Cinco De Mayo is definitely one of my favorite food holidays. Below are our top Cinco de Mayo recipes for your grill or smoker! My Mama’s Easy Blender Salsa Because you have to have a good salsa for Cinco de Mayo and this one has been in my family since I was a kid! Recipe…
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Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
The ultimate recipe for Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos, using leftover pulled pork. For more ideas and recipes using leftover pulled pork, check out this post. Whether you’re having fun on the weekend and perfecting your smoked pork butt, or using it as an excuse to meal prep for the week, smoking an entire pork butt…
Brisket Tacos — a great use for leftover smoked brisket
Brisket Tacos are an excellent use for any leftover brisket, smoked brisket or not. This easy taco recipe will be one you will come back for over and over. We find ourselves with another overload of smoked brisket leftovers. It happens. Though we have dozens of great uses for leftover smoked brisket (see below), tacos…
Dry Rub For Ribs (the best mix of Sweet and Savory)
Our take on the best Dry Rub for Ribs is a balance of sweet and savory. A mix of brown sugar, kosher salt and savory spices makes this pork rub perfect for low and slow cooking. When we make a pork rub we focus on the flavors and the ingredients that will enhance a long,…
Smoked Spare Ribs With Spicy Vinegar Mop
Pork Ribs can be done in so many styles based on where you are around the country. But there is something about smoked spare ribs we get excited about. Add a vinegary and spicy mop and it’s the best of tender pork and savory tangy flavor. Looking for an easy starter guide to ribs? Check…
Smoked Prime Rib (recipe and video)
How to cook Smoked Prime Rib Roast is a question thousands of backyard cooks ask each month across the web. We put together a comprehensive guide and video on smoking perfect Prime Rib every time. Let us help you be the holiday hero for this magical cut of beef! Looking for other ideas? Check out…
BBQ Chicken Pizza (in the oven or grill)
This homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza beats the pants off any restaurant version. This easy pizza is made with smoked chicken (or any leftover chicken), red onions, tomatoes, cheese, with has a secret sauce that brings everything together, and topped with fresh cilantro. BBQ Chicken can be grilled or cooked in the oven, and is perfect…
Smoked Meatball Sandwiches
Smoked Meatball Sandwiches are made with the most indulgent smoked meatballs (which are also great served alone)! Top this meatball sandwich with smoked marinara sauce and melty cheese for an amazing dinner. Recipe Inspiration Let me tell you about our former neighbor, Josh. He makes the meanest, biggest, baddest meatballs ever. When smoked, they are…
Smoked Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt)
A complete guide to making incredible Smoked Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt) and crowd-loving Pulled Pork. Learn the tips and steps for tender pulled pork on your smoker. Plus a full video tutorial on how to smoke pork shoulder. We’ve cooked A LOT of pork shoulders, hundreds for our own personal consumption, as well as through…
How To Use A Charcoal Chimney Starter
Find out how to safely and quickly light up a charcoal chimney starter without the use of lighter fluid. We get this question a lot. It seems simple, but many people fear the charcoal grill because of tasks like lighting it. This step by step approach to using a charcoal chimney starter makes lighting a…
How to Grill – Two-Zone Grilling
Learning how to grill is about understand the basics of direct indirect grilling, also known as two-zone grilling, to achieve a perfect crust, and juicy meat every time. Check out this post all about reverse searing for even more incredible flavor and grilling technique. Have you ever thrown a burger on, or tried to get…
Smoked Brisket – How to plus Tips and Tricks
The go-to guide for perfect Smoked Brisket every time. Use our seven step guide, from selecting, trimming and how to smoke it. A Smoked Brisket Recipe can be perfected by following some key steps. You may want to save this one as a favorite because you will come back to it. At the end of…
Smoked Corned Beef
Smoked Corned Beef is a great way to take the classic St. Patrick’s Day dish and give it a smoky twist. This recipe is for a pre-corned beef cut that most commonly is a brisket flat. This is a classic comfort dish that’s great for a family dinner or to be enjoyed for your St….
Shepherd’s Pie Cooked on the Grill
This classic Shepherd’s Pie is comforting, healthy(!), delicious, and cooked on the grill or smoker for added flavor. Anything you can cook in your oven or stovetop you can cook on the grill, and it’s so much more fun (and flavorful!), including this take on a Grilled Shepherd’s Pie! What is Shepherd’s Pie? Called a…
Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos (perfect for leftover brisket)
These Award-Winning Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos are the perfect way to use up leftover brisket! Easy to make and crowd friendly, these are sure to become your new favorite appetizer! For the perfect Brisket recipe, click here Update: This recipe was the grand prize winning recipe in the original Traeger Grills Meat Madness Competition in…
Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
A fresh creamy cucumber salad is the perfect accompaniment to a grilled meat dinner. Bright fresh English cucumbers balanced with a dill, white wine vinegar, and Greek yogurt dressing make for a delicious and light salad. When we eat outside and it’s a warm day we want a cold side that accompanies our main dish….
Amazing Recipes for Pulled Pork Leftovers
So you cooked yourself a pork butt and now find yourself with loads of leftovers. Now what?! Whether you smoked a pork butt for amazing pulled pork sandwiches, or cooked it in the Instapot we’ve got several uses for that leftover pulled pork in this round up of recipes with leftover pulled pork. Smoked Pork…
Smoked Wings with Thai Chili Sauce
Inspired by Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing sauce, these Smoked Chicken Wings are crispy, smokey, and finished in a Thai Sweet Chili and soy sauce. Want to see more delicious smoked wing recipes? Check out out ultimate crispy skin smoked wing recipe here! While we love our Buffalo Style Chicken Wings, we do like to…
The Ultimate Smoked Chicken Wings (with crispy skin!)
The best method for Smoked Chicken Wings (Buffalo Style) with crispy skin is to dehydrate the wings in the fridge, smoke, then sear. Learn the tips and tricks for getting crispy skin when cooking smoked chicken wings low and slow. Check out some of our other favorite Buffalo flavor inspirations like this smoked chicken dip…
Smoked Baby Back Ribs – An Easy Guide
Smoked Baby Back Ribs are tender and delicious when slowly smoked. Get amazing, flavorful, and rich BBQ ribs following these easy steps. If you’re looking for 3-2-1 Ribs, check out this post. What are Baby Back Ribs There are two basic pork ribs you can buy for smoking, baby back ribs and spare ribs. Baby…
Crispy Pork Belly – On The Grill
Crispy Pork Belly has amazing flavor and texture. Kick up the wow factor by adding smoke flavor and an awesome sweet and savory sauce at the end. Learn the secrets of Smoked Pork Belly with a finish over hot coals to get it crispy. What is Pork Belly Pork belly is an incredibly marbled cut…
Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Smoked Ham is the perfect meal for any holiday, like Christmas or Easter dinner, or even to have on hand for sandwiches. This brown sugar glaze is absolutely incredible over the top of your smoked ham! Smoking precooked ham is truly easy and a simple honey glaze is a great way to add incredible flavor….
Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
An easy and elegant recipe for Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms cooked on your smoker (or oven). Smoked sausage is the secret to the BEST stuffed mushrooms ever! These make a great holiday appetizer or for a family gathering! What could be better than delicious bite sized stuffed mushrooms filled with savory goodness? The answer is…
Grilled Porchetta – Perfect Holiday Roast
Porchetta is an amazing combination of pork loin and pork belly wrapped with a savory filling. Roasted slowly in a smoker or grill, or cooked in an oven, this amazing Italian heritage cut of meat is a great holiday recipe for a crowd. What is Porchetta? Porchetta is a classic Italian roast that is a…