Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill – Black – TFB30KLF

Traeger Tailgater: Convenient, Compact, and Full of Flavor

The Tailgater by Traeger offers the convenience and rich flavor of a wood burning pellet grill in a more compact size. With a smaller footprint and legs that fold flat, the Tailgater black 20-inch pellet grill is perfect for apartment balconies, tailgating, or anywhere else you want to bring the wood-fired flavor.

Designed for Portability, Built to Last

This grill is constructed of a powder coated steel and boasts 19,500 BTUs of cooking power. The 300 square inches of porcelain coated grilling surface produces excellent sear marks, while being easy to clean. Features EZ-Fold legs that offer maximum portability, letting you quickly place the grill in the bed of your truck, the back of your SUV, or the trunk of your car and be on your way.

Low and Slow or Searing Hot: This Traeger Does It All

The versatility of this pellet grill allows you to smoke at temperatures as low as 180 degrees and then crank it up to 450 degrees to sear to perfection. The Digital Arc Controller displays the temperature inside the grill on the bright orange LED panel and is monitored by a resistance temperature detector probe which keeps the preset temperature in 5-degree increments. Keep Warm Mode maintins the hot temperature of the food for when it comes off the grill.

Easy to Start, Safe to Use

Traeger grills feature an auto-start system that is simple and safe to use. The natural airflow inside of the grill allows for convection cooking, so you can bake a pizza right on your grill or slow smoke a large brisket. Turning and flipping different kinds of meat will be necessary at high temperatures.

Efficient Pellet Consumption

When you turn on the grill, the auger begins to feed pellets into the firepot while the draft induction fan feeds air into it. The igniter rod is activated and glows red hot for the first four minutes to ignite the pellets in the firepot. These cost-effective pellets burn at a rate of only 2 lbs per hour on high heat, 1 lb per hour on medium heat, and only 1/2 lb per hour when smoking.

Traeger Tailgater FAQ

Can you smoke with a Traeger Tailgater?

Yes, indeed! The Tailgater can maintain temperatures as low as 180 degrees, so low-and-slow is no problem.

Can you fit a brisket on a Tailgater?

The cooking grid dimensions are 20-in x 15-in, so all but the largest briskets should fit with no problem. Note that you do need to keep an inch or two free on each side to allow for air circulation.

Can you cook a steak on a Traeger Tailgater?

The Tailgater can cook as hot as 450 degrees, which is the sweet spot for grilling and searing a steak, so yes!

Does the Tailgater have WiFi?

The Tailgater doesn’t have WiFi. It’s meant for portable use, where there often isn’t available WiFi. We recommend using a wireless Bluetooth meat thermometer if you feel the need to wander while your cook is ongoing.

Is the Traeger Tailgater electric?

The Tailgater does require a standard 120 volt AC current and has a 3-prong plug.

How long can you cook on a Tailgater without reloading the pellets?

The hopper has an 8 lb. capacity, so you should be able to go for 4 hours on high heat, 8 hours on medium heat, and about 16 hours when smoking.

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