Traeger Pro 575 Smoke Setting: A Detailed Guide (2024)

So you’re new to the Traeger world, and you’re still familiarizing yourself with your new Traeger Pro 575 grill? Smoke is of concern to you, and you’re wondering whether this grill has a smoke setting and how it works. If this is your case, you’re in luck because this post is all about the Traeger Pro 575 Smoke Setting.

We’ll dig into more details about this special setting to help you understand your grill better. By the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll have discovered whether your Traeger Pro 575 features a smoke setting, how to start it, tips for increasing the smoke quantity, and so much more.

Let’s get started-

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Does the Traeger Pro 575 Have a Smoke Setting?

Unfortunately, No. The Traeger Pro 575 doesn’t come with a smoke setting. This is a major setback given that Traeger users are used to smokers with the Super-smoke feature.

It is also surprising since this smoker shares a similar controller and drivetrain to the Ironwood and Timberline Traegers (these are equipped with smoke mode).

However, the lack of smoke setting doesn’t make this pellet grill completely smokeless. Its main fuel source is pellets which must produce smoke during burning.

You can also tweak the grill temperatures to achieve the smoke setting on this grill (we’ll get into more details about this later).

How to Start Traeger Pro 575 (Step by Step Guide)

To begin grilling with your new Traeger pro 575, you must first fire it correctly. Below, we’ve discussed a simple, beginner-friendly guide on how to fire your Traeger Pro 575 wood pellet grill correctly and start smoking your favorite cuts of meat.

Here are the steps to follow to correctly start your Traeger pro 575:

Step 1: Plug it in

For you to start using your Traeger pro 575 and pretty much any other Traeger, you must first plug it into an electric outlet. This grill features an internal fan, thermostat, and an igniter—all of which require electrical power to work.

Step 2: Feed the hopper

The next step involves adding wood pellets to the grill hopper. The hopper is the large metal box sitting next to the main grill body. Add just enough pellets to cook. Note that you can always add more if they run out while you’re still cooking.

Step 3: Preheat the Traeger

With the Traeger still plugged in, locate the red ON/OFF switch at the back of your Trager and toggle it to the ON position. You can leave the lid open or closed when starting up your pellet grill (this is according to the manufacturer instructions)

Step 4: Set the “smoke setting”

We’ve already mentioned that a Traeger pro 575 doesn’t serve you with a smoke setting. In this case, you need to set its temperature on the control panel between 160 and 200 degrees F. Allow it to come up to this temperature setting; this should take approx. 5 minutes. It can take longer, depending on the set temperature.

Step 5: Start Traegering!

When your grill achieves your set temperature, you’ll hear a beeping sound notifying you about it. You’ll also hear noises coming from the fan inside. If you kept the lid open in Step 3, close it at this point until you’re ready to start cooking. You can also increase the temperature if you’re searing.

You can check this Traeger Grill Pro 575 Review of Start-Up and Pre-Burn

How Do I Get More Smoke From My Traeger Pro 575?

Though this Traeger doesn’t come with the Smoke Function, you can still get more smoke from it to ensure your grilled foods are rich in hardwood smoke flavor.

But how exactly do you get more smoke from your Traeger Pro 575? Let’s find out below-

Set The Temperature to Smoking Range (160F and 200F)

The easiest and surest way to get more smoke in your Traeger Pro 575 is by setting the temperature between 160F and 200F. Or simply keep the temperature below 200 degrees F.

This is the range where the grill can give out tons of smoke and impart a rich smokey flavor to your meat. Note that you should be able to see the god smoke—the thin, blue smoke—in this range. This is the kind of smoke that offers your food the best flavor and creates smoke rings.

(Some experienced Traeger users also say that 165F is the perfect point to get this good smoke in the Traeger Pro 575!)

If the temperature moves below this range, your grill will start giving out the bad smoke—thick, white smoke—which will most likely make your food taste like an ashtray. So, make sure you observe this range.

Also, as you move up the temperature scale, the amount of smoke produced decreases. You’ll still get some smoke, but it’s quite minimal. And that’s because the pellets are vaporizing faster than they can smoke.

But keep in mind that this will prolong the cooking time because it practically lowers the cooking temperature. Traeger users usually call it “smoke and slow” cooking mode due to its high smokes and slow cooking process.

Choose Wood Pellets That Generate More Smoke

You’ve probably heard that the type of wood pellets you use on your Traeger can have a significant impact on the amount of smoke you get. This is absolutely true!

However, there’s a bit problem with Traeger because they recommend you to stick to their own pellets for your grill. Else, you void the warranty for your grill.

But you don’t need to follow this because it will limit your grilling freedom. Most previous users have found hardwood pellets like oak, hickory, etc., to perform better in terms of smoke and flavor than the Traeger wood pellets.

