There’s no better side dish than a bubbling pan of cheesy potatoes, and this Traeger Hash Brown Casserole is at the top of my list. Simple, delicious, and goes well with so many different mains. This one puts Cracker Barrel to shame. I love a good side dish that doesn’t take all day, and this …
Traeger Recipes
The Best Traeger Recipes
My easy Traeger Recipes are going to have your firing that grill up and smoking alllllll week long. You’re going to love your pellet grill even more than you already do, and if you don’t have one you are really going to want one soon!
Easy Traeger Recipes
This collection is all of my Traeger recipes, in one convenient spot! If you would like to jump right into some of the greatest hits, my most-loved recipes are listed below.
- Traeger 3-2-1 Ribs
- Traeger Chicken Wings
- Traeger Pork Chops
- Traeger Pulled Pork
- Traeger Smoked Salmon
- Traeger Smoked Turkey
- Traeger Prime Rib
- Traeger Tri-Tip
- Traeger Beef Jerky
New to Pellet Grills?
Make sure to check out my ULTIMATE Starter Guide to Pellet Grilling!
Tips For Starting Out With Traeger Grills
- Buy a bigger grill than you think you’ll need. Especially if you feed large groups.
- READ THE DIRECTIONS.
- Join one of the many Traeger Facebook groups! You’ll have access to lots of Traeger fans who have been using these machines for years and years. Their advice is amazing!
- Don’t be afraid to experiment. Nothing is set in stone. Play a little and have fun with your cooking!
- BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. All of the new Traeger recipes and articles will appear here as they are published!
What Traeger Recipe Should I Make First?
Traeger enthusiasts and Traeger themselves will recommend roasting a whole chicken first, and we do too. You can find our post about that here on the Traeger Grilled Chicken page.
If a whole chicken isn’t your thing, make this Grilled Buffalo Chicken. You won’t regret it!
My collection of 25 Easy Traeger Recipes is the perfect crash-course in Traeger Grilling. It’ll teach you all of the essential skills you need to master your pellet grill and once you are done you’ll be able to make about anything on that grill.
These Grilled Glazed Carrots are the kind of side dish that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what you did to make them taste so good. A simple honey butter glaze meets the wood-fired flavor of the pellet grill, and it just works. They’re colorful, easy to prep, and hit that perfect sweet-and-savory note that …
Our Traeger Greek Chicken Leg Quarters have bold Mediterranean-inspired flavor, thanks to a generous rub of Greek Freak rub, some wine and stock to keep things juicy, whole garlic cloves, and lemon quarters. You’ll end up with crispy‑skinned chicken that’s herby and citrusy and perfect for a relaxed backyard meal. It’s great for dinner with …
Grilling a perfect porterhouse over real wood smoke is one of my favorite mains to serve my family. This Traeger Grilled Porterhouse leans into bold flavor and big steak energy. You’re seasoning thick cuts generously with our custom OWYD Smoky SPG, then hitting your Traeger (or any pellet/wood-fired grill) at full blast. The goal is …
If you’ve never tried a reverse sear on a tri-tip roast, this is your sign. Juicy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor, this method is designed for backyard cooks who want steakhouse results without fussing over the grill all day. It starts low and slow on your pellet smoker, then finishes fast and hot in …
These Smoked Teriyaki Ribs are a guaranteed crowd favorite. Smoky, sticky, sweet, and full of rich umami flavor, they’re a bold twist on this classic BBQ dish. Smoked Teriyaki St. Louis Style Ribs I love a good rack of ribs, and we make them pretty regularly here in all kinds of ways. There are a …
These grilled Mexican Street Corn Ribs are a backyard staple once you’ve had them. We sliced fresh corn into rib-style pieces, threw them on the Traeger, and hit them with a mix of chili, garlic, oregano, and paprika. After a quick char, they get a squeeze of lime and a good shower of cotija and …
Our Smoked Tuna Loin recipe is the one you’ll keep coming back to over and over again. It’s easy, unfussy, and the result is flavorful, tender fish that is just right for slicing up and sharing. It starts with a basic brown sugar and salt cure, then gets a slow smoke on the pellet grill …
If you’ve never grilled albacore tuna before, this is your sign to try it. This Traeger Grilled Albacore Tuna Loin takes just a few minutes on the heat, then chills in the fridge for easy slicing and serving. The quick sear locks in the flavor while keeping that silky rare center, and the Togarashi seasoning …
If you’ve got a couple zucchini on the counter and a hot pellet grill, you’re halfway to one of the easiest and tastiest sides you’ll make this summer. This Traeger Parmesan Zucchini is smoky, salty, and just cheesy enough to keep you coming back for more. You’ll get that perfect grill mark sear, tender inside, …
This Traeger Grilled Chopped Chicken Salad is one of those backyard meals that hits every note! Smoky, crunchy, fresh, and totally satisfying. It’s built around juicy grilled chicken marinated in a bold garlic basil vinaigrette, then chopped and tossed with Napa cabbage, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese. Traeger Grilled Chopped Chicken Salad …
These BBQ Chicken Thighs are my backyard no-brainer when I want dinner to feel fun without turning it into a project. The outside gets shiny and caramelized, the meat stays juicy, and the flavor hits that sweet spot between tangy and a little fiery. Traeger Barbecue Chicken Thighs This is what I make when friends …
These Traeger Country-Style Pork Ribs are a straightforward, flavor-packed way to enjoy tender, saucy ribs with minimal fuss. My recipe uses a pellet grill for smoking these ribs before braising it in my favorite BBQ sauce until they fall-apart tender. With only three main ingredients and a hands-off cook time, it is easy enough for …
Rich smoke, moderate heat, and a lively spice rub turn a rack of St. Louis Style Ribs into sticky, tender finger food worth every piece of time, effort, and wood you throw at it. No Wrap Smoked St Louis Style Ribs This method is so simple, literally anyone with a smoker can have fantastic ribs …
Our easy recipe for BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters is going to be such a hit at your next cookout or party! Chicken leg quarters are cheap, and with a bit of help from our chicken rub and BBQ sauce, they taste incredible, too. Traeger Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters Chicken leg quarters are ideal for backyard …