Do I need to season a new Traeger grill?

Before cooking the first batch of food in your new Traeger, you will need to season the grill. This simple, one-time initial firing process will ensure that you get the most out of your Traeger Wood Pellet Grill.

Do you have to season a new pellet grill?

Like any pellet smoker, your grill needs to be seasoned before you can use it. The whole process roughly takes about an hour to complete and you’ll need enough wood pellets to run the grill on HIGH for at least 45 minutes.

What happens if you don’t season your Traeger?

Before cooking on your Traeger, you will need to season your grill–sometimes called burning in your grill. This is a simple, one-time process that will burn off any residual, non-toxic oils/lubrication from the manufacturing process.

Do I need to prime Auger every time Traeger?

After you prime it once it is good to go every time. UNLESS you purge and clean the auger tube, then you will have to prime the auger again.

How long does a Traeger take to ignite the first time?

Open-Lid Startup Process Set your Traeger grill to the SMOKE setting with the lid open. You will hear the fan running. Wait for the fire to ignite and establish, roughly 5 minutes, give or take.

Do you have to prime the auger every time Traeger?

Do I need to season my smoker?

Seasoning a new smoker before initial use is crucial to laying the foundation for great BBQ results. Doing so removes unwanted odors from the production process, protects the smoker from the elements and cures the paint, which helps it look new for years to come.

Can I leave pellets in Traeger?

Leaving your pellets in the hopper between cooks is absolutely fine. Even Traeger Grills agrees that there is no harm done by not emptying the pellets after every cook, so long as it’s not for extended periods of time.

Can you leave pellets in Auger?

As wood pellets absorb moisture, they expand, considerably. Hence, they can lock up and auger nice and tight. In most cases, it won’t break the auger. However, you’ll have to spend a good amount of time cleaning it out before you can use the grill/smoker again.

How long should a Traeger say igniting?

Open-Lid Startup Process You will hear the fan running. Wait for the fire to ignite and establish, roughly 5 minutes, give or take. You should hear a difference in sound from just the fan to hearing a flame going.

Do you need to season a Traeger Grill?

Before cooking the first batch of food in your new Traeger, you will need to season the grill. This simple, one-time initial firing process will ensure that you get the most out of your Traeger Wood Pellet Grill. Seasoning your Grill – Initial Firing for Traeger Grills Steps for Seasoning Your Grill

Do you need to season a new Trager?

Curing a new Trager is necessary for a variety of reasons. It will burn and clean off all of the dirt, oils, and bacteria left over after the manufacturing process and will leave your pellet grill ready to use. Though the word ‘seasoning’ may spring to mind a funny image of seasoning your smoker with cooking spices, the reality is much different.

How to use a Traeger pellet grill?

Assemble your Traeger pellet grill. Do not place the drip pan, grates, or any other accessories inside the grill just yet. Plug in and start up the Traeger, keeping the lid (s) open. Turn the switch on the control panel to the SMOKE setting. Look inside the empty hopper and check that the auger is rotating.

Do I need to re-season my Grill?

Your grill seasoning is now complete and you are ready to start grilling. If during the life of your grill, you receive new internal parts (grill grates, heat baffle, drip tray, firepot), you will need to re-season your grill to remove the manufacturing oils on the new part.