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 …
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.
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 …
Smoked Dr. Pepper Baked Beans has sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors for your barbecue with almost no effort. These beans simmer in a rich sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and soda, creating a sticky, savory finish that pairs with everything from brisket to burgers. Whether you include bacon or keep it meatless, this …
Our Traeger Grilled Skirt Steak has a bold, beefy flavor, and the process is quick and manageable. This recipe keeps things simple with a smoky SPG rub and quick high-heat grilling to achieve a perfectly charred exterior and a juicy, tender inside. It’s great for weeknights or backyard gatherings, fast to prep, fast to cook, …
If you’re into simple grilled meals that feel a little fancy but don’t require a lot of effort, this Traeger Cheesesteak Flatbread is a solid choice. It’s built on soft pita bread with thin strips of grilled sirloin, sautéed peppers and onions, and a mix of provolone and Havarti cheese. Everything goes back on the …
My Smoked Tenderloin Tacos are one of the best tacos I’ve ever had. This recipe is simple, but gets all of the “wow” by using a high-quality beef tenderloin, seasoned simply and smoked low and slow before being seared to finish. What you get is juicy, smoky meat with a tender bite that is perfect …
Traeger Cajun Crab is a smoky, buttery seafood dish that’s packed with bold flavor and easy to make on a pellet grill. Tender snow crab clusters and sweet corn soak up a rich Cajun-spiced butter, transforming into a savory meal that’s made for summer weekends. This recipe is simple. Just season, smoke, and serve. In …
This Grilled Flank Steak Recipe is quick, straightforward, and loaded with flavor. With just two ingredients it’s a go-to meal for busy weeknights or casual weekend grilling. The key here is high heat, simple seasoning, and careful temperature monitoring to hit that perfect medium-rare doneness. If you’ve got a meat thermometer and a grill, this …
My recipe for Grilled Flanken Short Ribs are quick to cook and packed with flavor, making them a great weeknight option or a standout dish for a get-together. This recipe uses a bold Korean-inspired marinade with gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar that tenderizes the meat and is a perfect combination of heat, sweetness, and …
Grilling season is here and it calls for a bold start, and these Traeger Chicago Dogs deliver just the punch. This recipe brings together smoky beef hot dogs and the unmistakable toppings of a classic Chicago-style dog. By slow-smoking the franks before finishing them over high heat, you get an unbeatable texture and flavor contrast. …
This Traeger Miso Marinated Lingcod is a play on the famous Nobu dish, but made with freshly caught Pacific Northwest Lingcod. Slightly sweet, umami-rich flavor on a filet of tender white fish that’s perfect for grilling. The marinade is a classic Japanese-style blend of white miso, sake, mirin, and sugar, which deeply infuses the fish …
These easy Grilled Pork Chops are packed with bold flavor, thanks to a robust homemade Guinness Barbecue Sauce that brings just the right balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy. Served with cheesy mashed potatoes loaded with Kerrygold Dubliner, this meal is a hearty, satisfying choice for any backyard dinner or weekend cookout. The pork stays …
Fire up the grill because today I’m showing you how to make the easiest Grilled Al Pastor Tacos with Pork Tenderloin! This recipe requires minimal prep, no long marinade time, and we make our own homemade Al Pastor-inspired BBQ sauce to paint on those Al Pastor skewers. Homemade Pork Tenderloin Al Pastor I’m kind of …
My Traeger Marry Me Chicken Thighs is a smoky, creamy, recipe that brings together the best of comfort food and wood-fired flavors. This recipe uses seared, bone-in chicken thighs and smothers them in a rich, garlicky sauce built from sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, and cream. Traeger Marry Me Chicken Thighs I was a little late …
A Seattle Dog is a hot dog like no other, layered with grilled onions and a generous smear of cream cheese. This Traeger Seattle Dog is possibly my favorite way to eat a hot dog. It’s a backyard staple that gives you big flavor without much fuss. Perfect for game days, cookouts, or a quick …