Food cooked on a Traeger pellet grill tastes better than food cooked on gas or charcoal grills. A wood fire is a more natural, healthier way to cook. Absolutely the best smoker you can own. Hardwood smoke penetrates the food, adding tremendous flavor. Far safer than either gas or charcoal grills. No gas leaks or smoldering briquettes to worry about. Automatically lights the pellets every time you turn on the power switch. You're cooking in just minutes! There's less chance of frustrating flare-ups developing, while you cook.Your pellet grill is four appliances in one! Smokes, Barbecues, Grills, Bakes. The three position cooking control switch lets you cook anything in a Traeger! Cooking on a pellet grill adds zero fat, cholesterol or calories to your food. Indirect cooking systems are recommended by the National Cancer Institute because they produce less benzopyrene.