Our CEO, Jeremy Andrus, featured in Forbes this weekend, challenges us to never accept second place, to stay humble but hungry, and use that hunger to fuel the sort of passion that trumps fear. Read his article, The Rogue Philosophy of an Entrepreneur here.
Thirty years ago, an idea was born that started a movement in outdoor cooking—a revolution of flavor that challenged the standard of taste set by gas and charcoal. That movement is fueled by our passion for outdoor cooking, our love for 100% natural wood-fired flavor, and creating handcrafted meals that bring people closer together. Join us in a tour of the new Traeger World HQ and feast your eyes on the best of #TraegerWeek. It was one helluva reason to gather.
Entering the new Traeger World HQ.
Getting ready for Traeger smoked signature High West cocktails.
Traeger's iconic Longhorn Steer
Hammerschlagen
Our fearless leader and CEO, Jeremy Andrus.
To good booze and good BBQ.
Traeger swag.
DIY S'mores
Danielle Bennett AKA Diva Q with Jeremy Andrus
Diva Q is in the house.
The rooftop party.
Braised short ribs and creamy polenta.
Cash'd Out.
Johnny Cash tribute band.
Getting down to Cash'd Out.
Chef Marco and Casey Scott on Channel 2 KUTV
Chef Marco and Casey Scott on Channel 2 KUTV
Dannielle Bennett AKA Diva Q BBQ, Chef Marco, Casey Scott
It rained Traegerites on Tuesday, October 13th in Tooele, Utah when our CEO, Jeremy Andrus led the charge to make bold choices and forge ahead in the name of one of our company’s core values: Stand in the Fire.
Stand in the Fire means never feeling afraid to disrupt, take a risk, or push limits, even in the face of failure. Greatness was never achieved playing it safe, or hanging around in your comfort zone (or on the ground). Greatness starts with a spark from within that catches and grows into an uncontainable inferno.
Over 30 Traeger employees took to the sky to start #TraegerWeek off with a bang. They leapt from 13,500 feet in a death-defying free fall for upwards of 60 seconds—a literal leap of faith. These brave souls felt an exhilarating rush of adrenaline as the wind whipped through their hair and supported the weight of their body, at one with gravity.
For a split second, they could fly, and the whole wide world got a little bit smaller until the parachute cradled them to safety. That’s the beauty of taking a risk. You get that surge of energy during a moment of fear, and that’s when the magic happens. If you surrender to greatness, sky’s the limit. When asked to comment on the event, Andrus said, "Some companies have sales meetings. We jump out of planes."
Get a taste of #TraegerWeek here
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Maple, Apple, Cherry
SERVES: 5-6
INGREDIENTS
Filling:
3 lbs. Apples, Granny Smith or Honey Crisp, peeled, and thinly sliced into wedges
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries (optional)
1/2 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup Honey or Agave syrup
2 ½ Tbsp. Bourbon
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice, fresh
1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon, ground
1 tsp. Vanilla
Pinch of Salt
Topping:
1 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup Flour
1/2 cup Old-Fashioned Oats
1/4 cup Walnuts
1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon, ground
8 Tbsp. (1 stick) Salted Butter, chilled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, and extra for more buttering the skillet
METHOD
Traeger Grill’s #TraegerWeek Swag Bag Giveaway” Rules & Conditions:
1. Entering
A. Users may enter the “#TraegerWeek Swag Bag Giveaway” in the following manner:
a. Entrant is to like and comment on the indicated Facebook post published on October 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm MDT with permissions set to “public.”
b. Entrant is to follow Traeger Grills Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TraegerPelletGrills
d. Entrant must have an active Facebook and reside within the Continental U.S.
e. Any comment and/or photo including offensive, inappropriate, or vulgar imagery determined by Traeger Grills will be disqualified.
2. “#TraegerWeek Swag Bag Giveaway” will open October 14, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. MDT, and close October 15, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. At least one submission will be selected at random and announced at Traeger Grill’s discretion on www.facebook.com/TraegerPelletGrills on October 15, 2015. The winner will be announced on the original giveaway post published on October 14, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. MDT. The winner selected will receive one #TraegerWeek Swag bag including: One Traeger apron, two Traeger Beer Koozies, one Traeger pen, one Traeger Hat, one Traeger Utah State sticker, one Just Say No to Gas bumper sticker, a Wood Fired Revolution Commemorative Badge, a Cash’s Out concert poster, one Lady/Gentleman Carnivore shirt, and will include shipping and handling. Offer is valid only within the continental United States. Offer is redeemable up to one [1] month from the end date of the “#TraegerWeek Swag Bag Giveaway” on October 15, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Winner will be required to send a personal message with the following information to redeem prize: 1. First and Last Name, 2. Address, 3. Phone number 4. Email Address, used for contact and shipping purposes only. Entrants are not required to purchase or share information pertaining to Traeger Wood Pellet Grills and/or the “#TraegerWeek Swag Bag Giveaway.” Any comment shared on the appropriate published post will be considered and accepted as an official entry as long as the entrant resides within the continental U.S. By the submission posted in the commentary on Traeger Grill’s dedicated “#TraegerWeek Swag Bag Giveaway,” entrant agrees to allow Traeger Wood Pellet Grills, LLC use of all content and imagery submitted, to publish on any publishing channel owned by Traeger Wood Pellet Grills, LLC. This is a Traeger Grills sponsored event and is not affiliated with the publishing platforms used for the event. Sponsor reserves the right, to disqualify any individual it finds, in its sole discretion, to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the contest to be acting in violation of the Official Rules or for any other reason as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
We had an amazing weekend submerged in barbecue at the American Royal in Kansas City, MO. The competitors were fierce, and the BBQ was the best in the business. Traeger awarded $1K to the top team finishers who ranked highest in their category using only a Traeger grill. Our bellies and our BBQ loving hearts are full as we announce the winners of the first annual Traeger Royal Battle.
Traeger Invitational Awards
Beans: Midwest Scuba-Que
(finished 1st in the American Royal Open Competition for Beans)
Brisket: Brewmaster's Bar-B-Que
Chicken: Diva Q
(finished 11th of 611 in the American Royal Open Competition for Chicken)
Dessert: Diva Q
Pork: Across the Tracks
Potatoes: Rib Cage BBQ
Ribs: Shiggin' & Grinnin’
Sausage: Sucka Bone BBQ
(finished 5th in the American Royal Open Competition for Sausage)
Veggies: Sucka Bone BBQ
(finished 1st in the American Royal Open Competition for Veggies)
Traeger Open Awards
Pork Ribs: Findley's BBQ
Pork: There's No Place Like Smoke
Broslet: Soke N HOgs KC
Thanks to Danielle of Diva Q who spent the whole weekend Traegering up amazingly delicious food.
Traeger enthusiasts, hightail it to the Traeger Pit Stop at the American Royal in Kansas City, MO. We want to hang out and shoot the BBQ breeze with you, and we’re giving out free gifts all weekend long. Details: http://po.st/whiskey
