Traeger Ironwood Wood Fired Pellet Grill Review | BBQGuys Expert Overview
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- Take a look at the innovative features of Traeger's Ironwood Series Wood Fired Pellet Grill in this video review!
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About This Series:
- The Ironwood series has the convenience of WIFIRE technology. The Traeger app allows you to use your phone to monitor and control your Ironwood grill. This allowed me to smoke a 17lb. Brisket overnight without having to worry about babysitting the grill - I could track the progress on my phone, no matter where I was.
- The Traeger app even has a collection of recipes to choose from. These recipes are fully compatible with the Ironwood, simply press “cook now” and the app will send the target temps and timer settings for great results on whatever you choose.
- Traeger’s D2 controller lets you dial in your temperature anywhere between 165F and 500F. Grill, bake, and smoke with the push of a button!
- For more reliability, the Ironwood series uses an industry first brushless motor to power their variable speed fan and auger.
- Traeger’s Ironwood series has a super smoke mode, which utilizes its variable speed fan to get the maximum amount of smoke between 165 and 225-degree settings.
- For maximum smoke circulation, the Ironwood series features Traeger’s innovative downdraft exhaust system. This forces the smoke to exit through these ports at the back of the grill, right near the cooking surface level. This design causes the fan forced smoke and heat to create a vortex around your food before exiting the grill.
- For added heat retention, the belly and sidewalls of the Ironwood are double walled. This allowed me to smoke the brisket overnight and still have pellets left in the morning.
Featuring: Randy Watson
Filmed/Produced by: Paris Frederick - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thank you so much for the review. I've always wanted a pellet grill but never had the money to get one. I finally have enough but was overwhelmed by how many pellet grills are out there. You helped me make my final decision. Here's to some awesome grilling!
Glad we could help!
Very thorough review! Great job guys!!
Thanks Erin!
Really great video. Short, sweet, and straight to the point! Thumbs up!
Very good video review. All the food you cooked looked amazing.
Thanks so much!
Ordered my Ironwood 885 a week and a half ago and it just arrived yesterday! Shipped perfectly and it was well packaged. Assembly was easy too. Gonna season it today and do my first cook on it tonight. Can't wait!
Great to hear!
Update? Thoughts?
Jeff threw out the grill with that weeks trash
This grill is amazing! I'm sold!
It's so good!
Well I'm off to the store
This is the most detailed TH-cam video I have seen in a very long time.
Hope it helped. Thanks for watching!
@@BBQGuys you have no idea, thank you so much. Stay safe out there bless you and your family. Have a lovely Christmas.
Agree 💯%
Nice video. Food looked spectacular. Picking up a Ironwood 650 tomorrow. Hope it works better, then the Pro 575, I had, that they scraped.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy breaking in the new grill :)
Marsh Buster I too had a pro 575 (returned to Home Depot) and am now considering the ironwood... wish there were more review videos for it though... would you recommend?
Great review. Makes me want to upgrade.
Nothing wrong with an upgrade!
Me too
Great review
Wife just bought it for me. Can't wait to put it together
You'll love it!
Well this is probably the best review I've ever seen. I'm definitely getting one of these now!
Thanks Keith! Let us know how your first cook comes out!
just be aware that these guys are in the business of selling grills.
no mention of a single negative thing about this grill. weird, huh?
You wont regret it.
@@rachelmcadamslover because there isnt one. I love mine. Not a single issue.
I like this one, I have the lil tex and its great. I started making videos of it on my channel
I was about to get the weber smokefire but looks like there are quite a few problems with it. Now I'm thinking about buying this cooker instead. I think this one right here will work proper.
Tino Schlichthärle I’m in the same boat! Taking delivery of the 885 tomorrow! I like the idea of the new down draft system and the D2 drive?
Came looking for a review an this made me decide on yes lol
Glad we were able to help!
this is very impressive
That brisket looked soooo good.!!!!
Very tasty!
Yeah this is the one I will be getting next month (March 2021)..........can’t wait 😃😃😃
Enjoy it!
Yup I'm sold
Great smoker! Hope you get one and let us know how your first cook comes out. Thanks for watching.
Every father needs this. Including me.
We agree!
