Introducing the new Traeger Junior, our most affordable Traeger pellet grill yet! Perfectly sized for small households, tailgating, college living and as a second grill for your vacation home. The Junior features 292 square inches of cooking surface, along with our Auto-start and E-Z drain grease systems, the Junior is a perfect introduction to wood pellet cooking.
| Model | Grill Area | BTUs | Unit Wgt. | Unit Dimen. | Temperature Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ055 | 292 sq. in. 19.5" x 15" | 19,500 | 76 lbs. | 38H x 36W x 16D | Standard 3-speed |
Reviews
"Nothing like it..."
By: D Davis (Boise, Idaho), May 26 2009
Owner Since: October/2006
My Traeger Story: We purchased our first Traeger Lil Tex 2 1/2 years ago. We would haul it from our city home to our mountain home each spring and bring it back to the city in the fall. I would get this grumpy face if we were ready to grill and my Traeger was not where I was. It just wasn't the same. Surprise for me!! I just received the Junior for Mother's Day. Now a Traeger at both houses. Just proves if you pout long enough, you get want you want! I truly do not grill on anything else. Gotta go-need to preheat Junior for pizza!
"New to Traeger"
By: Chris Dinsmore (Tacoma, Washington), May 29 2009
Owner Since: May 2009
My Traeger Story: I've only used my Traeger grill twice, but I can confidently say that I will never barbeque with anything other than a Traeger again - they're that good. The taste of the food I've cooked so far has been out of this world, and the convenience is just a step behind propane.
"Awesome"
By: Caleb Fields (Mesa, Arizona), June 5 2009
Owner Since: May/2009
My Traeger Story:I actually never tasted food on a Traeger before I bought one. I heard about them 8 years ago and thought the concept was awesome but the $700 price tag was jut too high for me. I researched smokers for about 6 months until my wife finally gave me the go ahead to purchase one. I was about to buy a Bradley Smoker and then found the Junior for half the price of the Lil Tex. I bought one and have been very happy. I've cooked spare ribs, pulled pork, chicken quarters, whole chickens, sausages, Steak, and salmon so far. Everything comes out amazing.
Favorite Pellet: Hickory