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Traeger Grill Do’s and Don’ts

Yolanda Esparza • April 26, 2024

Traeger grills are expertly crafted to elevate your cooking experience, providing both convenience and enhanced flavor. Equipped with precise temperature controls and the ability to monitor temperatures remotely from your phone, achieving delicious meals every time is easier than ever. If you find yourself struggling to achieve perfect results, you may be falling victim to some common grilling mistakes. Let us guide you through what to do, and more importantly, what not to do, to ensure a successful grilling experience.

Don’t: Constantly Adjusting Grill Temperatures

A person is adjusting the temperature on a grill.

Grilling on a Traeger should be easy and straightforward. If you find it complicated, it may be due to frequent temperature adjustments. With Traeger grills, the design allows for a "set it and forget it" approach. Even if there are minor temperature variations, the system will automatically balance itself out.

Don’t: Open The Lid While Cooking

A black grill with smoke coming out of it is sitting on a patio next to a chair.

Each time you lift the lid to inspect your food, you are allowing heat to escape, which can affect the cooking process. It is essential to keep the lid closed while using our pellet grills for various cooking methods, including smoking and searing, to ensure consistent and efficient heat retention for optimal results. Let your grill work its magic by maintaining a closed lid and allowing it to cook your food to perfection.

Do: Use The Highest Quality Pellets

A man is holding a bag of apple wood pellets in front of a grill.

Investing in high-quality Traeger all-natural hardwood pellets is essential when smoking a premium cut of meat like brisket. These pellets, available in a variety of flavors ranging from mild cherry to bold mesquite, not only enhance the taste of your food but also ensure a consistent burn to achieve the ultimate wood-fired flavor. Don't compromise on the quality of your pellets when it comes to creating delicious, smoky masterpieces like brisket.

Do: Use a Leave-In Meat Thermometer

A steak is cooking on a grill with a toothpick sticking out of it.

Utilizing cutting-edge thermometers like MEATER® eliminates the need to constantly open your grill to check on the progress of your cooking. With real-time notifications, you will be alerted at every crucial stage of the process, from when it's time to wrap your brisket to when your cook is perfectly done. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to precision cooking with MEATER® thermometers.

Don’t: Cook on a Dirty Grill

A man is cleaning a grill with a wooden spatula.

Prioritize cleaning as a top task on your agenda to maintain the performance of your Traeger grill and enhance the flavor of your food. Show some love to your grill with the help of our grill scraper and cleaner, making the task simple and efficient for you.

For more grill tips and recipes click here or give us a call at 580-886-2345 for more information on our grills

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