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Traeger Pro Tips

You can learn techniques and tricks from our Traeger Pros. You’ll find recipe building blocks, tips for mastering BBQ competition & how to make Thanksgiving dinner on a Traeger

HOW-TOS

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How To Make Bacon Roses

Steer clear of boring and take your love to the next level this Valentine’s Day. Nothing says I love you like a smokin’ bouquet of wood-fired roses. There’s no need for delivery this Valentine’s Day. This is the best gift and a meal for any boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband. Check out how easy it is to make this tasty and savory bouquet with our step-by-step guide.

How to Sear Meat: The Ultimate Grill Searing Guide

How to sear meat —steaks, burgers, chicken breasts, sausages — plus tips for searing seafood and veggies, too. Find out why searing is the key to fantastic flavor.

How to Slice Brisket

How to slice brisket: The equipment you need, and the directions to follow, to put the final touches on your smoked brisket masterpiece.

5 Steps For Smoking & Grilling Brats

View our step-by-step guide for how to cook brats, how long to cook them for, at what temperatures, and how to smoke, season, and braise the best bratwurst.

How To Make Bacon Roses

TECHNIQUES

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3-2-1 Ribs Method For Best Smoked Ribs

We’re bringing you a guide for the best smoked ribs. Learn all you need to know about the 321 ribs method and check out tips from our Pros about how long to smoke ribs for so you can smoke like a pro.

How To Spatchcock a Chicken

Spatchcock is the method of removing the poultry backbone so that it lays flat so that it will cook evenly. Traeger grilling it allows the flavorful smoke to penetrate every inch of the meat and help it retain moisture and tenderness.

Brisket Fat Side Up Or Down?

A long debated BBQ topic is whether to cook brisket fat-side up or down. Read about why we recommend cooking the king of beef fat-side down.

TOOLS 101

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Tools 101: Seasoning Cast Iron with Matt Crawford

Cast-iron maintenance is essential for ensuring it lasts forever. Learn how to take care of your cast-iron by using our guide for seasoning properly.

HOW TO CARVE A TRI TIP

Learn how to correctly slice tri tip by first identifying the two different grain directions and then slicing against those grains for maximum tenderness.

Knife Skills: Sharpening with Ty Hess

RECIPE BUILDING BLOCKS

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Baking: Room Temp vs Chilled Ingredients with Mandy Tanner

Grilled Lobster with Dennis Prescott

Recipe Building Blocks: Marinade with Amanda Haas

COMPETITION BBQ

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Steps for Winning World Competition Brisket

Competition BBQ champion Chad Ward shares tips for creating competition brisket to enter in a BBQ competition. The key to competition brisket is the quality of beef, brisket marbling, and brisket flavor.

Winning World Competition Ribs

We have put together tips from the BBQ pros on how to create the best competition ribs in the business. Here’s what BBQ competition judges judge ribs on from Traeger Pro, Chad Ward. Competition style ribs are judged on appearance, tenderness, and taste.

BBQ: Building a BBQ Competition Box with Chad Ward

Traeger Thanksgiving

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How to Prep & Brine a Turkey

Brining your turkey is a crucial step in the cooking process. A brine achieves two things that are key to making the most of your turkey – moisture and flavor.

HOW TO CARVE A THANKSGIVING TURKEY

Be prepared on the ins and outs of turkey carving with Traeger Grills, and make this year's Thanksgiving the best yet. Learn how you can properly cut a Thanksgiving Turkey with our Traeger how-to guide.

YOUR COMPLETE TRAEGER THANKSGIVING TIMELINE

We did the hard work for you and came up with a complete Thanksgiving timeline to help ensure your turkey day goes right. Plan out at what time you need to start your cooking, prepping, side dishes, and setting the table ready for when your guests arrive.