I have this grill..... if you're debating on getting it, just do it. You wont regret it
@@thekeffar4879 $1500
Need another stimulus check...
Would be money well spent!
Just ordered my ironwood 650 cant wait
Lmfao
Whoever came up with this concept was genius but I'm sure its comes with a big price tag. I think I'm still gonna get one though
Yeah, it really makes it easy to focus on enjoying the party!
They're pricy
Broil king pellet grill is all stainless internals And cast iron grates + a 600 temp.
good to know. my z grill only gets up to 450 and the set speed fan dries out the food during long smokes
Is it safe to keep the grill outside covered when not using it or will it mess up the electronics? And I’m assuming you would want to store it inside during the winter!
If you live in a region that reaches 35°F or colder, simply wrap up your rig with an insulation blanket and keep on cooking outdoors on your Traeger, year-round.
That brisket did traeger dirty!!!
Great video, thank you! Does the 885 consume noticeably more pellets than the 665 because of the larger space?
You shouldn't see a noticeable difference.
@@BBQGuys thanks for the reply! I see the ironwood’s have a deal going on where you get the grill cover + a bag of their signature blend pellets for the normal grill price. In your guys experience, is this a good deal compared to Memorial Day or Father’s Day deals?
So can you smoke on the lowest level? Or do you have to always use it on the level just above?
Yes absolutely, the grease pan above the fire pot protects the food from direct heat. I smoked the ribs start to finish on the bottom rack. It's just for longer cooks like brisket I would rather have a large water pan under it as well.
This looks like a very nice way to cook, grill , smoke or whatever. But , I think I will keep my Big Green Egg on one side of my burner stove and the BlackStone griddle on the other side.
Sounds like you have a great setup!
Which position do you prefer to keep your grate at? The lowest setting or the raised setting? If you swap in between positions; what determines your decisions from lower grate or the raised grate. TYI
I keep mine in the lowest setting for grilling and I put it in the raised setting for smoking.
Yes, low setting for higher heat grilling and top setting for smoking is a good plan.
How long did you cook that brisket at 200°? It looked delicious
Let it cruise all night, then into the next day. I'd say around 15 hours by the time it was all said and done.
@@BBQGuys wow awesome thanks...looks amazing
What gauge steel is the body made of? Is there an insulated model? I plan to move to the US northeast.
Hey Marcel, Randy here. The gauge of the barrel on the Ironwood is 16 gauge. A bit small, but the Timberline is more insulated on the barrel and the door. The Ironwood just has insulation on the sides of the barrel. Traeger makes an insulated blanket for some of there models but not the Ironwood. Those blankets can be seen here: www.bbqguys.com/search?sstring=traeger+blanket
Damn this made hungry. Prime sale , I’m getting one
Enjoy it!
Is this one good for beginners? Want to start bbq’in for the family
Tareger is great for beginners. Very usuer friendly.
Thanks for the review. This is a really nice design that looks like it should perform well but I can't imagine it holding up. You typically can find better material quality on grills that cost a lot less. The only stainless steel is on the exterior shelf, that's inexcusable in this price range. I expect grills that cost this much to last 10+ years. I doubt the Ironwood will without replacing most of the internals.
I always laugh at the people who want a "stainless" grill. I fell for one of those "stainless" grills once. Never again. Chances are the "stainless" shelf will be the first thing needing replaced.
@@chuck7869 if you buy your stainless grills at Walmart, maybe. My ten year old Napoleon propane grill still has its original stainless grates, flavorizer bars, and burners and there is no corrosion on the exterior stainless or porcelin enameled steel. The fact remains that Traeger's competitors in this price range use better quality materials.
There are different grades of stainless steel. Most of the grills we carry that use stainless use 304 or 316 (marine grade). These alloys are extremely durable and corrosion-resistant. You won't likely need to replace them for many years.
Question for all other 885 owners out there. I’ve had mine three weeks ago and have had the smoke in this video maybe twice. I run it with super smoke at 225 using Traeger brand pellets. Am I doing something wrong or does something need to be cleaned out? I called Traeger support and they were helpful but still no smoke.
