Traeger’s Hickory Wood Pellets. Look at the product descriptions to see what sounds best to you!

     Overall, if you want to have an unforgettable BBQ experience, check out our Traeger products. There are a ton of amazing grills, accessories, and seasonings to make your experience unique. Start with picking out a grill, decide what protein you want, how you want it to taste, what accessories you’ll need, and you will be good to go.