I’d set a target temp in the app and it would buzz me when it was ready. Inside the smoke box, all of my meats heated evenly and were perfectly cooked right when the smoker said they would be. It’s the fastest-heating induction burner I’ve ever used, getting my cast iron pan piping hot in what feels like seconds. I like that you can use this as a low-and-slow smoker or a traditional high-heat grill, depending on what and how you want to cook, and the side burner is ideal for searing literally anything. You’ll get more direct heat if you place your items on the thick stainless steel of the lowest racks, but you still get plenty of heat on the second and third racks, just like on a traditional barbecue. The smoke is light and blue, which any smoker worth their rub knows they’re looking for. I’ve never had any issues with the auger getting stuck or any kind of mechanical malfunctioning. I've cooked everything from six large pork butts to freshly picked seasonal veggies on the new Timberline, and I’m extremely impressed with its performance. The one accessory you need-a grill cover-costs an astonishing $180.
You’ll pay $120 for a front shelf, $60 for a bin to store utensils, and $120 for a stainless steel grill tray. Traeger sent me those accessories, which are nice and all, but not necessary, especially since they cost a lot. The left side of the Timberline houses an induction burner, which pairs perfectly with cast iron pans for searing items you’ve just cooked to perfection on the smoker, or for cooking companion dishes while you wait for something to finish smoking.Īccessory rails surround the front and sides of the smoker and give you a place to put things like a paper towel holder, a pop-up holding tray, and hooks for grill tools. You just want to make sure your router has enough range because I experienced a spotty connection on the Traeger now and then. Once you have it connected to your Wi-Fi, you can control every aspect of the machine (including setting timers and temperature alerts) from your smartphone.
The best way to use it though is to connect your phone to the grill via the Traeger app. The main control area for the Timberline is on the right side of the unit via a very comfortable push-button knob and a color LCD display. There’s even a plastic bin and special trap door so you can drop one type of pellet out of the auger for storage and put another type in if you want to smoke something with, say, hickory before switching back to applewood. You’ll get a lot of use out of those metal drip liners before you need to replace one the six pork shoulders only filled one up about halfway.īesides the smoke box, on the right of the unit you’ll find a box where you can fill your wood pellets of choice (Traeger sent me an assortment of their own in-house pellets, but you can use other brands). There’s a drip tray and ash/grease catch in an easy-to-detach compartment in the cabinet below the smoker, which also serves as a great place to store extra pellets and metal liners for the drip tray. Inside the smoke box, there are three tiers you can put everything on, with a vent for the smoke cut midway along the backside of the smoker so that it circulates fully to the top before venting. The Timberline comes in a large orange box with clear instructions for setup, but you may want a partner to help you move some of the heavier bits. The heart of the system is a sizable insulated smoke box with room for six pork shoulders, or about the equivalent racks of ribs or chickens (the company also sells an XL version with roughly a third more space for an additional $300). That’s a lot of cash for any kitchen appliance. The fly in the smoke-ringed ointment? It costs $3,500. After about two months, I’ve barely used a bag and a half of wood pellets. Minus a middling Wi-Fi connection (you’ll want to make sure your yard has solid coverage), the new Timberline delivers everything I’d want from a modern smoker and more: You can bake, sauté, and smoke in a single unit that’s power- and fuel-efficient.
This smart smoker and induction burner provides the perfect all-in-one outdoor kitchen. A fresh juicy melon? Throw it on the Traeger for 30 mins for a perfectly caramelized desert. Steak? Smoke it before you sear it on the built-in induction burner. In fact, this summer, it’s become rare for me to cook anything that isn’t in some way smoked. I haven’t just been cooking massive amounts of pork on Traeger’s freshly redesigned premium smoker. But there I was with the new Traeger Timberline, hitting the “super smoke” button and checking my temps at 6 am before my morning coffee, making enough meat to feed 100 people at my town’s annual backyard kegger. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably not accustomed to perfectly smoking nearly 50 pounds of pork shoulder using a smartphone while lying in your bed.
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