I have had mine two weeks and used it twice and hardly any smoke ….. even on super smoke mode . I am
Going to clean it out and have a better look but doesn’t seem to smoke much apart from when it’s coming up to temp. To be fair I cooked baby back ribs this week and there wasn’t much smoke, however, the ribs did taste Smokey and had a smoke ring….. maybe the smoke is so thin that you can hardly see it …
Also…. I cannot get the WiFire to connect . Will be calling traeger to assist
Yea they don’t smoke well. I had a zgrill and it would send a lot of smoke. But these have a very thin blue smoke. But honestly that’s what you want the clean burning smoke. I bought a century 885 from Costco and I’ve smoked and baked in it and both have good flavors . I have not done a long smoke yet tho so we will see
@@jamesgray4590 so pretty sure I figured out how they did the commercials. Smoke tube and the grill off. Legit does the same exact smoke
What material is the grease drip tray made of? Stainless steel, aluminum? And what about the firebox?
Hey Baron, it is Aluminized Steel.
This is great and all, but can I climb in and grill myself?
LOL. Not sure about that.
I'm trying to figure out what the Traeger pro 870 looks like.
Do you like this model
I'm excited 😊 I just won this from the Diesel Brothers
We love this model. You can cook anything and everything!
I like the grill but would have liked to see thicker grade steel on the heat baffle and drip tray. At this price point, it’s disappointing.
Thicker steel=more expensive. Get a Timberline or a Yoder
bryan norris not true. Check out the Grilla silverbac or rec tec stampede. They are 300$ cheaper and have stainless steel internals with a better warranty.
@@billdobberpuhl9507 I said thicker steel....had both. Returned both....1 silverback and 2 RT700S. Awesome customer service. Abysmal quality.
bryan norris could you please explain the quality issues that you experienced? I am about to pull the trigger on a new rec tec.
@@billdobberpuhl9507 if you want to shoot me a message on Facebook I'd be happy to share my experience
That Ironwood series looks very tempting, I'll wait until my 'Lil Tex stops working and then move up.
Tempting indeed!
It’s my goal to do this with elk 🤤
Let us know how it turns out!
Roe Jogan is that you
I’m ready to buy my first smoker I do a lot of entertaining in the summer wats your recommendation
This Ironwood is a great option, any pellet grill is very beginner friendly. The temp being controlled for you lets you focus on perfecting your recipes and flavor profiles - without having to sweat temp swings. What is your price range? We have a wide range of options, so price range helps narrow down the best bang for your buck.
@@BBQGuys 1500
Sold
Right on!
I want one just don’t have $1500 to fork out for one
Is there a front shelf option? What about a cover?
Both are add-on options!
Do you ship to South Africa, or have a dealer in South Africa?
We currently only ship inside the US.
WWHHD? King of the Hill.
LOL, He'd ask why no Propane.
Is there a video of proper cleaning for the ironwood 885?
Hey Gera! We definitely plan to address that in the future. In the mean time we encourage you to check with Traeg
er on how to clean the 885.
I have this “smoker”. Very disappointed as it puts out very little smoke. It’s pretty much a $1500 outdoor oven. I talked to Traeger customer service 2 months ago about my dissatisfaction and they said they were sending a new fan to replace the current one. Haven’t seen anything yet and doubt that’s the issue. I’ve tried everything. It produces some smoke when first firing up and that’s about it. Super smoke mode is worthless. I wish it produced smoke. 🙁
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Our customer service team would be happy to answer any question about your Traeger. Contact them at:
1-844-371-2749
Nice grill, how much does it cost ? 800.00
Tre 1200ish
$1499 plus tax and extras
Should all that smoke come out of the front with the lid closed? doesnt seem efficient
This unit could benefit from more insulation in the way of gaskets. But the grill is very efficient in fuel usage and keeping temp. The temperature fluctuation is minimal as well.
Hey Guys, my recommendation would be to stay away from the Traeger brand. Just take a look at all the consumer complaints online. They may have been great many years ago, but make garbage products now. So many better options.
I looked at all the reviews all 5 star. The only thing I can find is that people are complaining about the wifi not connecting properly.
You didn't wrap the brisket ?
Not for this cook.
