Best Smoked Traeger Pizza (Smoking Pizza Pellet Grill Demo) Recipe | Sip Bite Go
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
store bought or homemade pizza dough, ideally you’ll let it rise on a counter 2-6 hours in advance
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1.5 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
shredded
- ½ cup sausage sliced)
cooked (or pepperoni
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
divided
- 1 tsp parsley
fresh chopped
Directions
- 1
Preheat Traeger for pizza. Turn on the Traeger pellet grill to preheat at 500°F, with the pizza stone or baking sheet in it for 15 minutes).
- 2
Prep work station. Dust half the flour on a large cutting board. Add the other half of the flour to the corner of your work space to use as you stretch the dough.
- 3
Stretch pizza dough by pushing it a few times against the floured cutting board to pick up flour. Then start pinching the outside inch of the pizza dough, in a circular motion, to outline the crust and help form a circle shape. Switch between pressing the center of the dough against a cutting board, and using the back of your knuckles to stretch the dough from underneath, pulling it outwards in a circular motion. Add a little extra flour as you stretch it to a larger size, so it retains the bigger circle shape. (Beginners - see the pizza dough stretching tutorial on Sip Bite Go for more tips.)
- 4
Prep pizza crust. If using a preheated pizza stone, carefully remove it from the smoker (and close the smoker so the heat stays inside). Prepare the crust by quickly brushing half of the olive oil on the top of the pizza stone or baking sheet. Add the stretched pizza dough on top. Then brush the remaining olive oil on the outside inch of the pizza dough crust (this will make a tasty crust while the pizza smokes on the Traeger).
- 5
Add toppings. Quickly assemble the pizza toppings, leaving an inch around the outside of the dough without toppings (for the crust). First, spread pizza sauce on the pizza. Top with mozzarella cheese, cooked sausage (or pepperoni) slices, and half the parmesan cheese.
- 6
Smoke pizza on the pellet grill at 500°F for 10 minutes. Rotate it and smoke pizza for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted, and the bottom and pizza crust is golden brown.
- 7
Let pizza cool and serve it. Transfer smoked pizza to a cutting board (you can let the pizza stone cool down in the Traeger), top with fresh parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, and slice and serve when cool enough to eat.
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About this Recipe
Craving perfectly cheesy, crispy-crusted pizza with an irresistible smoky depth? You've come to the right place. This recipe shows you how to transform your pellet grill into a true pizza oven, delivering homemade pizza that rivals your favorite pizzeria, all from the comfort of your backyard.
Why This Smoked Pizza Works
The secret to this standout pizza lies in the unique cooking environment of your Traeger grill. Smoking pizza on a pellet grill infuses every bite with a subtle, savory wood-fired flavor that's impossible to achieve in a conventional oven. The consistent, high heat helps create a beautifully crispy crust while melting the mozzarella into a gooey, irresistible blanket.
When you make this smoked Traeger pizza, prepare for a harmonious blend of classic pizza comfort with an exciting smoky twist. The crust develops a lovely chew and a satisfying crispness on the bottom, while the rich pizza sauce and savory cooked sausage (or pepperoni) are perfectly complemented by the wood smoke. It's a surprisingly simple process that yields a complex flavor, elevating your homemade pizza game significantly. You'll enjoy the familiar joy of a cheesy, satisfying slice, but with a unique character only a pellet grill can provide.
Customization & Variations
This recipe is incredibly versatile. Feel free to swap the cooked sausage for pepperoni, pre-cooked chicken, or any other favorite cooked protein. For a vegetarian option, load up on your preferred vegetables. If you prefer a milder cheese, a blend of provolone and mozzarella works wonderfully, and for an extra kick, a pinch of red pepper flakes in the sauce can elevate the flavors. Don't be afraid to experiment with your favorite toppings to make it your own.
This smoked pizza is perfect for casual weeknight dinners, backyard barbecues, or any gathering where you want to impress with minimal fuss. Serve it hot off the grill, perhaps with a simple green salad on the side, and watch it disappear.