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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!

Pellet Grill Recipes

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.

New to Pellet Grills?

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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.
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  • Don’t be afraid to experiment. Nothing is set in stone. Play a little and have fun with your cooking!
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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 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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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This Korean Style Pot Roast is a smoked, braised, richly flavored dish that turns a simple chuck roast into tender, spicy-sweet meal. The combination of gochujang, miso, soy sauce, and dried chilies infuses bold, layered flavors through the entire roast, while a low, slow cook in a Dutch oven gives you melt-in-your-mouth tender pieces of …

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These Traeger Pork Tenderloin Sliders are a delicious way to grill up your next pork tenderloin. Grilled in our pellet smoker, the tenderloin is basted with a flavorful sauce and sliced thin for juicy, gotta-have-seconds sandwiches. Combining fresh crunchy coleslaw, BBQ sauce, and crushed potato chips on top adds texture and big flavors to the …

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