Can someone explain "smoking" an apple pie? I cannot wrap my head around baking in this thing. :)
Denise Fennell think about this. If you were to bake a apple pie you would wanna use apple wood this giving it even more apple flavor. When baking you have to use a more mild wood. For example I’ve made some pecan desserts using pecan pellets and they turn out really well. But if you use a stronger pellet such as hickory or mesquite for desserts they turn out nasty.
The things you can do on a pellet grill are endless!
I bought a Traeger grill from you guys. It never works right. What is the warranty on a Traeger grill? How can I get Traeger to honor it? My grill is a POS. Smoke never comes out. I have to take the grill apart every time I use it.
Hey John! Sorry you are experiencing issues with your Traeger. Please call out customer service team at 877.743.2269. They will be able to help you out!
Same with mine it holds temps but it doesn’t really smoke much. It smokes at like 130-200 but I want smoke at around 250. It isn’t really able to sear. It’s more like an outdoor oven.
Is it electric, bricks or propane????????
It is electric.
I'm a get me one
Sounds tempting but I hear the Traeger has huge temperature fluctuations.
The more insulation, the better for temperature consistency. Ironwood has better insulation than the entry level models of Traeger. I didn't get fluctuations on this model that would affect the quality of the food coming off. That brisket was a really worry free cook, for what it's worth. Cheers!
BBQGuys that’s great you didn’t have any issues from your first cook. I’ve read reviews from customers about their ironwood experiences and the lack of customer service Traeger offers. I’m not sure I want to go that route. I may want to save a bit more for a Yoder.
@@webmoss which yoder were you looking to get?
I just bought the Traeger 780 from you all. It’s fantastic!!! Question. What would be a good overnight temp to smoke a brisket?
Randy here. I smoked mine overnight for about 10 hours at 220 degrees F.
BBQGuys thanks Randy. I appreciate the reply and the tip. Be well sir!
Where's the easy clean out of the firebox?? See Camp Chef!
so do you guys think you could sear a steak for example on the ironwood 650 if i crank up to 500 degrees. would that be hot enough to sear a steak? please let me know
I didn't have much luck with searing on this grill. However, this Camp Chef worked great. Here's a link: www.bbqguys.com/camp-chef/woodwind-pellet-grill-on-cart-with-sear-box-pg24wwss
Or even this Memphis Pro grill that has a direct flame insert. I was able to do some nice lamb on that and can be seen here. th-cam.com/video/VqaMJJpVizo/w-d-xo.html
SO it will sear a steak/burger?
You can grill burgers certainly. I do not call it a sear because what you will find with Pellet smokers like this without a perforated direct flame tray - the max temp is built to sustain at 500 with the lid closed. So let's say you tried to sear a steak at 500F, I wouldn't want my steak cooked through, so I would typically leave the lid up while I seared. The heat recovery on a pellet grill is not like a gas grill or charcoal grill, so don't expect it to sear super hot with the lid up. If searing is important to you on a pellet grill, I suggest looking at Memphis Grills or Camp Chef with a direct flame cooking option.
@@BBQGuys I have been doing the reverse sear on big phat rib-eyes with mine, low and slow at 225 until meat gets to 119. ThenI just get the regular weber propane grill screaming at 550 and sear them on that. Turns out PERFECT
I have this grill and it's never put out smoke like in this......smh yall adding effects
There are specific times when it produces more visible smoke. I know what you mean, it isn't consistent thick looking like this all the time, we tend to use clips that have the visible smoke because we like how the image looks. No added effects here.
I agree. The grill is a disappointment. It’s worthless for smoking.
I need to know the states it is legal to marry this smoker in....
We support you.
I think I will stay with my GMG Daniel Boone
2 greats grills!
I just bought one of these. but what I don't understand is people saying this is a good review. it's a paid advertisement!!
Hey Robert. We hold every grill we review to the same standards of Performance, Quality and Features.
@@BBQGuys it's an advertisement.
So much smoke in this video. My Ironwood doesn’t put off any you can’t see during a cook.
looks to be losing a lot of smoke .
The Ironwood’s D2 controller also includes Traeger’s SuperSmoke mode, which drops the temperature inside the grill down to 175 degrees and cuts off the fan, resulting in incredible smoke production.
👍🇺🇸❤
A bit much
It's not a grill. It's an oven.
