7 Perfect Holiday Pellet Grill Mains

Dive into our Pellet Grill Holiday Main Dishes collection, featuring festive favorites like turkey, prime rib, tenderloin, and ham. These recipes are tailored for pellet grill enthusiasts looking to add a smoky twist to their holiday feasts. Each dish is selected for its ability to shine on the pellet grill, transforming classic holiday meats into unforgettable meals.

Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering or a cozy holiday dinner, these main dishes are sure to impress. Enjoy the ease of pellet grilling as you serve up succulent, perfectly cooked meats that are the centerpiece of your holiday table. Let’s make this season’s celebrations memorable with these mouth-watering pellet grill recipes.

1. Butter-Based Smoked Prime Rib

Butter-Based Smoked Prime Rib Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

This inventive smoked prime rib recipe uses a herbed butter rubbed all over the rib roast before it hits the smoker. Then, once the butter melts, it gets spooned back up over the meat periodically to make the best crust you’ve ever had on prime rib. Perfectly cooked every time.

Get the recipe: Butter Basted Smoked Prime Rib

2. Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

Nothing says “indulgent” like a big, perfectly cooked, medium-rare smoked beef tenderloin. These large cuts of meat aren’t cheap, so it is important to not overcook the meat. We give you all the directions and tips to ensure your meat is cooked perfectly, every time.

Get the recipe here: Smoked Beef Tenderloin

3. Pellet Grilled Turkey

Traeger Smoked Turkey — Pellet Grilled Turkey Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

Save some oven space this holiday season by cooking your turkey on the pellet grill! The subtle smoke flavor adds complexity to the final result, and you’ll never taste a better gravy than this.

Get the recipe here: Traeger Turkey

4. Surf and Turf Seafood Feast

Surf and Turf Seafood Feast Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

This incredible feast is special enough for the holiday season and decadent enough to impress even your most special guests! Lobster tails, sea scallops, colossal shrimp, crab legs, and filet mignon. Bring it on, and bring on seconds.

Get the recipe here: Surf and Turf Seafood Feast

5. Pineapple Glazed Double-Smoked Ham

Pineapple-Glazed Smoked Ham — Pineapple Glazed Double-Smoked Ham Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

Ham doesn’t have to be boring OR dry for the holidays. Throw that packaged glaze right in the trash and make your own for the best flavor and results. This recipe is double-smoked on the pellet grill for maximum flavor, but is easy enough to get on the grill in about 20 minutes.

Get the recipe here: Pineapple Glazed Double-Smoked Ham

6. Homemade Lasagna on the Pellet Grill

Traeger Lasagna — Grilled Spatchcock Chicken Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

Homemade lasagna is the perfect dish for a special occasion. Homemade sauce, so many layers of cheese and pasta, and homemade garlic bread make this worthy of all your holiday celebrations.

Get the recipe here: Pellet Grill Lasagna

7. Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

Grilled Spatchcock Chicken Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

Just because it is the holidays doesn’t mean you HAVE to make turkey. If you’re feeding a smaller crowd or just prefer chicken, we have a great recipe for a quick-cooking grilled spatchcock chicken for you here!

Get the recipe: Grilled Spatchcock Chicken