We’ve got you covered this Turkey Day with Traeger’s Thanksgiving Prep List. This step-by-step guide will ensure that everything is in place to easily serve your family wood-fired flavor this year.
Let’s start with the smoke itself. You’ll want to start your planning and prep with making sure to stock up on the right pellets for the different meals you’re creating. It’s always a safe idea to buy more pellets than you think you’ll need, because once Thanksgiving Day rolls around, you don’t want to be scrambling, looking to buy more pellets when all the stores are closed.
GOT WOOD?
THE BIRD
THE SIDES
- [Hickory BBQ Wood Pellets]https://www.traegergrills.com/wood-pellets/hickory)
- Mesquite BBQ Wood Pellets
THE SWEET FINALE
Moving on to grills. We’ve listed out our grills capacity to hold turkeys below, so that you can plan your cook accordingly. Looking to upgrade your grill for the big day, shop our entire selection here.
THE SMOKE SHOW
Timberline 1300 With enough space to hold 6 turkeys, you can Traeger a feast to feed the whole neighborhood.
Timberline 850 This grill can hold up 4 turkeys, or easily take on a turkey and all your sides.
Ironwood 885 With room for three turkeys, you won’t have any trouble feeding a big group with this model.
Ironwood 650 Play it safe and throw a second turkey on this grill so that everyone gets enough.
Pro Series 780 The larger of the Pro Series, this grill can tackle 4 birds at a time.
Pro Series 575 The 22 can grill two birds with one stone.
Tailgater Small but mighty, this grill can handle a bird up to 15 lbs., or a larger bird if you spatchcock it.
GET EQUIPPED
GEAR UP
- Folding Front Shelf – Your grilling tools needs a place to rest and so does your beer. Make sure they’re both all covered.
- Insulation Blanket – Does November bring colder temps to your backyard? Keep your grill temperatures high and burn through fewer pellets using one of our insulated grill blankets.
- Full-Length Grill Cover – Protect your grill from the elements and keep it in tip-top shape.
- Digital Instant Read Thermometer: Get a good read on your bird. It’s all about that internal temp.
- Pellet Storage Bucket and Pellet Storage Lid & Filter Kit: Keep those pellets dry and they’ll keep your BBQ hot.
- Grill Hopper Magnetic Wooden Hooks: Don’t leave your accessories hanging… on second thought, please do.
- BBQ Grilling Spatula: Put a handle on your BBQ.
LOOK GOOD TO GRILL GOOD
GREASE DEFENDERS
- Bucket Liner
- Drip Tray Liner (for 20 Series, 22/850 Series, or 34/1300 Series)
- Grill Cleaner
From pouring the pellets into the hopper to carving your turkey and serving up pie, make sure your Thanksgiving features flavor all day long.