Winter might still be in full swing, but many of us can’t help but look ahead to the spring and summer, dreaming of those long, sunny days out in the garden and indulgent dinners enjoyed al fresco. There’s just something about cooking outdoors that makes food taste all the better, and being able to invite friends and family around for a luxurious dinner party in the leafy surroundings of your outdoor space has got to be one of the highlights of the year.
Of course, when cooking up a feast fit for royalty and that’s certain to impress your guests, not just any old grill will do, and a quality piece of equipment can make all the difference to the outcome.
The good news, though, is that innovators and category leaders in wood-pellet grills, Traeger Grills have perfected the outdoor cooking experience with the launch of an all-new Timberline Series just in time for the sunnier season ahead – so if you’re looking to up-level your barbecue in 2023, then this might just be what you’ve been looking for.
Providing the ultimate and all-important combination of consistency, convenience, and versatility, the new Traeger Timberline grills which are available in both standard and ‘XL’ size – redefine what a grill can do, pushing the limits of cooking outdoors, and helping you to create memorable meals that bring all of your favourite people together.
Originally launched in 2017, the first Traeger Timberline pioneered a connected cooking platform with the introduction of WiFIRE and an industry-first D2 Direct Drive motor for variable fan and auger control. The new Timberline series heralds a new future of outdoor cooking, with more improvements and features – and offers a superior experience all round.
“Traeger has spent 35 years innovating and perfecting what it means to cook incredible meals outdoors, and the new Timberline has everything you need to do just that,” says Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Grills. “Our aim is to enhance the cooking experience with each grill launch, building innovation that cascades into different makes, models, and price points across our line-up. We want everyone, everywhere to experience the Traeger difference, and we’re excited for what the future holds with this new technology launch.”
The all-new Timberline promises perfect results every time – which is no small feat. Granted, you’ll need to take some time to get to grips with how it works to get the most out of it, but once you know what you’re doing, it’s only smooth sailing from there on out.
Traeger set the standard for precision temperature control and has taken it to an entirely new level of performance with its new smart combustion system, which utilises a series of smart sensors and cooking environment data to avoid flare-ups and cook consistently and reliably, each and every time.
It also makes hands-off cooking all the easier, which is perfect when you’re entertaining guests and reduces the need for multi-tasking – not to mention the stress that often comes with it. With a vibrant, full-colour touchscreen display, the new Timberline controller opens more functionality with guided onboarding, monitoring temperature, and performing grill maintenance checks so that you can set your temperature quickly and easily, and leave your appliance to work its magic whilst you mingle.
Because accessibility and ease are two of the biggest things we look for in just about every area of life in 2023, you can even control the Traeger via the connected Traeger smartphone app, allowing you to control and monitor every aspect of your grill’s function from anywhere. It really doesn’t get much more modern or user-friendly than that, and it’s a feature that sets Traeger far and away from the competition.
One of the main reasons barbecue cooking is so popular is because of the smoky flavour it infuses into food, but the Traeger Timberline goes one better and envelopes whatever you’re cooking with a mouth-watering wood-fired taste in a way that that can’t be replicated with gas, charcoal, or electric grills. Its signature Super Smoke Mode has been upgraded with a new FreeFlow fire pot, which produces even greater smoke output, too, and together, they create a flavour sensation you just won’t be able to get enough of.
Add to that the Timberline’s full stainless-steel insulation, which delivers precision temperature regulation, no matter the weather, and a redesigned heat delivery system thanks to radiant heat from a full stainless-steel interior, it also offers hotter temperatures at the grates for improved searing capabilities.
Both the standard and XL Timberlines are customisable, so that you can incorporate a range of Traeger accessories depending on what you’re looking to achieve – and it’s all thanks to the brand’s patented ‘Pop-and-Lock’ rail system. With its ModiFIRE accessories, you can utilise a variety of cooking styles by easily swapping out the cooking surface of their grill. You can simmer, sauté and sear to your heart’s content, safe in the knowledge that whatever your cooking will come out tasting delicious and cooked to absolute perfection.
Whilst there’s no denying that outdoor cooking and eating is one of the greatest simple pleasures in life, the clean-up process can be tedious – and if you’ve ever decided to simply pop your food under your indoor grill instead to avoid creating unnecessary mess, then you’re not alone. But thanks to the Traeger Timberline’s proprietary technology, the EZ-Clean Grease and Ash Keg system channels not only the grease, but also excess ash, into one convenient, accessible unit for easy disposal – which means you’ll never have to resort to plan B again.
Aesthetics are almost always a concern when choosing the perfect outdoor cooking set-up to complement a luxury home and garden, so it’s just as well that besides the Traeger Timberline looking stylish and sophisticated, it can also be built into your new or current cookery space with ease. You should never have to compromise on looks for the sake of practicality, and with the Traeger Timberline Series, you don’t.
The new Timberline and Timberline XL represent the pinnacle of Traeger’s premium product offering, coming in at £3,399.99 and £3,699.99. Both grills are available at Platinum Traeger retailers across the UK and Ireland.
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