What Temperature Is The Smoke Setting On A Traeger Grill

I have been smoking for about a year now, and I love it. One thing that confuses me is when people say, “What temperature is the smoke setting on a Traeger Grill?” It’s not always easy to tell, but there are some ways you can make sense out of what they’re asking.

For example, if someone says, “The smoke setting on my smoker is too high,” then it means their food isn’t cooking right because it’s too hot. This person might need to lower the heat, so their food cooks more slowly at a lower temperature.

On the other hand, if someone says, “My smoker doesn’t have much smoke coming from it,” this person probably needs to turn up the heat, or they could be using lighter fluid to start the smoker.

It’s not that this person is lighting the fluid on fire and throwing it in, but they are probably lighting it off to create more smoke. The proper way of saying “What temperature is the smoker?” would be: “How do I adjust my heat for smoking?

What Temperature Is The Smoke Setting On A Traeger Grill

There are three smoke settings on a Traeger grill: low, medium-low, and high. The idea behind these different temperatures is that they each produce a distinct flavor profile in your food.

Low produces less heat than medium-low or high, so it’s perfect for smoking things like pork shoulder or beef brisket, which takes 8 to 10 hours of cooking time at 275 degrees Fahrenheit (135 degrees Celsius).

However, if you want to cook something quickly like ribs or chicken thighs, you need to set the temperature higher using medium-low or high, depending on which one you choose.

Choosing between medium-low or high is primarily a matter of personal preference, but it also depends on what kind of meat you’re cooking and how much time you have to cook it.

For example, if you want to cook ribs for 6 hours, you’ll need to use the smoke setting at either low or medium-low. If it’s going to take only 2 hours, then you need to use high.

What is the best temperature for smoking meat on a Traeger grill?

If you want people’s opinions about this subject, go online and ask around. You’ll get many different answers ranging from 250F/120C up to 375F/190C.

Truthfully, there is no single “best” temperature for smoking meat on a Traeger grill. It depends on what you’re cooking and how much time you have to cook it. For example, if you want to make slow-cooked pork shoulder or beef brisket, then low (or smoke for 8 hours at 275F/135C).

However, if you’re cooking ribs or chicken thighs, then high (or smoke at 350F/177C) would be the way to go. You have to choose the temperature that fits your taste and what kind of meat you’re cooking. We recommend starting with low and working your way up until you find the temperature that works best for you.

How much smoke does a Traeger produce?

The Traeger can put out a lot of smoke. However, it won’t produce the same level of smoke that you would get from an offset smoker or stick burner.

To produce that kind of smoke, you need to maintain the temperature at about 225F/107C for 12 hours so the meat can absorb a significant amount of smoke.

The Traeger designs to facilitate this level of smoke production, so it’s not its fault that it doesn’t put out as much as other smokers. There are some ways you can adjust your Traeger to produce more smoke, such as using wood chips, chunks, pellets, or a combination of these instead of just the wood chip smoker inside the grill.

What temp is super smoke on Traeger?

Super smoke is a special mode on the Traeger which runs at 85F/29C. This allows you to cook your meat for much longer without drying it out.

Can you grill on a Traeger except for smoke?

Yes, you can grill on a Traeger except for the smoke. People do this because they don’t like the taste of smoked food or haven’t built up to it yet.

You can use butter, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and even some spices to add flavor to your meats before or after they’re ready cooking. It’s a fabulous way to combine taste without applying the smoke setting on your Traeger.

Why is my Traeger getting so hot?

There could be a few reasons why your Traeger is getting hotter than usual:

You haven’t opened it in over an hour.

The Traeger doesn’t require much attention to cook, so if you open the grill lid for a quick peek now and then, let the Traeger do its thing. If you haven’t opened it in over an hour, the Traeger probably has a problem, and you should contact customer service.

You have high heat selected.

You can cook anything on your Traeger, but if you’re using high heat, you’ll get hotter temperatures than usual which means food will cook faster than expected, so you need to be careful with what you’re cooking.

You have the thermometer up against the grill grate, and it’s touching part of your food. The dome thermometer should never touch any part of your food because there isn’t an excellent way to measure air temperature this way accurately.

The dome thermometer might be broken.

Make sure you check the dome thermometer by looking through it (in other words, don’t look at it from above). If the numbers are fuzzy, it’s probably not working correctly, and you should contact customer service.

High wind is making your Traeger overheat.

If you live in a windy area (or there is a strong wind outside the day you’re cooking), then your Traeger will get hotter because it has to work harder to maintain temperature.

You can try opening and closing the lid and adjusting vents to compensate, but if that doesn’t help, you might need to place something under your grill grates, such as aluminum foil or a grate from another grill to insulate it.

Your meat is up against the grilling surface.

If you’re cooking something like chicken thighs, your meat will probably stick to the grilling surface because there isn’t enough fat in the flesh to lubricate it and keep it from sticking.

This means that every time you open the grill lid to check on your food, you’re probably pulling away some of that lovely brown glaze that’s forming on your meat. Make sure that your steak has room around it, so it cooks more evenly and tastes better.

Can you grill with a Traeger in winter?

Yes, you can use your Traeger in the winter but make sure you plan for it.

If possible, bring the grill inside or cover it with a waterproof tarp, so rain and snow don’t fall on it. If this isn’t an option, then make sure to clean off all the excess food particles that might catch water.

You’ll also want to buy a cover from Traeger for it so you can keep your grill protected when it’s not in use. This will help make sure that the insides don’t rust and wear out faster, which would mean that you have to replace parts of your Traeger earlier than you should.

How do you use wood chips or chunks with a Traeger?

Using wood chips or chunks in your Traeger is easy, and it also gives you plenty of options because there are so many different types of wood out there.

One of the most popular options is applewood, which has a sweet, subtle fruity flavor with none of the harshnesses you’d see from something like mesquite.

Many people also like to use hickory because it’s so strong, but we recommend mixing it with other types because it can produce an overwhelming amount of smoke.

There are plenty of other options out there that have different flavors and strengths. We recommend trying different types until you find one that works best for your tastes and what you’re cooking.

Are Traeger grills worth it?

Yes, Traeger grills are worth it if you have the money.

They come with superb craftsmanship and come from a reputable company (although there are some complaints about customer service).
Traegers are versatile because they can work as smokers, grills, or even ovens, so you get three types of cooking in one grill. There are also many accessories you can buy for your Traeger so you can do different types of cooking and smoking with it.

Final Verdict

As you can see, many different things can affect the temperature of your Traeger. If you follow all of these tips, then you’re sure to get a great steak every time and be able to use your Traeger for everything from barbecuing to smoking meat. I hope this article has given you many great ideas and pointers to make your Traeger even better than before.