Traeger Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Master the art of grilling, smoking, baking, braising, roasting and barbecuing your favorite foods with a Traeger. Over three decades ago, Traeger crafted the very first wood pellet smoker in Oregon. Today, Traeger grills are still among the best-selling grills on the market. Experience the difference wood-fired flavor can make by shopping Ace Hardware’s selection of Traeger pellet grills.

Features of a Traeger Pellet Smoker 

With a Traeger smoker grill, opt to cook foods hot and fast or low and slow. While propane and charcoal grills offer unique features, many grilling enthusiasts prefer the smoky, wood-fired flavors a Traeger pellet smoker achieves.

While a Traeger grill is known for its versatile features, it’s surprisingly easy to use. Hardwood pellets are loaded into a basin, and an auger moves the pellets into the fire pot underneath the grill once the temperature control is set. A hot rod ignites the pellets, while an induction fan keeps the fire stoked and circulates heat and smoke through the rest of the grill. A drip tray catches extra grease from foods and prevents flare-ups, ensuring food is protected against burning. Traeger BBQ grills are crafted with impressive technology options such as:

  • Advanced Grilling Logic®: Maintain consistent cooking temperatures from start to finish, no matter what kind of foods you’re grilling.
  • WiFIRE® Controllers: Get the freedom to control temperatures and set timers for your grill with your phone by installing the Traeger app.
  • Smoke Science: Patent-pending Traeger Smoke Science technology circulates high-quality, blue smoke that lets you create optimal flavor.

We have the Outer Banks largest selection of Grills and Accessories featuring top brands like  Weber, Big Green EggTraeger, Pit Barrel Cooker.

FREE Grill Assembly and Delivery- We offer FREE assembly and delivery on grills over $399 (can include grill and accessories)

https://www.outerbanksace.com/grills/

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We Deliver to your front door.

At Ace Pools & Spas we are best known for our product knowledge, convenience & having the largest in-stock inventory of hot tubs on the Outer Banks. We have a veteran staff with many years of experience and a great reputation for taking care of our customers. We understand the maintenance challenges involved with cottage rentals, that is why we offer custom hot tubs made specifically for the Outer Banks environment. ACE is the home of “NO HASSLE HOT TUBS”!

In addition to our No hassle hot tubs, our services include hot tub installation & delivery, pool & hot tub chemicals, hot tub parts, spa pumps, pool pumps, motors, hot tub and pool maintenance equipment & accessories. Our Ace Hardware store in Kitty Hawk is the flagship store for Ace Pools & Spas with the most complete selection for hot tub shopping, but our other Outer Banks Ace locations are in Corolla, Nags Head, Manteo, Avon & Grandy also have pool & spa departments. 

Check out our Maintenance Free Hot tubs! They are specifically built for Ace Pools & Spas with your rental home and the OBX environment in mind. The Outer Banks Series will provide peace of mind throughout the rental season and all year round.

Maintenance Free Hot Tubs - Outer Banks Series - Croatoan

Maintenance Free Hot Tubs - Outer Banks Series - Croatoan

 

 

Our Maintenance Free spas were specifically built for Ace Pools & Spas with your rental home and the OBX environment in mind. The Outer Banks Series will provide peace of mind throughout the rental season and all year round.

What To Plant in August on the Outer Banks

Summer is coming to a close and planning for the Fall begins. This month in the garden we are preparing for that Fall chili and those homecoming mums. We will be planting, planning, and pruning!

In The Garden This August on the Outer Banks


FOOD

Kale: Plant your Kale 1/4 – 1/2 deep and 6-8 weeks before the first frost. Kale can tolerate lots of sun or shady pots. It is easy to grow and healthy to eat!

Broccoli: Plant your broccoli 3-4 weeks before the first frost for a bushy bushel. Allow your broccoli equal shade to sunlight for best growth.

Brussels Sprouts: Brussels Sprouts need to be planted 6-8 weeks before the first frost. They make an excellent for a fall harvest and taste amazing on the grill!


FLOWERS

Coneflower: These lovely Sunflower look-a-likes come in a variation of colors. From pink, red, yellow, and even blue. They will brighten up your Summer garden and set you up for Fall. These flowers love the well-drained soils and thrive in the heat.

Mums:  A classic flower like the Mum is darling in any garden. The flowers look beautiful potted by the doorway, handing on your balcony, or planted in the garden. These medium height flowers require 8-1o hours of sunlight a day.

