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Getting Started

Welcome to the Wood-Fired Revolution

We want you to get most of your Traeger.

We know you're chomping at the bit to start chomping on delicious wood-fired food, but first things first. Grab yourself a 6 pack & a buddy because Traegering is always more fun with friends and frosty ones. Also because two people are required for assembly. Here you’ll learn how to set up, season and get the most out of your grill.

Pork FAQs


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Step 2 – Season


You wouldn’t cook a succulent cut of meat or roast some raw veggies without seasoning them first, and your Traeger’s just the same. Learn how to do your initial burn so you can start down the path to wood fired flavor. This one-time cook cycle ensures optimal flavor and calibrates your Traeger to perform at its best.

Step 3: Get the Most Out of Your Grill


Since you'll be spending a lot of time together, you and your Traeger should get to know each other. Review information on your controller, how to clear notifications, set up timers, and calibrate your probe. Oh and if it’s winter, there's a how-to for cooking in the cold.

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TRAEGER STAPLES

From BBQ basics to recipes every home chef should know, we have step-by-step breakdowns of our most fundamental wood-fired recipes featuring our top pros, including Matt Pittman, Amanda Haas, Chad Ward, and Dennis Prescott.


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First Recipes to Cook


  • Grill Care

    See tips on how to best take care of your grill and pellets.

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  • Reference

    See cooking times and temperatures, cooking and flavor guides.

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  • Pro Tips

    Visit our library of cooking how-tos and tips and tricks from our Traeger pro team.

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