I’ve always thought of grilling as one of those summertime rites of passage I’d gracefully opted out of. But then came the Traeger Pro 22, a wood pellet grill and smoker that makes me feel like I can host a backyard cookout without also hosting a meltdown, no matter how hot it is out.
This thing doesn’t just grill — it performs. It’s like the Le Creuset of outdoor cooking gear: sleek, iconic, and so well-built it dares you to mess it up. And trust me, I tried.
Here’s the kicker: this grill is also currently 29% off on Amazon ahead of Prime Day (coming July 8), so it’s basically grill Christmas. If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe someday I’ll become the kind of person who smokes their own brisket,” this is your moment.
You don’t even have to know what you’re doing. The Pro 22 practically preheats itself and makes you look wildly competent. And Prime Day? It’s about to drop prices like ribs off the bone, so this deal’s a preview of what’s to come.
The Traeger Grills Pro 22 Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker is a heavy-duty yet user-friendly smoker designed for precision temperature control and unbeatable wood-fired flavor. With 572 square inches of grilling space and an 18-pound hopper capacity, it’s ideal for low-and-slow briskets, burgers for the block, or even pizza night.
The Pro 22 uses all-natural hardwood pellets and comes equipped with Traeger’s Digital Pro Controller to maintain temps within 15 degrees — basically foolproof, even for the grill-anxious. The porcelain-coated grill grates are easy to clean, the side prep shelf is handy, and the signature smoky flavor? Unmatched.
More Traeger summer essentials
This all-weather, full-length cover is tailored to fit your Pro 22 like a glove, shielding it from rain, sun, and whatever else the patio throws its way.
These disposable drip tray liners and grease buckets make post-smoke cleanup insanely easy — because you deserve BBQ, not burnt-on residue.
Made from premium hardwoods (hickory, maple, and cherry), these pellets deliver that perfectly balanced, smoky-sweet flavor Traeger is famous for.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to cooking classes that will level-up your skills to new dinnerware to upgrade your holiday hosting. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.