Overview
The Traeger Ironwood 885 uses all-natural hardwood pellets for grilling, smoking, baking, roasting, braising, and BBQ. Also, smart grilling control supports monitoring and control from anywhere using an app.
The grill is designed to support temperature adjustments, timers, and probe readings through app control. Also, the D2 controller targets steady heat and even cooking results. Double-wall insulation supports maintaining internal temperatures in all weather.
Key takeaways
- The 6-in-1 cooking set covers grilling, smoking, baking, roasting, braising, and BBQ.
- Two tiers provide 885 sq. in. of cooking space.
- The temperature range runs from 165–500°F.
- The D2 controller targets steady heat and even cooking results.
- A 20 lb. pellet hopper includes a pellet sensor.
- App controls cover temperature adjustments, timers, and probe readings.
What the product is designed to do
This wood pellet grill supports six cooking methods within one cooking setup. Also, its range covers grilling, smoking, baking, roasting, braising, and BBQ.
Smart controls let users monitor and control the smoker from anywhere using an app. In addition, users can adjust temperature, set timers, and check probe readings.
The connected grilling controls support remote checks during a cooking session. Also, the pellet sensor alerts the user before fuel runs low.
Two cooking tiers support cooking for a crowd. Capacity examples include up to 10 chickens, 7 rib racks, or 9 pork butts.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
The grill uses an alloy steel outer material and comes in black. Also, it weighs 170.2 pounds.
| Technical detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 27 inches deep by 53 inches wide by 47 inches high |
| Cooking area | 885 sq. in. |
| Cooking layout | Two tiers |
| Temperature range | 165–500°F |
| Controller | D2 controller |
| Insulation | Double-wall insulation |
| Pellet hopper | 20 lb. capacity with pellet sensor |
| Outer material | Alloy steel |
| Color | Black |
The grill uses all-natural hardwood pellets for wood-fired flavor. In addition, the hopper clean-out door supports switching pellet flavors easily.
Installation and placement notes
Many buyers commonly mention easy assembly and a straightforward setup. Also, operation and day-to-day controls receive frequent comments about ease of use.
The grill measures 53 inches wide and 47 inches high. In addition, its depth measures 27 inches, while its weight reaches 170.2 pounds.
Two tiers organize the cooking space across 885 sq. in. The layout supports roomy capacity and large grates.
The 20 lb. hopper includes a sensor that alerts users before fuel runs low. Also, the clean-out door supports easier pellet-flavor changes.
Readers considering separate temperature tools can review this wireless thermometer with six probes.
Performance characteristics described
The D2 controller targets steady heat and even cooking results. Also, buyers commonly mention temperature control that holds well.
Double-wall insulation helps maintain internal temperatures in all weather. In addition, the temperature range runs from 165–500°F.
Super Smoke Mode increases smoke production at lower temperatures. However, buyer feedback about smoke output remains mixed.
The app temperature controls cover adjustments, timers, and probe readings. Also, app-based control receives frequent comments about useful operation.
WiFi connectivity also receives mixed feedback from buyers. Some report a useful app experience, while others report connectivity concerns.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Buyers commonly mention easy assembly, straightforward setup, and easy operation. Also, many highlight large grates and roomy cooking capacity.
Temperature control receives frequent positive comments about holding well. However, smoke output and WiFi connectivity receive mixed feedback.
Cleanup patterns include cleaning grates, dumping grease, and vacuuming pellet dust. In addition, some buyers raise grease-handling concerns and leaking drip liners.
Some buyers also want more probe capacity when cooking multiple items. App-based control still receives repeated comments about useful monitoring.
Pros
- Many buyers commonly mention easy assembly and straightforward setup.
- Day-to-day controls receive frequent comments about ease of use.
- Temperature control commonly receives feedback about holding well.
- Large grates and roomy cooking capacity appear in repeated buyer patterns.
- App-based control receives frequent comments about useful operation.
Cons
- Smoke output receives mixed buyer feedback.
- WiFi connectivity also receives mixed feedback.
- Some buyers report grease-handling concerns and leaking drip liners.
- Some buyers want more probe capacity for multiple items.
FAQ
What cooking methods does this grill cover?
The 6-in-1 cooking set covers grilling, smoking, baking, roasting, braising, and BBQ.
How much cooking space does it provide?
Two tiers provide 885 sq. in. of cooking space. Also, capacity examples include 10 chickens, 7 rib racks, or 9 pork butts.
What can users control through the app?
App controls cover temperature adjustments, timers, and probe readings. In addition, smart control supports monitoring from anywhere.
What does Super Smoke Mode do?
Super Smoke Mode increases smoke production at lower temperatures. However, buyers report mixed experiences with smoke output.
How does the hopper support longer cooking sessions?
The 20 lb. hopper includes a pellet sensor. Also, the sensor alerts the user before fuel runs low.
Where can the grill controls be reviewed?
The WiFi smoker control features cover remote monitoring, temperature adjustments, timers, and probe readings.