Geranium: Geranium‘s are a colorful flower. You can choose them in many colors to match any setting. These flowers require only 4-6 hours of sunlight and lots of water drainage. Geranium is the perfect apartment flower to liven up your space.


PRUNE

Tomatoes: Summer means tomatoes and if you have been growing yours, it is time to prune those shoots. Be sure not to clip any roots or new growth vines.

 

Here are some helpful home maintenance tips for this month by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert.

July Home Checklist

  • Take Care Of The Bugs

    • Grubs in your lawn can leave it looking terrible and also invite rodents who eat them.  Treat your lawn with a grub treatment to keep them at bay.
    • Ants are another issue that needs to be attacked with shakes around your home, foaming sprays in nooks and crannies and bait traps inside. When big storms come in ants get washed out and head indoors for protection.
    • Mosquitoes are also a huge pain as the weather warms up in many parts of the country.  You can treat your lawn and shrubs with a hose end treatment that can last two weeks and use mosquito dunks in any standing water around your home to eliminate mosquitoes before they mature.
  • Hose Down Your A/C Unit Outside

    • Your condensing unit can get clogged with debris. From lawn clippings to leaves, it’s time to give it a clean to keep it working properly vs. overworking.  Shut the system off and use a hose and sprayer and start and the top and clean it off with just water.  This will boost efficiency and help keep an emergency repair from being needed.  And while you’re at it, make sure the filter is clean too.
  • Treat Mildew and Mold

    • Treat the mildew and mold off the roof and side of your home with a treatment that works with mother nature to keep things clean.  Some offer hose end options so you can safely stay on the ground and spray up to 30 feet.
  • Re-coat Your Asphalt Driveway

    •  Clean it off really well using either a pressure washer or dish soap and a broom and rinse.  Fill the cracks and patch any larger holes with asphalt patching.  Then spread out the new sealer once the repairs are set, usually a day or so.  You can either use a driveway broom or squeegee.
  • Wash The Windows

    •  This is a pain to do, but the benefits of clean glass are terrific. I like using warm water with a small amount of dish soap.  Wash the windows with a microfiber towel. Then polish it with a dry microfiber towel you’ll be amazed. If windows are high up, attach a window cleaner to a hose to spray and address the top windows.
Beach Supply Store | Outer Banks Beach Supplies | Your home convenience store for the beach

Outer Banks Ace is Your Beach Supply Store

 

We have your beach supplies! Beach chairs, beach umbrellas, sunscreen, beach games like corn hole and disc golf, and Yeti coolers and beach grills. Stop in at any of our 6 convenient locations.

  • Fishing Supplies
  • Fishing Rod Racks for Trucks
  • Rolleeze Beach Carts
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Hats
  • Sunscreen
  • Beach Toys, Games & Volleyballs
  • Boogie Boards
  • Ghost Crab Nets
  • Mini Metal Sand Shovels
  • Coolers & Yeti products

Beach Games

  • Cornhole boards
  • Large selection of regulation cornhole bags – Patterns & Solid Colors
  • Disc Golf
  • Games
  • Art Supplies

 

 

 

Biggest BBQ Grill Sale 2020 Featured

Come to Outer Banks Ace for the biggest grill sale of the year! The biggest Grill Event of the Year will take place from April 29 – May 11th.
We are having a huge sale on a wide selection of grills and smokers to fit your needs, your lifestyle and your budget. We have the Outer Banks largest selection of Grills and Accessories featuring top brands like  Weber, Big Green Egg, Traeger, Pit Barrel Cooker.

We realize minimizing contact can also help prevent the spread of illness, and we'll continue to offer several ways for you to get everything you need through Buy Online, Pick-Up in-store or Buy Online, Deliver from store. Visit us at outrbanksace.com or call us directly at (252) 261-4211. We will deliver your order to your car, when you drive-up.

With the spread of COVID-19 around the country, we want to offer support and a steady hand for our local community. We are working with our suppliers to stock-up on in-demand items such as cleaning and disinfectant products, hand soaps, hand sanitizers and everything you need to preserve and protect your home and family.

Your local Ace is here to serve you. 

We realize minimizing contact can also help prevent the spread of illness, and we’ll continue to offer several ways for you to get everything you need through Buy Online, Pick-Up in-store or Buy Online, Deliver from store. Visit us at outrbanksace.com or call us directly at (252) 261-4211. We will deliver your order to your car, when you drive-up. We want to make it as convenient as possible for you to get the products you need, when you need them.

