Can Traeger be left outside in winter?
If you live in a region that reaches 35°F or colder, simply wrap up your rig with an insulation blanket and keep on cooking outdoors on your Traeger, year-round.
Hardwood pellet fuel burns quicker in temperatures below 35°F. An insulation blanket keeps the metal hot and the heat in, preventing the escape of good hardwood heat. The chicken turns out perfectly flavorful, and the Cajun spices keeps Mike the grill master's family's bellies full for hours.
Wood Pellet Grills and Electrical Safety
In other words, if you are going to leave/store your pellet grill outside, do not leave it connected to a source of live power.
The magic is in getting to and staying at a specific cooking temperature! As the temperature outside decreases, specifically when it gets below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, the rate with which your hardwood pellets burn increases.
Can I store my pellet grill outside? Yes, absolutely. Storing your smoker outside unprotected isn't the best option for longevity, but rain and snow will not ruin your grill or stop if from working. Though it has electronics in it, they should be well sealed, usually under the pellet hopper, and protected from rain.
Using A Traeger In Winter - Ace Hardware - YouTube
This might be obvious, but ideally, the best place to store your smoker or grill is under a covered patio or in a garage. As mentioned above, the moisture from rain or snow can wreak havoc on your cooker's sensitive metal parts, quickly causing rust and corrosion.
A Traeger cover is highly recommended if you use one of their popular pellet grills. Even when you move it in you shed or garage after using it it is better to cover it up. Reason is the electronic and the fact that water can enter the pellet hopper and you would try to avoid both of these situations.
Grilling With Wood Pellet Smokers in the Rain
While they likely will not be damaged, it is best to keep them dry as possible. Secondly, the pellets. Pellets when exposed to water can swell which can then cause jams in the auger mechanism that feeds them to the fire pot.
Yes, you can use a pellet grill all year round, even in the cold weather. A lot of people will double the amount of fuel they use, require good quality wood pellet, limit opening up the grill, and take strategies like using a grill cover or weld blanket.
Can I use a Traeger in the winter?
Yes! You can grill in the winter and during the holidays. Spend more time outside this fall and winter! If you haven't ever grilled during the winter, it's the season to put your Traeger grill to the test.
Store Your Grill
Once your grill is clean, dry and covered, store it in a cool, dry place, preferably sheltered from rain and snow. Make sure that when storing a gas grill, you disconnect and remove the propane tank. Store your grill in a garage or storage shed, but leave the propane tank outside.
Absolutely. You can smoke meat when it's cold outside. Stock up on charcoal and wood before you ever start cooking, especially in cold weather. Keep your wood chopped up and ready to go in a dry, easily accessible place like a wood rack.
Plan ahead – The principles of smoking meat in cold weather are similar to those in warm weather. It doesn't matter if it's 80 degrees outside, or 15 below zero, you should always plan ahead.
Pellet grills and electric smokers can be used under a covered porch, patio, or deck.
What is this? The front of the control panel will generally be 'water-resistant' not 'waterproof'. Hence, if you have to store your pellet grill outside you should always invest in a good quality cover as I discuss in my Traeger accessories post. Otherwise, the pellet grill may not turn on next time you come to use it.
Traeger Grills are protected from water spray less than 60 degrees from vertical. In other words, a grill can function in the rain, but don't place your grill over a sprinkler or leave the lid open when it's raining or wet outside.
If there is a chance of rain while you'll be using your pellet grill you want to make sure you have suitable shelter in place. If you have a covered porch/patio that's a good place to position the pellet grill as it will provide shelter from the rain. Another option is a pop-up gazebo.
A Beginners Guide To Pellet Grills - YouTube
- 1) Use A Grill Cover. The first and easiest way to protect your MAK Grill from the elements is to buy a MAK Grill Cover. ...
- 2) Store Your Grill In A Covered Area. ...
- 3) Clean Your Pellet Grill Regularly. ...
- 4) Keep A Clear Path To Your Grill. ...
- 5) Protect Your Pellets.
