In light of the upcoming Smoke on the Water Festival, I thought I’d pay tribute to all the Pittmasters out there with a Review of a Traeger smoker.

Admittedly, I have the entry-level Pro Series 22 that I bought for around $1,100 a few years ago. Even though it doesn’t have the WIFI connectivity of its more expensive brothers — it still does the job just fine.

How does it work I hear you ask? Unlike charcoal grills, the Traeger has its own pellet dispenser which allows for grilling and smoking. It relies on electricity and pellets to create a consistent, smoky flavour.