I prepared a brined turkey breast following a brine recipe and cooked it using Turkey wood blend pellets. The process was simple and straightforward—the brining was easy, and the cooking went smoothly. The end result was outstanding: the turkey was incredibly moist, flavorful, and had a subtle smoky depth from the pellets. My guests gave rave reviews at Thanksgiving, praising both the taste and the juiciness of the meat. This method delivered a holiday centerpiece that was both delicious and memorable.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Adequate pellets for low and slow turkey in 28* weather; rub a little salty; received many compliments on the taste
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from traegergrills.comBy Traeger, Traeger grills, December 5, 2025
Glad to hear the turkey got compliments and that your grill held steady in 28° weather. When you brine, the meat already carries salt, so a salted rub on top can push it over the edge. Next time, try a lighter coat, go with a salt-free rub, or cut the rub with unsalted spices (paprika, garlic, herbs) or a touch of brown sugar. For cold‑weather cooks, keeping the hopper topped up and using an insulated blanket or wind block can help with steady temps and pellet efficiency.
Thanks for cooking with us. Enjoy the next round.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
This was great. We brined for about 40 hours, then rubbed it with butter, seasoned, trussed, and threw it in the smoker at 300. One thermometer in the leg and one in the breast. Took about 4 hours to cook, rested for 1 hour. Some of the best turkey we've ever had. A++++
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com