Taste The Wood Fired Difference
For millions of years, humans have cooked over an open-flame; it was a way of life, and for Traeger, that still stands. Wood-fired cooking, there's nothing quite like it.
Traeger has mastered the art of live fire cooking with their range of grills and has helped bring the true wood-fired experience into backyards across the globe.
The Traeger series of grills and smokers are much more than an ordinary BBQ. They not only smoke, braise, bake, grill, roast and BBQ, but they do it all with ease and precision.
Real wood, real smoke, real flavour every time.
Traeger Pro Series
Traeger Pro Series 22
From baking, roasting and grilling to smoking the Traeger 22 will do it all with ease and with enough room in the chamber, will keep the entire neighborhood happy.
Being fueled by premium, 100% hardwood pellets the food that the Traeger will create is unparalleled in quality each and every time.
With a digital controller, you cannot go wrong when cooking your favourite meal and with the removable drip bucket, clean up is an absolute breeze.
Traeger Pro Series 34
The larger of the Pro Series from Taeger Grills, the Pro Series 34 is the ultimate pitmaster companion with it's extra large cook chamber and patented sawhorse chassis design.
Fuelled by premium, 100% hardwood pellets, the food that the Traeger will create is unparalleled in quality each and every time.
With a digital controller, temperature control is applied with the turn of the dial. Smoke, grill, roast and bake better all while getting back to the things that matter to you.
Wood fired inspiration
Low n' Slow BBQ on the Pro Series 22
Ribs on the Traeger Pro Series
Ribs, vegetables, casserole and more
Traeger Timberline series
Born from the knowledge of grill owners across the U.S and perfected by a team of engineers and BBQ experts, the Traeger Timberline series takes grilling, smoking, braising, baking and BBQing to whole new heights.
Each grill in this series features the Traeger WiFire controller, which allows you to not only set and change the temperature but also monitor your meal, adjust the smoke levels and review and receive infographics on your cook directly from your SmartPhone.
Another added extra that sets this grill apart is the magnetised cutting board that sits above the pellet hopper allowing the Timberline to truly become an outdoor kitchen.
Built with a double skinned steel wall and an airtight lid gasket, keeping the heat inside won’t be a worry anymore. The new pill-shaped barrel features three sizeable stainless steel grills to give you more freedom and space to create fantastic results each time.
Traeger Timberline 850
The Timberline 850 features 3 adjustable tiers of cooking surface, a double walled, commercial-grade stainless steel interior, and an airtight gasket lid, keeping the heat and smoke in and the ambient outside air temperature out.
With the ability to cook 9 whole chickens, 6 full sized pork shoulders or 8 racks of pork ribs, the Timberline 850 is perfect for the backyard or the budding competition BBQ cook.
Traeger Timberline 1300
The Timberline 1300 features 3 adjustable tiers of cooking surface, a double walled, commercial-grade stainless steel interior and an airtight gasket lid and a massive 1300 sq in. of cooking surface.
With the ability to cook 12 whole chickens, 12 full sized pork shoulders or 15 racks of pork ribs, the Timberline 1300 is ready for any event regardless of size.
Smokehouse quality BBQ
Pork Ribs on the Traeger Timberline
The versatility of the Traeger Timberline
Pork Butts on the Traeger Timberline
Traeger pellets
The genius element behind the beautiful smokey flavoured results of a Traeger grill is the use of their pellets. Unlike a stick burner BBQ that uses lumps of hardwood or a gas smoker that uses soaked wood chips, Traeger's use 100% premium hardwood pellets.
The pellets are made in Traeger mills in the USA from 100% real hardwood that does not have any artificial binders. The wood pellets are compressed with 10,000 pounds of pressure which forces the moisture from the wood to hold them together. And once the pellets are formed and have cooled, they are bagged and shipped from their mill to homes across the globe.
By using no artificial binders and no synthetic fluids, the pellets are environmentally friendly and will not impart any unnatural flavours onto your food.
There are many flavours to choose from, so you'll be sure your meals are produced with maximum BBQ flavour no matter what dish you're preparing.
Wood pairing guide
Traeger Accessories
From cast iron skillets, to genuine Traeger peach paper, the entire Traeger accessory range will have you smoking like a pro and grilling like a king in no time.
- Cast iron skillet - Cooking on cast iron is one of the best ways of cooking due to the conductive heat of the material. This accessory is ideal for all dishes that require even heat distribution.
- Large Spatula - The ultimate accessory for the backyard pitmaster. Move large cuts like legs of lamb, boston butts and beef brisket without the fear of scraping off the bark or seasoning
- Cast Iron Reversible Griddle - Cook delicate items like seafood, vegetables and eggs right in the Traeger. Protects food from falling through the grate and can also be used to finish off a reverse sear on steaks.
- Traeger x Oren paper - Become a true pitmaster with Oren paper. This paper is truly versatile and can be used for almost anything! The Oren paper roll from Traeger measures in at 40x4500cm giving you ample paper to be a true king of the grill.
