Best Pellets for Smoking - Traeger Grills®

Learn How to Choose The Best Traeger PelletsWelcome to the modern era of cooking. Thanks to wood pellets, grilling to perfection while infusing distinct flavor is easier and more effective than ever before.The art of smoking foods is all about consistent and level temperatures which starts with your fuel of the fire. Whether in the form of chunks, chips, or wood pellets, it’s best to use some type of hardwood for smoking.Wood Smoking Flavor ChartTraditionally, wood chips or chunks have been used in grills and outdoor ovens large enough to use them. Grillers with smaller setups can also use wood chips or wood pellets in gas or charcoal grills by using a smokebox, and recently, wood pellet grills have been making BBQ magic at homes as much as at restaurants. Many grillers enjoy using hardwood pellets because of their convenience and effectiveness compared to other fuels.How Are Wood Pellets Made?Like wood chips, wood pellets are made from the byproducts of sawmills that would otherwise g...