With the arrival of pellet barbecues, the barbecue revolution has arrived : Can you imagine cooking with all the flavor of burning natural wood, but without the need or time required to make the grill, being able to control the temperature in at all times and with the spaciousness and comfort of a good barbecue area? All that is what Traeger pellet barbecues offer. Choose the pellet, press a button and in ten minutes you will be making the best barbecues you can imagine.

Barbecues and more, much more! Take note because I have a lot of information about pellet barbecues that I would love to pass on to you with this post, in which we are going to see:

1. What are pellet barbecues
2. How do pellet barbecues work?
3. Always just as tasty results
4. Traeger Barbecues, the number 1 pellet barbecue
5. What sets Traeger barbecues apart
6. What can you cook on a Traeger barbecue
7. How to choose your ideal Traeger barbecue
8. Traeger barbecue pellet
9. The Traeger community
10. The Traeger Universe

I hope that my opinion on pellet barbecues and all the information on how they work will be useful to you. Let's see if you become a lover of the Traeger style like me!

What are pellet barbecues

Barbecues, in general and in a traditional way, are outdoor utensils in which firewood or charcoal is deposited and, on an upper grill, all kinds of food are cooked in a natural way and with the great addition of that aroma of roasting. and such a characteristic smoky point.

Thus, traditional barbecues work based on the burning of coal or wood . It is simple and inexpensive. The big but is the time and trouble usually required to turn them on.

As a result of the time and difficulties that charcoal barbecues required , gas barbecues appeared. Comfortable and practical, they are barbecues that you will quickly have up and running, since the gas ignition is immediate (just as you can light a gas stove, you light the barbecue). But they have a big but, especially for lovers of authentic barbecue: in the result of their cooking they lack that smoky point that can only be left by burning charcoal or natural firewood.

And this is when pellet barbecues appear: pellet barbecues, whose origin was born in the Traeger that we are talking about today, are barbecues that provide that authentic unique flavor of barbecue thanks to the smoke and flavor of burning natural wood. (the pellet), and they also integrate the comfort and ease of gas barbecues, since they are turned on with a button. Pellet barbecues integrate all the benefits of charcoal and gas barbecues, without any buts . They are the perfect barbecues! As you are reading it. I follow? follow me!

How do pellet barbecues work?

Fill the hopper with pellets, choose the temperature with a wheel or button and press the button. Yes, Traeger barbecues work like an oven, you don't need to heat the coal or prepare the firewood, it does it for you the moment you turn it on and in 10 minutes you have the barbecue at the temperature you have indicated to start cooking. use it.

And this is true of all Traeger barbecue models. They are electric barbecues that start with a switch and feed on the pellet placed in the hopper. In addition, its energy consumption is minimal , since it is only necessary to activate the burner and keep the fan running.

Always just as tasty results

One of the most remarkable aspects of Traeger barbecues is that they ensure consistency in the final result. Each and every time we cook with them we will obtain perfect results. And that is achieved thanks to:

• The fast ignition in about 10 minutes.
• Precise temperature control from 75°C to 260°C.
  

Traeger Barbecues, the number 1 pellet barbecue

As I was saying, pellet barbecues represent the evolution of charcoal and gas barbecues, with great performance, comfort and precision. The origin was born in what are now the Traeger barbecues, which today are the number 1 pellet barbecues in the world (and what is perhaps even greater fita, today they are already the number 2 barbecues in the world!) USA of all types and brands of barbecues, counting charcoal and gas!).

Discovering a Traeger is entering the world of these grills from the creators of the first original pellet barbecue , invented more than 30 years ago. In addition to being the world leader with its pellet barbecues (the best sellers in the world) and the largest specialist in the market , Traeger has perfected pellet barbecues, bringing together in a single device all the benefits of a barbecue, an oven and of a smoker .

What sets Traeger barbecues apart

• They are very robust and complete barbecues: designed and manufactured to last a long time.
  
• They are very simple to use, just like the oven at home : you just have to fill the hopper with the pellet, press a button and in ten minutes you will have it ready to cook.
  
• Its fast on . Its electric self-ignition system guarantees that in a few minutes the barbecue has reached the indicated temperature.
• The consistency of its results and its great final taste : Thanks to the precise control of the temperature, you will always obtain perfect results. Each and every time. In addition, the 100% natural wood pellet enhances the flavor of food and provides a great flavor of wood.
• Its large space for cooking : Traeger barbecues have a large cooking area and allow cooking on several levels (except the Ranger model, the portable barbecue).
  
• Its barrel shape: Its barrel- shaped design optimizes the circulation of hot air, completely surrounding the food, facilitating homogeneous cooking and reducing time (except the portable model, the Ranger).
• They are very versatile : In addition to grilling, you can bake, stew at a low temperature, braising, searing, smoking and searing, thanks to their precise temperature control and large capacity.
• The super smoking function : During cooking (between 70 and 105ºC) you can intensify the smoking. With the push of a button or from your mobile. This option is available on Timberline and Ironwood models.
• Control of the barbecue from your mobile : Thanks to WiFIRE® technology (originally created so that astronauts could cook on the moon), you can connect your barbecue with your smartphone and access the control of functions from your mobile from the TRAEGER APP (except in the portable model, the Ranger barbecue).
  
• Your Community – Traeger brings people together around their barbecues. A community that reaches the whole world, showing the best ways to get the most out of each model, and that has its official day on the calendar.

