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Not all wood pellets run smoothly through a Traeger auger. We tested 8 brands in the Pro 575 to find the best smoke flavor that won't cause jam errors.
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$18.99
Key Benefit: Actual bark included in the pellet for significantly stronger smoke ring and flavor
Check Price on Amazon ↗$14.99
Key Benefit: 100% all-natural hardwood with no flavor oils or fillers
Check Price on Amazon ↗No. Despite what the manual implies about warranty voiding, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal to void a warranty simply for using a third-party consumable. You can safely use any food-grade hardwood pellet.
Usually two reasons: 1) Excess sawdust from cheap pellets clumped up in the auger tube. 2) Moisture got into the hopper, causing the pellets to swell and turn into hard concrete inside the auger.
It needs to break easily (not be overly long) and have low ash content. High ash will fill the relatively small fire pot on the 575 model during an overnight 14-hour brisket cook, potentially suffocating the fire.
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