Wood fired oven ;)
Never understood why they use these Mickey Mouse cooking grates. Those are useless. Put some heavy duty stainless steel. Come on.
We hear ya! These hold up well, though.
Save your money, traeger grills are not worth what they charge. The wifire app never works.Better more effectively bbq are out there
Traeger pellet grills are among our highest-rated, according to our customers, with several models consistently receiving 5 out of 5 stars. www.bbqguys.com/bbq-grills-smokers/traeger-pellet-grills-smokers?wts=top_rated
3 Blind Mice you don’t know what you are talking about, get a Timberline product...I don’t use the app
Well. I deliver this brand often to high quality restaurants and very large homes in affluent neighborhoods. It seems to be very popular but I haven't bought my own yet.
@@truckpilot01 and you probably haven’t seen the returns either bro.
I'm fine with my charcoal grill that I can get multiple at an affordable price, nice job promoting it at a time like this though! Grill outside, inhale the smells of the grilled food and a good dose of that corona😂
The Prius of grilling/smoking. This thing has no guts or character. How would you feel if your favorite bbq joint started using a "pellet grill"? I for one enjoy the process of smoking. Picking my wood. Chopping it. Starting my fire. Checking my temps. Etc. This takes all the fun out of a time honored tradition. I think I'll stick with my Oklahoma Joe.
Pellet grills are not for everybody. We love classic charcoal grills as well. Some people want a worry free grill and this is it - certainly the traditional smoking process is an art indeed.
Well I had a side box smoker my brother in-law and I used , wood and charcoal, he moved out and I gave him the smoker . I want a pellet smoker/grill,because I want something that quick to start to grill steaks and burgers and chicken or brats without having to light charcoal or turn on a propane tank ,with the ability to smoke something,once in a while ,don’t get me wrong,I think it’s fun to do what your saying,but I live alone now ,it would be overkill to just grill a burger
@@campcookhenry I can definitely understand your perspective and for you this grill would be perfect. I on the other hand have 7 people in my household and grilling/smoking is my brief getaway from the madness. The more time consuming the better.
You are entitled to your opinion. However that being said, pellet grills are a great alternative to the traditional way of smoking. Not many of us city dwellers have a ton of time on our hands unless you’re retired to do traditional smoking. With a pellet grill you can still choose the type of wood you want. Maple, Hickory, Mesquite, Apple, Cherry, Oak, Alder, Pecan. Also, those of us using pellet grills are not burning fossil fuels. That makes us environmentally friendly. Pellets burn clean so there’s no pollution.Hate to brake this to you but pellet grills not only are taking over restaurants, but in bbq completions. Oh by the way, Oklahoma Joe offset smokers are considered to be the Prius of the offset smoking world. Thought I’d throw that in!!!!!
@@glennarcher986 Clearly you don't understand the Prius analogy. And as far as my Oklahoma Joe is concerned it's your every man's smoker and it's a great value for what you pay for it. If you were half as smart as you think you are you'd move out of the city and get you one.
These are built like a tin can! Everything on it is very thin. Makes me wonder how long they last. For $1,499 you can get a much MUCH superior grill!
Being?
@@dustinalexander157 Rec Tec
All the his technology just to grill? Old timers are turning over in their graves
The Treager Grill is perfect for people who.
1. Dont know how to cook on a grill or smoker.
2. Too damn lazy to keep up on the fire with a wood burning grill.
3. Have more money than brains.
Just curious. What runs the gadgets such as the auto feed for pellets and the digital thermometer? Electricity? If so this grill is abdolutely worthless in a situation where there is no electricity such as after a hurricane.
Stanglife 97Cobra lmfao
Facts
Pellet grills are about ease indeed. Yes, the grill requires electricity - great point about hurricanes. If someone is looking for the easiest charcoal grill, I will always recommend a Kamado style grill because the insulation allows it to cruise for hours without refueling.
BBQGuys nice thanks
This argument implodes on itself when you put it into perspective with daily life; it's like saying "people who buy cars don't know how to pedal a bike, or are too damn lazy to run miles to get to work, or have more money than brains." Everyone is capable of getting around without a car but convenience plays a huge key as to why we own them. The same thing could be said about owning a treager, everyone is capable of learning how to grill the traditional way, but it's more convenient to have this type of grill.