Getting Started
Welcome to the Wood-Fired Revolution
We want you to get most of your Traeger.
We know you're chomping at the bit to start chomping on delicious wood-fired food, but first things first. Grab yourself a 6 pack & a buddy because Traegering is always more fun with friends and frosty ones. Also because two people are required for assembly. Here you’ll learn how to set up, season and get the most out of your grill.
Step 1: Unbox & Assemble
First thing's first, let’s put this bad boy together. Grab a 6 pack and a friend and get started. Watch videos on how to assemble your grill, download the app and connect to WiFire, ‘cause this grill, is a smart grill. Last but not least, you'll learn to install and calibrate the pellet sensor so you know when to refill that hopper.
Step 2 – Season
You wouldn’t cook a succulent cut of meat or roast some raw veggies without seasoning them first, and your Traeger’s just the same. Learn how to do your initial burn so you can start down the path to wood fired flavor. This one-time cook cycle ensures optimal flavor and calibrates your Traeger to perform at its best.
Step 3: Get the Most Out of Your Grill
Since you'll be spending a lot of time together, you and your Traeger should get to know each other. Review information on your controller, how to clear notifications, set up timers, and calibrate your probe. Oh and if it’s winter, there's a how-to for cooking in the cold.
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TRAEGER STAPLES
From BBQ basics to recipes every home chef should know, we have step-by-step breakdowns of our most fundamental wood-fired recipes featuring our top pros, including Matt Pittman, Amanda Haas, Chad Ward, and Dennis Prescott.
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First Recipes to Cook
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Top Recipes
Here are our top most popular recipes in the last year.
3-2-1 BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Our famously easy 3-2-1 ribs recipe will make your rib game the envy of the neighborhood. This super simple recipe takes all the confusion out of making ribs without sacrificing any flavor. Start by smoking your ribs for 3 hours, then cook inside foil for 2 hours and finish by removing from foil and brushing on sauce for up to an hour.
Pro Tips
Visit our library of cooking how-tos and tips and tricks from our Traeger pro team.
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