The 45+ Best Recipes for Traeger Smoking

Looking for recipes for Traeger to try out? If you just got a smoker (we have a Traeger), here are some of the best Trager recipes out there (though you can definitely use them on any brand!)

Smoking on a Traeger

Earlier this summer, we got a Traeger Timberline 850. 

Although there has been a bit of a learning curve, we have come to really appreciate the taste of food that has been slow smoked for hours. 

It’s amazing what you can make with a smoker, too! Of course, there are meats like pork and brisket – but that’s only tipping the scale of what you can do with it. 

We had smoked nachos for my birthday, and I could have died and gone to heaven. 

They were so delicious. 

Because I’m sure a lot of people are going to be getting Traegers for Christmas, I thought I would share some different Traeger recipes that you can use. 

Can you use these on a different smoker? Of course! However, because I have a Traeger, and I know I have found myself searching, “Traeger Recipes” on Google, I thought it was worth doing a post specifically on that 🙂 

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Favorite Accessories and Tools

I thought I’d share some of our favorite tools for cooking on our Traeger – many of which are helpful for the recipes we share below. 

• Traeger Timberline 850
• Good quality pellets – if you have a Traeger, I would strongly suggest just using their hardwood pellets. They have a great variety!
• Grill spatula – this is the one we have and love.
• Pink butcher paper – essential for wrapping meat. We hae also used parchment paper.
• Pizza Stone
• Grill pan
• Internal Meat thermometer – wireless is ideal
• Bear claws
• BBQ Tongs
• Traeger Rubs
• Traeger Sauces

Traeger Grill Recipes

Below you will find some of my FAVORITE recipes that are on our website or my brother-in-law’s or my sister-in-law’s site. If you really want the best Traeger recipes, make sure you check out Slow Poke BBQ!

Then I’ll share some from other blogs and directly from the Traeger website. I LOVE the Trager app, because it’s full of tons of delicious recipes. Plus, if you have a WiFi Enabled Traeger, it makes it even easier to set your smoker up. 

How to Smoke a Brisket: The Ultimate Guide

Smoking a brisket is definitely an art, and there were a few times I wasn’t sure ours would actaully be done when it needed to be…but in the end, it turned out delicious and amazing. In the post above, I share everything you need to know about smoking a brisket. Here is another great recipe with a delicious mop sauce. 

Traeger Smoked Ribs

This is seriously the best recipe and SO delicious!

Cheeseburger on a Smoker

If you’ve never had a smokey hamburger…you are really missing out. This is the perfect way to grill and smoke your cheeseburgers to perfection. 

Hot Dog Burnt Ends

Have you ever had hot dog burnt ends? If not, you are MISSING out! This is a really easy recipe to make on your Traeger.

Smoked Chicken Lollipops

How fun are these chicken lollipops? I can’t wait to try these. Such a fun twist on this traditional meat. 

Smoked S’mores

These are so easy and always a huge hit!

Authentic Mexican Carne Asada

Yum…we love carne asada! We have shared our Slow Cooker Carne Asada in the past, but I don’t think anything beats carne asade on the grill/smoker. 

Smoked Teriyaki Beef Jerky

Need I say more? Our family LOVES beef jerky, but it can get pricey. This version sounds absolutely delectable. Oliver is an especially big fan of beef jerky, so I can’t wait to try these. 

And now are recipes from other bloggers across the web – as well as recipes straight from the Traeger website. They have seriously such a HUGE variety in their collection, it was hard to just pick a couple of the most delicious to feature. I was really excited about their breakfast and dessert section. I’m already trying to decide which dessert I want to try first on our Traeger – I think pound cake is a pretty big contender!

Make sure you click through to these sites and pin directly from their site any recipes that stand out to you. These are all from bloggers around the web.

Traeger Grill Recipes

All of the recipes below are on the Traeger website.

Whether you have been smoking food for years or you are a beginner, hopefully these Traeger recipes will help you make the best of of your smoker!

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