These are my favorite smoked recipes that are guaranteed to impress. I’ve included the exact rubs, tools, and wood I use so you can crush it on your pellet grill, offset smoker, or kettle.
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Tender, sticky, and sweet with a bark that melts in your mouth. Cube pork belly, coat in rub, smoke, then finish in a foil pan with butter and sauce.
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Dry brine overnight, season, and smoke at 275°F until skin crisps and juices run.
I Found the Best Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe on the Internet
Just salt, pepper, and patience. Smoke low and slow, wrap in butcher paper, rest for hours.
Texas Brisket - on an Offset Smoker
Inject with apple juice, rub it down, smoke to 203°F and shred.
Pulled Pork - AKA Pork Butt or Pork Shoulder
Remove the backbone, flatten, and season for even cooking and crispy skin.
Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce
Rub or season a block of cream cheese and smoke for 2 hours, killer appetizer.
Smoked Cream Cheese
Cook mac separately, mix in a cheese blend + heavy cream, top with crumbled bacon and panko, then smoke for 1.5 hours until golden.
Best Ever Smoked Mac and Cheese
Brown sausage or chorizo, add Velveeta, Rotel, jalapeños, and taco seasoning. Stir occasionally while smoking in a foil tray or cast iron pan.
Smoked Queso
A creamy, cheesy, smoky dip that tastes just like Mexican street corn in a bowl. Mix corn (fresh, canned, or frozen), cream cheese, mayo, cotija, jalapeños, lime juice, and Tajín. Smoke for 45–60 minutes at 250°F until bubbling. Serve with tortilla c...
Grilled Elote Dip
Smoke low to 115°F, then sear on hot grill or cast iron for perfect crust.
Reverse-Seared Steak Recipe
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For injecting pork shoulders or brisket with apple juice, broth, or marinade. Adds flavor and moisture deep into the meat.
Best Seasoning Injectors
Essential for brisket, pork shoulder, and ribeye. Monitors temps without lifting the lid.
MEATER Plus | Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
Must-have for spatchcocking whole chickens cleanly and safely.
Poultry Shears
Makes quick work of pulled pork or chicken without burning your fingers.
Bear Paws Meat Claws - Original Meat Shredder
Balanced salt, heat, and sweet. A top choice for chicken thighs and ribs.
Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub
My go-to for pork belly burnt ends, smoked cream cheese, and even corn dip.
Honey Hog BBQ Rub
Signature Mexican street corn flavor. Bright, tangy, and a must-have for the smoked corn dip.
Tajín Clásico Seasoning - TAJIN a unique blend of mild chili peppers, lime ...
Great for adding smoke to shorter cooks like cream cheese or queso.
