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How to Cook with a Pellet Grill in 5 Easy Steps
Thought about pellet grilling, but aren’t sure where to start? It’s not complicated — in fact, pellet grills combine the ease and convenience of gas grills and the smoky goodness of charcoal grills. Let’s find out how easy it really is!
What You’ll Need
Fuel and Tools
- Kingsford® Hardwood Pellets
- Pellet Grill
- Aluminum Foil
Fill the Hopper
- Before pouring in your pellets, make sure the hopper is clear of debris.
- Next, fill your hopper to the desired level, before starting the grill. Kingsford® Hardwood Pellets deliver excellent performance in all pellet grills, including Traeger or Pit Boss®.
- We recommend about 1 lb. of pellets per hour for low heat and about 2 lb. per hour for high heat.
Fill the Hopper
Wait for the Grill to Achieve Desired Temperature
- Keep the grill lid closed to allow your pellet grill to heat up as quickly as possible.
- While things heat up, it’s a good time to season your food.
- If your grill isn’t up to temp after you finish seasoning, simply relax and enjoy the wait.
- Good things come with patience!
Wait for the Grill to Achieve Desired Temperature
Adjusting and Maintaining the Grill While Cooking
- Keep the grill closed to capture the full flavor.
- For more smoke flavor, cook longer at a lower temperature.
- For less smoke flavor, cook shorter at a higher temperature.
- If you’re doing a multi-hour cook on your pellet grill, check the hopper occasionally to ensure the pellets are feeding in correctly.
- Not so complicated — right?
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How Can I Make Pellet Grill Cleanup Easy? The heat deflector/drip tray does a great job providing uniform heat and containing grease. To make cleanup easy, simply add extra-wide aluminum foil to your deflector to help keep it clean.
Adjusting and Maintaining the Grill While Cooking
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