- Chicken Throne - The best BBQ accessory for creating moist, succulent beer can chicken. Simply place the chicken over the top smoke low n' slow till nice and cooked.
How does it work?
Traeger grills use 100% natural hardwood pellets for flavour as well as the heat source. This style of cooking is as true to the traditional style of over wood cooking as you could come with a modern appliance.
With the turn of the dial you can set the desired cooking temperature and this information will feed into the internal computer and will feed the ignition point with the required amount of pellets to run consistently and efficiently. With this automated system, you fire and temperature range will be consistent, meaning a more even cook while minimizing fuel waste and saving you money.
With the Traeger using pellets and a different style of cooking to your gas BBQ, it's easy to get confused and unsure of how your grill works. Here are some common Traeger words, terms and parts that help impart that wonderful wood flavour into your food.
- Hopper - The little box to the side of your grill where the pellets go.
- Digital elite controller - The control panel of your Traeger grill (Bronson and Pro series) which features a dial for selecting your desired cook temperature.
- Draft induction fan (located at the very bottom of the hopper under the auger) - Helps to move air around the grill and through the fire pot to oxidise the fire creating a clean burn.
- Auger - A horizontally running drill-like piece that takes pellets from the hopper to the fire pot.
- Firepot - The pot where the pellets end up from the auger and come into contact with a hot rod (powered by electricity), causing them to ignite creating that wood-fired difference.
- Drip tray - A steel collection tray that catches grease and oil from the cooking racks.
- Shut down cycle - a setting that leaves the fan running for about 10 minutes after cooking to allow the grill to cool down safely.
Maintain your pellet grill
Before you start cooking - fire it up
When you take home your new Traeger, it is important to season the grill. When the manufacturer prepares the grills for sale and distribution, they spray the surface and inside to prevent rust, so by seasoning your grill, this will burn off any leftover residue from the manufacturing process.
Watch the how-to video below for a more in-depth explanation of how to season the grill.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Much like any appliance, your Traeger grill will need regular cleaning and maintenance to ensure you enjoy delicious smokey results safely and efficiently for years to come.
Regular cleaning
As Traeger grills use real hardwood pellets as a fuel and flavour source, residual ash will be left over, so it’s important to be aware of this and clean out the ash bucket after every 3 - 5 cooks.
Invest in a Traeger cover
Nothing will protect your grill as well as a genuine Traeger grill cover. Not only will it protect the barrel, firebox, and chimney from discolouration and animals but it will also prevent water from getting into the hopper. The Traeger uses real hardwood pellets, and much like other woods, not all pellets will burn thoroughly. The leftover Traeger pellets will absorb any water that gets in and expands, clogging the auger. So having a cover will protect your grill.
Clean your grease pan
The best thing for maintenance and cleaning is to line the grease pan with aluminium foil. Make sure to remove the foil and clean the extra grease and debris from the grease pan and the grease drain tube regularly. Remember, it’s always easier to clean grease, fats, and oils when warm.
Empty the grease bucket
Your Traeger grill comes with a small bucket which is used to collect oil and grease while you're cooking. Empty the bucket regularly by pouring it into a sealable container you can dispose of responsibly. Lining the bucket with foil will help make cleaning up a little less messy next time. Remember, make sure to never pour oil or grease down the sink as it will harden and clog your pipes, it's also bad for the environment.
Wipe down your grill exterior
Much like the other parts of your grill, the surface requires cleaning and maintenance. Simply clean the grill with warm soapy water - this will cut through the grease and not damage the coating. Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners or scouring pads as this will damage the outside of your grill. All you need is warm soapy water and a sponge.
Remove the ash from the firepot
Remove the porcelain grill grate, the grease drain pan, and the heat baffle so you can access the grills firepot. Using a standard household vacuum cleaner, clean around the firepot and vacuum up all the excess ash. Remember to do this once the grill has completely cooled down.
The Traeger Story
About Traeger
Before the Traeger brand we know today, the company was founded by Joe Traeger in 1987 whose family had a history in Oregon, USA with home heating solutions.
Fast forward 30+ years and Traeger is the biggest brand in the world of pellet grills. Giving time back to families around the world, Traeger uses only 100% hardwood in their pellets, stringent manufacturing standards when designing and assembling their grills and one of the largest product specific designed recipe and inspiration social media channels in the world.
Bringing BBQ into the modern age with Bluetooth, WiFi and an interactive online presence it's time to start Traegering today.
Learn more about Traeger here
Ask us
My name is Russ and I'm the BBQ & Outdoor Living Category Manager at the Winning Group. I've been using Traeger's for a few years now and am passionate about grilling, American BBQ and competition BBQ. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out 24/7 on 1300 000 500 to our Sydney based call centre or reach out via live chat and we'll make sure you cook the best brisket you've ever eaten!