Don’t get it wrong, though. We’re not saying that Traeger wood pellets are no good. They do work. But if you don’t think they’ll meet your specific Traegering needs and expectations, why not move to other pellets?

Invest in a Smoker Tube

Another way you can get more smoke from your Traeger is by introducing a smoker tube to your Traeger pellet grill. A smoke generation tube helps increase smoke production but doesn’t give additional heat.

It is a great approach if you want to cook your meat at high temperatures but still want to impart smoke flavor into it. In other words, the tube lets you cook your food in the “smoke and hot” mode. This enables you to cook your food at your desired temperature while imparting wonderful hardwood flavors.

A typical smoker tube features an open end and holes all over it. These act as diffusion holes that let in air and help efficiently diffuse the smoke all over inside your Traeger Pro 575 grill evenly.

Traeger Pro 575 Temperature Problem and Solution

Most Traeger Pro 575 seem to have this particular temperature issue with the grill:

The grill does not reach the temperature you preset on the controller.

This has led to the temp reading on the digital display going completely off (the temperature can go as low as 20, 50, or even 100 degrees).

This has brought up a lot of inconveniences for the grill owners, including getting underdone foods and foods taking longer to cook.

Here’s a quick overview of what this problem looks like:

Let’s say you want to cook some pork ribs or brisket. Your fire up your grill correctly, and when it’s pre-heat to your desired temperature, you place your ribs on the grates to start cooking.

You notice your meat has taken longer than expected to reach the ideal internal temperature. Using an external grill probe to cross-reference your grill probe confirms that your internal grill temperature is low than what it actually displays.

This simply means that your grill digital display reading is off and reads much hotter than it actually is. Thinking that your grill is way hotter than it actually is can leave you with undercooked food.

The solution:

The good news is that there are several ways of solving the Trager 575 Pro temperature problem. Try each of these methods to see which one works for you.

Inspect the temperature sensor

The problem could be something to do with the grill’s temperature sensor. In some cases, it has been discovered to be a piece of plastic on the sensor. Once this piece is removed, the grill will start working perfectly and displaying the correct temperatures (i.e., + – 10 degrees from the set temperature).

Try re-calibrating your grill probe

Another quick fix for this temperature issue could be the temperature probe was wrongly calibrated. Try re-calibrating it according to the manufacturer’s instructions and see if the problem goes away. If this doesn’t solve the issue, move on to the next possible solution below.

Upgrade your grill firmware

Another solution to the temperature issue is keeping the grill firmware up-to-date. Whenever a new update is rolled out, we highly advise you to implement it ASAP! For this, you’ll need to connect your grill to Wi-Fi to make the updates. After this, everything should start working properly.

Contact Traeger

If you try the above solutions and they don’t work, you probably have a defective Traeger Pro 575 grill, and you need to reach out to Traeger.

Depending on the specific issues you have with your model, the manufacturer might send you a new probe to replace the one inside the grill. They might also send you a replacement thermocouple or controller.

This should help eliminate the issue and enable your grill to continue working well.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use Gas or Charcoal with it?

NO! We advise you against using your Traeger with gas or charcoal. This unit is specially made for use with pellets only. Using other fuel sources can easily cause it to malfunction and even void its warranty.

2. What are the best wood pellets to use with Traeger Pro 755?

The best wood pellets to use with a Traeger Pro are the high-quality ones that produce a good amount of smoke and give your food a tasty flavor. You can choose from reputable brands to ensure you get the best quality. You should also pick the type of wood pellets that go well with the kind of food you’re grilling.

3. Does the smoke quantity depend on wood pellets?

Yes, the pellets you use in your grill can affect the amount of smoke you get. Generally, the denser hardwood pellets tend to give out more smoke than softer ones.

4. What temperature is smoke on Traeger Pro 575?

Set your Traeger Pro 575 to a temperature range from 160 F to 200 F to get maximum smoke output. This temperature range also yields the good smoke you need to impart into your meat for a tasty hardwood flavor.

Can You Grill On a Traeger Without Smoke? Let’s Check!

Final Verdict

The Traeger Pro 575 doesn’t have a smoke mode like other Traeger units. But you don’t have to feel disappointed about this Traeger Pro 575 Smoke Setting missing.

You can still get the good smoke out of this smoker by setting its temperature between 160 and 200F. This is the ideal range for producing the good light blue smoke that has a noticeable flavor to your food while forming those smoke rings.

Additional methods you can use to get more smoke out of your Traeger pro 575 grill include adding a smoker tube and experimenting with different wood pellets.

We hope that the information we’ve shared above will help you start your Traeger pro 575 correctly and use it to perfectly grill foods with noticeable smoke flavor. Happy Traegering!

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