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Traeger Ironwood 650 review: in pictures

Over 30 years ago Traeger Grills launched its first pellet grill and today's launch sees updates to two model lines, and an introduction to a new series, with the ability to grill, smoke, roast, braise, bake, and barbeque your food. After 10 days with the Ironwood 650, my family can't stop praising my grill skills.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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Traeger Ironwood 650, grill cover, and wood pellets

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Inside of the box for a kids fort

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Getting ready to setup the Ironwood 650

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Directions, tools, and all hardware are provided

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Ready to assemble the Ironwood 650

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Hopper filled with wood pellets

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Traeger Ironwood 650 stainless steel handle

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Traeger branding on the barrel

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Fire pot, pellets, and heating element

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Rear downdraft exhaust system

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Ironwood 650 D2 controller

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Ironwood 650 ready to go

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Grill cover in place

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Getting ready to roast a chicken

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Chicken is done and tasted great

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Pork loin also came out perfectly

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The brisket was the best

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Perfect smoke ring in the brisket

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Tasty brisket was the family favorite

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BBQ brisket recipe in the app

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Grill status on the home screen of the app

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WiFIRE view of the cooking status

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Convenient buttons at the bottom of the WiFIRE screen

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