What can you cook on a Traeger barbecue

A Traeger barbecue lets you cook it all. Its temperature range, from 70-75ºC to 260º C makes it easy for you to prepare any recipe you want. What you can prepare in the kitchen or in the oven, you can do on the Traeger barbecue. You'll see:

• Grilling , of course! Both quickly at high temperatures, sealing meats, vegetables or fruits and giving food that quick seal without excessive smoke flavor penetration, and at lower temperatures to achieve very different results.
  
• Barbecue (with the lid down) from a whole rack of ribs (or two!), chicken thighs, or any piece of meat or vegetables. With long firings from 4 to 24 hours, at temperatures from 110ºC to 135ºC and . controlling the different techniques of the slow cooking process in which the aroma of smoke intervenes.
  
• Smoking all kinds of food , with temperatures from 75ºC to 105ºC, to cook to perfection with more smoke and a more intense final aroma. Fish like salmon, meats, and even cheese fondue.
• Bake . Both pizzas, focaccias or empanadas, such as loaves of bread, pastry dough (cookies, ensaimadas, muffins or the Christmas roscón!), cheese cakes or salty or sweet puff pastry cakes such as apple cake, sponge cakes. Anything you bake in your home oven, whether on a tray or in a pan, can be baked on a Traeger barbecue.
• Braise or stew at low temperature in the casserole, in the tajine or in the cocotte, for example, from a recipe for legumes, to a chicken stew with sauce, or a beef stew.
• Confit . Yes, it is also possible to confit meats or vegetables. A fantastic option to prepare some foods at low temperature in oil or in their own fat.

The large size of its cooking area and the possibility of moving or removing the grids, allows you to cook large quantities or whole pieces. In models like the Timberline, for example, it is possible to cook on 3 levels at the same time, or by doing it with 2 grids, 9 to 12 chickens can be roasted at the same time (depending on the version chosen).

How to choose your ideal Traeger barbecue

One of Traeger's virtues is having managed to design barbecues for all audiences. Depending on what you need or how you like to cook, you have the option of choosing the right model without the risk of making a mistake:

• RANGER barbecue

Traeger's "Baby", the Ranger barbecue , is a portable barbecue with a compact design, with capacity for 1 ribs or 6 hamburgers. Perfect to take with you everywhere, it is ideal for small spaces, second homes, camping, motorhome or to take it wherever you go.

• BBQ PRO

The Traeger Pro BBQ is perfect for the garden or patio for easy cooking. Medium-sized, with double grid and in two versions so you can choose the capacity that suits you best. Simple and suitable for cooking any recipe, it has WiFIRE® technology that allows you to connect your barbecue with your smartphone.

• Barbecue IRONWOOD

With a larger size than the PRO, the IRONWOOD Barbecue offers you a larger cooking surface, perfect for somewhat larger families. It has an interior with a double side wall, so you can cook with it with the same results every day of the year, even in the coldest ones. Equipped with WiFIRE® technology, you can control the barbecue from your mobile and it has the super smoking function .

• BBQ TIMBERLINE

The Timberline barbecue model is the first Traeger. Very complete, perfect for ideally cooking outdoors, with a large cooking capacity and three grids on three levels. It also offers you a large stainless steel front surface for food preparation and a bamboo cutting board. Its double-walled stainless steel interior guarantees incomparable robustness and perfect insulation from the interior temperature. Ideal for large families or if you cook larger quantities, since it allows you to cook 9 or 12 whole chickens at once, depending on the version you choose.

The Treager Barbecue Pellet

Considered one more ingredient in cooking food on a barbecue, essential to enhance its flavors and aromas , Traeger pellets are manufactured in the USA, supervising the entire process from the sawmills to the point of sale.

It has the FSC certification , coming from wood from responsible felling. It is manufactured in a totally natural way, without added fillers, barks or binders, avoiding waste and contributing to the cleanliness of forests , which helps to minimize the risk of fire spread.

Each wood provides a characteristic aroma and flavor, which enhance those of the food itself. Among its varieties are apple, cherry, walnut or mesquite , which are ideal for pairing with different foods.

The Traeger community

Treager is much more than a barbecue brand, much more than the greatest barbecue experts. The Traeger community has a day in the calendar in which everyone celebrates this way of understanding the barbecue (in 2022, it was last May 14). The kitchen, the company, the family and the moments to share are something fundamental for Traeger, which since its first barbecue has continued to innovate so that we can all enjoy them without anyone missing a thing.

Because for the Traeger community, the barbecue is a way to relate, to create ties, to bring people together, to enjoy and share. Showing new ways to make the most of cooking in any of its models, teaching and sharing countless lines to learn and enjoy cooking and eating in a fun and healthier way. Because there is nothing like the taste of food cooked on the grill!

The Traeger Universe

Traeger also has a wide collection of utensils to cook with comfort, safety and ease on the grill. Robust, of great quality and generous in size , they are made of stainless steel with a wooden handle and have a leather strap at the end so that they can be easily hung from the hooks on the side of the barbecues, always having them at hand.

And since there is no barbecue without sauce, I cannot stop recommending Traeger sauces . I had the opportunity to try them in the presentation of their barbecues and I was surprised by their delicious flavor and the possibilities they offer when combined with foods cooked with the different pellets, both to glaze meats and to accompany them or to add a touch to vegetables and fish. . Really delicious!