Weeknight Smoking on Your Traeger and Other Pellet Grills: Incredible Wood-Fired Meals Made Fast and Easy

by Adam McKenzie

Overview

Traeger® Cooking - Low on Effort, Big on Flavor

It’s easier than ever to enjoy your favorite smoky flavors whenever you want, even on your busiest weeknights. Adam McKenzie is here to show you how to master your Traeger® for meals that are fuss-free and packed with flavor. Teacher by day, king of the grill by night, Adam has learned all the tips and tricks to make Traeger® cooking fit into anyone’s busy life. With these brilliant recipes, you’ll want to cook with your Traeger® every day! As a bonus, he’s adapted traditionally slow-cooked barbecue recipes to be faster and easier using the unique features of pellet grills. Best of all, Adam includes recipes for a variety of meats, perfect for any griller no matter their tastes. In this collection, discover new grilling favorites, such as:

• Smash Burgers
• BBQ Chicken Lollipops
• Festival Flank Steak Sandwiches
• Whole Traegered Chicken
• Wood-Fired Carne Asada
• Buffalo Chicken Burgers
• Colorado Tri-Tip with Santa Maria Salsa
• Grilled Salmon with Spinach Pesto
• Orange, Chipotle & Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloins
• Quicker Whole Smoked Brisket

With each delicious recipe, Adam helps to take the stress out of weeknight cooking. Gather your goods, fire up your Traeger® and you’ll have a tantalizing barbecue dinner ready in no time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645673002
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	05/11/2021
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	360,125
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)

About the Author

Adam McKenzie is the creator of This Jew Can Que. He has collaborated with nationally recognized brands, namely Traeger® Wood Fired Grills as well as Snake River Farms, Head Country Bar-B-Que and more. He has also partnered with Spiceology to create a line of seasoning blends. Adam lives in Denver, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Foreword 9

Introduction 10

Mastering Your Traeger 13

Your Traeger 14

Pellets 14

Sourcing Your Proteins 14

Tools 16

Seasonings & Sauces 16

Techniques 19

Quick-Smoked Steaks & Burgers 23

Marinated Skirt Steak 24

Reverse-Seared Steak 27

Colorado Tri-Tip with Santa Maria Salsa 28

Smoked Korean-Style Short Ribs 31

Festival Flank Steak Sandwiches 32

Wood-Fired Came Asada 35

Lamb Chops with Pomegranate & Fig Salsa 36

Smash Burgers 39

The Ultimate BBQ Cheeseburger 40

Buffalo Chicken Burgers 43

Stuffed Greek Lamb Burgers 44

Fast & Delicious Chicken & Pork 47

Whole Traegered Chicken 48

Smoked Chicken Yakitori Skewers 51

BBQ Chicken Lollipops 52

Smoke-Fried Wings 55

Juicy Bone-In Pork Chops 56

Orange, Chipotle & Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloins 59

Grilled Pork Shoulder Steaks with Herb Gremolata 60

Chicken Tinga Tacos 62

"Breakfast for Dinner" Traeger Casserole 64

Smoke-Roasted Chicken with Lemons 67

Green Chile Chicken Cordon Bleu 68

Lightning Fast Fish & Seafood 71

Thai Halibut en Papillote 72

Grilled Salmon with Spinach Pesto 75

Clams in Spicy Red Broth 76

Smoked Oysters 79

Butter-Basted Smoked Lobster Tails 80

Baja Fish Tacos 82

Garlic Junky Smoked Shrimp Scampi 84

Seared Tuna Steaks with Spicy Bok Choy 87

Grilled Scallops in Citrus Mojo Marinade 88

Fire-Roasted Whole Fish 91

Low(Ish) & Slow(Ish) BBQ to Fit Your Busy Life 93

Traditional Pulled Pork Shoulder 94

Smoky Pork Belly Burnt Ends 97

Chuck Roast Burnt Ends 98

Quicker Whole Smoked Brisket 101

Smoked Pork Ribs 103

Beef Dino Bones 107

Pork Roast with Mustard & Cranberries 109

Orange-Maple Glazed Ham 113

Prime Rib Roast 114

Smoked Leg of Lamb 117

Smoked Spatchcock Turkey 118

Smoking Sides & Apps 121

Cast-iron Scalloped Potatoes 122

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 125

Traeger Skillet Veggies 126

Smoked Hasselback Potatoes 129

The Cheesiest One-Pan Macaroni & Cheese 130

Easy Traeger Dutch Baby 133

Grilled Garlic Junky Naan 134

Smoky Yorkshire Puddings 137

Fire-Roasted Jalapeño Poppers 138

Bacon Candy 141

Smoked Artichoke Dip 142

Baked Brie Two Ways 145

Weeknight Traeger Desserts 147

Skillet Spoon Brownies 148

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie 151

Upside-Down Cobbler 152

Apple Toffee Galette 155

Sauces, Butters & Salsas to Elevate Any Dish 157

BBQ Sauces 158

Kitchen Sink BBQ Sauce 158

Alabama White Sauce 159

Asian-Style BBQ Sauce 159

Mustardy Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce 160

Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce 160

Bourbon Berry BBQ Sauce 161

Compound Butter 162

Salsas & Sauces 164

Corn & Poblano Saba 164

Chimichurri 165

Smoked Pico de Gallo 166

Spinach Pesto 166

Acknowledgments 168

About the Author 170

Index 171

Editorial Reviews

“This is a pellet grill master class from the Denver BBQ King. These recipes are inventive, easy to follow and, most importantly, delicious.”
-Mark Anderson, co-host of The Grill Dads

“Adam McKenzie is a master at making barbecue approachable and delicious, even after a busy day.”
-Christie Vanover, owner and pitmaster of Girls Can Grill

“For weeknight dinners on the Traeger®, this book is what I’m reaching for. Adam is creative with his flavors and his techniques are reliable. I can count on these recipes when I want to impress my family and friends.”
-Jason Ganahl, “Maestro of Meat” and owner of GQue BBQ

“It’s great seeing Adam’s love for teaching extend outside of the classroom, and with this book there’s no doubt that people will learn what it takes to master the art of smoking.”
-Pete Taylor, founder & CEO of Spiceology

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