Fire up your smoker and try these easy recipes. From tender pulled pork and Texas-style brisket to crispy jalapeño poppers and smoky, cheesy potatoes – this collection has options for both meat lovers and vegetable dishes. Each recipe is designed for beginners, with simple ingredients and straightforward smoking techniques that work for any smoker.
Are you looking for weekend projects? Try the melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork, which is perfect for sandwiches or tacos. Want something quicker? Smoke some juicy chicken quarters with crispy skin.
For sides, our bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers and cheesy potatoes are crowd favorites. Even dessert is covered with a rich smoked cheesecake that adds a subtle smoky twist to the classic treat.
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Texas-Style Smoked Brisket
The brisket is simple to make, it has an easy dry rub and smoked low and slow; this tender and juicy brisket is a showstopper for any BBQ feast.
Texas-Style Smoked Brisket
Pulled Pork
This pulled pork recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth goodness with a savory bark and smoky flavor. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or as a main dish for your next BBQ gathering.
Pit Boss Pulled Pork
Smoked Pork Belly
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers
Smoked Sweet Potatoes
Smoked Chicken Quarters
Enjoy tender, juicy smoked chicken quarters packed with flavor and a crisp skin. This recipe is perfect for a quick, delicious, and smoky main dish.
Smoked Chicken Quarters
Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip
Smoked Meatballs
These smoked meatballs are smoky, tender, and full of flavor. They’re perfect as a standalone appetizer or as part of a larger meal with sauce or pasta.
Smoked Meatballs
Smoked Cornbread
Smoked Cheesy Potatoes
Smoked Queso
This smoked queso recipe is a creamy, cheesy dip with a hint of smoky flavor. It’s perfect for chips, veggies, or pouring over nachos.
Smoked Queso
Smoked Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends
Smoked Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends
Smoked Garlic Bread
Take your garlic bread to the next level with this smoky twist. It’s buttery, garlicky, and infused with a subtle smokiness that complements any meal.
Smoked Garlic Bread
Smoked Salmon Burnt Ends
Smoked Lamb Shoulder
This smoked lamb shoulder is tender and flavorful, perfect for special occasions or weekend BBQs. A great way to enjoy smoky lamb goodness.
Smoked Lamb Shoulder
Smoked Hot Dogs
Upgrade your hot dog game with these smoky, flavorful hot dogs. Perfect for BBQs, game days, or casual meals.
Smoked Hot Dogs
Smoked Meatloaf
Smoked Onion Bombs
These smoked onion bombs are stuffed with seasoned meat and wrapped in bacon, producing a smoky, savory, and juicy flavor.
Smoked Onion Bombs
Smoked Chuck Roast
This smoked chuck roast is tender, juicy, and smoky. It is a versatile cut that’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or as a main dish.
Smoked Chuck Roast
Smoked Tri-Tip
Forget the brisket—this smoked tri-tip is incredibly juicy, flavorful, and cooks much faster. Perfect for slicing and serving with your favorite BBQ sides.
Smoked Tri-Tip
Smoked Cheesecake
Take dessert to the next level with this rich, creamy smoked cheesecake. A subtle smoky flavor enhances the classic cheesecake taste for a unique treat.
Smoked Cheesecake
Smoked Pork Loin
Smoked Stew
A rich and hearty smoked stew loaded with smoky beef, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days or comforting meals.
Smoked Stew
Smoked Pork Belly Strips
These smoked pork belly strips are crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a rich, smoky taste. A BBQ favorite that’s easy to make.
Smoked Pork Belly Strips
Smoked Spatchcock Turkey
Brisket
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
This simple smoked pork tenderloin comes to perfection with simple steps and a few hours. It is an excellent beginning smoker recipe!
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Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon
If you’re a fan of crispy bacon and smoky, savory flavors, then this smoked potato salad is your recipe. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for any BBQ or potluck gathering.
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Mojo Pulled Pork
Mojo smoked pork is one of the tastiest recipes you can make in your smoker. Once shredded, the pork butt or pork shoulder can be used for tacos or sandwiches, or you can serve it with coleslaw and beans.
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Delicious Mesquite Smoked Dry Rub Brisket
This smoked brisket recipe is seasoned with a simple dry rub and is simply perfect! It is easy to make in your backyard with a wood or pellet smoker.
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Traeger Smoked Brats in Beer
Smoked Brisket Flat
Learn how to smoke a brisket flat with this comprehensive guide. Brisket flats are perfect for a smaller crowd and have a shorter smoking time, allowing you to spend more time with your guests and less time at the smoker.
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Smoked Whole Chicken
Making a smoked whole chicken is as easy as 1-2-3! This recipe gives you a succulent, smoked chicken that the entire family will enjoy.
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Smoked Salmon Recipe
This smoked salmon recipe is perfect for beginners. Soaked in a simple marinade and then air-dried, your smoker will turn this salmon into a mouthwatering delicacy.
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Smoked Baked Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar
These smoky baked beans with bacon and brown sugar are the ultimate easy side dish to make in your smoker. Cooked in a cast-iron skillet to tender perfection, they are guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Smoked Queso
Easy Smoked Jalapeno Poppers (Bacon Wrapped-Optional)
These easy-smoked jalapenos will have you going back for more. Without breading, they’re even low-carb! They are amazing on their own with the filling or bacon-wrapped. (Bacon-wrapped is optional if you need them to be vegetarian.) I love to add a little lime zest to the poppers after smoking for a delicious extra subtle zing!
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BBQ Pulled Pork
Smoked Turkey Breast
This Smoked Turkey Breast is ideal for meal prep. Quickly cooked in larger quantities, it’s perfect for slicing into sandwiches, adding to salads, or enjoying at a festive gathering.
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Smoked Cheesy Potatoes
Smoked cheesy potatoes turn refrigerated hash browns into a creamy, smoky side you’ll love. You’ll be making these over and over again, featuring tons of cheese, diced onion, and so much flavor from French onion dip and barbecue rub!
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Smoked Hot Dogs
Smoked hot dogs turn the classic barbecue food into a real treat! Seasoning and mustard or barbecue sauce coats the meat and complement its smoky flavor for the best hot dog you’ll ever eat!
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Smoked Pork Tenderloin
This simple smoked pork tenderloin recipe is one of the easiest things to make on your smoker! Minimal prep, amazing results!
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Absolute Best Smoked Boston Butt
Smoke On!
Charlie
Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
I loves sharing his tips with beginners, helping them navigate the world of smoking. I find it’s not just about cooking; it’s a quest for that perfect smoky flavor.
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
You can read more about me on our About Us page.
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