Summer grilling season is here and I’m so ready for it. My pellet grill is basically my backyard bestie right now, and I’ve rounded up 10 of my absolute favorite Traeger recipes that I just can’t stop making. Trust me, you’ll want to fire up that grill and work your way through every single one.
1. Smoked Brisket
Brisket is my ultimate comfort food, the kind of dish that makes my heart do a little flip just thinking about it. Even on the crummiest mood days, a good brisket lifts my spirits.
I honestly didn’t think it could get any better until this smoked version came into my life and wow, it’s on a whole other level. The fork tenderness, the crazy juiciness, the deep beefy flavor… this one’s a solid 12 out of 10 for me.
2. Teriyaki Smoked Steak Bites
Honestly, hand me just about anything coated in teriyaki and I’m a happy person. These little steak bites though?
They’d vanish off my plate in under five minutes flat. Each perfect bite sized piece soaks up a sweet and savory teriyaki marinade, then hits the pellet grill where it develops a gorgeous crispy outer crust while staying super tender and juicy inside. The bomb, pure and simple.
3. Traeger Turkey
If you want to shake up your Thanksgiving spread in the most mouthwatering way possible, smoky Traeger turkey is your new best friend. Your family will circle the bird, plates in hand, and it’ll disappear faster than you can carve it.
Say goodbye to the fear of bland, dry white meat because the gentle smoke keeps every single slice a juicy, flavorful party in your mouth. It’s the holiday hero you didn’t know you needed.
4. Traeger Smoked Smashed Potatoes
First off, can we just look at how fun these little smashed potatoes are? You already know they’re delicious just by the golden, craggy edges.
Usually they’d roast in the oven, but I’m giving you a big nudge to try them low and slow on your Traeger instead. The wood smoke weaves a subtle, incredible accent through those already tasty spuds and the texture is everything: crispy on the outside, amazingly tender inside. I could eat a whole tray.
5. Smoked Ribs
Honestly, no Traeger recipe collection feels complete without a glorious rack of smoked ribs. Summer just doesn’t feel complete without that quintessential slab of sticky, smoky meat on the table.
This particular method gives you the juiciest, most tender ribs that practically fall right off the bone when you pick them up. And the flavor? Pure smoky, savory bliss that absolutely delivers.
6. Traeger Beer Can Chicken
Beer can chicken is just such a fun, creative way to treat a whole bird. Propping that chicken up with a can of beer isn’t only about looks.
It steams the inside and gives you the most ridiculously tender texture. A bold dry rub works its way into every crack and crevice for an unforgettable flavor, while the grill adds a layer of awesome smoky goodness you just won’t find in an oven. It's a backyard classic for a reason.
7. Smoked Shredded Beef Dip Sandwich
I’ve got to start with a total showstopper. Nothing, and I mean nothing, satisfies a big hungry crowd like a hearty beef roast sandwich piled high with tender shredded meat.
The beef gets a long, slow kiss of smoke in the wood pellet grill and then finishes braising in a rich, savory au jus that soaks into every nook and cranny. It’s ridiculously good and absolutely messy in the best possible way. Pure comfort between two pieces of bread.
8. Smoked Hard-Boiled Eggs
Okay, here’s one you might not have seen coming: smoked hard boiled eggs. If you try just one wildly new thing today, please let it be this.
I can’t believe I went so long before stumbling on this recipe either, but now that I’ve found it, I’m hooked for life. A little wisp of smoke turns the humble egg into something I crave constantly. You’ll never let them go either.
9. Traeger Smoked Baked Potato
A baked potato is such a simple, humble thing, and while it’s wonderfully hearty, it can feel a little plain on its own. When you let it hang out on the pellet grill, though, everything changes in the most delicious way.
The skin picks up a whisper of smoke and turns into the best part of the spud. Of course, a big dollop of cool sour cream and a flurry of fresh chives take it right over the top.
10. Grilled Chicken Wings
Chicken wings usually take a dunk in hot oil or hang out in the oven, but your Traeger grill is about to change your wing game forever. The skins puff up and crisp into this shatteringly crunchy shell while the meat underneath stays unbelievably juicy and tender.
And here’s the magic part: all I use is a simple rub of olive oil, salt, and pepper, and they still taste incredibly savory and delicious. So simple, so yummy.