Traeger Grills - Ironwood 885 with WiFIRE - Black

I bought this after waiting for a month for Best Buy to get it in stock as it was sold out almost instantly when they first carried it. As soon as I saw it available I jumped on it. I consider myself a good griller. I also own a gas and charcoal but this grill (named Sir-Ribs-A-Lot) is becoming my go-to. The Wi-Fi notifications and control are the key to success here. I have smoked 4 pork shoulders and a brisket overnight. I have comfort knowing that I will get an alert if pellets are low or if temps are inconsistent. The first overnighter was a bit nerve wracking but it delivered (brisket for mother's day). The last few pork shoulders have produced the best pulled pork I've ever had. All of the meat has been the juiciest of anything I've ever grilled, which blew my mind due to the length of the cook (low and slow). I haven't yet perfected ribs yet (1 attempt) but everything else has been flawless with the recipes and directions that are included IN THE APP. The smart controller keeps the temperature within a few degrees of your target temp (unless your bacon grease flares up. RIP Jalapeno Poppers.) I also got the extra front shelf (highly recommended) and the liners (tin foil is too thin and gets thinner with long cooks). Pellet grills need to be cleaned out more regularly. I recommend a small battery operated shop-vac for the task. Bonus points to BBY for having a huge selection of pellets as well. I'm exited to try all of the different kinds (apple, hickory, signature, cherry, mesquite, pecan). Traeger does a lot of marketing. They are the known brand for pellet grills. There might be others that are cheaper, but you will have no hesitations or regrets with this purchase.

This thing changes the way you grill. Food is more tender and moist then any other grill… it’s also very easy to operate.. the low and slow is so nice being able to monitor the temp and pellets from my app… change temp if it’s cooking to slow or fast right from the app.. and if your foods done but your not around just hit that keep warm button and your food will stay hot… just don’t leave it on keep warm for too long or it will dry out…

So far, so good! Got the new smoker last Thursday and put together in an easy process, by myself, following included instructions. Smoked 3 racks of ribs the following day to perfection (I am an experienced smoker with no needed learning curve), and then smoked 4 pounds of jerky the following day. I would say, buy more pellets sooner than later as I used over 20 pounds with 10 hours of smoke. Depends on cook length, temp, smoke style. Just don’t get caught without enough pellets. Love this new smoker!!

I am so impressed with this Traege. The WiFIRE is a great feature with a awesome app.

Researched and studied the entire Traeger product line forever. Was deciding between the Pro series and the Ironwood series. Even though I am not an experienced "griller" I decided to go with the Ironwood. The Pro series is awesome from family and friends that have purchased that line. I just wanted something a little out of my comfort zone to grow into. I tend to keep and use things forever so that was a tiny factor I used in spending a little more. Overall, this grill is rock solid. So many gadgets and fun things you can add on to this grill to help with anything that you are going to grill. It has made me comfortable to actually grill for people. I NEVER was the person who grilled. Even though I have only used it 3 times now (HA!) I have grilled for people 2 of those times. I love this grill. It is worth the money I promise you. As long as you cover it when you are not using it, clean it when you should I am pretty sure it will be part of your cooking routing for years to come. If you are debating on a Traeger, do what I did and look up You Tube videos. Look around the internet and watch people grill with it. I think you will understand why other people purchase this grill. Again, I debated on buying a Traeger for over a year and finally did it. You will be happy. It is just a solid piece of equipment with tons of suppose online and in stores everywhere. Oh... one more thing. When you are debating the size do this.... if you are never going to grill for more than 2 people. Get the smaller size of any of the grills from them. If you are going to grill for 4 people or more.... get the larger size. I promise you will thank me.

This is easy to set up, easy to use and connects right to my phone so I can be even lazier. There is no tending to the pellets, no checking temperatures, you just set it up at the beginning and forget about it. If it ever does require attention or temperatures are reached, it notifies you via the app. I was hesitant on spending this kind of money on a smoker, but it was well worth it and will be using it for years to come.

Absolutely worth it! Wood pellets add that next level of flavor to your grilling. You can definitely feel the quality in any Traeger product. I opted for the Ironwood 885 as I felt it was the best balance between price and value as the features and sizing fit my family’s needs. The phone app is top notch and makes grilling a breeze with excellent features and a massive community of recipes where I think it really completes the unit.

I've had my Timberline for over a year now and it is the finest cooker I've ever owned. As a loyal Traeger owner since 2002, I've had a few different models, but this thing is a completely new level of quality and consistency. The insulation holds temperatures better and burns less pellets. The new smoke flow adds even more flavor. And, the wifi controller keeps me connected to my grill from anywhere. Well done!