Can I Use Traeger Pellets in My Pit Boss? (The Dos and Don’ts)

There is no denying that Pit Boss grills are great. There is a reason that they are one of the most popular grills in the USA, and this is just because they are so good. Like most manufacturers of grills, Pit Boss creates their own pellets, and it is recommended that you use these in your Pit Boss grill. But do you always have to use these pellets?

There are many reasons why you might want to use different types of pellets in your grill. It might be because there are cheaper, or better alternatives, or it might be because you are simply struggling to find Pit Boss pellets anywhere.

Undoubtedly, one of the best brands of pellets for grills is Traeger, so you might find yourself wondering if you can use them in your Pit Boss. In this quick guide, we’ll be answering this question, and taking a look at the dos and don’ts of this.

Can I Only Use Pit Boss Pellets in My Pit Boss Grill?

If you are the owner of a Pit Boss grill, then you probably know that it is advised that you only use Pit Boss pellets in your grill. But, you might be wondering if this is just advised, or if this is something that you must follow.

There are lots of different reasons why you might want to buy different pellets to use in your Pit Boss grill. You might not be a fan of their pellets, you might find them too expensive, or you might simply prefer another brand. So, can you only use Pit Boss pellets in your Pit Boss grill?

While it is recommended that you only use Pit Boss pellets in your Pit Boss grill, there is nothing that states you cannot use other pellets in your grills. Using pellets by a brand that is not Pit Boss will not damage your grill or cause it to work badly.

The company simply recommends that you use Pit Boss pellets because it will lead to more sales for them, and because these pellets were designed to be used in a Pit Boss grill.

Due to this, there probably are some benefits to only using Pit Boss pellets in your Pit Boss grill. But, there is nothing stopping you from using other pellets in your Pit Boss grill.

Can I Use Traeger Pellets in My Pit Boss?

By all intents and purposes, there is nothing that says you cannot use Traeger pellets in your Pit Boss grill. Of course, this isn’t recommended by Pit Boss, and it never will be, because they produce their own pellets. But there doesn’t seem to be any mechanical reason why Traeger pellets can’t be used in a Pit Boss grill.

This is mainly because both Pit Boss and Traeger pellets are very similar to one another. They are produced in a very similar way, and are made with the same materials.

Both Traeger and Pit Boss pellets are made with 100% hardwood, and their manufacturing process is almost identical. This means that the end result of this manufacturing process is pretty much the same.

The only difference between these two pellets is the name that goes on the packaging.

Due to the similarities in these two brands of pellets, it is very common for people to use them interchangeably. So, yes, you can use Traeger pellets in your Pit Boss grill. Both of these grills run on wood pellets, so using wood pellets made by Traeger will have no impact on the internal workings of your Pit Boss grill.

In fact, your grill will operate pretty much like normal. The only thing that you will not get out of Traeger pellets is the additional benefits of Pit Boss pellets, as Traeger pellets were not designed to be used with this type of grill.

These pellets were designed to be used with Traeger grills, and their benefits will only show on this type of grill. However, these benefits are usually very minimal, so you probably will not notice much of a difference.

So, if you see Traeger pellets on offer, or find that your local store has stopped selling Pit Boss pellets and these are the only alternative, it is perfectly fine to use them in your Pit Boss grill!

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What Pellets Can I Use in My Pit Boss? (The Dos and Don’ts)

After reading this, you might be wondering if you can use any type of pellets in your pit boss. After all, if you can use Traeger pellets in it, surely this means you can use other brands of pellet too? Let’s take a quick look at the dos and don’ts of using other models of pellets in your Pit Boss grill.

Theoretically, you can use any brand of pellet in your Pit Boss grill. But, you have to be very careful when you are selecting them. Pit Boss grills are designed for use with a specific type of pellet, so while you can use any brand, the pellets will always have to be this type.

Pit Boss grills are designed for use with all-natural 100% hardwood pellets, so as long as your brand of pellets is made of this, it is okay to use them in your Pit Boss grill.

The majority of pellets for grills will be made out of wood. But sometimes, these pellets are not 100% wood. In particular, some cheaper brands might include other materials to make up the weight.

So, unless you are certain that the pellets that you have bought are 100% pure hardwood, you shouldn’t use them in your Pit Boss grill. Grills are not cheap, and the last thing that you want to do is damage them because you tried to cut the cost of pellets.

Summary

In short, yes, you can use Traeger pellets in your Pit Boss. This is because both Traeger and Pit Boss pellets are made of 100% hardwood, and manufactured in a very similar way. So, using Traeger pellets in your Pit Boss grill will be perfectly okay.

Check out our Pit Boss 820 Review next for more on this brand!