For Traeger, fueling the flame takes on a whole new meaning with its redesigned wood pellets that make grilling easier while enhancing the flavor of the foods you grill. Traeger wood pellets are emblems of quality, sourced from natural wood that has never been reclaimed or recycled —just pure wood that has been compressed to the right size and with optimum moisture. This results in what is referred to in the industry as thin, blue smoke — the highest grade of smoke.
That means you get the iconic flavor of wood-fired food, but Traeger takes it to the next level with exclusive pellet flavors designed to accentuate specific proteins and grill favorites.
Previously, we took a deep dive into the Traeger pellet grill lineup, where we explored the innovative features and upgrades that take your grill game to the next level. This time, we’re going even further by providing a profile for six Traeger signature pellet blends, including tips from the pitmasters at Traeger on how to use each blend. Here's a quick look at how these exclusive pellets are made...
...plus the flavor combinations to pair with them.
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In This Article
- Traeger Signature Blend
- Traeger Mesquite BBQ Blend
- Traeger Cherry BBQ Blend
- Traeger Pecan BBQ Blend
- Traeger Apple BBQ Blend
- Traeger Hickory BBQ Blend
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When it comes to knowing which pellets pair with which proteins, you have two options. Experiment with blends, or following Traeger’s suggestions, which they provide with every bag of pellets they make. Here’s the breakdown.
Traeger Signature Blend
You can’t go wrong with a classic, and with notes of hickory, maple, and cherry, Traeger Signature Blend wood pellets are a versatile essential every pellet griller should consider. Use for everything: seafood, slow BBQs, roasted vegetables, and even baking. Its mild-bodied flavor adds just enough smokiness to foods without overpowering their true taste.
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Traeger Mesquite BBQ Blend
For those who can’t get enough of smokey goodness, Traeger Mesquite wood pellets are just what you’re looking for. Robust and full of Southern-inspired BBQ flavor, this bold blend is best for grilling poultry, beef, and seafood. It’s also a great complement to spicy rubs and sides for an extra kick of flavor that will take your favorites to a new level.
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Traeger Cherry BBQ Blend
Sweet and savory BBQ ribs are just one pairing Traeger Cherry wood pellets go perfectly with. Hints of sweet cherry and smoky wood combine for a unique flavor profile that poultry, beef, gamey proteins, and pork all go well with. Its full-bodied flavor provides enough excitement on its own, but use it with your favorite marinade or rub for an extra dimension of taste for your grill session.
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Traeger Pecan BBQ Blend
Pecan wood is known for its aromatic, slightly spicy smell and taste. Think of it as a burst of nutmeg, clove, and allspice wrapped in a coating of smoke that can be described as perky yet sweet. The blend adds warm interest to virtually any food you grill, including chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, and baked goods. It’s especially great for enhancing fall flavors, like roasted pumpkin and squash with proteins marinated in a maple rub.
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Traeger Apple BBQ Blend
Celebrate the light and subtle flavors of pork and chicken with the touch of sweetness from Trager Apple pellets. It’s the perfect blend of wood-fired flavor and springtime, which makes it just as good for vegetables that sweet, nutty notes or grilled desserts with an edgy side.
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Traeger Hickory BBQ Blend
No pellet lineup would be complete without the addition of a hickory blend. Trager Hickory pellets offer that quintessential smoked presence for a hearty dose of flavor many consider to be the strongest of them all. Extreme tastebuds will appreciate how this blend gives both mild and strong-flavored meats extra depth while elevating the palates of vegetables with a nice, charred taste that brings out their natural nuttiness.
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