Our sole purpose is simple – we exist to help others and we are committed to supporting our community in this time of need.

How To Make Ribs On The Traeger

Here is an amazing way to make ribs! by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary

Print Recipe Here Lip Smackin Ribs

Yield: 4 Racks of Ribs

Prep time: 20 Minutes Prep

Total time: 6 Hours Minute cook time

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                                                    Prep Notes      

4 Racks        Ribs, Pork, Baby Back or St. Louis Sparerib                Membrane peeled

Taste            Rub A Dub Rub, 5280 Culinary

Taste            Oink Rub, 5280 Culinary

Taste            High Altitude BBQ Sauce, 5280 Culinary                     Robust BBQ Sauce Flavor

or

Taste            Low Country BBQ Sauce, 5280 Culinary                     Carolina Mustard Flavor

Or

Taste            Happy Ending BBQ Sauce, 5280 Culinary                  Asian BBQ Flavor

Prep Directions:

  • Buy Fresh ribs and be sure to remove the membrane on the rib side of the rack
  • TIP – for easily removal of the membrane
    • Peel a corner of the membrane back
      • We use a dull butter knife to get under between the membrane and rib
    • Grab the membrane corner with a napkin or paper towel, grab firm
    • Pull the membrane back using a firm consistent pull
      • If membrane tears, don’t sweat it. Grab the dull butter knife and start again
    • Discard membrane
  • TIP – for a more robust flavor
    • Season the ribs, wrap and refrigerate for 6-12 hours (or overnight)

 

RIB Notes:

  • Baby Back Ribs
    • Most tender and most lean ribs
    • Connected to the backbone and nestled under the loin muscle
    • Slab usually contains 10 to 13 bones, bones tend to be curved
  • Spareribs AKA St. Louis Style or St. Louis Cut
    • Very tender and contain more heavier bones and more pork fat
    • Connected to the lower belly area
    • Trimmed of breastbone and rib tips/cartilage
    • Slab usually contains 11 bones

 

Cooking Directions:

  1. Rub Directions:
    1. Peel the rib membrane and place onto a cooking sheet
    2. Sprinkle the desired amount of 50/50 blend of Rub A Dub and Oink rub onto the meat side and allow to become tacky and wet
    3. Turn the ribs over and sprinkle the desired amount of 50/50 Blend of Rub A Dub and Oink onto the rib side and allow to become tacky and wet
    4. Allow the rub to sit for 20 minutes before smoking
      1. TIP – for a more robust flavor
      2. Season the ribs, wrap and refrigerate for 6-12 hours (or overnight)
    5. Traeger Smoking Directions:
      1. Fill hopper with your favorite pellets or pellet blend recipe – We used Big Game Blend
      2. Turn the Traeger ON to smoke setting and allow smoke to start
      3. Once smoke has started place the ribs meat side up and smoke for 3 hours with the lid closed
      4. At the 3 hour mark remove the ribs to the cooking sheet
      5. Close the lid to the Traeger and turn temp to 225 degrees
      6. Adjust the seasoning on the ribs if desired
      7. Brush both sides of the ribs with High Altitude BBQ Sauce, then drizzle with Low Country BBQ Sauce, then wrap tightly in peach butcher paper
      8. Ensure the ends and seams are well sealed to prevent leaking. We suggest folding seams and edges to face upwards
      9. Place the ribs back onto the Traeger and cook for approx. 2 hours
      10. Check the pellet hopper to ensure pellets are full
      11. At the 2 hour mark remove the ribs to the cookie sheet, meat side up and remove the foil
        1. Ribs should have pulled back from the tips of the ribs and have some resistence or pull. We like our ribs to have more chew versus falling off the bone
      12. Season, sauce or honey glaze as needed and place back onto the Traeger
      13. Cook for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour to set the sauce or glaze
      14. Enjoy

Grills / Grill Gear Used:

  • Traeger Pro 34 Ace SKU – 8474934
  • Traeger Big Game Blend Pellets Ace SKU – 8555021
  • Traeger Peach Butcher Paper Ace SKU – 8687162

Products Used:

  • Rub A Dub, 5280 Culinary Ace SKU – 8562050
  • Oink, 5280 Culinary Ace SKU – 8562043
  • High Altitude BBQ Sauce Ace SKU – 8560088
  • Low Country BBQ Sauce Ace SKU – 8560252
  • Happy Ending BBQ Sauce Ace SKU – 8560245
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