New to Traeger here

[Bambino885]

Just bought my first Traeger, Ironwood 885. Still haven’t unboxed it yet, but ready to get started. Just wondering what accessories you guys recommend. So far I have 2 smoke tubes, Fireboard 2 Pro, Meater Block-4-probes, a thermapen, Traeger shelf. I believe that’s it, but any input or suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Plus I was thinking of using LumberJack Pellets instead of Traeger Pellets, one because it’s 8.99 a bag at Atwood’s compared to 18.99 plus I hear lumberjack pellets smoke a little better and no extra crap in them like the Traeger ones. Anyways hoping to be involved with this forum a lot as I like to smoke all the time and always trying new ideas!

 

[primeone]

Welcome to the forum @Bambino885 - Congrats on the new Ironwood. Sounds like you are set! Maybe some pellet buckets?

 

[Bambino885]

Ya, be looking to get some buckets, and looking for something to sift with, maybe just a kitchen strainer?

 

[primeone]

Ya, be looking to get some buckets, and looking for something to sift with, maybe just a kitchen strainer?

I use 5 gallon buckets with lids from Home Depot and a scooper similar to this I got from the dollar store:

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/so-phresh-small-animal-litter-scoop-12-l-x-5-w-x-15-h-2356879?cm_mmc

This is a good setup, just more expensive:

Pellet Bucket Kit

The Oklahoma Joe's® Pellet Bucket Kit includes a filter and scoop in a bucket with an airtight lid to keep your hardwood pellets fresh, dry and ready to use.

www.oklahomajoes.com

Also, check this thread out for other ideas:

Pellets - Pellet Storage Solutions

I'd love to see your setup or tips on what works best for storing your wood pellets. Currently have a large tub/lid with my Traeger bags laying in them, roughly 5 different woods. I've heard of getting 5 gallon buckets and labeling them but that seems like a lot of space to take up on the porch...

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[Slimpicker]

WELCOME

 

[Bambino885]

I’m digging that scoop! Have to go check it out

 

[CMTiger]

Welcome!!!

And check out this thread

Traeger "Must Have" Accessories - Master Thread

I think having one master "Must Have" accessory list for the Traeger would be helpful, especially for people that have just discovered the Traeger community. Please post in this thread items that you think are a must have or very handy to have. I'll continually update the first post to keep...

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[Timmy]

Welcome to the forum!