My name is Danielle Bennett, and I am a Pitmaster and Traeger Recipes & Grilling Expert here to help you master the pit. Life is too short for bad BBQ!
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Description A sweet, smoky BBQ sauce with a deep cherry flavor from black cherry soda, balanced with vinegar, mustard, and a gentle chipotle heat. Excellent with chicken and pork. Ingredients 2 (12 oz) bottles Boylan Black Cherry Soda 1 cup ketchup ¼ cup finely minced onion ¼ cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp Cholula hot […]
Yield Marinade for 2 (8 lb) pork butts Ingredients Pork 2 (8 lb) pork butts, bone-in or boneless Marinade ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup orange juice 2 tbsp lemon juice ½ cup minced garlic 3 packets Sazón with coriander and annatto (40 g each) 2 tbsp onion powder 3 tbsp dried cilantro 3 tbsp […]
Serves 4–6 Ingredients Beef 2 lbs beef, sliced ⅛-inch thick (ribeye, London broil, bottom round, etc.) Marinade 1 cup Asian pear, grated ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce ½ cup diced onion ¼ cup mirin 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons gochujang hot pepper paste (optional, adjust to […]
Description These homemade McRib sandwiches are built with real rib meat—tender baby back ribs smoked until juicy, then piled onto toasted rolls with pickles, onions, and a sweet honey barbecue sauce. Serves 4–6 sandwiches Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 4–5 hours Rest Time 30 minutes Ingredients Ribs 1 rack baby back ribs 2–3 tbsp […]
Basic Savory Brine Yield Enough brine for 1 large turkey, several whole chickens, or 6–8 lbs of pork Prep Time 10 minutes (plus cooling time) Ingredients ½ cup Redmond Kosher Sea Salt ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons allspice berries 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 1 gallon liquid (a combination of water and low-sodium vegetable […]
Serves 4–6 Ingredients 2–2½ lb ham steaks ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup honey ⅓ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup sriracha 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp black pepper Instructions 1. Preheat your Traeger grill to 400°F. 2. Pat the ham steaks dry with paper towels. 3. In a small saucepan combine the brown […]
Description Tender pork marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs, then grilled on skewers until juicy and lightly charred. Serve with rice, salad, and grilled lemons. Ingredients 3 lbs pork tenderloin Marinade 6 tbsp garlic paste ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp Redmond […]
Yield Makes about 4½ cups Ingredients 3½ cups mayonnaise (Duke’s recommended) 2 tbsp garlic paste 1 tsp chipotle powder 3 tbsp sriracha 1 tsp black pepper 1½ tsp kosher salt ¼ cup honey (or corn syrup) 1 cup apple cider vinegar Instructions 1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl. 2. Whisk until smooth and […]
Serves 10–12 Ingredients 1 8–10 lb pork butt Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub Apple juice, for spritzing ¾ cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup honey ¼ cup hot sauce ¼ cup apple juice 1 cup BBQ sauce Instructions 1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your Traeger grill to 225°F. 2. Prepare the Pork: […]
Serves 4–6 Ingredients 2 racks baby back ribs Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub Peach nectar (for spritzing) 2–3 tablespoons Texas Pepper Jelly Cherry Habanero jelly 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar 2–3 tablespoons honey 2–3 tablespoons Parkay squeeze butter Additional BBQ rub, for wrapping Instructions 1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your Traeger grill to 275°F. 2. Prepare […]
