Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 17,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
Transform your Traeger Tailgater or Traeger Junior into a versatile cooking station with the Pimp My Grill Pro Series Slide-Out Rack System. This two-rack setup expands your capacity by adding a second level below the lid. You can run the lower rack over direct heat for aggressive searing while utilizing convection on the upper level. Simultaneously grill proteins while baking buns or warming vegetables.
The innovative slide-out shelves bring food closer to you without disturbing the environment inside. Gliding the racks forward gives you clear visibility and easier access for flipping or testing temperature. This design eliminates the frustration of wrestling with food buried deep in the chamber or inhaling thick exhaust smoke.
Why You'll Love It- Dual-Zone Flexibility: Cook directly over the fire on the lower rack while the upper rack enjoys gentler, circulating heat.
- One-Touch Installation: Secure the side brackets into the existing grill lugs and slide the shelves into place in moments.
- Zero Modification Required: Upgrade your setup without drilling holes or permanently altering your grill body.
- Solid Steel Construction: Each rack is laser cut from one continuous piece of metal for superior weight and heat transfer.
- Built-In Accessories: The top rack includes dedicated slots designed directly into the steel to hold jalapeños and chicken drumsticks.
- Smokey-Free Operation: Pull the grates toward you to manage your cook without stepping into the cloud of rising exhaust.
- Diamond Sear Marks: Crank up the temperature on pellets for beautiful crosshatch marks on steaks and burgers.
- Managing tough briskets on the bottom shelf while smoking smaller cuts like chicken or pork shoulder on top.
- Preparing complete meals that require grilling meats and roasting sides during the same session.
- Sequencing appetizers that arrive at different doneness levels for efficient event timing.
- Kitchen experiments where you bake fresh bread or cook pasta sauces while the smoker runs below.
- Securely holding round vegetables and drumsticks upright without relying on skewers.
- Monitor Both Zones: Place your probe thermometer in food on the lower rack. Understand that the upper area will cook slightly differently due to convection and distance from the heat source.
- Engage Brackets Fully: Verify the brackets click or seat completely before sliding the rack home. Proper engagement prevents wobble during service.
- Utilize the Holders: Load jalapeño halves or chicken legs into the slots near the front edge. This saves precious grate space and stabilizes items for faster rotation.
- Slide, Don't Reach: Pull the shelf out smoothly before making adjustments. Keeping your hands away from the interior reduces burn risk.
- Post-Cook Maintenance: Brush off carbon buildup while the steel retains warmth. Let the racks cool before removing them for storage to prevent warping.
- Traeger Tailgater and Junior owners who consistently hit the limit of their primary grate surface.
- Pitmasters running competitions or social events where multiple meat types demand separation.
- Cooks suffering from back strain caused by leaning deeply into low-smoking chambers.
- Enthusiasts interested in achieving distinct bark profiles on different proteins within one cook window.
- Users seeking durable, simple accessories that improve functionality without complex hardware.
Does this system work for both models?
Yes. The Pro Series design supports mounting on the Traeger Tailgater and the Traeger Junior pellet grills.
Is installation difficult?
No. The process is straightforward. You lock the brackets into the pre-existing lugs and slide the shelves onto the tracks.
Do I make any permanent changes to my grill?
No. The installation relies entirely on the included brackets and your grill's current attachment points.
Can I bake on the upper rack?
Absolutely. Many users run their grill hot enough to sear on the bottom while using the upper rack to bake desserts, roast vegetables, or melt cheese.
What material are the racks made from?
Both racks are fabricated from a single piece of steel using a laser cutting process for precision and strength.
How do the jalapeno and drumstick holes help?
These integrated holders replace the need for separate utensils. They allow you to stand produce and chicken legs upright, freeing horizontal grate space.
Is there a warranty on this accessory?
Please refer to the manufacturer information included with your purchase or contact the retailer directly regarding Warranties.
Product Details
- Compatibility: Fits Traeger Tailgater and Traeger Junior.
- Package Contents: Two slide-out racks.
- Material: Laser cut, one solid piece of steel per rack.
- Features: Built-in jalapeno and drumstick holsters on the top rack; lockable side brackets; glide tracks.
- Benefits: Adds a second cooking zone; improves accessibility; reduces smoke exposure.
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.