It is hard to beat a really great bowl of chili, but when you throw in some smoke from cooking over a live wood fire that adds a flavor component that takes it way over the top. In our Smoked Over The Top No-Bean Chili Recipe, we take our classic Smoked Chili and omit the …
Traeger Recipes
Pellet Grill 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 wood-pellet grill even more than you already do, and if you don’t have one you are really going to want one soon!
Traeger Recipes
If you would like to jump right into some of the greatest hits, here’s a handy list for you to peruse. For a list of my favorites, with pictures, see our Traeger Recipes page! Otherwise, just keep scrolling for all of the smoked deliciousness below.
- Traeger Smoked Turkey
- Traeger Prime Rib
- Traeger Tri-Tip
- Traeger Beef Jerky
- Traeger Smoked Meatballs
- Traeger Grilled Pork Chops
- Traeger Smoked Shrimp
New to Pellet Grills?
Make sure to check out my ULTIMATE Starter Guide to Pellet Grilling!
What is a Traeger Grill?
A Traeger is a brand of pellet grill that allows you to smoke, grill, and bake on it in a super user-friendly way. It is like smoking, simplified.
Why Traeger?
We bought our Traeger at Costco, but they are available all over the place, including on Amazon. Traegers are easy, have amazing customer service, and have been super consistent and easy to use even for a beginner smoker. Click below to get your own!
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!
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An epic steak sandwich is one of the best ways to enjoy steak, and I’m going to show you my favorite way to make a next-level Traeger Grilled Steak Sandwich on your pellet grill. Traeger Grilled Steak Sandwich There’s a saying that used to be popular back in the day. “If you’re going to go, …
Our simple Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Kabobs are perfect to prep ahead for your dinner or weekend bbq, and can be an all-in-one meal! We like to serve these with some steamed rice, but that part is totally optional. We like eating chunks right off the skewer just as much. Huli Huli Chicken Kabobs Fire …
Fire up your grill because today we’re making some Grilled Spicy Chili Garlic Chicken Thighs! This spicy glaze is perfect with tender, juicy chicken thighs, and makes for a really easy dinner. Chicken thighs are budget-friendly and unlike some other cuts of chicken, they don’t dry out. Spicy Grilled Chili Garlic Chicken Thighs Spicy Chili …
If you’re looking for a fun way to make a venison roast, we’ve got just the thing for you! This is an osso buco-inspired recipe that plays with those traditional flavors and turns your venison roast into a tender, delicious dinner. Try our Smoked Venison Osso Buco today! Venison Roast Osso Buco Recipe Don’t come …
Our Traeger Grilled Huli Huli Chicken thighs are perfect next to a fresh salad and a scoop of rice with all of the steamed or stir fried vegetables next to it. Our simple marinade has ingredients you probably have in your fridge or pantry already, so there’s nothing stopping you from making one of the …
Our Traeger Smoked Whipped Greek Feta Dip is perfect for any appetizer spread or party you’ve got coming up! Tangy feta cheese is matched with the creamiest of cream cheeses and we give them both a healthy dose of our favorite Greek Freak seasoning blend before they hit the smoker! Smoked Whipped Feta Dip Summer …
Fire up your pellet grill, today we’re making a delicious (and nutritious) Traeger Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe! This versatile fungus is getting more and more widely adopted as both a culinary treat and as a supplement. It is said that Lion’s Mane has many health benefits. I don’t know about that, but I DO know …
Our easy Traeger Orange Salmon recipe takes simple ingredients on our favorite fish and transforms it into something even more special than before. Wood fire does magic things to salmon and seafood, and this garlicky, bright citrus salmon is perfect as a main dish, on top of a salad, or inside a sandwich or wrap. …
These Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits are the easiest thing, EVER. We used refrigerated biscuits and my favorite garlic bread seasoning mix to make these, and they are excellent next to almost any main dish or plate of pasta. Traeger Garlic Butter Biscuits These biscuits are so easy they really don’t even require a recipe. It …
This Smoked Chicken Chile Verde recipe is one you’re going to make over and over again! It is great on its own, stuffed into a tortilla, served with chips, or folded into an omelette. Chile Verde Chicken I’m not being dramatic when I say that I LOVE this chicken. I happened upon it by accident …
This kid-pleasing Traeger Pizza Pasta Hotdish takes all the best things you love about your favorite pizza and layers it into a cheesy, wood-fired casserole that’ll have your kids asking for seconds and have you rethinking what’s possible on the pellet grill. Traeger Pizza Pasta Hotdish I decided there weren’t nearly enough hotdish recipes on …
Fire up the grill and break out your favorite grill-safe baking pan, instead of a big hunk of meat today we are grilling a delicious Creamy Chicken Pasta dish! Chicken tenders make this so simple to throw together, and the wood fire adds notes to this dish you won’t get any other way. Wood Fired …
Our delicious, cheesy, Traeger Smoked Twice Baked Potatoes are a delicious addition to any meal! We love loading these up with bacon, sour cream, and so much cheese! Wood fire makes potatoes so much better, and these can be made even on the hottest summer day and you won’t worry about heating up your house. …
This delicious White Chicken Chili recipe can be made using poached chicken breasts or, my favorite, smoked chicken! We’re including options for both in this post, so you can enjoy your hearty, delicious bowl of chicken chili no matter how you want to prepare it. White Chicken Chili – Smoker or Stovetop Recipe Have you …