And its a Traeger!
The app is easy to use and the smoking results are quite good.
It costs $999 and includes a 10-year warranty.
it’s possible for you to add accessories for the Woodridge Pro at checkout, too.
you’re free to also purchase the Woodbridge Pro through select retailers like Home Depot.
Most of the packaging is recyclable cardboard, too.
All told, it took me about 90 minutes to unbox and build the Woodridge Pro by myself.
The instructions are very clear and easy to follow.
The materials that comprise the Woodridge Pro look and feel stout, too.
My only complaint came when I got to the steps to attach the large wheels, and the lid.
Both of those are secured with rather wimpy cotter pins that almost certainly wont stand the test of time.
Before using the Woodridge Pro for actual cooking, youll need to season it.
It takes about an hour, and youll burn through a decent amount of pellets.
Once that process is done, you might get to grilling right away.
That real estate is split between the main grates and a shelf above the main cooking grate.
That makes cleanup a lot easier once the cookings done.
There are two prep surfaces, one on each side of the main cooking chamber.
And the prep surface on the lefthand side folds down for storage.
Ill cover the app more below.
The control panel features a large digital readout so you know what temperature youre set at.
The dial is a push-button selector as well.
Starting the grill is as easy as choosing your temperature and hitting the starter button.
While your Woodridge Pro is heating up, you might set up your accessories.
This gives you plenty of versatility for mounting Traeger accessories or hanging other cooking tools.
Traeger included a front Pop and Lock (P.A.L.)
shelf with my test unit, and attaching it to the front P.A.L.
The bottom of the grill offers a lot of storage space.
This is where I stacked my bags of pellets, and I had plenty of room to spare.
This could be a good place to tuck your cooking gear, perhaps in a plastic tub.
But thats all part of the pellet smoker game.
Fortunately, pellets are readily available at many retailers, and you might often find deals on them.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and theres a learning curve for each.
The Woodridge Pro had me thinking, man, is this what Ive been missing?
But it might have just made me a believer.
My first smoking session was two racks of ribs.
With my wood smoker, I usually give a shot to keep the temperature around 180 degrees.
So thats what I set for the Woodridge.
Once it was heated to that level, I put the ribs on and…walked away.
And it felt so wrong!
But from there, I didnt have much to do but wait.
Since I was smoking at a low temperature, I could use Traegers super smoke prefs.
The ribs came out good, but not great, which was mostly my own doing.
Another hour on the smoker would have made these ribs just about perfect.
I did it again on my second experience smoking with the Woodridge Pro.
In other words, this was completely preventable.
Swishing the pellets around with my hand corrected that.
So it’s possible for you to definitely use the Woodbridge Pro as a standard grill for weeknight meals.
And yes, youre able to get a sear on your meats too.
But that comes with a bit of a caveat.
Maybe even a little char, too.
You wont get that here, since theres no direct flames beneath the cooking grates.
Im splitting hairs, though.
If youre using accessories like a searing plate or griddle, you might struggle a bit here.
That means searing on such plates leaves a bit to be desired.
In fact, generally, apps are a disappointing experience and Id rather do without.
But Traegers WiFire app works, and works well.
Thats notable, because it really transforms the cooking experience into something fun and easy.
Its intuitive, easy to use, and it connects quickly.
Its easily the best grill app Ive used so far.
Its a great, comprehensive app.
Both feel premium, well-built, and useful.
I requested a few more accessories from Traeger, including a couple of spatulas and some butcher paper.
And tracking the temperature via the Meater app will also be a new and hopefully convenient experience.
Traeger Woodridge Pro compare?
The Woodridge Pro sits within a crowded segment of pellet smoker/grill combos.
The Weber does get hotter up to 600 degrees which makes it a better choice for grilling.
But users have reported some failures and inconsistency holding temperatures.
Traeger Woodridge Pro review: Verdict
The Woodridge Pro offers an excellent smoking experience.
Lots of cooking space top off this backyard beast.
