Between all us Shank Brothers, we cook across a large range of different smokers and grills but have never entertained the idea of using a pellet smoker... until now. Heavy competition has led to rapid development of new products designed to maximise success and reduce pit management struggles and menial tasks. We were so impressed with the new Traeger Grills Australia Timberline range, we added one to our family this was our first test cook. It's very evident this unit has been designed and built based on a lot of detailed input from both professionals and passionate home cooks. The build quality and functionality are first rate but more importantly, the first test rack of ribs came out great. A little light on the smoke flavour compared to other styles of smoker but as we are used to laying down big smoke, it was a nice reminder that subtle is good. As a busy dad raising young kids, the standout benefits were instantly obvious. Start up felt too easy after pushing just one button and the pit came up to temp within 15min. The app is a godsend allowing you to check and run your pit from anywhere your phone has a signal. I actually checked in on my cook while out with my son riding our bikes. Sweet! While some purists may see pellet smokers as soulless machines that cheat their way through life, we are open enough to acknowledge how far they have come. Precise temp control, clean blue smoke, easy to use and clean up, we wanted to knock pellet smokers but now, simply can't. We blame Andrew Kavanagh and Pam Kavanagh from The Que Club for cooking exceptional food off this unit which sparked our interest. Bring on Christmas in July!! #traeger #traegergrills #timberline #traegergrillsoz

Been a busy few weeks installing sum lovely fires.

Unwinding after a stressful day is beyond easy when you've got a Galaxy spa at your place. Settling into warm water massage for a moment alone is the best feeling.

Still a few places available for our BBQ Cooking Class on the 23rd of June. Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, Wakanui Standing Rib Roast and Chicken Wings on the day. Traeger Grills NZ rub samples and our Black Dog BBQ Meat Manual to take home. Give the guys a call at Wellington BBQs and Fire to book in. 04 566 9714

This is a pic posted up to our Ozpig Lovers Group by Johnothan Creenaune of his Ozpig relaxing on the banks of the Murray River. What an awesome looking sight!! Feel free to head over and join the group for more great pics, food and recipe ideas as well as hints and tips from everyday Ozpig users. https://www.facebook.com/groups/747929058561260/

Opening a bag of charcoal can easily become a shambles. Black Dog BBQ shows you a quick & easy way of opening a bag of Heatbeads charcoal like a pro. Let us know how you go with your next bag. Heat Beads® BBQ Briquettes Wellington BBQs and Fire Cameron Harrison Butchery & Delicatessen House of Knives (New Zealand)

So proud to be representing Pit Barrel down here in NZ - as it continues to so well received in the US. Top 10 best value back yard smoker award from www.amazingribs.com for the 5th straight year !