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75 Essential Traeger Recipes

This list gathers over 75 essential Traeger Recipes that you need to try! Pellet grills are so versatile. Not only can they smoke like a pro, they also grill, bake, saute, slow cook, sear, and so much more.

This collection ranges from the traditional barbecue dishes like pulled pork, beef brisket, and bbq chicken, to some more unique meals like our popular Over the Top Chili and Over the Top Sloppy Joes and the best Smoked Cream Cheese recipe available anywhere.

75 Essential Traeger Recipes

Family tested, reader approved. These recipes are some of our favorites and our reader's most-loved dishes!

Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.

Craig

Friday 17th of March 2023

I had your recipe for Cornish game hens cooked with carrots,celery,potatoes all done in tin foil pan . I seem to have lost it. can you send to me at email address.thank you.

craig

Nicole Johnson

Friday 17th of March 2023

Emailed you!

JAMES Patrick Derouin

Saturday 23rd of July 2022

WOW!!!! Great Recipes Went out and bought a new smoker

Nicole Johnson

Saturday 23rd of July 2022

Thanks! I hope you find some favorites here!

George Walker

Saturday 9th of July 2022

Holy Mackerel! I’ve never seen so many Delicious recipes, and in one spot. Yes, I will try a lot of these on my Traeger.