10/24/2025
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
By Traeger Kitchen
Don’t throw those pumpkin seeds out after you carve your pumpkins. Toss them in some oil and salt and let your Traeger create a fun and healthy wood fired snack.
Prep Time 14 Min
Cook Time 40 Min
Pellets Hickory
Yields: 8 Servings
Ingredients
main
1 Whole
pumpkin, seeds removed and reserved
As Needed
olive oil or vegetable oil
To Taste
kosher or sea salt
Units of Measurement:
Imperial
Metric
Step 1
As soon as possible after removing the seeds from the pumpkin, rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water in a colander and pick out the pulp and strings.
Ingredients
1 Whole pumpkin, seeds removed and reserved
Step 2
Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet, stirring to coat. When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
Ingredients
As Needed olive oil or vegetable oil
Step 3
Place the baking sheet with the seeds on the grill grate, close the lid, and smoke for 20 minutes.
00:20
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 4
Sprinkle your seeds generously with salt and turn the temperature on your grill up to 325℉. Roast the seeds until toasted, about 20 minutes. Check and stir seeds after the first 10 minutes.
00:20
325 ˚F / 163 ˚C
Ingredients
To Taste kosher or sea salt
Step 5
Seeds will be brown because they were smoked before being roasted. Enjoy!
